Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
Division: Highway Construction & Engineering
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Joint Participation Agreement between Broward County and the City of Sunrise for relocation, disposal, and adjustment of certain City utilities at the City's expense, related to the County's Pine Island Road project from SW 36 Street to Nova Drive; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 5)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required for interlocal agreements.
What Action Accomplishes
Establishes the responsibilities of the County and the City of Sunrise regarding the relocation, disposal, and adjustment of City utilities related to the Pine Island Road project and provides City funds to the County accordingly.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Pine Island Road from SW 36 Street to Nova Drive, a County road located in the Town of Davie, has water utilities owned and maintained by the City of Sunrise. Broward County is improving this approximately one-mile segment of Pine Island Road. The improvements include the widening of this segment from four to six lanes and installing Complete Streets elements such as wider sidewalks on both sides of the road, drainage, lighting, signalization, landscaping, and irrigation.
During County project design, numerous City of Sunrise water utilities were found to be in direct conflict with the planned Pine Island Road improvements. Since the utilities are located within the County right-of-way, their relocation, adjustment, and disposal are the responsibility of the City. The City has ...
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