DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Public Works
Title
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Approval of License Agreements and Post-Project Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for Sidewalk Construction on SR 45 (US 41/Tamiami Trail) from Conway Boulevard to Midway Boulevard
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
a) Approve the five (5) License Agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to allow construction of sidewalk improvements within County right-of-way associated with the SR 45 (US 41/Tamiami Trail) project between Conway Boulevard and Midway Boulevard; and
b) Approve the Transportation Off System Post Project Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for Financial Project No. 438262-1-52-01, whereby Charlotte County will accept post-project maintenance responsibility for the improvements located outside FDOT right-of-way and identified in Exhibit “B” of the Agreement; and
c) Authorize the Chairman to sign the five (5) License Agreements, the Transportation Off System Post Project Maintenance Agreement, and the Resolution.
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Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Budgeted in the Public Works Maintenance and Operations budget as approved in the FY2027 budget process. Funding for the expenditure comes from Gas Tax. Additional maintenance cost will be covered by a MOA and reimbursed by FDOT
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The FDOT is undertaking a transportation project along SR 45 (US 41/Tamiami Trail) from Conway Boulevard to Midway Boulevard that includes the construction of sidewalks. Certain areas of the project require access to portions of County-owned right-of-way (ROW).
To proceed, FDOT has requested License Agreements with Charlotte County granting permission to occupy and use specific parcels of County ROW for the purpose of sloping, grading, tying in, harmonizing, and reconnecting existing feature...
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