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Martin County

File #: 25-0494   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 1/14/2025 Final action:
Title: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON SR-5 (US-1/SE FEDERAL HIGHWAY) AT SE CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD
Attachments: 1. 2025-01-14 Authorizing Resolution.pdf
PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON SR-5 (US-1/SE FEDERAL HIGHWAY) AT SE CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The Board of County Commissioners is asked to adopt a Resolution authorizing the installation of a traffic signal on SR-5 (US-1/SE Federal Highway) at SE Constitution Boulevard.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Lisa A. Wichser, P.E., CFM
Title: Chief Project Engineer
REQUESTED BY:

PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

McArthur Golf Club, LLC was granted a Road Opening Permit to open SE Constitution Boulevard from SR-5 (SE Federal Highway) to SE Circle Street in Poinciana Gardens. The road will provide an alternate egress for the residents of Poinciana Gardens. When the road is opened, the additional traffic volume at the intersection on SR-5 (US-1 / SE Federal Highway) will warrant a traffic signal at the intersection. Staff has obtained permission to install the traffic signal from the Florida Department of Transportation. The Board of County Commissioners awarded the contract to construct the traffic signal and related roadway and lighting improvements to Carr Construction, LLC on September 10, 2024.
The Board of County Commissioners is asked to adopt a Resolution that authorizes the installation of the traffic signal.

ISSUES:

None

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

To the extent this item contains legal issues; it has been reviewed for legal sufficiency, although this is primarily a matter of Board policy.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board adopt the Resolution authorizing the traffic signal on SR-5 (US-1/SE Federal Highway) at SE Constitution Boulevard.

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and staff direction.

FISCAL IMPACT:

RECOMMENDATION
The traffic signal and related roadway and lighting improvements are funded through the Capita...

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