September 16, 2003

 

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 Work Program as conveyed at FDOT’s presentation on November 12, 2002.  The project will be 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, picnic table, and drinking fountain have been installed.  The project has been completed.

 

3.               FRDAP Grant/Nance Park:  The application for FRDAP monies was submitted to FDEP on September 8, 2003.  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.

 

4.               FRDAP Grant/Sunrise Park:  The application for FRDAP monies was submitted to FDEP on September 8, 2003.  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.

 

5.                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 detailed information is being reviewed in an attempt to insure that the mast arm posts are of the fluted variety.

 

6.                Fourth Avenue:  Swales have been installed along the north side of the 400 block of Fourth Avenue to capture and dispose of a portion of the water from the paved surface of the street.

 

7.                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.

 

8.                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 2^nd and 3^rd avenues and broken sidewalk sections were replaced and new sidewalk sections were added.

 

9.                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.

 

10.            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.

 

11.            Sixth Avenue Drainage:  The drainage system to be installed starting at the west end of 121 Sixth Avenue and running east to dispose of water at a drainage swale at the Town’s lot (i.e. Lot 11, Block 28) is out to bid.  Bids are due 10/03/03.  Three additional swales are planning to be added to the 100 block.

 

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.           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 franchise period as provided for in the agreement.  Should this occur some adjustments will be proposed by staff.  Should the hauler not be interested we will proceed to bid the service.

 

14.           Surplus Vehicle:  The 1995 Ford Crown Victoria that was declared surplus was sold to the highest bidder at $1,855.

 

15.            Carey Park:  Funds have been donated to support the planting of three Norfolk Island Pine trees in Carey Park in honor of Gus Carey.  Based on the desired spot for the trees some material will need to be removed from the park and replaced with material more suitable to the growing of trees.  Money for the trees was donated by a local bridge club and town employees.

 

16.            Causeway Emergency Vehicle Access:  The Town Engineer is progressing on designing an appropriate access on the south side of the Melbourne Causeway at which the Town’s fire/rescue boat can be launched.