PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY CONTRIBUTION FOR S KANNER HIGHWAY LANDSCAPE PROJECT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has asked the County to provide a resolution to document the direction given to staff on October 19, 2021, to provide $250,000 in County funding to supplement the $1.289M FDOT budget for the enhanced landscape project on S Kanner Highway from SE Cove Road to SE Cabana Point Circle.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Jim Gorton
Title: Public Works Director
REQUESTED BY: The Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
On October 19, 2021, County staff and the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Landscape Architect consultant presented the FDOT SR-76 (S Kanner Highway) Landscaping concept design to the Board of County Commissioners (Board). The project extent is the S Kanner Highway right-of-way from SE Cove Road to SW Cabana Point Circle.
The presentation included three different aesthetic levels, each with a commensurate level of financial commitment from the County for implementation. The Board chose the level whose total cost is estimated to be $1.289M and the Board directed staff to provide $250,000 in County funds to be taken out of the FY22 Public Works Department Capital Improvement Project (CIP) sheet for annual commitments. SR-76 (S Kanner Highway) is a State Highway and the FDOT typically maintains sod within its right-of-way; however, the level of proposed landscape is considered an enhancement and the FDOT will rely on Martin County to maintain the enhanced landscaping in perpetuity - after the initial 2-year establishment period. The Board agreed.
FDOT has asked for a Resolution to further document the Board's direction.
ISSUES:
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