1. Fifth Avenue turning lane extension at SR-A1A: Project waiting on progress at S. Riverside Drive turn lane.
2. Outfall Drain in Wavecrest Park: FDOT developed an approach to channel the initial water from SR-A1A west under Fifth Avenue with the excess going through the existing beach structure. Estimated outside cost is projected to be $100,000 to $150,000. FDOT provided construction information to the Town, which was forwarded for inclusion by the MPO in the Transportation Improvement Program. FDOT District 5 personnel have advised the Town that funding is included in the department’s FY-03 budget request.
3. Wavecrest Park Water Fountain: The members of the Parks & Recreation/Beautification Committee are developing a proposal to utilize the $1,485 available from the damaged water fountain.
4.
FRDAP Grant/Riverside Park:
The executed agreement has been received from the FDEP and we are preparing the
commencement documents for State review. The grant amount is $86,000
FRDAP share and $28,668 Town share.
a. The
grant application as approved by the Council includes adding a pier,
observation deck, bicycle rack, picnic tables, benches, waste containers, a
gazebo, handicap parking; and providing for improved signage.
b. Permitting
is in progress for the pier and observation deck, which is required to complete
the commencement document phase submittal. The permit application has
been submitted to FDEP and a response has been provided to FDEP.
5. FRDAP Grant/Orlando Park: FDEP has notified the Town that the application for $28,517 (no match required) has been approved. Improvements include two parking spaces for handicapped individuals, a ramp for handicapped access to the pavilion, a walkway connecting the parking spaces with the pavilion and Magnolia pedway, and play equipment for handicapped individuals.
6. Melbourne Causeway Trail: Staff is working with FDOT to secure more defined control over the south portion of the Melbourne Causeway to enable the Town to seek Recreational Trails Program funds to repair the existing trail and make related improvements.
7. Pavers/Fifth Avenue: The Parks & Recreation/ Beautification Committee has worked with staff toward having pavers installed along the north side of the 300 block of Fifth Avenue and to have spots in the 100 and 200 blocks repaired. Staff is waiting for work to be completed at the new Kempf’s Jewelers so that the pavers, once installed, won’t be disturbed.
8. County sewer line installation: A force main is to be installed from the N. Riverside Drive/Second Avenue intersection along Second Avenue to Palm Avenue and south on Palm Avenue. The County has requested to install this line to eliminate the sewage overflow situation that has occurred in the past at the intersection of Miami Avenue and S. Riverside Drive. The County expects to award the bid immediately.
9.
Dr. Saxe’s Property on Fifth Avenue: Dr. Saxe was
advised of the Council’s review of his counteroffer on December 19, 2000
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10. Fifth Avenue turn lane @ Riverside Drive: The two Town parcels have been transferred to the State. The Town Attorney is expecting to receive executed closing documents from Mr. Haley’s attorney.
11. SR-A1A Resurfacing with sidewalk on west side: FDOT has indicated that the resurfacing is expected to begin in the fall of 2001.
12. Vehicle Replacement: The Town has received a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria police cruiser to replace the one destroyed recently in an accident. The insurance carrier covered most of the cost. The vehicle is replacing the detective’s car, which was programmed to be replaced in FY-02. Vehicle #6, which was the Lieutenant’s car, was placed into patrol service. Vehicle allocation currently is as follows: #8 for Supervisors, #7 for the Chief, #6 in patrol, #5 former Detective’s vehicle expected to be disposed of in FY-02, #4 in patrol, #3 in patrol, #2 new vehicle assigned to the Detective, and #1 assigned to community service.
13. Brevard County Shore Protection Project—South Reach: The amount of work that can progress on nourishing the beach will depend on the amount of Federal funds that are made available by Congress and approved by the President. It is expected that if the requested $12 million is allocated the beach through Indialantic can be nourished. If $8 million is allocated the project will, going from south to north, stop at approximately the location of Fifth Avenue. If $5 million is allocated the project will, going from south to north, stop at the southern connection of Wavecrest Avenue and SR-A1A. If the bids are accommodating, more work can be completed with fewer funds. While the County is pushing to expedite the project, having construction commence in October, it is expected that the project will be underway no later than January, 2002.