DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Public Works
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Approval of Grant Agreement with FDOT for a planning study on US41 (SR45) from Kings Highway to the Peace River Bridge
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Approval and acceptance of Grant Award 446391-1-18-01 and corresponding Resolution; and
b) Authorize the Chairman, or his designee, to execute the attached grant agreement and Resolution.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Grant funding in the amount of $200,000.00 will be budgeted in the next quarterly amendments brought to the Board for approval. There is no local match required.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The planning/feasibility study will evaluate an alternative road cross-section that will improve the safety and function of this portion of US41 (SR45). The six-lane roadway feeds into a dual span two-lane bridge. The planning study would evaluate alternative roadway cross-sections to determine what improvements would be feasible that would improve both pedestrian and bicycle safety while improving vehicular access and improving the function of the roadway. This highly traveled & congested span on US41 (SR45) from Kings Hwy. to the Peace River Bridge has been riddled with traffic accidents and fatalities. It is imperative that we make every effort to improve safety in this area. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has awarded Charlotte County $200,000.00 to fund the planning/feasibility study with no match required.
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