Item K10
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 21 August 2002
Division:
Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes X
No
Department"
Marine Resources
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval to submit a grant proposal to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for stormwater
and xeriscape improvements along the Overseas Heritage Trail on Big Coppitt.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Funds are currently available through the SFWMD to make stormwater and landscaping improvements in areas
like the Overseas Heritage Trail. Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) are currently available, another $50,000
will be available to Momoe County at the start of the new fiscal year. The County's match will be $20,000 or
50%. These funds will be provided through the Division's Comprehensive Plan account or its 148 fund
stabilization account. The initial $20,000 grant will be utilized to complete preliminary engineering and to
obtain all necessary permits. The later grant amount ($50,000) will be amended into the current grant and will
provided for project construction. .
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
None
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
NA
ST AFF RECOMMENDATIONS;
Approval
TOTAL COST:
$40,000
BUDGETED: Yes
X
No
COST TO COUNTY:
$20,000 (Fund l48 or l48 Stabilization)
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No X AMOUNT Per Month
Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty NA
Risk Management
Growth Manage
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION: Included X
To Follow
,
Not Required
AGENDA ITEM NO.:
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DISPOSITION:
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Big Coppitt
Stormwater and Xeriscape Improvement Project
as a part of the
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
Background
Momoe County completed its Stormwater Management Master Plan in the early summer
of 2001. Many of the recommendations in the Master Plan include making limited
improvements to stormwater management components along the Overseas Highway (U.S.
Highway 1) and along County rights-of-way. Implicit in the recommendations of the Master
Plan is recognition that a number of significant opportunities exist to make these improvements
in partnership with the on-going efforts of the Overseas Heritage Trail, a bicycle and pedestrian
path which will ultimately connect all of the islands of the Florida Keys.
Project Location
The proposed project area is located on Big Coppitt Key along a portion of the US. 1
right-of-way on the north side of the highway. The total length of the highway on Big Coppitt is
approximately 2 miles. The project area includes approximately one mile of this length. An
existing bicycle and pedestrian path is located in the area, but needs improvements. See Figures
1 through 3.
Project Proposal
The project will involve completing design work and permitting to make three types of
improvements to an existing bicycle and pedestrian path on Big Coppitt. Funds will then be
utilized with other grant sources to make physical improvements to the project area.
First the Overseas Highway is immediately adjacent to the path in question. Significant
bicycle/pedestrian conflicts exist as vehicles turn from the highway across the path and enter
adjacent private properties. Improvements would be designed such that these conflicts are
minimized.
Second, the bicycle and pedestrian path is poorly drained. Stormwater improvements
will be designed and permitted which will improve the situation. This is an area where rains
frequently flood the location.
Third, vegetation has been planted along the path, but has been poorly maintained. This
is largely because vehicles frequently cross the path along virtually its entire length and, over
time have destroyed it. Stormwater improvements and improvements designed to change traffic
flow across the path will serve to protect xeriscape vegetation placed along the path as part of the
project.
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Figure 1
Big Coppitt Area Map
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Figure 2
Big Coppitt Project Area
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Figure 3
Project Area Close-up
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SCHEDULE OF
TASKS/DELIVERABLES
FOR
Big Coppitt
Stormwater and Xeriscape Improvement Project
TASKS, SCHEDULE, PAYMENTS and DUE DATES
The County shalI complete the folIowing tasks:
I. Prepare project design. Submit construction plans to District permitting office.
Deliverable: Design drawings
Due Date: 28 February 2003
Payment: NTE $20,000 (up to 50% of total costO
2. Obtain alI necessary permits.
Deliverable: Copy of permits.
Due Date: 31 May 2003
Payment: $0.
Assuming additional funds become available - $50,000 anticipated
3. Select contractor, using standard public competitive methods for selection.
Deliverable: Copy of solicitation, bid results and award.
Due Date: 30 July 2003
Payment: $0.
4. Provide site visit for DISTRICT project manager to view work in progress.
Due Date: 30 September 2003
Payment: $0
5. Complete the construction of the demonstration project. InstalI signage indicating District was a
sponsor of the project (approved by District in advance). Wrap up project.
Due Date:
Deliverables:
31 DEecember 2003
Final Report outlining the work performed. List of detailed expenditures.
A minimum of 10 color photographs or slides.
A description of any problems encountered and how they were resolved.
A news release for the media, indicating the District as sponsor.
Estimated$IOO,OOO
Total District share not to exceed $50,000 plus the amount of any District funds
remaining as part of the Design phase or up to 50% construction costs,
whichever is less.
Cost:
Payment: