Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-506

Sponsor: Council President at the request of the Mayor

Date of Introduction: May 8, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: F, ECID

Date of Analysis: May 11, 2007

Type of Action: Appropriation; CIP amendment; authorization to execute contract with FDOT

Bill Summary: The bill appropriates $530,000 in Florida Department of Transportation funding for the construction of trails and trail support facilities at the Cecil Field Natural and Recreation Corridor-South. The bill also amends the 2006-11 Capital Improvement Program to authorize priority 1 status for the project. The bill authorizes the administration to execute a Local Agency Program Agreement with the FDOT for receipt of the funds and construction of the trail facilities.

Background Information: Construction on the project is due to be completed in the fall of 2007. A portion of the Cecil Field property acquired from the Navy has been dedicated to conservation and passive recreation purposes. The trail will allow the public to access this portion of the property for hiking and biking.

Policy Impact Area: Recreational improvement

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $530,000 in FDOT funding

Analyst: Clements