Commission Meeting Staff Report for Interlocal Agreement 05-22-06 v AGENDA ITEM 8E
MAY 22,2006
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Interlocal Agreement with the City of Jacksonville for
Construction of a Handicap Accessible Beach Walkover at Third
Street
SUBMITTED BY: Jim Hanson, Ci
DATE: May 15, 2006
BACKGROUND: Several months ago, the city was approached by residents in the 3rd Street
area requesting that a handicap accessible beach walkover be installed at
the 3rd Street access. The request appeared to have some merit because
the area between Ahern Street and 6th Street is the farthest distance in
Atlantic Beach between handicap accessible beach accesses. Third Street
is in the middle of that distance.
All of the handicap beach walkovers in recent years have been built
through grants received from the City of Jacksonville. Hoping to receive
funding for this walkover also, Councilmember Art Graham was
approached to see if funds were available. He responded with a
considerable amount of work in researching the availability of the grants
and ultimately having an agreement prepared and approved by
Jacksonville to pay up to $48,000 for the construction of the walkover at
3`d Street. We have now received a proposed interlocal agreement from
the City of Jacksonville for this purpose. A copy is attached.
There have been several discussions with 3`d Street residents in recent
months about the possible construction of a beach walkover. While most
have expressed support for the walkover, some have been opposed. One
owner on the east side of Beach Avenue has expressed opposition because
it would partially obstruct his view of the beach. Another person has
expressed concern that improving the beach access would encourage more
traffic on 3`d Street. Because of these concerns, city staff distributed a
survey to 3`d Street residents asking for their input. A total of 30
responses were received. Of those, 22 were in favor of the walkover, 7
were against and one did express an opinion either way. A copy of the
survey is also attached for your review. A notice of this proposed
agreement being considered by the city commission at this meeting has
been posted at the 3`d Street beach access. Some residents both for and
against the proposal may attend the city commission meeting.
BUDGET: The estimate for construction of this walkover is $48,000. The Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Jacksonville will provide up to $48,000 for
this project. Atlantic Beach has built several similar access walkovers in
recent years and our estimate of cost is based upon that work.
AGENDA ITEM 8E
MAY 22,2006
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor Wolfson to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the City
of Jacksonville to provide funding for the construction of a handicap
accessible beach walkover at 3`d Street and authorize the city staff to take
bids for that project.
ATTACHMENT: (1) Interlocal Agreement between the City of Jacksonville and the City of
Atlantic Beach for construction of a handicap accessible beach
walkover at 3rd Street
(2) Survey form of residents along 3rd Street