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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
C ounty of M onroe
Mayor David Rice, District 4
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates, District 1
The Florida Keys
Michelle Coldiron, District 2
Vacant, District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
County Commission Meeting
March 16, 2022
Agenda Item Number: L.1
Agenda Item Summary #10141
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Planning/Environmental Resources
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Emily Schemper (305) 289-2500
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution Prioritizing the Transportation
Alternatives Applications Submitted for the Florida Department of Transportation - 2022
Transportation Alternatives Grant Program for Projects to be Funded in the FY2028 FDOT Work
Plan.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
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Alterna, 2022. The TA is federal funding available for
non-motorized transportation that is administered through the FDOT. The current application cycle
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was open until February 18, 2022.
The FDOT, as part of the application review process, requires local priority rankings to be approved
received for projects within Monroe County: Wickers Realignment Construction, City of Key West;
Crane Boulevard Shared Use Path, Monroe County; Aviation Boulevard Path Lighting, City of
Marathon; Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements, City of Key Colony Beach; and Sombrero
Beach Road Path Mitigation, City of Marathon. A selection committee, consisting of representatives
from Monroe County, Key West, Marathon, and Key Colony Beach, evaluated the applications
based on the criteria found within the FDOT application.
Criteria for scoring the projects included:
1. Project safety improvements for bicycles riders and/or pedestrians.
2. Intermodal transportation linkages improvements, including those that provide access to
transit stations and/or facilities.
3. Mobility enhancement or community development for disadvantaged groups (i.e.
children, the elderly, the poor, those with limited transportation options, and the
disabled).
4. Local funding contribution or the completion of previous phases of project development.
5. Neighborhood or community quality of life improvements, improving environmental air,
noise, water quality, and/or reducing the need for single occupancy vehicle trips.
6. Community support, including minutes of public meetings, newspaper clippings,
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petitions, letters of support from local business owners, property owners, non-profit
organizations, political leaders, and other groups.
7. Prioritization:
- Monroe County Projects - Top priorities identified by the Senior Director of the
Monroe County Planning and Environmental Resources Department and BOCC
Resolution.
8. Prioritization (25 points): Monroe County will prioritize projects and award points based
on prioritization. A maximum of 25 points will be assigned. The top ranked project from
each county agency receives 25 points, the second ranked receives 24 points, the third
ranked receives 23 points, etc.
The overall score is based on a 100-point scale. Each committee member scored each project based
on the six criteria listed above, assigning points as allowed for each measure. This accounted for 85
points. In accordance with criteria number seven, the Monroe County Planning and Environmental
Resources Department Senior Director assigned the remaining 15 points. The same six criteria used
individually were assigned a value, which totaled 10-15 points. The final score for number seven
scored by the Senior Director was then added to the individual scores from each committee member.
The total scores from each committee member were averaged and ranked according to score, the
final prioritization points for number eight were then added to each score.
The City of Key West Wickers Realignment Construction received an overall average score of 74.5
and a final score of 99.5 with final prioritization points; Monroe County Crane Boulevard Shared
Use Path received an overall average score of 72.6 and a final score of 96.6 with final prioritization
points; the City of Marathon Aviation Boulevard Path Lighting received an overall average score of
65.4 and a final score of 88.4 with final prioritization points; the City of Key Colony Beach
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements received an overall average score of 59.8 and a final
score of 81.8 with final prioritization points; the City of Marathon Sombrero Beach Road Path
Mitigation received an overall average score of 52.3 and a final score of 73.3 with final prioritization
points.
The recommended rankings of the 2022 applications are as follows:
1. Wickers Realignment Construction, City of Key West, requesting $539,728
2. Crane Boulevard Shared Use Path, Monroe County, requesting $489,621
3. Aviation Boulevard Path Lighting, City of Marathon, requesting $999,400
4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements, City of Key Colony Beach, requesting
$25,840
5. Sombrero Beach Road Path Mitigation, City of Marathon, requesting $340,870
Upon approval by the BOCC, the decision will be transmitted to the FDOT for funding consideration
and inclusion in the FDOT 5-Year Work Program.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
March 17, 2021 - Approval of staff recommendations for the 2021 TA application cycle.
March 21, 2019 - Approval of staff recommendations for the 2019 TA application cycle.
March 21, 2018 - Approval of staff recommendations for the 2018 TAP application cycle.
May 17, 2017 - Approval of staff recommendations for the 2017 TAP application cycle.
June 15, 2016 - Approval of staff recommendations for the 2016 TAP application cycle.
May 20, 2015 - Approval of staff recommendations for the 2015 TAP application cycle.
June 11, 2014 - Approval of staff recommendations for the 2014 TAP application cycle.
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August 21, 2013 - Approval of staff recommendations for the 2013 TAP application cycle.
July 20, 2011 - Approval of staff recommendations for the 2011 TAP application cycle.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
TAP Priorities Resolution
TAP-FINAL TOTAL SCORE_2022
Notice of TA Cycle - 2022.doc
TA Selection and Prioritization Criteria - 2022
Individual Scores_Combined
Key Colony Beach_Application Package
Key West_Application_Package
Marathon_Aviation Path_Application Package
Marathon_Sombrero Path_Application Package
Monroe County_Application Package
TAP Prioritization Planning Dept. Staff Report
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: N/A
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: N/A
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: N/A
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A
Revenue Producing: No If yes, amount: N/A
Grant: YES
County Match: No
Insurance Required: N/A
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
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Emily Schemper Completed 03/01/2022 10:56 AM
Peter Morris Completed 03/01/2022 11:56 AM
Purchasing Completed 03/01/2022 12:48 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 03/01/2022 1:34 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 03/01/2022 1:39 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 03/01/2022 1:55 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 03/16/2022 9:00 AM
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7 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
8 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
9 RESOLUTION NO. ____ - 2022
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11 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
12 COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
13 APPROVING THE PRIORITIZATION OF AND PRIORITIZING
14 THE 2022 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
15 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR THE FLORIDA
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -
17 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES GRANT PROGRAM.
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20 WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) opened the 2022
21 Transportation Alternatives grant program and announced the application cycle on January 5,
22 2022; and
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24 WHEREAS, the Transportation Alternatives grant program provides federal
25 funding available for non-motorized transportation and is administered by the FDOT; and
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27 WHEREAS, the FDOT requires local priority rankings be approved by the Monroe
28 County Board of County Commissioners as part of the application process; and
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30 WHEREAS, five applications were submitted for consideration for funding by FDOT:
31 Wickers Realignment Construction, City of Key West, requesting $539,728; Crane Boulevard
32 Shared Use Path, Monroe County, requesting $489,621; Aviation Boulevard Path Lighting, City
33 of Marathon, requesting $999,400; Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements, City of Key
34 Colony Beach, requesting $25,840; Sombrero Beach Road Path Mitigation, City of Marathon,
35 requesting $340,870; and
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37 WHEREAS, a committee consisting of representatives from Monroe County, Key
38 West, Marathon, and Key Colony Beach evaluated the application(s) based on the
39 required criteria; and
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41 WHEREAS, the score of the 2022 application is based on a 100-point scale, and
42 Wickers Realignment Construction received an overall average final score of 99.5; Crane
43 Boulevard Shared Use Path received an overall average final score of 96.6; Aviation Boulevard
44 Path Lighting received an overall average final score of 88.4; Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
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45 Improvements received an overall average final score of 81.8; Sombrero Beach Road Path
46 Mitigation received an overall average final score of 73.3; and
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48 WHEREAS, given the average scores, the committee recommended Wickers
49 Realignment Construction receive a ranking of 1; Crane Boulevard Shared Use Path receive a
50 ranking of 2; Aviation Boulevard Path Lighting receive a ranking of 3; Pedestrian and Bicycle
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1 Safety Improvements receive a ranking of4;Sombrero Beach RoadPath Mitigation receive a
2 ranking of5;and
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4 WHEREAS,based on committee scoring the recommended rankings areas follows:
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6 1.Wickers Realignment Construction, City of Key West
7 2.Crane BoulevardShared Use Path,Monroe County
8 3.Aviation BoulevardPath Lighting, City of Marathon
9 4.Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements, City of Key Colony Beach
10 5.Sombrero Beach RoadPath Mitigation, City of Marathon; and
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12 WHEREAS,ataregularly scheduled duly noticedpublic hearing, the Board considered
13 comments from citizens wishing to speak on the matter; and
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15 WHEREAS,the Board fully supports the funding of the application(s);
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17 NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
18 COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
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20 1. MonroeCountyhereby approvesprioritization of the 2022Transportation Alternatives
21 applications as follows:
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23 1.Wickers Realignment Construction, City of Key West -$539,728
24 2.Crane BoulevardShared Use Path, Monroe County -$489,621
25 3.AviationBoulevardPath Lighting, City of Marathon -$999,400
26 4.Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements, City of Key Colony Beach -
27$25,840
28 5.Sombrero Beach RoadPath Mitigation, City of Marathon -$340,870
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30 2.Monroe County requests thattheFlorida Department of Transportation provide
31 Transportation Alternative fundsto the subject projectsin the fifthyear of the
32 upcoming FDOT District Six Tentative Work Program (2028)for MonroeCountyas
33 requested by the applicants.
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35 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
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36 at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 16day of March2022.
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38 Mayor David Rice_______
39 Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates_______
40 CommissionerMichelle Coldiron_______
41 Commissioner District ThreeVACANT
42 Commissioner HollyMerrill Raschein_______
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44 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
45 OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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47 By:______________________________
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48 MayorDavid Rice
49(SEAL)
50 ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
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53 AS DEPUTY CLERK
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3. Mobility enhancement or community development for disadvantaged groups (i.e. children, the elderly, the poor, those with limited transportation options, and the disabled) (0-15 points)4.
