TO: Chair and Members of the Board
FROM: Diane Colonna, Executive Director
DATE: June 10, 2015
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APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO MELALEUCA DRIVE
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BACKGROUND:
The 2009 Community Redevelopment Plan (Section 3-District Wide Projects) states that in order to correct the conditions of blight and implement the Citizen's Master Plan and TOC, the CRA may construct streetscape improvements including but not limited to sidewalks, crosswalks, landscaping; street furnishings; transit shelters and related improvements; pedestrian lighting; bicycle paths and related improvements; and relocating overhead utilities underground, etc.
Melaleuca Drive from Atlantic Boulevard to NW 9th Court is located within the TOC area and is immediately adjacent to property proposed for development as the City Center project. Existing development along Melaleuca Drive includes multifamily buildings, commercial uses, and some single family homes. The street has significant pedestrian traffic, especially during the school year. There are limited sidewalks and street lights, as well as minimal landscaping. The proposed Melaleuca Drive project will complete the sidewalk network on both sides of the street, provide street lighting where needed (standard FPL light poles), and plant trees and shrubs for beautification purposes.
The CRA has a continuing contract for engineering/planning services with Kimley-Horn & Associates. They have provided a proposal for the project that includes: designing the sidewalks, lighting and landscaping, assistance with contract documents, bidding and permits, and providing limited construction oversight. CRA and DEES staff worked closely with the consultant to keep the costs low, therefore DEES staff will take on more oversight responsibility during the construction phases. The total cost for Kimley-Horn's services for this Task Order is...
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