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County Administrator's Report 12. 18.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	07/23/2015
Issue: Adoption of a Resolution Regarding the Temporary Closure of Sandy Hollow Road
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Regarding the Temporary Closure of Sandy Hollow Road at Escambia County Bridge Number 484051 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the temporary closure of Sandy Hollow Road during the completion of a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) bridge replacement project in Fiscal Year 2017:

A. Adopt the Resolution approving the temporary closure of Sandy Hollow Road during the completion of an FDOT bridge replacement project in Fiscal Year 2017 for a duration of approximately 180 calendar days and detouring traffic to Gobbler Road, State Road 97, and County Road 4 for a length of four miles; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Resolution and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the temporary road closure.

[Funding Source (for maintenance of bridges): Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Account 210402/54601]

BACKGROUND:

The following bridge, located in Escambia County and not on the State Highway System, will be replaced by FDOT: Escambia County Bridge Number 484051, on Sandy Hollow Road over Sandy Hollow Creek.

According to FDOT criteria, this bridge has reached a level of deterioration which warrants replacement, and is next on the list for FDOT's 5-Year Work Plan. Upon the Board's adoption of the Resolution, which approves the temporary closure of Sandy Hollow Road during the completion of a FDOT bridge replacement project in Fiscal Year 2017 for a duration of approximately 180 calendar days and which allows for the detour of traffic to Gobbler Road, State Road 97 and County Road 4 for a length of four miles, and upon FDOT's completion of the structure, Escambia County will be responsible for maintenance of the bridge.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

All construction work will be performed by FDOT. Funds for maintenance of bridges are available in Fund 175 “Transportation Trust Fund”, Account 210402/54601.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Stephen West, Senior Assistant County Attorney, prepared the Resolution.

PERSONNEL:

All construction work will be performed by FDOT. There is no impact to County personnel.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Upon the Board's adoption and Chairman's or Vice-Chairman's execution of the Resolution, a copy will be forwarded to FDOT for their records.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Construction plans are available for review (by authorized personnel only) by contacting James Duncan or Liz Bush, Engineering Division, at the Escambia County Central Office Complex. All bridge replacement work will be coordinated by FDOT.

Attachments
Resolution Sandy Hollow Temp Rd Closure