Local funding contribution or the completion of previous phases of project development (0-10 points)5. Neighborhood or community quality of life improvements, improving environmental
air, noise, water quality, and/or reducing the need for single occupancy vehicle trips (0-15 points)6. Community support, including minutes of public meetings, newspaper clippings,
petitions, letters of support from local business owners, property owners, nonprofit organizations, political leaders and other Department of Planning and Environmental Resources Department
and BOCC Resolution 8. Prioritization (25 points max):Top ranked project receives 25 points, the second ranked receives 24
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Florida Department of Transportation
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RON DESANTIS KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E.
1000 NW 111 Avenue
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
Miami, FL 33172-5800
January 5, 2022
Ms. Aileen Bouclé, Executive Director
Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization
111 NW 1 Street, Suite 920
Miami, FL 33128
Mr. Roman Gastesi, Jr., County Administrator
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205
Key West, FL 33040
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Dear Ms. Bouclé and Mr. Gastesi:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is pleased to announce the 2022 Transportation
Alternatives (TA) application cycle. The FAST Act (§ 1109; 23 U.S.C. 133(h)), which was enacted on
December 2015, eliminated the MAP-21 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and replaced it
with the Transportation Alternatives (TA) under the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)
program. The TA program provides funding for all projects and activities that were previously eligible
under TAP. It allows for a variety of smaller-scale transportation projects, including pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, recreational trails, safe routes to school projects, community improvements such as
historic preservation and vegetation management, and environmental mitigation related to
stormwater and habitat connectivity.
Agencies are invited to submit applications for projects that can be developed for Fiscal Year (FY)
2028. Miami Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) and Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Department are responsible for forwarding this announcement to Local Agencies
within their respective jurisdictions. New projects are typically programmed in the fifth year of the
Departmen(FY 2028). However, funding is subject to the availability of
TA Funds and an annual spending authority approved by the Florida Legislature.
The TA application cycle is administered through the FDOT District Six Program Management
Office. For information on eligibility, the selection criteria, and application submittals, see the
attached 2022 Transportation Alternatives Selection and Prioritization Criteria Cycle FDOT District
VI. Applications must be submitted through Grant Application Process (GAP). Applicants must
request user access by registering at flgap.com. The deadline to submit applications is February 18,
2022.
Please contact Daniel Iglesias, FDOT Director of Transportation Development at (305) 470-5464 or
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Xiomara Nunez, Local Programs Administrator at (305) 470-5404 if you have any questions.
Improve Safety, Enhance Mobility, Inspire Innovation
www.fdot.gov
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Ms. Aileen Bouclé
Mr. Roman Gastesi
January 5, 2022
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Thank you for your continued partnership with the Department.
Sincerely,
Stacy L. Miller, P.E.
District Six Secretary
Attachments: FDOT District VI Transportation Alternatives Program Selection and Prioritization
Criteria 2022 Cycle
cc: Wilson Fernandez, Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization
Francesca Taylor, Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization
Christine Hurley, Monroe County
Kevin Wilson, Monroe County
Emily Schemper, Monroe County
Janene Sclafani, Monroe County
Judith Clarke, Monroe County
Daniel Iglesias, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation
Mario Cabrera, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation
Robert Jessee, Florida Department of Transportation
Antonette Adams, Florida Department of Transportation
Dat Huynh, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation
Xiomara Nunez, Florida Department of Transportation
Michael Lucero, Florida Department of Transportation
Ken Jeffries, Florida Department of Transportation
Curlene Thomas, Florida Department of Transportation
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT VI
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APPLICATION SELECTION AND PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE DATE TIME
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Wednesday, January 5, 2022 8:30 am
TA WORKSHOP
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
2022 TA APPLICATIONS DEADLINE Friday, February 18, 2022 5:00 pm (no post submittals)
Thursday, March 31, 2022 (Subject to change) 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday, April 1, 2022 (Subject to change) 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
AGENCY PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES (TA) WORKSHOP
ATTENDEES: Miami Dade TPO Agencies & Monroe County Agencies
DATE & TIME: January 12, 2022, 10 am to 12 pm
LOCATION: Zoom Video Conferencing Weblink Access: https://tinyurl.com/y2rswlhp.
CONFERENCE ACCESS: Toll Free Dial in Number: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 916 3887 0518
7-digit access code: 899284
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
The application can only be accessed and submitted through the FDOT Grants Application Process (GAP). Application
deadline is February 18, 2022 5pm. Applications will only be accepted through GAP. GAP will not accept late submittals.
Applicants must request user access by registering with flgap.com. For more information on How to Submit an
Application in GAP see the last 3 pages of this package.
Note: Failure to respond to all application questions will result in the disqualification of the submission. If a question is
not applicable to the project, respond with
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
1. No more than $1 million of TA funds will be awarded to any single project in any single application cycle, and no
more than $1 million dollars of TA funds will be awarded per phase to any single project. Applicants whose project
costs will exceed $1 million must demonstrate allocated additional funds are available to complete the project.
2. No more than 3 applications per department can be submitted. Agencies submitting more than one application must
rank the projects based on the .
3. The Application package should consist of the following:
a) Completed application (may not exceed 15 pages)
b) Attachments, exhibits, typical sections, plans, and letters of support (may not exceed 20 pages)
c)Report of previous funding awards and the status of each project
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a)Right-of-Way needs and status, including easements
b)Environmental and cultural resource analysis
c) Permitting requirements
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ELIGIBLE CATEGORIES FOR TA PROJECTS
1. Construction of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of
transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques,
lighting and other safety-related infrastructure, and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
2. Construction, planning, and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for
non-drivers, including children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs.
3. Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, or other non-motorized
transportation users
4. Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas
5. Community improvement activities, which include but are not limited to:
a. Inventory, control, or removal of outdoor advertising
b. Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities
c. Vegetation management practices in transportation rights-of-way to improve roadway safety, prevent
against invasive species, and provide erosion control
d. Archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under
title 23 of the US Code
6. Any environmental mitigation activity, including pollution prevention and pollution abatement activities and
mitigation to:
a. address storm water management, control, and water pollution prevention or abatement related to
highway construction or due to highway runoff, including activities described in 23 U.S.C. 133(b) (11), 328(a),
and 329; or
b. reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic
habitats
7. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program eligible projects and activities listed at section 1404(f) of the SAFETEA-LU
include:
a. Infrastructure-related projects
b. Non-infrastructure-related activities
c. SRTS coordinator. SAFETEA-LU section
eligible under the non-infrastructure projects
8. Planning, designing, or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate
System routes or other divided highways
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9. The recreational trails program under 23 U.S.C. 206 of title 23
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Please use FHWA Guidance for more information on eligibility
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/transportation_alternatives/guidance/guidance_2016.cfm#EligibleProjects
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https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/transportation_alternatives/guidance/guidance_2016.cfm#RecreationalTrails
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ELIGIBLE PROJECT SPONSORS
A. Local government: Local government entities include any unit of local government below a state government
agency, except for a TPO. Examples include city, town, township, village, borough, parish, or county agencies
B. Regional transportation authority: Regional transportation authorities are considered the same as the Regional
Transportation Planning Organizations defined in the statewide planning section (23 U.S.C. 135(m))
C. A transit agency: Transit agencies include any agency responsible for public transportation that is eligible for funds
as determined by the Federal Transit Administration
D. A natural resource or public land agency: Natural resource or public land agencies include any Federal, Tribal, State,
or local agency responsible for natural resources or public land administration. Examples include State or local park
or forest agencies; State or local fish and game or wildlife agencies; Department of the Interior Land Management
Agencies; U.S. Forest Service
E. A school district, local education agency, or school: School districts, local education agencies, or schools may include
any public or nonprofit private school. Projects should benefit the general public and not only a private entity
F. A tribal government
G.A nonprofit entity responsible for the administration of local transportation safety programs: Examples include a
nonprofit entity responsible for: a local program implementing construction, planning, and design of infrastructure
related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults, and
individuals with disabilities to access daily needs; and safe routes to school program
H. Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for, or oversight of, transportation or recreational
trails (other than an TPO or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible, consistent with the goals of this
subsection.
REVIEW PROCESS
Miami-Dade County: Monroe County:
FDOT Technical Review of applications for project
FDOT Technical Review of applications for project
feasibility
feasibility
Presentation of ranked projects to FDOT TA
Project Presentations to the FDOT TA Reviewers
Reviewers
Approval of TPO projects to program in the Work
Final selection and recommendation to the Monroe
Program by TPO Governing Board
Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
of projects to program
Work Program
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL REVIEW EVALUATION CRITERIA (125 points)
1. Project Feasibility (0-60 points):
a. Scope of Work (0-10 points)
b. Project Implementation Plan (0-20 points)
i. Project Schedule (0-10 points)
ii. Project Permits (0-10 points)
c. Environmental Evaluation (0-10 points)
** Note: Environmental impacts may affect the total project cost and budget. Should the Local Agency
need assistance assessing the budget considerations that should be given to environmental impacts,
please reach out to FDOT prior to submitting this application. **
d. Right of Way Evaluation (0-10 points)
e. Opinion of Probable Cost/Cost Estimate (0-10 points)
2. Local Agency Funding Contribution (0-10 points)
3. LAP Certification Status (0-15 points)
4.Past Performance (0-40 points)
a. Procurement (10 points)
b. Project Management- Professional Services (0-10 points)
c. Project Management- Construction (0-10 points)
d. Invoicing (0-10 points)
PROJECT PRESENTATIONS at FDOT District 6
Applicants will be required to present their project to the FDOT TA Reviewers. Presentations are tentatively
scheduled for March 31 and/or April 1, 2022. Applicants are allotted 5 minutes to present each application, followed
by 10 minutes of a question-and-answer session.
