1.
SR-A1A/Fourth Avenue intersection:
A meeting was held between FDOT, the Town Engineer, and the Town Manager to
inspect the site and review drawings prepared by the Town Engineer. The
purpose of the modifications is to improve safety at this location. FDOT
is proceeding toward placing a raised concrete median on SR-A1A at Fourth
Avenue to insure that the present restriction prohibiting northbound SR-A1A
motorists from turning west onto Fourth Avenue is enforced.
2.
SR-A1A/Fifth Avenue intersection:
FDOT will analyze the benefit and restrictions involved with having
an additional lane at the intersection for northbound motorists on SR-A1A as
they approach Fifth Avenue and provide results to the Town. A preliminary
review does not appear to support the improvement due to the lack of sufficient
benefit once the improvements have been made.
3.
Fifth Avenue turning lane extension at SR-A1A:
Project waiting on progress at S. Riverside Drive turn lane.
4.
Outfall Drain in Wavecrest Park:
Mr. Cassedy and I met with FDOT officials on 4/12 to review the problems
resulting from the transmission of a significant volume of water through the
outfall structure. The structure appears to serve the Town and
FDOT. A meeting was held on 5/11 with FDOT staff person Armand Yvel with
a recommendation from FDOT to channel the initial water from SR-A1A west under
Fifth Avenue with the excess going through the existing beach structure.
The proposal is being analyzed by FDOT for funding prioritization in
September. Estimated outside cost is projected to be $150,000. The
Town may want to seek funds through the MPO if the project does not rank highly
enough internally with FDOT.
5. Wavecrest Park Water Fountain: The members of the Parks & Recreation/Beautification Committee have indicated that while they do not support the operation of the water fountain. They do see some merit in utilizing part, or all, of the fountain absent water. Staff will continue to work with the P&R Committee concerning this matter. The insurance company has provided $1,485 to the Town to cover damages to the fountain.
6.
FRDAP Grant/Wavecrest/Nance Park:
The grant application from the Town has been designated as being eligible for
funding and has received a ranking of fifty. FDEP has formally approved
the grant application and the grant agreement is to be considered by the
Council on August 15 for approval ($112,500 FRDAP share and $37,500 Town
share).
a. The grant application as approved by the Council includes adding playground
equipment, shade landscaping, a split rail fence, and a bicycle rack; and
performing rehabilitation work on the existing boardwalk, crossovers, and
restrooms.
7.
FRDAP Grant/Riverside Park: The grant
application from the Town has been designated as being eligible for funding and
has received a ranking of 132. FDEP has indicated that the grant
application has been approved with funding as requested ($86,000 FRDAP and
$28,668 Town).
a.The grant application as approved by the Council includes park and shore
preservation work; adding a bicycle rack, picnic tables, benches, waste
containers, a gazebo; and providing for improved signage. The shore
preservation work included in the application was funded by FEMA. Staff
will work with the Council to address other improvements to the park that may
substitute for the shore preservation work.
8.
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. Funds have been included in the current fiscal year budget for
this improvement. Staff has ordered the pavers. Work will not progress
until the Fifth Avenue School crossing sign work has been completed.
9.
Urban & Community Forestry Grant:
Council initially authorized the use of funds to plant trees in the Fourth
and Sixth Avenue areas. As previously noted, the intent is to utilize the
grant funds to plant trees in the Causeway median, along the north side of the
Melbourne Causeway, along a portion of Riverside Place to connect to Riverside
Park, and along SR-A1A past Nance Park. Staff has prepared grant
application modifications seeking State Agriculture Department approval.
10.
Sunrise Park:
Public Works staff has constructed a small pavilion at the eastern end of the
park.
11.
Lily Park:
Permit issued for a replacement gazebo that is being funded by the Garden
Club-by-the-Sea. Work has started.
12.
Dr. Saxe’s Property on Fifth Avenue:
negotiations are active.
13.
Fifth
Avenue turn lane @ Riverside Drive:
Numerous details of the agreement with Mr. Haley are being resolved between the
Town Attorney, Town staff, Mr. Haley, and Mr. Haley’s attorney.
14.
Fifth
Avenue school crossing fixture replacement:
The Town Attorney received the results of the title search which reflected that
the easement desired by FDOT does not exist—therefore, an alternate route for
power to the signals was secured from the Fourth Avenue/Palm Avenue
intersection. FDOT awarded a contract to have the work completed by
October 6, 2000. There is to be no interruption in service.
15.
Causeway Vulnerability Study:
The consultant has been engaged by the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) to perform a vulnerability study on eight causeways in Brevard
County. The purpose of the study is to address water and wind induced
damage. The end result is to determine those improvements that can be
made to help in the recovery effort after a storm. The study is projected
to be completed in November, 2001. As a member of the Technical Advisory
Committee I expect to attend all future meetings.
16.
SR-A1A Resurfacing with sidewalk on west side:
FDOT has indicated that the resurfacing is expected to begin in June, 2001.
17.
FEMA damage:
Work has been completed. Staff has requested a final inspection and
to proceed to close out the grant.
18.
S. Riverside Drive Sidewalk:
Staff is developing a task order with the Town’s engineer so that this
project, financed with County provided transportation impact fee funds, can
proceed to be constructed.