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County Administrator's Report 13. 11.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	04/23/2015
Issue: FDOT Off-System Project Agreement for Sandy Hollow Road Over Sandy Hollow Creek, Bridge #484261
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Off System Project Agreement Related to the Replacement and Maintenance of Escambia County Bridge Number 484261 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Off System Project Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County related to the replacement and maintenance of Sandy Hollow Road over Sandy Hollow Creek, Bridge #484261:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off System Project Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County related to the replacement and maintenance of Sandy Hollow Road over Sandy Hollow Creek, Bridge #484261;

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Agreement; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the documents and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the bridge replacement.

[Funding Source: 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: Sandy Hollow Road over Sandy Hollow Creek, Bridge #484261.

According to FDOT criteria, this bridge has reached a level of deterioration to warrant replacement and is next on the list for FDOT's 5-Year Work Plan. The construction plans, referred to in the Agreement as "Exhibit A," are confidential documents protected by Florida Statutes 119.07(3)(a) - 119.07(3)(b), and are exempt from public inspection. Therefore, the attachments referenced in the Agreement have been intentionally excluded. Upon Board approval of the Agreement, adoption of the Resolution, and 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, has reviewed and approved the Off-System Project Agreement and 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 Board approval and Chairman's or Vice-Chairman's execution the agreements will be returned to FDOT for final execution and recording.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

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

Attachments
Off System Agreement
Resolution