Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Highway Construction & Engineering
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of Transportation for the Florida Department of Transportation's Davie Boulevard Extension/Peters Road improvement project from SW 51st Avenue to SR-7, at an estimated cost of $3,330 to the County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 5)
ACTION: (T-10:50 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO WAIVE permit requirement for construction in County right-of-way (Chapter 25, Exhibit 25.A of the Broward County Administrative Code) for the Florida Department of Transportation’s Davie Boulevard Extension/Peters Road improvement project from SW 51st Avenue to SR-7. (Commission District 5)
ACTION: (T-10:50 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to enter into a legal agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation.
B. Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to waive the permit requirement for construction in County right-of-way.
What Action Accomplishes
A. Establishes the responsibilities of the County and the Florida Department of Transportation regarding improvements on Davie Boulevard Extension/Peters Road from SW 51st Avenue to SR-7.
B. Allows the Florida Department of Transportation to make improvements to Davie Boulevard Extension/Peters Road from SW 51st Avenue to SR-7 without securing a permit from Highway Construction and Engineering Division.
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Summary Explanation/Background
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On November 7, 2017 (Item No. 6B), the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2017-498 supporting the Davie Boulevard Extension/Peters Road improvement project in partnership with the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Florida Department of Transportation to enhance pedestrian safety along Davie Boulevard Extension/Peters Road from SW 51st Avenue to SR-7 in Broward County (Exhibit 2).
Davie Boulevard Extension/Peters Road from SW 51st Avenue to SR-7 is a five-lane County road that includes a two-way left turn lane and sidewalk in each direction within the Broward Municipal Services District and the City of Plantation. The project is a collaborative effort among Broward County, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). As part of these cooperative efforts, FDOT will manage design and construction administration, MPO will provide grant funding for construction, and Broward County will continue to own and maintain the roads in the County’s jurisdiction after construction of the proposed road improvements. The improvements include installation of raised median, milling and resurfacing, sidewalk improvements, signing and pavement markings, and minor drainage and signalization improvements. This project will be implemented with no change to the number of vehicular travel lanes.
The County's Complete Streets Team has reviewed the proposed project improvements and supports the implementation of this project estimated at $2.2 million to be funded through MPO for Federal Aid participating items only. The estimated cost to the County is $3,330 for Federal Aid non-participating items, such as mowing and litter removal. Although there is no specific cap on unknown or unanticipated Federal Aid non-participating costs to be borne by the County, FDOT has performed several other projects of similar type and scope, and the County has not been required to pay any cost for any Federal Aid non-participating items.
Motion A seeks Board approval of a Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for the Davie Boulevard Extension/Peters Road improvement project (Exhibit 1). This Agreement allows FDOT and its contractors to enter County right-of-way and construct the project. Additionally, the Agreement provides for cooperation between FDOT and County to address utilities and unforeseen conditions. It also requires the contractor to include Broward County as an additional insured party on all insurance policies that are required by FDOT in the contractor's performance of the work. In turn, to the extent permitted by law and as limited by and pursuant to the provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the County shall indemnify FDOT for any violations by the County of any permits issued to FDOT or jointly to FDOT and the County for the project after construction is complete.
Motion B seeks Board approval to waive the permit requirement of the Broward County Administrative Code, Chapter 25, Exhibit 25.A for the Davie Boulevard Extension/Peters Road improvement project. FDOT is requiring Broward County to waive this permit requirement to be consistent with its management of similar projects with other governmental agencies. Staff from the Highway Construction and Engineering Division participated in the plan review process. Furthermore, FDOT's contracting and construction procedures are substantially equal to the County's requirements and provide adequate protection for the public.
The Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
Richard C. Tornese, P.E., Director, Highway Construction and Engineering Division, (954) 577-4579
Trevor M. A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Director, Public Works Department, (954) 577-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The estimated cost to the County is $3,330 for Federal Aid non-participating items such as mowing and litter removal to be paid with Constitutional Gas Tax Capital Fund.