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County Incentive Grant Program agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the construction of an Advanced Traffic Management System/Intelligent Transportation System along CR 1 (Keene Road/Omaha Street), from SR 60 to Alderman Road.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $3,600,000 for the construction of an Advanced Traffic Management System/Intelligent Transportation System (ATMS/ITS) along CR 1 (Keene Road/Omaha Street), from SR 60 to Alderman Road.
Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Court to attest.
Authorize the Clerk of the Court to record the accompanying resolution in the public records of the County.
The County will provide a 50% match through the Local Option Gas Tax, with FDOT providing the remaining 50%.
FDOT FPN: 433581 1 54 01; County PID No.: 002156A.
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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
Summary:
This agreement is necessary to provide CIGP grant funding for the construction of an ATMS/ITS for CR 1 (Keene Road/Omaha Street), from SR 60 to Alderman Road.
Background Information:
FDOT is willing to provide the County grant funds for construction improvements to CR 1 (Keene Road/Omaha Street), from SR 60 to Alderman Road. This project consists of construction activities for the installation of fiber optic cable, traffic signal upgrades, CCTV cameras, and dynamic message signs. The project will also include software integration following the installation of all field equipment.
This project will relieve congestion and reduce travel time by providing better system coordination and smoother traffic flow. In addition, the project will provide enhanced incident management and beneficial information to the traveling public on this major north - south County road through digital messaging signs.
On December 11, 2014, the County and FDOT entered into a CIGP agreement for the design of this project. This agreement was for a total design cost of $400,000 with $200,000 provided by FDOT, and the remaining $200,000 provided by the Local Option Gas Tax.
Staff has requested FDOT to revise the indemnification language contained in Section 4(B) of the Agreement. The FDOT will not allow the change as this is their standard indemnification language. Staff and the County Attorney agree that this does not increase the liability to the County beyond an acceptable level of risk.
Fiscal Impact:
The projected cost for the construction phase of this project is $3,600,000, with FDOT providing $1,800,000 (50%), and the County providing the remaining $1,800,000 through the Local Option Gas Tax. The County’s portion is budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program: Transportation and Traffic Flow, Advanced Traffic Management System program allocation.
Staff Member Responsible:
Ken Jacobs, Transportation Division Manager, Public Works
Partners:
FDOT
City of Clearwater
City of Dunedin
Attachments:
Agreement
Resolution
FDOT Indemnification Email