HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormDate: 3/14/2007
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: d 7- 06 Li
Requesting Department: CIT
Commission Meeting Date: 4/12/2007 District Impacted: 5
Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item ❑ Other
Subject: Resolution to accept funds from the Florida Department of Transportation, for the North
Spring Garden Greenway Project, B-40643A
Purpose of Item:
Authorization to accept a contribution of funds from the State of Florida Department of
Transportation ("FDOT"), in the amount of $1,000,000 for the North Spring Garden Greenway
Project, B-40643A; further authorizing the City Manager to execute a Local Agency Program
Agreement ("LAP"), in substantially the attached form, and any documents necessary to accept and
administer the grant funds.
Background Information:
In 2003, with the assistance of the Miami River Commission and the Trust for Public Land, the City
of Miami ("City") applied for and was awarded a Transportation Enhancement Program ("TEP")
grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") for the
North Spring Garden Greenway Project, B-40643A. The Trust for Public Land has committed to
providing the $1,000,000 match required for the grant in kind. This grant is consistent with the
Miami River Greenways Action Plan, adopted in principle by the City in May 2001. The Greenways
Projects will provide outdoor recreational opportunities and an alternative transportation corridor for
people living and working along the river to easily and safely walk or bike to mass transit connectors.
The North Spring Garden Greenway project will provide new landscape and hardscape, lighting,
reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, drainage system, and street improvements
along North River Drive From NW 1 lth Place to NW 7th St. Rd. FDOT funds will be appropriated by
separate resolution.
Budget Impact Analysis
YES Is this item related to revenue?
NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No:
Special Revenue Account No:
CIP Project No: B - 4 o(43 A
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact: 1 000,000.00
CIP
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Grants
C.I.P APPROVAL:
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Final Approvals
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Project Manager: Kevin Brown