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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For And If Awarded, Accept Funding From The 2024 Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program To Plan And Design Various Bicycle And Pedestrian Improvement Projects; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Provide Up To 20 Percent In Matching Funds And To Execute All Applicable Program Documents Associated With Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program Grant Funding Applications.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
On June 16, 2021, the City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. R-2021-145 approving and adopting a Bicycle Mobility Plan that identified numerous city-wide bicycle projects.
On March 19, 2024, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program for two different categories of grants: (1) Planning and design grants and (2) Construction grants.
The Department of Development Services - Engineering, Transportation and Mobility Division has identified and prioritized numerous bicycle improvement projects within the Bicycle Mobility Plan for possible funding that will improve the safety, efficiency, reliability, and connectivity between existing bicycle facilities and public transportation. The projects will also improve the level of service for vehicular traffic, bicyclists, and pedestrians within the City.
Fiscal Impact:
The planning and design phase of the improvements is estimated to cost $2,000,000 and will be completed over a two-year period. The Grant requires the City to commit 20 percent in matching funds over a two- year period.
If approved, grant funding in an amount up to $1,600,000 will be appropriated from the 2024 Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program for the design of bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects. Grant match funding in an amount up to $400,000.00 will be requested in a future Capital Improvement Plan subject to approval and adoption by the City Commission.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Clarissa Ip, PE, City Engineer
Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services
Raelin Storey, Assistant City Manager