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Joint Project Agreement with the City of St. Petersburg for the construction of underground utilities associated with the 46th Avenue North Sidewalk Improvements Project from 49th Street North to 37th Street North.
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Recommended Action:Recommended Action
Approval of the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the City of St. Petersburg (City) for the construction of underground utilities associated with the 46th Avenue North Sidewalk Improvements Project from 49th Street North to 37th Street North.
• Pinellas County will replace/relocate approximately 4,500 linear feet of the City’s 6-inch pipe in conflict with the County’s proposed 46th Avenue North Sidewalk Construction Improvements from 49th Street North to 37th Street North.
• The City estimates the utility work for this project will cost $1,217,700.00. In addition to the utility estimate, the City has also included a 5% contingency in the amount of $60,885.00 for a total estimated JPA cost of $1,278,585.00. This cost is to be paid by the City to the County within 30 days of the County’s intent to award bid.
• Construction is anticipated to begin in June 2024. Construction will be completed by July 2026.
• This agreement will go into effect upon execution of this agreement by both parties. If Pinellas County fails to provide a notice to proceed within 720 days from the date of full execution, either party may terminate this agreement. In the event of termination, any payments made to the County by the City will be refunded to the City.
• This JPA will be receipted into an escrow account. The City’s utility portion will be expensed from the escrow account.
• The County’s portion is budgeted under the 46th Avenue North from 49th Street North (CR 611) to 38th Street North Roadway Improvements Project 002131A included in the Capital Improvement Plan funded by the Penny for Pinellas at $212,000.00 and the American Rescue Plan Act at $4,518,000.00 for a total of $4,730,000.00.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
Summary:
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The County intends to construct sidewalk improvements on 46th Avenue North from 49th Street North to 37th Street North. Construction will involve adjustment, relocation, and/or installation of the City’s utility facilities along, over, and/or under the project area. Therefore, the County and the City propose entering a JPA for the utility work to be completed by the County’s contractor as part of the construction of the project.
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Background Information:
The primary work to be performed on behalf of the City is the replacement, relocation or adjustment of approximately 4500 linear feet of six inch (6”) pipe that is in conflict with the proposed sidewalk construction improvements as part of County PID No. 002131A, located on 46th Avenue North from 49th Street North to 37th Street North.
The JPA also provides a funding mechanism for the City to pay the County five percent (5%) of the construction cost for construction contract administration and further identifies both the County’s and the City’s responsibilities throughout the construction duration of the project.
Fiscal Impact:
This JPA agreement will be receipted into an escrow account. The City’s utility portion will be expensed from the escrow account.
The County’s portion is budgeted under the 46th Ave N from 49th St N. (CR 611) to 38th St N. Roadway Improvements Project 002131A included in the Capital Improvement Plan funded by the Penny for Pinellas at $212,000.00 and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) at 4,518,000.00 for a total of $4,730,000.00.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
City of St. Petersburg
Attachments:
Agreement
Exhibit A - Cost Estimate
Project Location Map