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County Administrator's Report 12. 5.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	07/18/2019
Issue: Bob Sikes Toll Booth Discussion
From:	Robert Bender
Department:	Commissioner, District 4
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Bob Sikes Toll Booth - Commissioner Robert Bender, District 4

That the Board discuss the following items related to the Bob Sikes Toll Booth and provide direction/approval for each item:

A. Discuss options on how to handle peak weekend traffic, 9:30 a.m., until 7:30 p.m., on Saturday's and Sunday's, through the Labor Day weekend;

B. Grant approval for the Engineering Department to explore alternative methods for people to pay a toll using technology: a telephone app, license plate subscriptions, etc.; and

C. Grant approval for the Engineering Department to do a feasible study, in-house if possible, to determine if it is possible to create a third southbound lane from the Bob Sikes toll plaza to Fort Pickens Road that would become a dedicated right turn lane for people turning onto Fort Pickens Road.

[Funding: Fund 167, Bob Sikes Toll Plaza {If funding is required}]

BACKGROUND:

During the first seven months of 2019, January 1, 2019, through July 7, 2019, the Bob Sikes toll plaza had an increase of over 39,000 vehicles compared to the same time period in 2018. During the summer months, this increase creates traffic backups that affect the City of Gulf Breeze and their residents, visitors trying to enjoy their vacations, and our residents who simply want to enjoy a day at the beach with their families.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The impact on the budget depends on how much it costs to do the feasible study and explore alternative methods to pay tolls using technology.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

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PERSONNEL:

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POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

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IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

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