1. SR-A1A/Fourth Avenue intersection: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. The work is projected to be accomplished by April, 2001. FDOT submitted plans to the Town and comments were provided.
2. Fifth Avenue turning lane extension at SR-A1A: Project waiting on progress at S. Riverside Drive turn lane.
3. 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 was analyzed by FDOT for funding prioritization; however, due to limited funds projects that suffered damage from last year’s storms received a higher ranking than did Indialantic. Estimated outside cost is projected to be $100,000 to $150,000. FDOT is providing construction information to the Town in the event that the Town wants to seek MPO funding assistance.
4. Fifth Avenue Median:Staff has contacted FDOT and the Town Engineer to address any concerns regarding sight distance from side streets. Weeds in median are now being addressed by the firm with which the Town has contracted for certain mowing and landscape work. Plants are being monitored and replaced as needed by Town forces. The cord grass was trimmed and will be reviewed for thinning. An alternative plant has not been located.
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. The insurance company has provided $1,485 to the Town to cover damages to the fountain. The Parks & Rec. Committee is working on a plan for a replacement item at the location of the broken water fountain.
6. FRDAP Grant/Wavecrest/Nance Park: The executed agreement has been received from FDEP and we are preparing the commencement documents—e.g. lease, boundary survey, site plan, and permits—for State review. The grant amount is $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 FDEP signed agreement is to be presented for Council approval on November 21, 2000 for $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.
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 were included in last year’s budget for this improvement. Staff has ordered the pavers.
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. The grant agreement has been approved. Unfortunately, program information was inadvertently changed by the State necessitating an amendment that has been signed and forwarded to the State for processing. The project is currently being bid with a bid opening date of 12/29/00 at 4:00 p.m.
10. Dr. Saxe’s Property on Fifth Avenue: Dr. Saxe has made his final counter offer which is to be presented to the Council for consideration on November 21, 2000.
11. FY-01 Paving Program: The paving of Sunrise Park parking area and entrance road, 300 and 400 blocks of Miami Avenue, 200 and 300 blocks of Ormond Avenue, and N. Shannon Avenue from Fifth Avenue north to Grosse Pointe Avenue has been completed.
12. Fifth Avenue turn lane @ Riverside Drive: The agreement is to be considered by the Council on the November 21, 2000 Council agenda.
13. Fifth Avenue school crossing fixture replacement: FDOT awarded a contract to have the work completed by October 6, 2000. Unfortunately, the final product was not satisfactory causing the contract to be extended by the State to November 6, 2000. The standards for eastbound motorists have been relocated twenty feet to the west. We are currently waiting for the 15 mph signs to be received by the State.
14. 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. A project meeting was held on November 6, 2000.
15. SR-A1A Resurfacing with sidewalk on west side: FDOT has indicated that the resurfacing is expected to begin in June, 2001.
16. FEMA damage: Work has been completed. The Town has been reimbursed for Irene expenses and most of Floyd expenses.
17. S. Riverside Drive Sidewalk: Staff is working with the Town’s engineer so that this project, financed with County provided transportation impact fee funds, can proceed to be constructed.
18. FRDAP Grant/Orlando Park: An application for State grant funds in the amount of $28,517 to secure increased accessibility for the handicapped in Orlando Park was approved by the Council on September 12, 2000 and the application was sent prior to the 10/13/00 deadline. No Town match is required.
19. Personnel/Civil Service Manual: Staff solicited comments regarding the current Personnel/Civil Service Manual from Town employees. Proposed revisions have been forwarded to the PBA to address those areas that affect bargaining unit members. The bargaining unit members accepted the changes, which include the drug-free workplace language. The document is being reviewed by Mr. Fawsett prior to being presented to the Council for action.