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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/2000 City of Sebastian, Florida 1225 Main Street [] 5ebastian~ Florida 32958 Telephone (561} 589-5330 [] Fax {561} 589-5570 City Council Information Letter May 19, 2000 Barber Street Sports Complex You all may recall reading a letter compiled and delivered by State Representative Charles Sembler (see attached) relative to funding initiatives in Indian River County, incorporating a number of funding opportunities for the Sebastian Area. Included was a $150,000 line item specifically for the Barber Street Sport Complex (BSSC). To clarify (and also pleased to report) this authorization represents the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant solicited for BSSC, to incorporate the development of a skate facility. The City of Sebastian is therefore anticipated to receive authorization to proceed from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) later this summer, to include an agreement to administer the grant for your authorization. As such, arrangement should then proceed to develop the facility, as well as other ancillary improvements at BSSC to begin sometime this fall. Florida Department of Transportation Aviation Sections More Fundin,q Opportunities at Sebastian Municipal Airport Please find the attached letters delivered to Mr. Mathew Thys, Aviation Supervisor, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Aviation Section relative to more funding opportunities at Sebastian Municipal Airport (SMA). Specifically, requests for funding had been made to finance installation of a new runway lighting systems as well as an electric gate/perimeter fencing. These activities will obviously enhance safety, not only for pilots who utilize SMA, but also for tenants and City of Sebastian personnel. If all goes well, funding will be awarded sometime in June, with the hope of presenting Joint Participation Agreements for your consideration. City Council Information Letter May 19, 2000 Page 2 Reminder! Florida Department of Transportation Workshop City Council Chambers Just a reminder of the FDOT Community Awareness Workshop, scheduled to take place Tuesday, May 23rd , 3:30 p.m. here in City Council Chambers. Flyers were delivered advertising the meeting earlier this week to various affected parties (so to speak) in Sebastian. As previously addressed, a great deal of preliminary planning by both FDOT and the City of Sebastian transpired before this meeting. In fact, the architectural firm of Thomas Lucido and Associates of Fort Lauderdale was commissioned by FDOT to specifically work with our community, so as to establish the scope and vision for road resurfacing and enhanced beautification for United States Highway One. Feel free to join us if your schedule permits! Brush Fires at Sebastian Municipal Airport - Debriefing I am sure that you all realize by now that SMA had to be temporarily closed during the afternoons Monday, May 15th and yesterday as a result of brush fires which charred many Australian Pines located between the golf course and SMA. Please be advised that the decision to issue a temporary shut down of operations was made in conjunction with recommendations from the Florida Division of Forestry and Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, who are obviously credited with quenching both fires. Once flames were declared fully extinguished, City of Sebastian staff reopened SMA later during the evening hours of both days respectively. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage transpired. Sebastian's Pelican Brief- Third Quarter Newsletter Attached is your personal advanced copy of the third quarter Sebastian's Pelican Brief. Copies are to be delivered to citizenry early next week. Photographs may appear somewhat blurry as a result of their size (rather small). Hopefully you all and the rest of the community will enjoy your reading just the same! Enclosures: Letters to Matt Thys Letter from Charles Sembler Notice from FDOT Sebastian's Pelican Brief My Documents/In foLetter43 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [3 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 ~ FAX (561) 589-5570 Transmitted Via Facsimile (954) 777-4095 May 16, 2000 Matthew J. Thys, Aviation Supervisor Florida Department of Transportation District 4 Aviation Section 3400 W. Commercial Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-3421 Re: Medium Intensity Runway Liqhtinq System for Sebastian Municipal Airport Dear Mr. Thys: In response to your convemation with Jason Milewski on Thursday May 11, 2000 relative to funding for various safety and security initiatives at Sebastian Municipal Airport (SMA), the City of Sebastian wishes to formally request that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Aviation Section participate in the purchase of a Medium Intensity Runway Lighting System (MIRL), as we are currently in position to facilitate necessary arrangements via the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Currently, SMA employs a Iow intensity runway lighting system, which is quite antiquated (purchased second hand and installed over 20 years ago). As such, infrastructure is not reliable in that numerous problems including failures and high maintenance cost are exorbitant. Based on estimates provided to date, installation of said system could be achieved at approximately $75,000. Once a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) is authorized, the City of Sebastian Purchasing and Contract Administration Office will immediately begin arrangements to procure the MIRL. The