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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 Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc. For The Gracewood Sidewalk Network Project, In An Amount Up To $299,576.00, With Funding Provided Under The Florida Department Of Transportation Local Agency Program.
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 provide alternative modes of transportation. Grant funding for new sidewalk construction can be secured under the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (“MPO”) Complete Streets and other Localized Initiatives Program ("CSLIP").
On November 6, 2019, the City Commission approved Resolution No. R-2019-333, supporting the CSLIP grant application to the Broward MPO for the Gracewood Neighborhood Sidewalk Project, located within the area bordered by State Road 7 to the east, North 64 Avenue to the west, Hollywood Boulevard to the south, and Johnson Street to the north.
On November 4, 2021, the Broward MPO issued an award letter for the project, which was subsequently included in the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") Five-Year Work Program for construction in Fiscal Year 2029.
On August 27, 2025, the City Commission approved Resolution No. R-2025-273, authorizing the execution of a Local Agency Program ("LAP") Agreement with FDOT to reimburse the City for eligible design costs associated with the Gracewood Neighborhood Sidewalk Project, up to a maximum amount of $333,850.00. The LAP Agreement serves as the instrument through which the City receives reimbursement for eligible project expenditures. City funds have been committed to cover the upfront costs of the project.
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