** Note: Any application not presented to the Transportation Alternative Reviewers on the date allotted will be disqualified
from consideration. **
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION PROJECT EVALUATION (125 points)
1. Project safety improvements for bicycle riders and/or pedestrians (0-15 points)
2. Intermodal transportation linkages improvements, including those that provides access to transit stations and/or
facilities. For applications in Miami-Dade this includes the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan.
(0-15 points)
3. Mobility enhancement or community development for disadvantaged groups (i.e., children, the elderly, the poor,
those with limited transportation options, and the disabled) (0-15 points)
4. Local funding contribution or the completion of previous phases of project development (0-10 points)
5. Neighborhood or community quality of life improvements, improving environmental air, noise, water quality,
and/or reducing the need for single occupancy vehicle trips (0-15 points)
6. Community support, including minutes of public meetings, newspaper clippings, petitions, letters of support from
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local business owners, property owners, nonprofit organizations, political leaders, and other groups (0-15 points)
7. Prioritization (0-15 points):
a) Miami-Dade County Projects Top priorities identified by
a. T(5 points)
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b. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) (5 points)
c. Transportation Aesthetics Review Committee (TARC) (5 points)
b) Monroe County Projects Top priorities identified by the Senior Dir
Planning and Environmental Resources Department and BOCC Resolution (15 points)
8. Prioritization (25 points)
Miami-Dade TPO and Monroe County will prioritize projects and award points based on prioritization. A
maximum of 25 points will be assigned. The top ranked project from each county agency receives 25 points, the second
ranked receives 24 points, the third ranked receives 23 points, etc. The final ranking is submitted to the TPO TA
Coordinator and to Monroe County for Board Approval. All applicants will be notified of the results.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Projects prioritized in this funding cycle are programmed into the FDOT 5-Year Work Program. Project sponsors will
work with FDOT to execute project funding agreements in a timely manner.
Project sponsors must enter into a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement (Form No. 525-010-40) with FDOT prior
to the start of any work for which reimbursement is requested. The LAP will administer the project funding process.
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Project sponsors must have or obtain LAP Certification to qualify for project funding. Funds expended by the sponsor
before execution of a LAP Agreement cannot be reimbursed by FDOT. Projects must meet federal requirements,
standards and rules and procedures governing federally funded transportation projects, including right-of-way
certification, environmental review, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE CONTACT
Miami Dade County
Franchesca Taylor, Project Development Manager
Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization
Phone: (305) 375-1738
Email: franchesca.taylor@miamidade.gov
Monroe County
Janene Sclafani, Transportation Planner
Planning & Environmental Resources Department
Office: (305) 289-2545
Email: Sclafani-Janene@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov
Florida Department of Transportation
Xiomara Nunez, Local Programs Administrator
Florida Department of Transportation District Six
Phone: (305) 470-5404
Email: xiomara.nunez@dot.state.fl.us
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State and federal agencies are generally exempt from the certification requirements of this section. This is due to the fact that state and federal
agencies undergo extensive annual auditing protocols by both state and federal entities which are available for department review as needed.
However, a District may request a state or federal agency obtain certification or recertification as needed.
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RESOURCES
FDOT Local Agency Program Manual
http://www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/LP/Default.shtm.
FDOT PD&E Manual
https://www.fdot.gov/environment/pubs/pdeman/pdeman1.shtm
Basis of Estimates Manual
http://www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/Estimates/BasisofEstimates/BOEManual/BOEOnline.shtm
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1. Project safety improvements for bicycle riders and/or pedestrians (0-15 points)2. Intermodal transportation linkages improvements, including those that will provide access to transit
stations and/or facilities. (0-15 points)3. Mobility enhancement or community development for disadvantaged groups (i.e. children, the elderly, the poor, those with limited transportation
options, and the disabled) (0-15 points)4.Local funding contribution or the completion of previous phases of project development. (0-10 points)5. Neighborhood or community quality of
life improvements, improving environmental air, noise, water quality, and/or reducing the need for single occupancy vehicle trips (0-15 points)6. Community support, including minutes
of public meetings, newspaper clippings, petitions, letters of support from local business owners, property owners, nonprofit organizations, political leaders and other of Planning
and Environmental Resources Department and BOCC Resolution
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1. Project safety improvements for bicycle riders and/or pedestrians (0-15 points)2. Intermodal transportation linkages improvements, including those that will provide access to transit
stations and/or facilities. (0-15 points)3. Mobility enhancement or community development for disadvantaged groups (i.e. children, the elderly, the poor, those with limited transportation
options, and the disabled) (0-15 points)4.Local funding contribution or the completion of previous phases of project development. (0-10 points)5. Neighborhood or community quality of
life improvements, improving environmental air, noise, water quality, and/or reducing the need for single occupancy vehicle trips (0-15 points)6. Community support, including minutes
of public meetings, newspaper clippings, petitions, letters of support from local business owners, property owners, nonprofit organizations, political leaders and other groups (0-15
points)of Planning and Environmental Resources Department and BOCC Resolution Planning Director only).Printed Name:
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9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050
Phone: (305) 743-0033 Fax: (305) 743-3667
www.ci.marathon.fl.us
February 15, 2022
Janene Sclafani
Transportation Planner
Monroe County Public Works Division
2798 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
Re: FDOT 2022 Transportation Alternatives Application Cycle for FY 2027/2028
Dear Ms. Sclafani,
On behalf of the City of Marathon, we are pleased to submit the enclosed grant application to the Florida
Department of Transportation, Transportation Alternatives Program for Aviation Boulevard Lighting
Upgrade project. This will be the final phase in the project that began with the award of the 2014 FLDOT
TA Program.
The City of Marathon is submitting two projects for consideration under this grant program. We are
ranking them in the following order of importance: #1 Aviation Blvd Lighting Upgrades and #2
Sombrero Beach Bike/Walking Path Mitigation.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful review and consideration of this application. Should you have
any questions or need further information please contact me at 305.289.4109 or
covellim@ci.marathon.fl.us
Sincerely,
Maria A Covelli
Grants Coordinator
Attachment: Grant Application Documents
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Agency/Organization Name:
City of Marathon
Agency Contact Name: Title:
Maria CovelliGrants Coordinator
Mailing Address: City: State: FL Zip Code:
County: MPO/TPO (if applicable):
Monroe
Telephone: Email Address:
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Certification of project sponsor/implementing agency support is attached. Yes (Required)
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Infrastructure Non-infrastructure
FDOT requires locally administered infrastructure projects be implemented by a LAP certified agency; Non-infrastructure
projects do not require LAP certification. If the project applicant intends to administer the project but is not LAP certified
at the time of application submittal, they may seek project-specific certification prior to project authorization if their
application is selected, or they may partner with a LAP certified agency or with FDOT to serve as the project sponsor and
implementing agency. Non-profit organizations are not eligible for LAP certification.
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2021
Currently fully LAP Certified / Year of Certification:
Not LAP Certified but will seek project-specific certification
Not LAP Certified but project will be administered by the FDOT District
Not LAP Certified but have secured a LAP Sponsor/Implementing Agency as identified below:
LAP Sponsor/Implementing Agency Name:
City of Marathon
LAP Sponsor/Implementing Agency Contact Name: Title:
Director, Public Works
Carlos Solis
Mailing Address: City: State: FL Zip Code:
Telephone: Email Address:
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Aviation Blvd. Path Lighting
Please check the one Transportation Alternatives eligible project category that the proposed project will address. Checking
more than one category does not ensure or increase eligibility. Additional guidance on eligible project activities is included
in Appendix B of the FDOT TA Program Guidance.
1. Construction, planning and design of on and off-road facilities for bicyclists, pedestrians, and other forms of
nonmotorized transportation (pedestrian and bicycle facilities)
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2. Construction, planning and design of infrastructure-related projects/systems to provide safe routes for non-
drivers including children, older adults, individuals with disabilities (safe routes for non-drivers)
3. Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for non-motorized use
4. Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas
5. Inventory, control or removal of outdoor advertising
6. Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities
7. Vegetation management practices in transportation rights of way
8. Archaeological activities related to impacts from transportation projects
9. Environmental mitigation activities
10. Safe Routes to School
*NOTE: Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funding under Transportation Alternatives is separate from the FDOT SRTS
Program; however, if FDOT SRTS Program funds are to be used on any phase of the project then the project will need
to comply with the Florida SRTS program requirements. For more information, visit https://www.fdot.gov/safety/2A-
Programs/Safe-Routes.shtm.
Roadway name:*
Aviation Blvd
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On-State System RoadOff-State System RoadRoadway number:
(State Roadway)(Local Roadway)(i.e. US, SR, CR, etc., if applicable)
*NOTE: For off-road/trail projects please indicate adjacent roadway
If project has various locations (e.g. city-wide), include attachments specifying each termini and project length.
South or West Termini: North or East Termini:
US 1/Aviation Blvd(72nd St)
Stirrup Key Road /Aviation Blvd
Street Name/Mile Post/Other
Street Name/Mile Post/Other
Project Length (in miles):
Appx 1.5 miles
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Attachment included? Yes No
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A location map with aerial view is attached to this application. Yes (Required)
Label important features, roadways, etc. to clearly locate and show the boundaries of the project.
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Brief Description(e.g. planning, design and construction of a sidewalk along Sample Road)
The City of Marathon is applying for funding to install lighting on Aviation Blvd along the newly reconstructed bike/walking path.
