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A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Hollywood, Florida, Rejecting the Florida Department Of Transportation's Alternative Proposal For The I-95 Project Development & Environmental Study And Recommending the No-Build Alternative For The Project Or Modification To The Alternative Project.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") has completed a Project Development and Environment Study ("PD&E") for Interstate 95, from south of Hallandale Beach Boulevard to north of Hollywood Boulevard. The purpose of this project is to reduce congestion and enhance safety within the limits of this project.
Part of the process for the PD&E is to conduct public meetings and Public Hearings to gather input. All public comments must be submitted to FDOT by September 22, 2021. The City has reviewed FDOT's recommended alternative proposal and has determined that there are several concerns with respect to this alternative as set forth below:
1. Elimination of the direct access between Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Pembroke Road and Hollywood Boulevard and the impact on local roadway network.
2. Elimination of Hollywood emergency vehicle access to this segment of the I-95.
3. FDOT's drainage needs for the new improvements and their intention to utilize approximately 8 acres of the newly acquired Sunset property or Orangebrook Golf Course.
Based on these concerns the Staff does not support the alternative proposal and is recommending either the no build alternative for the project or FDOT modify the proposed alternative to address the above listed concerns.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this resolution will not fiscally impact the City.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Azita Behmardi, P.E., City Engineer
Shiv Newaldass, Director of Development Services
Gus Zambrano, AICP, Assistant City Manager/Sustainable Devel...
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