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County Administrator's Report 11. 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	08/20/2015
Issue: Adoption of a Resolution Regarding the Temporary Closure of County Road 196
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Regarding the Temporary Closure of County Road 196 at Escambia County Bridge Number 480088 over Jack's Branch - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the temporary closure of County Road 196 during the completion of a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) bridge replacement project in Fiscal Year 2018:

A. Adopt the Resolution approving the temporary closure of County Road 196 during the completion of an FDOT bridge replacement project in Fiscal Year 2018 for a duration of approximately 225 calendar days and detouring traffic for a length of 7.2 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:

Bridge #480088, located on County Road (CR) 196 over Jack's Branch in Escambia County and not on the State Highway System, will be replaced by FDOT in Fiscal year 2018.
According to FDOT criteria, this bridge has reached a level of deterioration which warrants replacement, and is on the list for FDOT's 5-Year Work Plan. Upon the Board's adoption of the Resolution, which approves the temporary closure of County Road 196 during the completion of a FDOT bridge replacement project in Fiscal Year 2018 for a duration of approximately 225 calendar days and detouring of traffic for a length of 7.2 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, reviewed the Resolution as to form and legal sufficiency.

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
Detour Map
Resolution CR196 over Jack's Branch