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A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”), Authorizing The Appropriate CRA Officials To Pursue A State Of Florida Environmental Protection Grant For Implementing Resiliency and Flood Management Improvements Towards Coastal Economic Vitality, Infrastructure Hardening And Safety Implementation For The CRA Phase IV East - West Streetscape From Harrison Street To Magnolia Terrace Between State Road A1A And The Broadwalk In An Amount Up To $28,000,000.00; Authorizing 50% Matching Funds; Further Authorizing The Appropriate CRA Officials To Execute All Applicable Program Documents And Agreements.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”) has adopted Resilient Florida Grant Program and the CRA has identified the Phase IV E/W Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities and Streetscape Beautification (Resiliency and Hardening) project (“Project”) as a Capital Improvement Project.
The CRA Board approved the Capital Project on September 2020 which include but is not be limited to the following tasks:
• Improve the existing drainage system and adjust the profile of the E/W streets to mitigate flooding
• Harmonize the public right-of-way and private property to reduce flooding
• Ensure safety and safe conditions through infrastructure improvements
• Place overhead utility lines underground as a hardening of the utility system
• Improve circulation for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists
• Reduce traffic congestion by allowing better connectivity to State Road A1A
• Create a safe and resilient environment which stimulates commercial redevelopment and revitalization
• Upgrade the level of service, accessibility and quality of life for residents and visitors
The Project improvements will mitigate flooding along the local street connectors, improve sunny day flooding by raising the east west streets and harmonizing, creating safe access to and from State Road A1A, Florida Department of Transportation Right-Of-Way.
The Project was identified within the 1997 Hollywood Beach Community Redevelopment Plan as it promotes redevelopment and eliminates the causes of physical and economic blight.
The CRA desires to apply for this grant in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $28,000,000.00. This grant requires the CRA to commit minimum matching funds estimated at 50% of total costs for the Project.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for these expenditures is available in the Beach CRA account number 163.639901.552.563010.001235.000.000 Phase IV - Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities and Streetscape Beautification.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Jorge Camejo, Executive Director