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Home My WebLink About1999 Transportation Enhancement - SidewalksCitv of Sebastian. Florida Subject: Transportation Enhancement Agenda No. / /00 Project Request Department Origin: Martha S. -Campbell, Approved for Submittal by: P.E., City Engineer John Van Antwerp, Interim City Manager p / Date Submitted : 4/19/1999 For Agenda of: 4/28/1999 Exhibits: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT BUDGETED: APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: N/A N/A REQUIRED: N/A Indian River County is currently accepting applications for transportation enhancement projects that would be funded by the federal Surface Transportation Program in FY 2002/03. An example of an enhancement project is the Indian River Drive Sidewalk that is currently under construction. Eligible projects include facilities for pedestrians and bicycles, scenic easement acquisition, landscaping and other scenic beautification, historic preservation, control and removal of outdoor advertising, and environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff. In reviewing the acceptance criteria along with the City's needs, the staff is recommending two possible projects: 1) Continuation of Barber Street sidewalk both to the north and to the south. Specifically, south from Schumann Dr to USI and north from CR -512 to Hardee Park and 2) a scenic walkway with landscaped education trail at the proposed Riverview Park Expansion Site (Good Guys Property). If endorsed by the City Council, these projects will be reviewed by the County for consistency with FDOT requirements, will be prioritized by the MPO and submitted to FDOT for review and ultimate approval. No match is required, however, the City must commit to maintain the project at its completion. The application is due to the County by April 30. Move to direct staff to prepare an application to the MPO for the continuation of Barber Street sidewalk south from Schumann Drive to USI and north from CR512 to Hardee Park, and for a scenic walkway with landscaped education trail at the proposed Riverview Park Expansion Site. C73 0 0-�- e� � , la4 -d,-) a'o� STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION �s ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS past I orS ProjectTitle: Sebastian Riverview Park Recreation & Scenic Route Project Sponsor (municipal, county, state, or federal agency, or tribal council): City of Sebastian Contact Martha Campbell Title City Engineer Address 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 7 Phone 561-589-5490 FAX 561-589-6209 Priority (relative to other applications submitted by the Project Sponsor). Name of Applicant(If other than Project Sponsor): 1. Qualifying Enhancement Activities: Check the enhancement activity which the proposed project will address. (NOTE: Checking all activities possible does not ensure or increase eligibility. Each activity checked must meet all criteria listed for that activity in Appendix A of MOT Procedure #525-030-300, Transportation Enhancement Projects). a Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles and the provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists. ❑ Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites. ❑ Scenic or historic highway programs, (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities). IX Landscaping and other scenic beautification. ❑ Historic preservation. ❑ Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including histori: railroad facilities and canals). ❑ Preservation of abandoned railway corridors ('including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails). ❑ Control and removal of outdoor advertisin_. ❑ archaeological planning and research. ❑ Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle -caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity, and establishment of transportation museums. 4. Project Cost: Appendix B mros Page 3 of 3 What is the total estimated cost of the work requested to be funded as an enhancement project through this application? Planning Activities. Project Development and Environmental Studies. $ Engineering and Final Plans Preparation Work. Right of Way Acquisition. Construction. g_in� nno Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities. Other. (Describe) $ TOTAL: $ tva nnn How will the project be funded? FDOT Enhancement Funds $ i ? 2 go oi- Local $ n = Total $ i 2 a n n n FDOT Enhancement Funds ion % + Local n_% = 100% CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT SPONSOR I hereby certify that the proposed project herein described is supported by (municipal, county, state or federal agency, or tribal council) and that said entity will: (1) provide any required funding match; (2) enter into a maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation; (3) comply with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Policies Act for any Right of Way actions required for the project, and (4) support other actions necessary to fully implement the proposed project. I further certify that the estimated costs included herein are reasonable and understand that significant increases in these costs could cause the project to be removed from the Florida Department of Transportation work program. FOR FDOT USE ONLY YES NO Application Complete Project Eligible Implementation Feasible Include in work Program Signature John VanAntwerp Name (please type or print) Interim City Manager Title Dat INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MPO ISTEA21 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM APPLICATION PROJECT: SEBASTIAN RIVERVIEW PARK RECREATION & SCENIC ROUTE ATTACHMENT "A" (Response for Item 2b) The proposed project has a direct relationship to the intermodal transportation system in terms of function, proximity, and impact. This relationship is as follows: 1. Function: This project will functionally complement an existing sidewalkibicycle transportation route (funded with Surface Transportation Funds) along the scenic Indian River Lagoon. The sidewalk/bicycle route parallels Indian River Drive in the City of Sebastian. The proposed project provides a necessary and vital component to the sidewalk/bicycle path by providing improved access and convenience of use. Additionally, it will bestow users improved scenic and educational value. The proposed enhancements include provisions for parking, landscaping, a pavilion and benches (resting area). Additionally, educational plaques will be installed along a landscaped walkway directly along the riverfront providing information on the environmental qualities of the Indian River Lagoon and riverfront vegetation. Specifically, this enhancement project provides for: 1) 48 parking spaces allowing path users a safe/convenient place to park while using the facility. 2) A resting pavilion for walkers and cyclists providing shelter from weather. The pavilion will include benches, and educational plaques. 3) Landscaping along the corridor, pavilion and parking area will enhance the use of the area and attract users while providing a 1 pleasing, scenic view of the river along the Indian River Lagoon transportation corridor. 4) A 5' wide landscaped walkway directly on the riverfront to provide education plaques and scenic value concerning lagoon and riverfront vegetation and sea life. 2. Proximity: The proposed project is co -located with an existing sidewalk/bikepath that was funded as an enhancement project along Indian River Drive. Indian River Drive is a 3+ mile long road that links to US -1 to the north and south and provides an essential scenic by-pass around the congested U.S. 1 corridor through downtown Sebastian. Indian River Drive is a destination for tourists, visitors, residents and boaters from the surrounding area due to its convenient access to the Indian River Lagoon and Inter Coastal Waterway (ICW). It is of particular interest for fishermen who visit the area for world-renowned fishing at the Sebastian Inlet State Park. Additionally, there are several riverfront restaurants that draw visitors and city residents to the area. Due to the limited parking and access to the sidewalk, the proposed project will satisfy the need of visitors and residents by providing a convenient place to park in order to promote maximized use of the new Indian River Drive sidewak%ikepath. 3. Impact: The impact of this project is far reaching to city and county residents as well as visitors from neighboring counties. It will provide a unique education/recreation access to existing public facilities and enhance desirability by adding a resting pavilion and benches for walkway users. 2 Response to 2(c) Please refer to the attached location map. This project will be located at the Riverview Park — South Extension. The walkway is located on the east side of Indian River Drive. The proposed facilities will be located on both sides of the roadway at this location. Response to 2(d) This project has unique special qualities, as it is the only sidewalk/bikepath of its kind in Indian River County. The sidewalk/bike path parallels the Indian River Lagoon for approximately 2 miles providing a continuous scenic walkway along the waterway. These special qualities will attract regional users as well as visitors and will require infrastructure improvements such as parking and shelter/resting places for users to enjoy while using the sidewalk/bike facility. Response to 2(e & f) The land upon which these proposed facilities will be located is under private ownership. The City has received a grant from FRDAP and the State Legislature to acquire this property. Indian River County will be contributing to the purchase and the remaining funding will be from the City's capital improvement budget. The City anticipates owning the property by the time enhancement funds are available for this project 3