|
Back to Calendar
Return
|
| |
County Administrator's Report 10. 6.
|
| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
|
|
|
| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning Myrtle Grove Phase 1 Neighborhood Improvement Project Street Lighting Contract - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Myrtle Grove Phase 1 Neighborhood Improvement Project Street Lighting Contract:
A. Approve the Gulf Power Company Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service Rate Schedule within the Myrtle Grove area for $450,704.44; and
B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the Contract.
[Funding: Fund 129/2016 CDBG, Cost Center 370228-$54,153.42; 2015 CDBG, Cost Center 370222-$62,575.71; 2014 CDBG, Cost Center 370221-$200,000; 2013 CDBG, Cost Center 370218-$125,000; 2011 CDBG, Cost Center 370216-$27.73; 2011 CDBG, Cost Center 370215-$6,737.50; and 2010 CDBG, Cost Center 370214-$2,210.08] |
| BACKGROUND: |
During the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Planning process, the Board has designated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for CRA or CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Projects to help meet needs identified in various Community Redevelopment Area plans or CDBG eligible low/moderate income areas. These funds are to provide neighborhood improvement projects, such as street rehabilitation/reconstruction; new or upgraded street lighting; sidewalk construction/reconstruction; sanitary sewer and/or stormwater drainage improvements; and related infrastructure improvements. Funding for this activity is approved annually by the Board, with the most recent approval on August 4, 2016 (See EXHIBIT I for a summary of HUD 2016 Annual Plan Approval and activities).
To facilitate funding for this project, a substantial amendment to the 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 HUD Annual Plans must be approved by the Board to rebudget $386,986.44 in old grant year funds that are currently not obligated. The substantial amendment is also on the June 8th Board agenda for review.
The Myrtle Grove Contract with Gulf Power (EXHIBIT II) will provide for the installation of 701 LED lighting fixtures and will include payment of the first year's energy and maintenance. After year one, energy costs will be paid from Safe Neighborhoods funding. Lighting will cover the northern area of Myrtle Grove, from New Fairfield Drive to West Jackson Street from New Warrington Road to Fairfield Drive (EXHIBIT III for locations). |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| Funds are currently available in Fund 129 in the cost centers noted above, subject to approval by the Board of an amendment to the 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 HUD Annual Plans. After year one, energy costs will be paid from Safe Neighborhoods funding. |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| The Contract has been reviewed and approved by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney. Legal advises the Board to note that early termination of these five (5) year contracts will require payment of all unpaid charges for the remainder of the contract term. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| No impact to personnel. |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| The Board must approve CDBG funded contracts. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| After Board approval, Neighborhood & Human Services Department staff will coordinate with Gulf Power. |
|
|
|
|