This will be the final phase in the project started in 2014 and will allow for installation of 98 light fixtures along the path. The
recently completed path on Aviation Blvd creates a loop around the airport and is connected to US 1 (Florida Keys Heritage Trail).
The additional lighting will offer a safer, more attractive mode for non-motorized users to access local businesses at both ends of
the circuit and along the US 1 Corridor. The trail will also provide non-motorized access from residential areas behind the airport to
all public parks and beaches via other existing trails.
The project will include engineering, construction and CEI along with installation of 98 light fixtures. Conduit and pole boxes are
existing thus aren't required for inclusion in costs.
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Yes (Required)
A detailed scope of work is attached.
Clearly describe the existing conditions and the proposed project in detail, including specifics on the major items of work (e.g.
width of sidewalks or trails, materials to be used, etc.), the purpose and need for this project, and the desired improvements.
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Conceptual or design plans are attached.
Yes No
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Typical Section drawings are attached.
Yes No
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Yes No
Other attachment (e.g. studies, documentation to support the project).
If yes, please describe:
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Yes No
Has the applicant received input from stakeholders? Briefly explain:
Community Meetings including residents from the area along and around the path were held prior to the original grant application
in 2014. An additional meeting was held more recently on February 10, 2022 to discuss the project with stakeholders. Homeowners
most impacted by the project attended, along with other community members. All in attendance expressed favorable feedback for
the project.
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Have public information or community meetings been held?
Yes No
If yes, please provide a brief description and attach supporting documentation:
Community meetings were held prior to the original and follow up grant applications in 2014 and 2015. An additional meeting was
held more recently on February 10, 2022 to discuss the project with stakeholders. Homeowners most impacted by the project
attended, along with other community members. All were very much in favor of updating the lighting along Aviation Blvd. Please
see Sign in Sheet attached.
Describe public and private support for the project (e.g. petitions, endorsements, resolutions, letters of support):
Please see letters of support from the Marathon Chamber of Commerce and The Keys Weekly Newspaper.
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Is the project within limits of wetlands, contamination/hazardous waste areas or
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Yes No
endangered/threatened species?
If Yes, specify and provide documentation:
See attachment for Eastern Indigo Snake Species Assessment Guide and the Keys Tree Cactus Assessment Guide.
Is environmental permitting required?
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Yes No
If Yes, specify and provide documentation:
Provide any additional project specific information that should be considered:
Planning activities
Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E)
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Preliminary Engineering/Final Design
Right-of-Way (ROW)
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Construction
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Construction Engineering and Inspection activities (CEI)
ImplementingImplementingImplementingImplementing
N/AN/A
agency staffagency staffagency staffagency staff
555
ConsultantConsultantConsultantConsultantConsultantConsultant
FDOTFDOTFDOTFDOTFDOTFDOT
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Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
Local agencies are not eligible to be certified in PD&E and/or ROW (Refer to FDOT LAP Manual Chapters 11 and 12).
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Is this project related to other FDOT funded phases that are complete, underway, or in FDOT’s 5-year Work Program?
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Yes No
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Is there a proposed maintenance plan for when the project is complete? Yes No
If yes, please provide a brief description and attach supporting documentation as appropriate:
Light fixtures will be maintained according to the City of Marathon's maintenance schedule and procedures.
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Is right-of-way acquisition proposed? Yes No
If yes, describe existing right-of-way (ROW) ownerships along the project, including when the ROW was
obtained and how ownership is documented (i.e., plats, deeds, prescriptions, easements)
Attach ROW documentation as appropriate.
N/A
Also describe proposed acquisition including timeline, expected fund source, limitations on fund use or availability,
and who will acquire and retain ownership of proposed right-of-way:
N/A
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Will temporary construction easements be required? Yes No
If Yes, please describe:
N/A
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A detailed project cost estimate is attached. Yes (Required)
Provide a summary of the estimated cost for the work being proposed, indicating local fund allocation as appropriate.
Planning Activities $ $ 0$ 0
Project Development & $ $ $
40,000040
Environmental Study (PD&E)
Design Costs/Plan Preparation $ 0$ 20,000$ 20
Environmental Assessment (s) $ $ $
000
associated with the design phase
Permits associated with the $ $ $
08,0008
design phase (including
application fees, mitigation and
permit acquisition work)
0
Right-of-Way $ 0$ $ 0
Construction $ $ $
959,4000959.4
Construction Engineering and $ $ $
040,00040
Inspection Activities (CEI)
Other costs* (please describe)$ $ $
0160,110160.11
Contingency (15%)
999.4228.111227.51
81%19%
*FDOT does not allow programming
for contingency costs. Any
contingency costs should be
accounted for using local funds.
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I hereby certify that the proposed project herein described is supported by The City of Marathon (Local Agency, county,
state or federal agency, or tribal council) and that said entity will: (1) provide any required funding match; (2) enter into
a maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); (3) comply with the Federal Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Policies Act for any Right of Way actions required for the project, (4) Comply with
Local Agency Program Manual during all phases of the project, (5) comply with the NEPA process prior to construction,
which may involve coordination with the State Historic and Preservation Office (SHPO) prior to construction, and (6)
support other actions necessary to fully implement the proposed project.
I further certify that the estimated costs are reasonable and understand that The City of Marathon (Local Agency, county,
state or federal agency, or tribal council) will bear all expenses in excess of the total cost of the project. Upon notification
of project award, I further certify that the aforementioned entity will work with the FDOT to ensure the associated
contracts are executed in the fiscal year programmed. Project deferrals are highly discouraged and are subject to fund
availability.
bğƒĻ ΛƦƌĻğƭĻ ƷǤƦĻ ƚƩ ƦƩźƓƷ Μʹ George Garrett
źƷƌĻ: City Manager
{źŭƓğƷǒƩĻʹ _______________________________
5ğƷĻ: 2/15/2022
Signature of person with budget authority
(i.e., County Administrator, or Public Works Director
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If you have any questions about this application or need assistance, please contact:
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Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization
Phone: (305) 375-1837
Email: Oscar.Camejo@miamidade.gov
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Monroe County
Phone: (305) 289-2545
Email: Sclafani-Janene@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov
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Florida Department of Transportation District Six
Phone: (305) 470-5404
xiomara.nunez@dot.state.fl.us
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FDOT Local Agency Program Manual
https://www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/LAP/LAP-TOC.shtm
FDOT PD&E Manual
https://www.fdot.gov/environment/pubs/pdeman/pdeman1.shtm
Basis of Estimates Manual
http://www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/Estimates/BasisofEstimates/BOEManual/BOEOnline.shtm
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ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
Coordination with the Federal Highway Administration and the State Historic Preservation Officer will be required by
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NEPA)
1.!Has the Local Agency performed an environmental assessment for the project? Yes No
List the environmental assessments performed: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
2.!Does the Local Agency have a historic preservation planner? !Yes No
If yes, provide contact information: Brian Shea, Planning Director, SheaB@ci.marathon.fl.us 305.289.0033
3.!Is the project adjacent to a locally designated historic property or a National Register of Historic places-listed
historic site? Yes No
If yes, have any historic properties/places received Florida Department of State Historic Preservation Grant funds?
Yes
No
If yes, attach preservation agreements, covenants, or easements to this application.
4.!Are archeological sites or Native American sensitive sites located within proximity to or adjacent to the project?
Yes No
If yes, provide a brief description: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
5.!Has the Local Agency coordinated with any Federal or State Agencies for this project? Yes No
If yes, provide a brief description and submit supporting documentation: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
6.!Are parks, recreation areas or wildlife or waterfowl refuges adjacent or near the project? Yes No
If yes, provide a brief description: There is a boat ramp at the corner of Harbor Drive and Aviation Blvd.
7.!Are there any navigable waterways adjacent or near the project? Yes No
If yes, provide a brief description: Aviation Blvd provides access to the Aviation Boat Ramp and channel
8.!Does the project have any wetland impacts ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes No
If yes, will wetlands mitigation be needed? Yes No
If yes,provide a brief description: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
9.!Has the Local Agency reviewed the project for potential protected species/ critical habitat impacts? Yes No
If yes, provide a brief description: No impact as conduit was run during prior construction.
10.!Has the Local Agency reviewed the project for potential contamination that could affect the area? Yes No
If yes,provide a brief description: No impact for potential contamination due to the nature of the work.
11.!Are there noise sensitive areas? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes No
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July 29, 2013
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s(Service)FEMA Biological Opinion(BO) dated April 30,
2010, and modified on December 14, 2010,identified 14,413at-riskparcels, representing
14,960acres,intersecting habitats that may occasionally be used by the threatened eastern indigo
snake(indigo snake;Drymarchon corais couperi)in Monroe County. There are at-risk 10,921acres
and 10,711 parcelsin unincorporated Monroe County; 1,406 acresand 1,433 parcelsin Islamorada;
20 acresand 112 parcelsin Key Colony Beach; 703 acresand 433 parcelsin Key West; 1acreand
6parcelsin Layton;and 1,910 acresand 1,718 parcelsin Marathon.The BOalso identified an
additional 8,580 acres of at-risk lands outside Monroe County’s parcel layer not subject to the Rate
of Growth Ordinanceprogram.
The at-risk properties were determined by overlaying the County’s property parcel layer onto the
County’s 2009 land cover boundary maps (Monroe County 2009). The County’s land cover
boundary maps included 13 land cover types. Developed land, undeveloped land, impervious
surface, and exotic are considered non-native land cover types. Hammock, pineland, scrub
mangrove, freshwater wetland, salt marsh, buttonwood, mangrove, and beach berm are considered
native land cover types. The water classification is also considered a native cover type. The
minimum mapping unit for land cover polygons was 0.35 acre for hammock and 0.5 acre for all other
cover types.
The County’s boundary map land cover types containing suitable habitatfor the indigo snakeinclude
undeveloped land, hammock, pineland, exotic, scrub mangrove, freshwater wetland, salt marsh,
buttonwood, mangrove, and beach berm.
Species Profile: The Florida Keys are on the extreme southern end of the indigo snake’s range.
The indigo snake population in the Florida Keys is very small(Cox and Kautz 2000). Verified
observations are rare and scattered; the latest was in 2009 on Little Knockemdown Key (Service
2010). Inthe last several years, three unsubstantiated observations of the indigo snakewere reported,
two on Grassy Key (City of Marathon)and one in the Village of Islamorada(Sheahan 2006).Indigo
snakesurveys were conducted on Big Pine and No Name Key in 2006 and 2007 (Schmidt etal.
2008)and, although 27 speciesof reptileswere noted (973total observations), the indigo snakewas
not observed.
The Service issued a Section 10(a)(1)(B) Incidental Take Permit (ITP) to Monroe County, Florida
Department of Transportation, and Florida Department of Community Affairs(applicants)in June
2006 for adverse effects from development on Big Pine and No Name Keys. The ITP authorizes take
of 168 acres ofsuitableindigo snakehabitat. The take will be incidental to land clearing for
development and recreational improvements. The Service issued the ITP to the applicants based
upon their development of a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) that sets guidelines for development
activities on Big Pine and No Name Keys to occur progressively over the permit period (20 years).
The HCP provides avoidance,minimization, and mitigation measures to offsetimpacts to covered
species, including the indigo snake. Mitigation includes the protection of three mitigation units for
each development unit of suitable habitat within the plan area.
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Threats:Although the species may occur in all referenced habitats, it is suspected that they prefer
hammocks and pine forest, because most observationsoccur in these habitats disproportionately to
their presence in the landscape (Steiner et al. 1983).In the Florida Keys, the primary threat to the
indigo snakeis native habitat loss and fragmentation due to development. Residential housing is also
a threat because it increases the likelihood of indigo snakes being killed by property owners.
Assessment Guide:In order to provide assistance in assessing threats to the indigo snake from a
given project, the Service has developed the followingguidance and recommendations that, if
implemented, will minimize adverse effects to the indigo snake. If the use of this guideresults in a
determination of “no effect” for a particular project, the Service supports this determination. If the
use of this guideresults in a determination of “not likely to adversely affect”(NLAA),the Service
concurswith this determination and noadditional correspondence isnecessary. If the use of this
guide results in a “may affect” determination, the acreage of impacts will be subtracted from the take
limits provided in the BOand/or the HCP. This guide is subject to revision as necessary.
A.Parcel is not in the species focus area and/or on the Real Estate (RE)parcel list............no effect
Parcelis in the species focus area or on the RE parcel list.................................................go to B
B.Parcel is on Big Pine Key or No Name Key........................................refer to HCPfor coverage
Parcel is not on Big Pine Key or No Name Key.................................................................go toC
C.Parcelcontains the indigo snake’s native habitat (i.e.,hammock, pineland, scrub
mangrove, freshwater wetland, salt marsh, buttonwood, mangrove, or beach berm)........go to D
Parcel contains only non-native habitat (undeveloped land or exotic)...............................go to G
D.The proposed action will not remove or modify the indigo snake’s native habitat............go to G
The proposed action will remove or modify the indigo snake’s native habitat..................go to E
The property is within adeveloped subdivision or canal subdivision and the area
E.
within 500 feet of the parcel is greater than60percentdeveloped or scarified............go to G
The property is not asabove…………………………………………………………..go to F
F.The applicant has proposed either on-site or off-site habitat compensation*
commensurate with the amount of native habitat lost, has received acopy ofthe
Service’s indigo snake protection measures(attached),and has agreed to implement the
measures and post the information sign on-site. Signed verification ofthisisin the
permit filemaintained by the NFIP participant community. Permit withindigo snake
protectionmeasures andhabitatcompensation*...................................................................NLAA
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The applicant will not agree to the indigo snake protection measures, is not proposing
habitat compensation*or the proposed habitat compensation*does not meet minimum
compensation requirements.......may affect, subtract project footprint from authorized Take**
G.The applicant has received a copy oftheService’s indigo snake protection measures
andhas agreed to implement the measures and post the information sign on-site.
Signed verification of thisis in the permit filemaintained by the NFIP participant
community.Permit with indigo snake protection measures...............................................NLAA
Not as above..............................may affect,subtract project footprint from authorized Take**
*Habitat Compensation
The minimum recommended habitat compensation is replacement of lost vegetation through
protection or restoration of habitat, and/or monetary contributions to accomplish the aforementioned
activities, according to the participating community’s land development regulations. The Service has
reviewed the following participating communities’ Codes of Ordinances governing habitat
compensation and found them to meet minimum recommended habitat compensation: Monroe
County, Part II, Chapter 18, Sections 118-2 and 118-8; City of Marathon, Article 2, Chapter 106;
Village of Islamorada, Part II, Chapter 30, Article VII, Division 4, Section 30-1616; and Key West,
Part II, Subpart B, Chapter 110, Article V, Section 110-223 and Section 110-225, and Article VI,
Division 2, Section 110-287 and Division 3, Section 324 and 327. The cities of Key Colony Beach
and Layton were determined to not have ordinances that meet the minimum recommended habitat
compensation. If the participating community proposes to modify the habitat compensation
requirements of their ordinance, additional review by the Service will be necessary.
If habitat compensation is being provided in excess of the minimum recommended, the Service may
consider the additional compensation as a credit to the not-to-exceed habitat acreage losses
referenced in the BO. To be considered for credit, the compensation must be like for like habitat
compensation and credit will be granted at half value. For example, if 4 acres of additional
compensation are provided, the credit granted would be 2 acres. This partial credit is considered
appropriate as existing vegetation currently provides benefit and the credit vegetation may not
provide the same habitat benefit until later in time.
**For projects where take is subtracted, the participating community shall transmita list ofparcel
numbersand acreage of take to the Service quarterly.
Monitoring and Reporting Effects
For the Service to monitor cumulative effects and to track incidental take exempted for the indigo
snake, it is important for FEMA and the NFIP participants to monitor the number of permits and
provide information to the Service regarding the number of permitsissued.In order to meet the
reporting requirements in the BO, we request that FEMA and/or the NFIP participantssend to the
Servicean annual database summary consisting of: project date, permit number, project acreage,
native impact acreage, amountof acres and/or number of trees/plants replaced ashabitat
compensation, and project location in latitude and longitude in decimal degrees.
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Literature Cited
Cox,J. and R.S. Kautz. 2000. Habitat conservation needs for rare and imperiled wildlife in Florida.
Florida Game andFreshwater Fish Commission, Office of Environmental Services;
Tallahassee, Florida.
Duquesnel, J. 1998. Keys invasion by alien lizards continues. Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Florida Park Service, Resource Management Notes 10(1):9.
Monroe County. 2009.Geospatial Land Cover Dataset of the Florida Keys. Photo Science,
Incorporated.St. Petersburg, Florida
Schmidt, P.M., R.R. Lopez, R.N. Wilkins, and N.J. Silvy. 2008.Recovery Permit # TE125517-0
Final Report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Vero Beach, Florida.
Sheahan,B.2006. Personal communication. Senior planner. Village of Islamorada, Florida.
Steiner, T.M., O.L. Bass, Jr., and J.A. Kushlan. 1983. Status of the eastern indigo snake in southern
Florida National Parks and vicinity. South Florida Research Center Report SFRC-83i0 1,
Everglades National Park; Homestead, Florida.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2010.Eastern indigo snake observation; Little KnockemdownKey.
Email and photo provided to KDNWR, Big Pine Key, Florida.
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It appears that harm to the eastern indigo snake occurs primarily through construction accidents, vehicular
strikes, and habitat loss and/or degradation. These adverse effects can be minimized by maintaining a careful
watch during construction and when traveling onsite to avoid killing snakes. In addition, protecting burrows
and leaving native vegetation as refugia onsite for indigo snakes displaced by construction activity can benefit
this species.
The eastern indigo snake is not likely to be adversely affected if the following measures are implemented for
the project.
1)Burrows and onsite native vegetation should be protected. If such habitat must be disturbed, limit
disturbance to a minimum and improve remaining habitat through exotic vegetation removal. Maintain
native vegetationonsite as refuges for the snake.
2)Clearing and grading activities should be performed outside high activity months (June to November).
Winter months (January to March) provide the best opportunity to initiate and complete construction
activities that will not impact this species.
3)Post informational signs containing the following information throughout the construction site and along
any proposed access road:
a)A description and picture of the eastern indigo snake, its habits,and protection under Federal Law;
b)Instructions not to injure, harass, or kill this species;
c)Directions to cease clearing activities and allow the eastern indigo snake sufficient time to move away
from the site on its own before resuming clearing; and,
d)Telephone numbers of pertinent agencies to be contacted if a dead eastern indigo snake is encountered.
Other useful educational materials may consist of a combination of posters, videos, pamphlets, and lectures
(e.g., an observer trained to identify eastern indigo snakes could instruct construction personnel before any
clearing activities occur).
4)Monitor eastern indigo snake activity onsite. Report any eastern indigo snake observations that occur
during project activities (see monitoring report below). Document with photograph, if possible. If large
snake skins are found, they may belong to an eastern indigo snake. Skins can be collected and sent to the
Service’s South Florida Ecological Services Office (attention: Monroe County FEMA Biologist, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, South Florida Ecological Services Office, 1339 20th Street, Vero Beach, Florida
32960)for positive identification. Provide information on the date and location collected.
Monitoring Report: A monitoring report should contain the following information: location, dates, and times
for any sightings of eastern indigo snakes. Also include the results any of burrow searches and observations.
If a snake is encountered during a burrow search, then a description of the outcome for the snake is needed.
Document by photograph, if possible. Was the snake left in an intact burrow? Was the burrow excavated? If
so, did the snake leave and where did it go? A site map with sighting locations marked would be helpful. If an
indigo snake is observed onsite a copy of the report is to be sent to the Serviceat the address listed above
within 60 days of the conclusion of the project.
Dead, injured, or sick animals: If a dead, injured, or sick eastern indigo snake is found onsite, notification
should be made to the Service at the address listed above. Secondary notification should be made to the
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; South Region; 3900 Drane Field Road; Lakeland, FL
33811; Wildlife Alert Number 1-800-404-3922.
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potential dens are stumps of trees, cavities in the soil, and under piles of debris.The decline in the population of indigo snakes is attributed to habitat loss due to development and
overcollectihabitat by roads results in many indigo snakes killed by vehicle traffic.Every effort should be undertaken to avoid harming any snake observed during work on this construction
site. Any indigo snakes encountered ducrawl off on its own before continuing construction activitiesactivities will cause harm to the snake, construction must be stopped until the proper
action can be determined.These rare snakes are protected by the U.S.
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in fines ofup to one year in prison. Only permitted personnel are allowed to handle the snakes.Contact the following agencies if indigo snakes are observed:U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceFlorida
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Example Eastern indigo snake informational sign.WATCH OUT FOR THE EASTERN INDIGO SNAKEThe Eastern Indigo Snake is the largest nonpoisonous snake in North America, growing up to 8 feet
in length. The color of both adults and young is shiny bluishor sides of the head. The indigo snake is usdrained sandy soils, but may also be found in hammocks, swamps, and flatwoods
habitats in south Florida. Burrows are used by many prey animals that are easily captured by the indigo snake in the burrow. Indigo snakes also
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July 29, 2013
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (Service)FEMA Biological Opinion (BO) dated April 30,
2010, and modified on December 14, 2010,identified 5,607at-riskparcels, representing 2,322
acres,intersecting habitats that may support populations of endangered Key tree-cactus
(Pilosocereus robinii)in Monroe County. There are 1,725 acres and 4,101 at-risk parcels in
unincorporated Monroe County; 300 acres and 779 parcels in Islamorada; 5 acres and 5 parcels
in Key Colony Beach; 43 acres and 102 parcels in Key West; less than1acre and 1parcel in
Layton; and 249 acres and 579 parcels in Marathon. The BOalso identified an additional 436
acres of at-risk lands outside Monroe County’s parcel layer not subject to the Rate of Growth
Ordinanceprogram.
The at-risk properties were determined by overlaying the County’s property parcel layer onto the
County’s 2009 land cover boundary maps (Monroe County 2009). The County’s land cover
boundary maps included 13 land cover types. Developed land, undeveloped land, impervious
surface, and exotic are considered non-native land cover types. Hammock, pineland, scrub
mangrove, freshwater wetland, salt marsh, buttonwood, mangrove, and beach berm are
considered native land cover types. The water classification is also considered a native cover
type. The minimum mapping unit for land cover polygons was 0.35 acre for hammock and 0.5
acre for all other cover types.
The County’s boundary map land cover types containing suitable habitat for the Key tree-cactus
includehammockand beach berm. Beach berm cover types were included as this mapping unit
could also include small inclusions of tropical hardwoodhammock.
Species Profile:As of 2009, the known distribution of this species is restricted to seven
populations on four islands of the Florida Keys including Big Pine Key, Long Key, Lower
Matecumbe Key, and Upper Matecumbe Key (Adams and Lima 1994; Service 1999; Maschinski
2009; Florida Natural Areas Inventory 2008). Six of seven populations are located on lands
protected through acquisition or agreements (Maschinski et al. 2009). One islocated on private,
developable property currently used for aquaculture.
Long distance dispersal and establishment of new tree-cactuspopulations aredependent upon the
production of seed. However, reproduction within a single population (a clump) is mostly, if not
entirely, vegetative (asexual). Seed dispersal by birds (Cardinalis cardinalis, for example) is
indicated for this species (Austin 1980). Given the Key tree-cactus’ preference for naturally
disturbed patches of hammock and the fact that these patchesare subject to change as a result of
natural succession and disturbance events, predicting where a new population may be found is
problematic.
The preferred habitat for the Key tree-cactus is naturally disturbed patches in hammock (Avery
\[no date\], Small 1917, 1921). It grows only on lightly shaded, upland sites on a limerock
substrate. This habitat is not common in the Florida Keys, and, furthermore, is transient in
nature. The location and number of these patches changes with time as disturbed areas re-grow
and new sites are disturbed (e.g., from tropical weather events). The primary cause for the
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Threats:In the Florida Keys, the primary threat to the Key tree-cactusis native habitat loss and
fragmentation due to development, although much of the suitable protected habitat is currently
unoccupied.Natural disasters such as hurricanes and drought can have a significant effect.
Assessment Guide:In order to provide assistance in assessing threats to the Key tree-cactus from
a given project, the Service has developedthe followingguidance and recommendations that, if
implemented, will minimize adverse effects to the species.If the use of this guide results in a
determination of “no effect” for a particular project, the Service supports this determination. If
the use of this guide results in a determination of “not likely to adversely affect” (NLAA) for the
Key tree-cactus, the Service concurs with this determination and no additional correspondence is
necessary. If the use of this guide results in a “may affect” determination, then additional
coordination with the Service is necessary prior to permit issuance. For projects that result in a
“mayaffect” determination, if, after reviewing the specific project and assessing its potential
effects to federally listed species, the Service determines that the project will result in take, the
Service will notify FEMA and the acreage of impacts will be subtracted from the take limits
provided in the BO. This guide is subject to revision as necessary.
A.Parcelis not in the species focus area and/or on the Real Estate (RE)parcel list..…no effect
Parcel is in the species focus area or is on the RE parcel list……………......……......go to B
B.The applicant proposes no removal or modification of the Key tree-cactus’native habitat
(i.e.,hammock or beach berm)….…………………………….………………………NLAA
The applicant proposes removal or modification of the Key tree-cactus’ native habitat (i.e.,
hammockor beachberm).A vegetation survey is required to document plant species and
size present prior to construction impact. Ageneral description of the surrounding
properties within 500 feet is also required….......................................................….....go to C
C.The Key tree-cactus is not present on the property.….……………………….……..NLAA
The Key tree-cactus is present on the property……..…………..………………may affect
Habitat Compensation
The minimum recommended habitat compensation is replacement of lost vegetation through
protection or restoration of habitat, and/or monetary contributions to accomplish the
aforementioned activities, according to the participating community’s land development
regulations. The Service has reviewed the following participating communities’ Codes of
Ordinances governing habitat compensation and found them to meet minimum recommended
habitat compensation: Monroe County, Part II, Chapter 18, Sections 118-2 and 118-8; City of
Marathon, Article 2, Chapter 106; Village of Islamorada, Part II, Chapter 30, Article VII,
Division 4, Section 30-1616; and Key West, Part II, Subpart B, Chapter 110, Article V, Section
110-223 and Section 110-225, and Article VI, Division 2, Section 110-287 and Division 3,
Section 324 and 327. The cities of Key Colony Beach and Layton were determined to not have
ordinances that meet the minimum recommended habitat compensation. If the participating
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community proposes to modify the habitat compensation requirements of their ordinance,
additional review by the Service will be necessary.
If habitat compensation is being provided in excess of the minimum recommended, the Service
may consider the additional compensation as a credit to the not-to-exceed habitat acreage losses
referenced in the BO. To be considered for credit, the compensation must be like for like habitat
compensation and credit will be granted at half value. For example, if 4 acres of additional
compensation are provided, the credit granted would be 2 acres. This partial credit is considered
appropriate as existing vegetation currently provides benefit and the credit vegetation may not
provide the same habitat benefit until later in time.
Monitoring and Reporting Effects
The “take” (removal) of plants on private property is not a violation of the Act (unless State law
also prohibits take). Therefore, authorization to “take” plants on private property is not required
under section 10(a)(1)(B) nor exempted under section 7. However, Federal agencies are required
under section 7(a)(2) to make sure that their actions do not jeopardize the continued existence of
listed plants. Therefore, to monitor the Key tree-cactus populations and avoid jeopardy to the
species from FEMA’s actions, the Service, in coordination with FEMA, will monitor the amount
of habitat impacted by proposed actions as a surrogate for avoiding jeopardy of the Key tree-
cactus.
For the Service to monitor cumulative effects for the Key tree-cactus, it is important for FEMA
and the NFIP participants to monitor the number of permits and provide information to the
Service regarding the number of permits.In order to meet the reporting requirements in the BO,
we request that FEMA and/or the NFIP participants send to the Service an annual database
summary consisting of: project date, permit number, project acreage, native impact acreage,
amount of acres and/or number of trees/plants replaced as habitat compensation, and project
location in latitude and longitude in decimal degrees.
Literature Cited
Adams, R.M. and A. X. Lima. 1994. The natural history of the Florida Keys tree cactus,
Pilosocereus robinii. Unpublished Report prepared for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service;
Jacksonville, Florida.
