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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Professional Services Agreement For Engineering Design Services With HBC Engineering Company For The Sheridan Park Sidewalk And Hollywood Acres Sidewalk Network Project, With Funding Provided Under The Florida Department Of Transportation Local Agency Program, In An Amount Up To $379,964.86; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood seeks to complete the Citywide sidewalk network to improve pedestrian safety and alternative modes of transportation. Grant funding for new sidewalk construction can be secured under the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization's Complete Streets and other Localized Initiatives program.
On November 1, 2017, the City Commission approved Resolution R-2017-323, supporting the Complete Streets and other Localized Initiatives Program ("CSLIP") grant application to the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization ("MPO") for the Sheridan Park & Hollywood Acres Sidewalk Network Project.
On November 6, 2019, the Broward MPO issued an award letter for the project, which was included in the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") five-year work program for construction in FY-2027.
On January 20, 2021, the City Commission approved Resolution R-2021-013, continuing to support the above-referenced CSLIP project; inclusive of entering into a Local Agency Program ("LAP") Agreement with the FDOT, which serves as an instrument to receive reimbursement funds for expenditures related to the design, construction, and construction engineering and inspections services of these projects. City funds have been committed to paying for the upfront costs of the projects.
FDOT and the City have a LAP Agreement to reimburse the City for the design ...
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