Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Highway Construction & Engineering
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to certify and file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Broward County a Maintenance Map for a portion of Cypress Creek Road (NW 62nd Street) east of the intersection with Powerline Road (NW 9th Avenue) in the City of Fort Lauderdale, at no cost to Broward County. (Commission District 8)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to file a maintenance map, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 95.361(1).
What Action Accomplishes
Formally recognizes vested interest in a public roadway constructed and maintained by Broward County.
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?County Commission
?Go Green
?MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION AND HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Cypress Creek Road (NW 62nd Street) from Powerline Road (NW 9th Avenue) to the South Florida Rail Corridor is an eight-lane County Road within the City of Fort Lauderdale. In a collaborative effort among Broward County, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the City of Fort Lauderdale, this road segment will be reconstructed under a project to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety.
To meet the project's funding requirements, all portions of the road being reconstructed must be within the right-of-way and vested to the County. However, within the project limits along the south side of Cypress Creek Road east of the intersection with Powerline Road, there is an irregularly shaped portion of the road, including sidewalk, curbing, gutter, and other road appurtenances, measuring approximately 390 feet b...
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