Austin, D.F. 1980. Cereus robinii var. robinii and Cereus robinii var. deeringii. In:
D.F. Austin, C.E. Naumann, and B.E. Tatje (eds.) Endangered and threatened plant species
survey in Southern Florida and the National Key Deer and Great White Heron National
Wildlife Refuges. U.S. DOI, Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Office;
Atlanta, Georgia.
Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI). 2008. Element Tracking Summary. Tallahassee,
Florida.
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Maschinski, J., J.L. Goodman, and D. Powell.2009. Assessment of Population Status and Causes
of Decline for Pilosocereus robinii (Lem.) Byles & G.D. Rowley in the Florida Keys. Final
Report to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida Ecological Services Office, Vero
Beach, FL.
Monroe County. 2009. Geospatial Land Cover Dataset of the Florida Keys. Photo Science, Inc.St.
Petersburg, Florida
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1999. South Florida multi-species recovery plan. Atlanta,
Georgia.
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT VI
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PROJECT FUNDING
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FUNDS $ 999,400.00
LOCAL FUNDS ALLOCATED $ 228,110.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 1,227,510.00
PERCENTAGE OF TA FUNDS 81%
PERCENTAGE OF LOCAL CONTRIBUTION 19 %
Note: The percentage of local contribution indicated above will be greater than or equal to the local contribution to the
final contract award.
Example A: A 20% local contribution is indicated for a construction project. The local agency was awarded
$1,000,000. The bid amount is $1,000,000. The awarded amount would be reduced to $800,000. The local
agency would contribute $200,000.
Example B: A 20% local contribution is indicated for a construction project. The local agency was awarded
$1,000,000. The bid amount is $1,400,000. The awarded amount would remain $1,000,000. The local agency
would contribute $400,000.
1.Describe in detail funding types and commitment funds that will fund the project:
Local funds will come from the Street Maintenance Special Revenue Fund
2.Provide the funding year for each phase(s) of the project:
2027/2028
3.Submit a letter from the Budget Office committing Local Funds to the project.
A copy of the letter is included with this application. Yes No
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LƓĭƌǒķĻ ƷŷĻ ŅƚƌƌƚǞźƓŭ ğƭ ğƦƦƌźĭğĬƌĻ
1. Consultant(s) acquisition & award (Design & CEI)
2. Contractor acquisition & award
3. Project schedule
4. Production dates
5. Plans preparation
6. FDOT Review submittal (30 days review)
7. Environmental Assessments
8. Permits Acquisition
9ƓƷĻƩ ƦƩƚƆĻĭƷ ƭĭŷĻķǒƌĻ ŷĻƩĻ
Consultant acquisition & award will commence upon notificaiton of grant award. Some tasks will run
concurrently.
1. Consultant(s) acquisition & award (Design & CEI) - 4 months
2. Environmental Assessments - 1 month
3. Plans Preparation - 1 month
4. Permits Acquisition - 3 month
5. FDOT Review Submittal (30 days review) - 1 month
6. Contract acquisition & award - 4 months
7. Project Schedule - 4 months
8. Production Dates (Install) - 3 months
9. Project Closeout - 1 month
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PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
1.Design Plans
a. Are signed and sealed design plans available for this project? Yes No
b. If yes, are design plans updated to current standards and existing conditions? Yes No
1. Specify the date of design plans developed? 2014
2. Enter the Engineer of Record contact information: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
c. If no, identify status of design plans:
No plans
30%
60%
! 90%
Other Describe: Light Fixture plans are from the prior 2014/2015 expansion project. They will
need reviewed to ensure they meeting current needs and regulations at the time of work.
2. Identify Permits & Certification Requirements
Respond to applicable permits/ certifications within the project limits
a) Right of Way Certification needs and status including easements Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
b) Utility Certification Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
c) Railroad Recertification Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
d) South Florida Water Management District Permits Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
e) U S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Permits Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
f)Other Describe Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
3. Acquired Permits/ Certifications are attached Yes No
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We will acquire required permits and certifications as the project draws closer.
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PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
1.Design Plans
a. Are signed and sealed design plans available for this project? Yes No
b. If yes, are design plans updated to current standards and existing conditions? Yes No
1. Specify the date of design plans developed? 2014
2. Enter the Engineer of Record contact information: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
c. If no, identify status of design plans:
No plans
30%
60%
! 90%
Other Describe: Light Fixture plans are from the prior 2014/2015 expansion project. They will
need reviewed to ensure they meeting current needs and regulations at the time of work.
2. Identify Permits & Certification Requirements
Respond to applicable permits/ certifications within the project limits
a) Right of Way Certification needs and status including easements Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
b) Utility Certification Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
c) Railroad Recertification Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
d) South Florida Water Management District Permits Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
e) U S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Permits Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
f)Other Describe Yes No
/ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
3. Acquired Permits/ Certifications are attached Yes No
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LƓĭƌǒķĻ ƷŷĻ ŅƚƌƌƚǞźƓŭ ğƭ ğƦƦƌźĭğĬƌĻ
1. Consultant(s) acquisition & award (Design & CEI)
2. Contractor acquisition & award
3. Project schedule
4. Production dates
5. Plans preparation
6. FDOT Review submittal (30 days review)
7. Environmental Assessments
8. Permits Acquisition
9ƓƷĻƩ ƦƩƚƆĻĭƷ ƭĭŷĻķǒƌĻ ŷĻƩĻ
Consultant acquisition & award will commence upon notificaiton of grant award. Some tasks will run
concurrently.
1. Consultant(s) acquisition & award (Design & CEI) - 4 months
2. Environmental Assessments - 1 month
3. Plans Preparation - 1 month
4. Permits Acquisition - 3 month
5. FDOT Review Submittal (30 days review) - 1 month
6. Contract acquisition & award - 4 months
7. Project Schedule - 4 months
8. Production Dates (Install) - 3 months
9. Project Closeout - 1 month
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ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
Coordination with the Federal Highway Administration and the State Historic Preservation Officer will be required by
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NEPA)
1.!Has the Local Agency performed an environmental assessment for the project? Yes No
List the environmental assessments performed: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
2.!Does the Local Agency have a historic preservation planner? !Yes No
If yes, provide contact information: Brian Shea, Planning Director, SheaB@ci.marathon.fl.us 305.289.0033
3.!Is the project adjacent to a locally designated historic property or a National Register of Historic places-listed
historic site? Yes No
If yes, have any historic properties/places received Florida Department of State Historic Preservation Grant funds?
Yes
No
If yes, attach preservation agreements, covenants, or easements to this application.
4.!Are archeological sites or Native American sensitive sites located within proximity to or adjacent to the project?
Yes No
If yes, provide a brief description: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
5.!Has the Local Agency coordinated with any Federal or State Agencies for this project? Yes No
If yes, provide a brief description and submit supporting documentation: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
6.!Are parks, recreation areas or wildlife or waterfowl refuges adjacent or near the project? Yes No
If yes, provide a brief description: There is a boat ramp at the corner of Harbor Drive and Aviation Blvd.
7.!Are there any navigable waterways adjacent or near the project? Yes No
If yes, provide a brief description: Aviation Blvd provides access to the Aviation Boat Ramp and channel
8.!Does the project have any wetland impacts ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes No
If yes, will wetlands mitigation be needed? Yes No
If yes,provide a brief description: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
9.!Has the Local Agency reviewed the project for potential protected species/ critical habitat impacts? Yes No
If yes, provide a brief description: No impact as conduit was run during prior construction.
10.!Has the Local Agency reviewed the project for potential contamination that could affect the area? Yes No
If yes,provide a brief description: No impact for potential contamination due to the nature of the work.
11.!Are there noise sensitive areas? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes No
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If yes, provide a brief description: /ƌźĭƉ ŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƷĻƩ ƷĻǣƷ͵
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PROJECT FUNDING
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FUNDS $ 999,400.00
LOCAL FUNDS ALLOCATED $ 228,110.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 1,227,510.00
PERCENTAGE OF TA FUNDS 81%
PERCENTAGE OF LOCAL CONTRIBUTION 19 %
Note: The percentage of local contribution indicated above will be greater than or equal to the local contribution to the
final contract award.
Example A: A 20% local contribution is indicated for a construction project. The local agency was awarded
$1,000,000. The bid amount is $1,000,000. The awarded amount would be reduced to $800,000. The local
agency would contribute $200,000.
Example B: A 20% local contribution is indicated for a construction project. The local agency was awarded
$1,000,000. The bid amount is $1,400,000. The awarded amount would remain $1,000,000. The local agency
would contribute $400,000.
1.Describe in detail funding types and commitment funds that will fund the project:
Local funds will come from the Street Maintenance Special Revenue Fund
2.Provide the funding year for each phase(s) of the project:
2027/2028
3.Submit a letter from the Budget Office committing Local Funds to the project.
A copy of the letter is included with this application. Yes No
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I hereby certify that the proposed project herein described is supported by The City of Marathon (Local Agency, county,
state or federal agency, or tribal council) and that said entity will: (1) provide any required funding match; (2) enter into
a maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); (3) comply with the Federal Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Policies Act for any Right of Way actions required for the project, (4) Comply with
Local Agency Program Manual during all phases of the project, (5) comply with the NEPA process prior to construction,
which may involve coordination with the State Historic and Preservation Office (SHPO) prior to construction, and (6)
support other actions necessary to fully implement the proposed project.
