Subject:
Title
Administrative amendment to the Florida Shared-Use Non-Motorized Trail Network Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for funding to complete the north end of the Pinellas Trail Loop.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the administrative amendment to the Florida Shared-Use Non-Motorized Trail Network Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for funding to complete the north end of the Pinellas Trail Loop, FDOT FPN No. 440093 1 54 01.
• Original grant agreement awarded on March 17, 2017 for $5.7 million.
• Design-build agreement awarded on March 20, 2018.
• This amendment removes Title VI Assurances as required in the original grant funding agreement.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.5 Enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety
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
4.6 Support a vibrant community with recreation, arts, and culture to attract residents
and visitors
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
This action is necessary in order to remove the Title VI Assurances that were included in Exhibit E to the original grant agreement. The Title VI Assurances were identified to be removed because this is a non-federal project and is off the state highway system.
Background/Explanation:
On March 17, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the grant agreement with FDOT for grant funding in the amount of $5.7 million to support completion of design and construction for the north gap of the Pinellas Trail Loop. The Board also approved award of the design-build agreement on March 20, 2018 in the amount of $1,599,461.80 to begin design activities. Portions of the project are in the final design stages with construction anticipated to begin in the coming months.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this administrative amendment is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Addie Javed, Director, Public Works
Partners:
FDOT
Attachments:
Administrative Amendment