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MEMORIAL CAUSEWAY BRIDGE
SYNOPSIS
Commission authorized proceeding with advertisement for RFP to begin process
for Professional Services for feasibilit stud on brid e
Commission approved selection of a consultant to perform the Memorial
Causewa Brid e Feasibili Stud
Commission approved engineering services agreement with HDR Engineering for
the Memorial Causewa Brid e Feasibili Stud
First citizens informational meetin
HDR resented their Memorial Causewa Brid e Feasibili Stud status re ort
Discussion of Traffic Plan for Memorial Causewa Brid e Rehabilitation
Second citizens informational meetin
Commission accepted draft report and directed staff to further study replacing the
Memorial Causeway Bridge, concentrating on Court Street/Pierce Boulevard
ali nment and to review fundin 0 tions
At Work Session, Commission directed staff to initiate preliminary design of
replacement bridge. Commission indicated preference for Pierce Boulevard
ali nment and re uested Ci En ineer to come back with a revenue anal sis.
Commission accepted Feasibility Study. Commission moved for the project to
move forward as quickly as possible to build a high span bridge, to add culverts,
include parking, start a SEIR, request MPO identify project as high priority, begin
discussion with County and State to develop mutual funding strategy, and to
reevaluate a roach near the end of the SEIR.
Commission discussed supplemental contract with HDR Engineering to perform a
State Environmental 1m act Re ort at Work Session.
Commission approved supplemental contract with HDR Engineering to perform a
SEIR for $860,000.
City Engineer reported at the Work Session that an overview presentation would
be made to the MPO on 3/13/96. Maintenance work on existing bridge will
commence on 5/1/96 and will im act traffic flow.
At the Work Session it was noted that the City had not received any commitments
for fundin . It was noted it could be funded b Penn for Pinellas if it is extended.
City Engineer reported the SEIR was at a stage where a decision is needed
whether to upgrade the document to a Project Development and Environmental
Study. It was noted that Representative Bilirakis had indicated he would pursue
Federal fundin for the ro'ect.
Commission moved to upgrade SEIR to a PO&E Study and approved
Resolution 96-38 stating the need to replace the Memorial Causeway
Brid e and makin it a hi h riorit ro'ect.
At Work Session Commission discussed committing the City to budget a
maximum of $3 million for design of a new bridge, authorize staff to
negotiate with FOOT, and prepare a draft agreement which would allow
FOOT to reimburse City for funds expended for design and construction of
new bridge. The City Engineer indicated the bridge could cost as much as
$33.5 million.
Commission moved to commit a maximum of $3 million for design of a new
bridge and authorize staff to negotiate with FOOT and prepare a draft
agreement that would allow FOOT to reimburse the City for funds
ex ended for desi n and construction of a new brid e.
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City Engineer reported at the Work Session that he had received a letter
from FDOT indicating the design is not eligible for reimbursement allowed
b this ear's Ie islature.
During discussions at Work Session, City Engineer stated staff
recommends P4S alternative with a Cleveland Street extension. The City
Manager stated if Penny for Pinellas passes the bridge would be funded in
the $33 million range and the P4S is estimated to cost $43 million. The
Ci En ineer re orted that FDOT will commit $13 million to the ro'ect.
Commission received staff re ort for referred ali nment of brid e.
Commission discussed the alternatives at the Work Session. Staff feels
best alternative is P4S alignment and a vertical navigational clearance
hei ht of 74 feet.
Commission approved P4A as preferred alignment for the bridge and a
hei ht of 74 feet..
A joint project agreement with FDOT for design, right-of-way and
construction of the bridge was discussed at the Work Session. The
a reement is to secure $13 million from FDOT.
Commission approved transfer of $1 million Penny for Pinellas tax from
Drew Street Widenin to Memorial Causewa Brid e.
Public Hearing to approve $1 million transfer Penny for Pinellas tax from
Drew Street Widenin to Memorial Causewa Brid e.
City Engineer presented an update. He reported the RFQ for project
design was being prepared and indicated construction would begin in late
2001.
During a Special Work Session staff reported that with voter approval of
the extension of Penny for Pinellas the City was allocating $13 million for
the brid e re lacement.
State A ro riation of $13million
At a Special Work Session it was reported that $2.4 million of current
Penny for Pinellas funds had been allocated to the design of the bridge. It
was also reported that funding included $13 million from FDOT and $10
million from Pinellas Coun .
Commission moved to exercise design option for bridge redesign within
existing services agreement with HDR Engineering with additional
maximum fee of $3,791,768 for additional work in conjunction with final
desi n.
At Penny for Pinellas Special Meeting the Commission moved to rate
Memorial Causeway Bridge replacement and related intersection
improvements as #1 priority on Penny for Pinellas list and to bond the
brid e as recommended b staff.
There was discussion at the Work Sessopm regarding options to improve
the brid e's aesthetics.
At the Work Session the City Engineer reviewed options related to new
bridge and associated maintenance costs. The Mayor requested a
breakdown of fundin sources for the $45 million cost of brid e.
Commission approved Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County for
brid e re lacement.
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At the Work Session the Commission discussed the 6,000+ petitions
received re ardin 0 osition to the new brid e.
Commission approved Resolution 00-19 providing for sale of Infrastructure
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds includin fundin for the brid e.
Right-of-way acquisition was discussed at the Work Session. There are 3
property owners involved. The Budget Director reported that it is
antici ated that $12 million in Federal funds will be received for the brid e,
Public hearin held on Penn for Pinellas Pro'ect list.
Work Session discussion re contract with Melanie Cordes, Trustee, to
urchase ri ht-of-wa for brid e.
A rove contract with WAGI to urchase ri ht-of-wa for brid e.
Work Session discussion on amendment to Agreement with FOOT dated
6/27/97. City Engineer reported $4.9 million has already been spent on
lannin and desi n. The new cost estimate is $50.1 million.
Commission approved Resolution 00-40 authorizing City to proceed with
condemnation efforts, if necessa , for ri ht-of-wa arcels for the brid e.
Federal Department of Transportation Appropriation bill Discretionary
Bridge Program (DBP), enacted October 1999. This $12 million was
reappropriated in the FY2001 Military Construction Bill enacted July 13,
2000
Summary memo from federal lobbyist stated: "The total federal
contribution for construction of the bridge is $22 million and we will work
with the Federal Highway Administration to verify the timeline in which both
allocations must be sent.
Commission approved agreement with FOOT regarding relocation of gas
mains, potable water, reclaimed and sanitary sewer facilities during bridge
re lacement.
Approve supplement to HDR Engineering's contract to bridge replacement
desi nand ri ht-of-wa ac uisition.
Approved Resolution 01-16 providing for sale of bonds including
$22,330,000 for the Memorial Causewa Brid e.
The City Engineer made a presentation to the Commission at the Work
Session giving the history and status of the Memorial Causeway Bridge
Re lacement Pro'ect.
Commission approved a second amendment to the agreement with FOOT
to reflect receipt of additional $8,770,662 in federal funding for a total
federal commitment of $20,770,662.
The City Manager reported the County has requested a letter of intent
regarding City plans to address parking, landscaping, and stormwater
issues of concern to the County. It was indicated the first installment of the
Count's $10 million is on the Count a enda for 6/26/01.
The Commission moved to ratify previous decision to remove Pierce Street
connection from the brid e ro'ect.
Federal Department of Transportation Appropriations bill Discretionary
Bridge Program (DBP) enacted October 23, 2000 - City to receive $10
million
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