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 is included in the FY-04 FDOT Tentative Work Program as conveyed at FDOT’s presentation on November 12, 2002. A meeting on-site is scheduled for August, 2003 for utility representatives with project being advertised in March, 2004.
2. FRDAP Grant/Douglas Park: The application for FRDAP monies was submitted to FDEP on October 5, 2001. The project improvements, costing $50,000, include two parking spaces to improve accessibility for those with physical disabilities, connecting walkways, a gazebo, and seawall improvements. The Watauga Company has completed the seawall repair. Public Works Department personnel have assembled the gazebo. The two parking spaces for handicapped individuals, connecting walkways, and drinking fountain have been installed. The project is completed except for the installation of the funding recognition sign and the picnic table.
3. 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. FDOT increased the amount of the JPA to handle the cost of installing mast arms at the US-192/Riverside Drive intersection and will provide a supplement to the JPA to extend the project period through June 30, 2004. Mast arm bids are due August 22, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. and will be publicly opened at 4:00 p.m.
4. Sand Dollar Motel: Dumpster enclosure was repaired and heavy vegetation was removed from the site.
5. Dual northbound turn lanes on SR-A1A @ US-192: FDOT has determined that dual turn movements for northbound SR-A1A motorists at US-192 are not feasible in that they produce a lower level of service and longer delays. However, FDOT has determined that a second northbound left turn lane can be installed within the FDOT right-of-way, which would improve the operation and efficiency of the intersection. The SR-A1A/US-192 project is recommended as the third prioritized project by the MPO Traffic Operations Committee; however, two larger projects may absorb most of the available monies prior to this project being addressed with available traffic operations money.
6. Xeriscape: Language is being reviewed by staff to assess how xeriscape can be implemented through the Town Code. The SJRWMD native plant consultant is providing a list of suitable plants to the Town for consideration.
7. Sidewalk: The Town Council and Board of County Commissioners have approved the use of $18,313 in transportation impact fee funds to connect existing pieces of sidewalk in the 400 block of Second Avenue, in the 300 block of Third Avenue, and along the west side of Ramona Avenue to link Riverside Drive and Palm Avenue. The drainpipe along the west side of Ramona Avenue between 2nd and 3rd avenues has been replaced. Sidewalk sections are being installed beginning the week of August 4, 2003.
8. Crossovers: Crossover #11 is to be reconstructed on the beach side due to a deterioration of the stringers. Staff will also look into re-decking crossover’s #1 and #3. A staffing shortage has caused the crossover #11 project to be delayed.
9. Sales Tax: On April 22, 2003, the County agreed to afford voters the opportunity to consider providing for an additional one percent sales tax with the revenue being divided evenly between the School District, County, and municipalities. The Town is estimated to receive $184,000 in the first year. The primary benefit to having these monies available to the Town of Indialantic is in the areas of replacing the forty year old drainage system, replacing police cars and fire engines as needed, and providing hurricane hardening for Town buildings. Staff will share information through the newsletter concerning the proposed use of these funds prior to November.
10. Sixth Avenue Drainage: The Town Engineer is exploring the installation of a minor closed drainage system at the west end of 121 Sixth Avenue to run east to dispose of water at a drainage swale at the Town’s lot (i.e. Lot 11, Block 28). Three additional swales are planning to be added to the 100 block.
11. Future FRDAP Funds: Staff is preparing grant applications for Council consideration to secure Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) funds in the upcoming funding cycle for improvements to Sunset and Nance parks. The Town’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget reflects projects in these two parks in the current time period.
12. The Town’s NPDES application as prepared by BSE Consultants, Inc. was approved on June 23, 2003. Ordinance language concerning ground disturbance is being prepared.
13. Building Official: Cathy Spafford is leaving the position of Town Building Official on August 21, 2003, to accept the position of Brevard County Deputy Building Official. The position has been advertised and a selection process will be followed similar to that utilized previously.
14. Solid Waste: The current franchise agreement with the Town’s solid waste hauler expires September, 2004. The Town Manager has contacted the current hauler to determine if it desires to extend the agreement as provided for in the agreement. Should this occur some adjustments to the agreement will be proposed by staff. Should the hauler not be interested we will proceed to bid the service.
15. N. Riverside Place: Stop signs have been installed at around the mid-point of N. Riverside Place.