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County Administrator's Report 13. 25.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	01/21/2016
Issue: Local Funding for Design of the Widening Project on State Road 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) from State Road 292 (Sorrento Road) to State Road 30 (US 98)
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Funding the County's Portion of the Design for the Widening of State Road 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) from State Road 292 (Sorrento Road) to State Road 30 (US 98) - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize utilizing Fund 152, "Southwest Sector", Cost Center 110269, Object Code 56301, in the amount of $213,614, to fund Escambia County's portion of the design for the widening of State Road 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) from State Road 292 (Sorrento Road) to State Road 30 (US 98).

BACKGROUND:

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is pursuing the development of design plans for the Blue Angel Parkway capacity project and they have determined a need for additional funding from Escambia County. The project will widen Blue Angel Parkway to a four-lane facility from State Road 292 (Sorrento Road) to State Road 30 (US 98).

In February 2007, FDOT entered into a Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Agreement with Escambia County which stated that FDOT would provide financial assistance to Escambia County for the design phase (placed on hold at 60%) of the project referenced above.

According to the April 2015 Agreement between Escambia County and the Department, both parties agreed that FDOT would assume the management of the Blue Angel Parkway capacity project. Currently, FDOT is working to enter into a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for professional services to complete the design phase (60% to Final).

Since this project was established under TRIP funding, Escambia County will be responsible for 50% of the design funding necessary to complete the plans and contract documents. To date, Escambia County has contributed $379,097 to FDOT for the design of this project. The cost of design has risen by an additional $427,228, due in part to current design costs, as original costs were calculated over eight years ago, so in order to satisfy the 50% match requirement of local funding, Escambia County and FDOT each must contribute an additional $213,614.

If the Board decides to proceed, the Transportation and Traffic Operations Division will confirm the intent in writing to FDOT. Once they receive the written consent, FDOT prepare an Amendment to the existing Local Funded Agreement.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds for this project are available in Fund 152 "Southwest Sector" Cost Center 110269, Object Code 56301.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

If approved by the Board, Transportation and Traffic Operations staff will notify FDOT that the Board has agreed to these terms. Once FDOT receives the written notification, they will prepare an amendment to the existing Local Funding Agreement.

Attachments
04.23.2015 BCC Action
Letter from FDOT
02.07.2007 BCC Action and TRIP Agreement