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County Administrator's Report 11. 20.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	08/18/2016
Issue: Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement - Ferry Service Dock Construction at Quietwater Beach
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Construction of the Quietwater Beach Ferry Landing Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County, Florida, for the construction of the Quietwater Beach Ferry Landing Project:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation LAP Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County, Florida, for the construction of the Quietwater Beach Ferry Landing Project; and

B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the LAP Agreement.

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

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this Agreement is to enter into a Local Agency Program Agreement between Escambia County (hereinafter referred to as the County) and the Florida Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the Department), regarding funding for the construction of a new ferry pier at Quietwater Beach.

The County successfully secured Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) grant funding in 2015, co-sponsored with the National Park Service (NPS), to prepare a master plan for the Quietwater Boardwalk area for the ferry landing site, and design/construction of Phase I facilities necessary to provide passenger services and loading/unloading for NPS concessioner-operated ferry vessels during ferry service operations. The total awarded grant amount is $979,439. The Department distributes the grant funds to the County.

This specific recommendation pertains to the funds for the construction phase, in the amount of $860,907.

Phase I entails the design and construction of the new dock extension that the ferry will board and depart from, a ticket kiosk, and ADA/accessibility improvements from the Boardwalk parking lot ramp next to Cactus Flower to the Quietwater Beach pier.

Phase II entails the design and construction for widening the existing Quietwater Beach pier from 8' to 14' to mirror the Fort Pickens pier, and to allow for additional space for the public and ferry passengers to traverse.

Phase III entails the design and construction of a shade structure (often called a "palapa") that is expected to cover the existing amphitheater area of the Boardwalk for ferry passengers and the general public to enjoy.

County Public Works staff are actively seeking funding for Phases II and III, and plan to submit a second FLAP grant application this year in efforts to build out the remaining phases.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The Department will reimburse the County $860,907 for expenses related to the design 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.

Funds are available in Fund 352, "LOST III".

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristen Hual, County Attorney's Office, on July 19, 2016.

PERSONNEL:

No new personnel will be required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board Policy requires Board approval for all Agreements.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

County staff will coordinate with the Department staff during procurement of construction contracts.

Attachments
LAP Agreement
Resolution
BCC Minutes