City of Sebastian looks forward to FDOT's participation, as another excellent opportunity exists to enhance operations at SMA. Should you have questions and/or require additional information, feel free to contact Terry Hill and/or Jason Milewski by calling (561) 388-8225 or (561) 581-0111. Since/ely, Terrence Moore City Manager My Documents/FDOT-MIRL cc: Terry Hill, Director of Public Works Jason Milewski, Airport Intern WHITE HOUSE '¼n Equal Opportunity Employer" MILLENNIUM COUNCIL Celebrating Our 75ih Anniversary flail the Pad- Irl~i~e the f~Jl~ City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET g SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 u FAX (561) 589-5570 Transmitted Via Facsimile (954) 777-4095 May 16, 2000 Matthew J. Thys, Aviation Supervisor Florida Department of Transportation District 4 Aviation Section 3400 W. Commercial Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-3421 Re: Security Gate and Fencinq for Sebastian Municipal Airport Dear Mr. Thys: In response to your conversation with Jason Milewski on Thursday May 11,2000 relative to funding for various safety and security initiatives at Sebastian Municipal Airport (SMA), the City of Sebastian wishes to formally request that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Aviation Section participate in the purchase and installation of an electric gate and initial security fencing. This arrangement will enhance safety by discouraging people, animals and vehicles from entering the aircraft movement area. At this time, no secure gate is evident at SMA. As such, the area to be gated and fenced borders Sebastian Municipal Golf Course, which will separate both facilities respectively. Based on estimates provided to date, purchase and installation is not expected to exceed $40,000. Once a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) is authorized, the City of Sebastian Department of Public Works will procure supplies and install accordingly. The City of Sebastian looks fan,yard to FDOT's participation, as another excellent opportunity exists to enhance operations at SMA. Should you have questions and/or require additional information, feel free to contact Terry Hill and/or Jason Milewski by calling (561) 388-8225 or (561) 581-0111 Sincerely, Terrence Moore City Manager cc: Terry Hill, Director of Public Works Jason Milewski, Airport Intern My Documents/FDOT-Airport Gate WHITE HOUSE ',An Equal Oppoflunih/ Employer" MILLENNIUM COUNCIL Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary Hona~ ihe ~- Imagine the ~utum Florida Department of Transportation Fourth District Office 3400 West Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 TO: Florida Department of Transportation Invites you To a Community Awareness Meeting Tuesday, May 23ra from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. City of Sebastian - City Council Chambers 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL To discuss a highway project on US I in Sebastian For Further Details See Inside Florida House of Representatives P.O. Box 2380 Vero Beach, FL 32961 561-778-5077 May ll, 2000 City of Sebastian Council Members 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Council Members: Chm'les W. Sembler II Representative, District 80 221 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 82399-1 $00 850-,188-0952 Enclosed please find a list of appropriation items that directly affect Indian River County, which passed this legislative session as part of HB 2145, the 2000-2001 General Appropriations Act. Some other issues that also passed that impact our county are the Statewide Spring Training Bill, that will allow Indian River County access to $7.5 million to retain the Dodgers; increase funding for education; and several million dollars to improve the Sebastian Inlet. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office. COMMITTEES; Geaeral Gove~mwnt Approtnqations, Chair - Environmeatal P~vtection - Fiscal Responsibility Council - General Appropriatio~ - Reg~dated Se~wices INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Al ,I,OCATIONS GIFFORD YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER '~). '.:.. FACILITIES MATCH]]WG GRANT- CLASSROOM/LAB BUILDING- IRCC FACILITIES MATCHING GRANT - CLASSROOMfLAB/TECH BUILDING - MUELLER CTR. FACILITIES MATCH1]qG GRANT - EDUCATION/ENTREPRENEURIAL FACILITY - I~CC I]xrDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT AUDITORI'UM INDL~N RIVER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ARENA EqDLAN RIVER RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER - AQUACULTURE PROGRA_M AMBERSANDAVABASSO BEACH RESTORATION BARBER STREET SPORTS GRANT AVENUE PARK NORTH COUNTY PARK RAISED BoARDWALK NATURE TRAIT5 1]',rDIAN RIVER FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT SEBASTLA_N RIVER BASIN - ST©RM~VATBR SEBASTIAN RIVER MUCK REMOVAL OLD FELLSMERE SCHOOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS VISITOR SERVICES FACILITY FOR MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN VERO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER EXPANSION $750,000 200,000 1,000,000 750,000 3,000,000 391,000 250,000 4,638,215 150,000 100,000 I50,000 50,000 4,330,000 1,000,000 3,100,000 300,000 240,000 500,000 50,000 RESURFACE SR 5/US1 FROM HARRISON ST. TO BREVARD CO. LINE RESURFACE SR A1A FROM NORTH OF SR 60 TO SABLE PALM LANE RECONSTRUCT FLEX1]~LE PAVEMENT ON 27TH AVENUE FROM SR 60 TO AVIATION BOULEVARD REPAIR & REHABILITATE BRIDGE ON SR A1A OVER SEBASTIAN INLET UPDATE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM EW INDIAN RIVER COUNTY $5,697,675 4,036,500 1,464,536 1,634,800 1,072,000