1. Outfall Drain at the beach at Fifth Avenue: FDOT developed an approach to channel the initial water from SR-A1A west under SR-A1A with the excess water going through the existing beach structure. Funding in the amount of $212,000 has been included in the FY-04 FDOT Work Program. The project was advertised in March, 2004; however, the bid was high resulting in FDOT redesigning the project with a plan completion date of February, 2005, and a letting date the following June.
2. Outfall Drain at the beach at Watson Drive: FDOT drainage staff met with Town staff to review lessening the SR-A1A storm water impact on the beach at the east end of Watson Drive. Options are being considered by the State for State/Town/County participation in solving the problem with the Town entering into a JPA with FDOT to fund the improvements (estimated cost is $178,000). FDOT is exploring the basis for the numbers submitted by the Town. FDEP has determined that the proposal complies with FDEP requirements.
3. FRDAP Grant/Nance Park: The application for FRDAP monies was submitted to FDEP on September 8, 2003, with the approval letter being sent July 1, 2004. The project improvements, costing $50,000, include 500 feet of boardwalk deck replacement, refurbishment of the sand volleyball seating, 320 feet of sidewalk to connect the parking spaces with the pavilions and play area, a drinking fountain, and play items for youngsters 2-5 years of age. Staff is recommending that the bids for the ramp be rejected enabling it to be constructed with Town forces. New deck material has been ordered for approximately sixty percent of the boardwalk north of the restrooms.
4. FRDAP Grant/Sunrise Park: The application for FRDAP monies was submitted on September 8, 2003, with the approval letter being sent July 1, 2004. The project improvements, costing $50,000, include 700 feet of sidewalk through the park, a covered observation deck, exercise stations along the sidewalk/path, and site irrigation. Commencement documents were submitted to FDEP and subsequently approved subject to the Town securing the permit for the covered observation deck. The FDEP permit was secured on 9/20/04 and FRDAP personnel were so notified. Staff is recommending that Council award the project to the low bidder, C & D Construction, on January 18, 2005.
5. FRDAP Grant/Orlando Park: The application for $50,000 was submitted on October 5, 2004. Improvements are to consist of a gazebo, play item, extending certain walking paths, replacing the asphalt portion of the path to the west of the park, and resurfacing the basketball court and the half basketball court.
6. Fifth Avenue Right Turn Lane at Riverside Drive and Left Turn Lane at SR-A1A: The left turn lane on Fifth Avenue at SR-A1A was extended, the right turn lane at Fifth Avenue and S. Riverside Drive was constructed, and a sidewalk with retaining wall and limited railing along the S. Riverside Drive turn lane and a bicycle path through Douglas Park were installed. The Town has entered into a contract with Traffic Control Devices to install green fluted style post mast arms at a cost of $134,025. The contractor began installing the foundations for the mast arms on November 5, 2004. The mast arm signals are up and work is continuing.
7. Dual northbound turn lanes on SR-A1A @ US-192: FDOT has determined that a second northbound left turn lane can be installed within the FDOT right-of-way, which will improve the operation and efficiency of the intersection. The MPO Traffic Operations Committee recommended this project as the third prioritized project. FDOT has included $416,000 for the project in the tentative 5-Year Transportation Plan for FY-07.
8. Melbourne Causeway: FDOT has included in the Tentative Five-Year Transportation Plan replacing the easternmost relief bridge (bridge number 700037) and the parallel pair of relief bridges (bridge numbers 700173 & 700175), which are east of the Ernest Kouwen-Hoven Bridge on US-192. The plan includes monies in FY-06 for design and monies in FY-10 for construction. The Brevard County Causeway Vulnerability Study and the Indian River Lagoon North Restoration Feasibility Study will impact this project. It is expected that a temporary bridge will need to be constructed south of the existing bridge, which will protrude about 30 feet south of US-192 between the bridge and S. Riverside Place.
9. Causeway Emergency Vehicle Access: Design plans were reviewed and edited by staff for an access point on the south side of the Melbourne Causeway at which the Town’s fire/rescue boat can be launched. FDOT expects to have a contractor install a portion of the water access ramp when restoration work progresses as FDOT rebuilds the bike path; however, the contractor is not authorized to extend the material into the water. Staff met with a FDOT representative and the contractor’s representative on January 4, 2005, and reviewed their plans to install articulated block in the area desired by the Town for water access and not block access with rock. Staff expects to revise the Town’s plans and seek an FDOT permit to complete the work as FDOT efforts progress.
10. Sixth Avenue Parking Lot: The buffer wall along the south side of Lots 11 and 12, Block 28, has been constructed in accordance with Town Code requirements. Concrete has been poured, parking stripes applied, bumper stops installed, and meters added for the construction of the nine-space parking lot. The parking lot is open for public use.
11. Magnolia Drive walkway: The Board of County Commissioners approved the technical advisory committee report on March 16, 2004, authorizing the use of impact fee monies to construct a walkway along the east side of Magnolia Drive between Melbourne Avenue and Ormond Drive. Council approved the project on February 17, 2004 (item V-E). The check for $13,434 has been received and the work is nearly complete.
12. NUI is extending a gas line along SR-A1A from Grosse Pointe Avenue to about Ninth Avenue to serve properties in this area. Additionally, they plan to provide service to certain properties on Sixth Avenue.
13. Water Re-Use: Brevard County government and Satellite Beach are working together toward evaluating the possibility of providing re-use water from the County plant south of Melbourne Beach to Satellite Beach under an arrangement involving the annexation of the area now known as Pelican Coast. It is expected that the County will have sufficient capacity to service Satellite Beach, but no one else. The County was attempting to determine if any other governmental entity was interested in having re-use water. There will be some availability for incidental use (e.g. Fifth Avenue median). The cost is projected at this time, including the availability of grant funds, to be about $4,400 per property. Based on past studies it is expected that in the future, irrigation wells in Satellite Beach will have too much salt to support plant life. I expressed interest on behalf of the Town in possibly being an incidental re-use customer, depending on cost, and in the route that is eventually chosen to run the line.
14. Drainage: Improvements were made to the drainage system at the intersection of Miami Avenue and S. Riverside Drive. The system, consisting primarily of old, deteriorating, and partially blocked metal pipes, was improved through replacement of the pipe from the intersection along the east side of S. Riverside Drive north to approximately 100 feet south of Palmetto Place and replacing the pipe under S. Riverside Drive at this location.
15. Mitigation Grant: Approval was received for the Town to apply for $53,000 in non-local (FEMA) funds for shutters and an emergency generator for Town Hall. The local share is $17,667.
16. Waste Disposal: Waste Management has indicated that it is proceeding with efforts to implement an automated cart system in Satellite Beach over the next 8 to 12 months with the possibility of including Indialantic at the same time. Mr. Geletko presented information regarding the cart system to Council on April 20, 2004.
17. Fire Department Grant: Approval was received for $73,887.30 in non-local (Homeland Security) funds for portable and mobile radios, a thermal imaging camera, a generator for the firehouse, and ten sets of bunker gear. Local required match is $8,209.70. Council authorized staff to apply for these monies on March 16, 2004 (agenda item V-D).
18. Miami Avenue/S. Riverside Drive sewer system back-up: The Town Attorney and I met with the Melbourne Beach Town Manager and agreed to have Dick Martens develop a plan outlining the type and location of an emergency generator for the B-7 Lift Station to avoid future sewer system overflows at the intersection of Miami Avenue and S. Riverside Drive. Mr. Martens, in a recent meeting, indicated that the County’s focus is on situating the fuel supply for the generator.