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County Administrator's Report 12. 24.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	11/05/2015
Issue: Local Agency Program Agreement Between FDOT and Escambia County for East Johnson Avenue
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County for East Johnson Avenue - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County to construct repairs to a stormwater system along a portion of East Johnson Avenue, beginning at Hitchcock Road and continuing east approximately 1/4 mile to the Gulf Power easement:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County for East Johnson Avenue; and

B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the Local Agency Program Agreement.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III"]

BACKGROUND:

This project, estimated to cost $259,200, is a result of damages that occurred during the April 2014 rainfall event. The Florida Department of Transportation agrees to participate in the project cost up to a maximum amount of $212,362. Design of the stormwater repair project is complete and was funded through Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) for $4,990. The Agreement is to fund the construction and construction inspection services for this project, which includes drainage repairs to the stormwater system located along East Johnson Avenue from Hitchcock Road, approximately 1/4 mile to the Gulf Power easement (map attached).

Construction is anticipated to begin June 2016.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The Department will reimburse the County up to $212,362 for expenses related to the construction of the project. A supplemental budget amendment will be prepared by the Office of Management and Budget to recognize the funding for the LAP Agreement.

Funding is available in Fund 352, "LOST III".

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed and signed off on the Agreement and the Resolution.

PERSONNEL:

No new personnel will be required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board policy requires Board approval of all Agreements.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

County staff will coordinate with the Department staff during construction of the project.

Attachments
LAP Agreement
LAP Resolution
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