Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-507

 

Sponsor: The 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; Local Agency Agreement Approval

 

Bill Summary: This ordinance appropriates $636,000 from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the construction of trails and trail support facilities at Cecil Field Natural and Recreation Corridor-North, as initiated by B.T. 07-139.  The funds are to carryover to Fiscal Year 2007-2008.  The ordinance amends the 2006-2011 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, approved by Ordinance 2006-789-E, to establish Priority 1 Status for the “Cecil Field Greenway Trail-North” project.  The ordinance approves and authorizes the Mayor and Corporation Secretary to execute a Local Agency Agreement between the City and FDOT.  The Department of Public Works will oversee the project.

 

Background Information: The project site is located in Council District 12.  The project entails the construction of paved, asphalt trails, 12’feet wide, state-standard.  The trails are for multi-purpose uses.

 

Policy Impact: Parks, Recreation, Entertainment & Conservation Department/Local Agency Agreements

 

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $636,000

 

Analyst: Jackson