I further certify that the estimated costs are reasonable and understand that The City of Marathon (Local Agency, county,
state or federal agency, or tribal council) will bear all expenses in excess of the total cost of the project. Upon notification
of project award, I further certify that the aforementioned entity will work with the FDOT to ensure the associated
contracts are executed in the fiscal year programmed. Project deferrals are highly discouraged and are subject to fund
availability.
bğƒĻ ΛƦƌĻğƭĻ ƷǤƦĻ ƚƩ ƦƩźƓƷ Μʹ George Garrett
źƷƌĻ: City Manager
{źŭƓğƷǒƩĻʹ _______________________________
5ğƷĻ: 2/15/2022
Signature of person with budget authority
(i.e., County Administrator, or Public Works Director
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If you have any questions about this application or need assistance, please contact:
hƭĭğƩ /ğƒĻƆƚ
Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization
Phone: (305) 375-1837
Email: Oscar.Camejo@miamidade.gov
WğƓĻƓĻ {ĭƌğŅğƓź
Monroe County
Phone: (305) 289-2545
Email: Sclafani-Janene@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov
źƚƒğƩğ bǒƓĻǩ
Florida Department of Transportation District Six
Phone: (305) 470-5404
xiomara.nunez@dot.state.fl.us
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FDOT Local Agency Program Manual
https://www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/LAP/LAP-TOC.shtm
FDOT PD&E Manual
https://www.fdot.gov/environment/pubs/pdeman/pdeman1.shtm
Basis of Estimates Manual
http://www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/Estimates/BasisofEstimates/BOEManual/BOEOnline.shtm
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MEMORANDUM
Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources Department
We strive to be caring, professional, and fair
To: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Through: Emily Schemper, AICP, CFM, Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental Resources
From: Janene Sclafani, Transportation Planner
Date: February 23, 2022
Subject: Prioritizing of application received as part of the 2022 Transportation Alternatives grant
program.
BOCC Meeting: March 16, 2022
Background:
Historically, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 6 opens an application cycle for
Transportation Alternatives (TA) funding when federal funds are available to local governments to fund
improvements that create transportation alternatives for the non-motorized user. The TA is federal
funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, which includes planning,
design or construction of on and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for
improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, and similar projects. The
process for obtaining TA funding is competitive in nature. Proposed projects are evaluated and ranked
based on a specific set of criteria developed by FDOT. Part of the criteria includes local prioritization.
Monroe County is an area outside of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO); therefore, the County
is responsible for establishing priorities for projects within the Florida Keys. Therefore, all applications
submitted by jurisdictions within Monroe County must be evaluated and ranked by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners. A committee consisting of representatives from Monroe County, Key
West, Marathon, and Key Colony Beach reviewed the applications submitted for consideration and
ranked the applications based on criteria found within the FDOT application guidelines.
This year, FDOT invited the local jurisdictions to submit applications for projects that can be developed
for Fiscal Year 2028. Five applications were submitted for local prioritization. A summary of the projects
follows.
2022 TA Applications
1.!Crane Blvd Shared Use Path, Monroe County
2022 TA Request: $489,621
Jurisdiction Match: $0
Total Project Cost $489,621
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The proposed project is the engineering design, environmental/wetland impact assessment and
environmental permitting of a 1.004 mile long, 10-ft. wide shared use path on Crane Boulevard,
Upper Sugarloaf Key. The project will result in preparation of construction plans and
specifications, acquisition of permits and determination of wetland mitigation requirements to
construct a shared use path that will connect the residential neighborhoods of Vacation Harbor
and Indian Mounds Estates subdivisions in the north to Sugarloaf School and US 1/ Overseas
Heritage Trail to the south.
2.!Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements, City of Key Colony Beach
2022 TA Request: $25,840
Jurisdiction Match: $6,460
Total Project Cost $32,300
The project proposes the following list of improvements throughout the City of Key Colony
Beach limits.
1. Add advanced crosswalk warning signage, 3 total, at West Ocean and Sadowski
intersection (2), West Ocean at Sunset Park (1)
2. Add pedestrian level lighting with one additional pole at West Ocean and Sadowski
intersection on the southwest corner to meet FDOT lighting requirements.
3. Add additional flexible delineators at curves to separate vehicles from pedestrians and
bicycles. West and East Ocean Drive.
4. Add additional bicycle racks at 1st/3rd Street and 7th Street parks to improve usage of
bicycle transportation
5. Repave existing pedestrian and bicycle path next to Shelter Bay Drive Road to improve
usage of pedestrian and bicycle path.
6. Add enhanced flashing red stop sign at corner of West Ocean and Sadowski to improve
awareness for increased safety protection.
3.!Wickers Realignment Construction, City of Key West
2022 TA Request: $539,728
Jurisdiction Match: $143,472
Total Project Cost $683,200
The proposal is construction a of multi-use path and the realignment of accommodating parking
lot features relating to the Key West Wicker Sport Complex near Poinciana Elementary School.
A recent traffic study found a peak non-motorized count of 132/hr crossing 14th Street and 96/hr
crossing Kennedy Drive. The multi-use path will facilitate student travel to and from Poinciana
Elementary School in addition to commuter travel along the Crosstown Greenway Corridor. Non-
motorized counts performed by FDOT along the Greenway at Staples bridge nearby indicated a
weekday average of 1180 trips utilizing the Corridor.
4.!Aviation Blvd Path Lighting, City of Marathon
2022 TA Request: $999,400
Jurisdiction Match: $228,110
Total Project Cost $1,227,510
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The City of Marathon is applying for funding to install lighting on Aviation Blvd along the newly
reconstructed bike/walking path. This will be the final phase in the project started in 2014 and
will allow for installation of 98 light fixtures along the path. The recently completed path on
Aviation Blvd creates a loop around the airport and is connected to US 1 (Florida Keys Heritage
Trail). The additional lighting will offer a safer, more attractive mode for non-motorized users to
access local businesses at both ends of the circuit and along the US 1 Corridor. The trail will also
provide non-motorized access from residential areas behind the airport to all public parks and
beaches via other existing trails.
The project will include engineering, construction and CEI along with installation of 98 light
fixtures. Conduit and pole boxes are existing thus aren't required for inclusion in costs.
5.!Sombrero Beach Rd Path Mitigation, City of Marathon
2022 TA Request: $340,870
Jurisdiction Match: $12,184
Total Project Cost $353,054
This project is focused on an approximate 1/10 mile stretch of the shared use path that was
constructed by DOT in 2007 along Sombrero Beach Road. The area of the path between STA
34+00 and STA 40+50 along Sombrero Beach Rd. consistently floods with high tide and rainy
weather events. Due to the low elevation of initial construction, standing water for days after a
rain or high tide is a regular event. During these times, the path is completely inaccessible due to
2-6 inches of standing water so that bicycles and pedestrians are forced to walk on the roadway
to pass. This area of Marathon has heavy foot and automobile traffic as it's the singular access
road to Sombrero Beach, a popular tourist and resident destination.
Requirements for this project include engineering, design, permitting, and construction to raise
the path and install a proper drainage system.
Review
The projects were submitted to FDOT for funding and on February 18, 2022, FDOT will determine the
feasibility of the projects. The projects were reviewed by a committee of representatives from Monroe
County, Key West, Marathon, and Key Colony Beach. The applications were assessed by each member
of the committee based on the six criteria provided below:
1. Project safety improvements for bicycles riders and/or pedestrian.
2. Intermodal transportation linkages improvements, including those that provide access to transit
stations and/or facilities.
3. Mobility enhancement or community development for disadvantaged groups (i.e. children, the
elderly, the poor, those with limited transportation options, and the disabled).
4. Local funding contribution or the completion of previous phases of project development.
5. Neighborhood or community quality of life improvements, improving environmental air, noise,
water quality, and/or reducing the need for single occupancy vehicle trips.
6. Community support, including minutes of public meetings, newspaper clippings, petitions, letters
of support from local business owners, property owners, nonprofit organizations, political leaders
and other groups.
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b) Monroe County Projects Top priorities identified by the Senior Director of Monroe
and BOCC
Resolution.
8. Prioritization (25 points): Monroe County will prioritize projects and award points based on
prioritization. A maximum of 25 points will be assigned. The top ranked project from each county
agency receives 25 points, the second ranked receives 24 points, the third ranked receives 23
points, etc.
The overall score is based on a 100-point scale. Each committee member scored each project based on
the six criteria listed above, assigning points as allowed for each measure. This accounted for 85 points.
In accordance with criteria number seven, the Monroe County Planning and Environmental Resources
Director assigned the remaining 15 points. The same six criteria used individually were assigned a value,
which totaled 10-15 points. The final score for number seven scored by the Planning Director was then
added to the individual scores from each committee member. The total scores from each member were
averaged and ranked according to score, the final prioritization points for number eight were then added
to each score.
Recommendation
The City of Key West Wickers Realignment Construction received an overall average score of 74.5 and
a final score of 99.5 with final prioritization points; Monroe County Crane Blvd Shared Use Path
received an overall average score of 72.6 and a final score of 96.6 with final prioritization points; the
City of Marathon Aviation Blvd Path Lighting received an overall average score of 65.4 and a final score
of 88.4 with final prioritization points; the City of Key Colony Beach Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Improvements received an overall average score of 59.8 and a final score of 81.8 with final prioritization
points; the City of Marathon Sombrero Beach Rd. Path Mitigation received an overall average score of
52.3 and a final score of 73.3 with final prioritization points. Based on the average score and discussion
by the committee, the recommended prioritization of the 2022 TA application cycle is as follows:
1. Wickers Realignment Construction, City of Key West - $539,728
2. Crane Blvd Shared Use Path, Monroe County - $489,621
3. Aviation Blvd Path Lighting, City of Marathon - $999,400
4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements, City of Key Colony Beach - $25,840
5. Sombrero Beach Rd Path Mitigation, City of Marathon - $340,870
Upon approval of the resolution by the BOCC, the decision will be transmitted to FDOT to be included
as part of the agency application review process. If selected for TA funding the project will be included
in the fifth year of FDOT District Six 2028).
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