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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 Beverly Park Sidewalk And ADA Compliance Project, With Funding Provided Under The Florida Department Of Transportation Local Agency Program, In An Amount Not To Exceed $531,541.00.
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 County Planning Organization 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 Beverly Park Sidewalk and ADA Compliance Project.
On January 22, 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-2024.
On January 20, 2021, the City Commission approved Resolution R-2021-014, continuing to support the above-referenced CSLIP projects; inclusive of entering into a Local Agency Program ("LAP") Agreement with 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 costs related to the Beverly Park Sidewalk and ADA Compliance project, up to...
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