Item 6A - FIND ResolutionCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
ACENDA ITEM # 6A
AP RIL 13,2015
AGENDA ITEM : Reso l ution fo r Florid a Inland Naviga tion District (FIND) Grant App lica tio n
SUBM I TIED BY : Douglas E. Layton, PE ~oft--Public Works Director
DATE : M ar ch 26, 2015
BACKGRO UN D: Propose d FIN D Grant Project:
Marsh Preserve Improvement Ph ase Ill-Construction of Asphalt Pe dpath from Dutton Island
Preserve to Dutton Island-Es timat ed Total Costs -$540,000, City Match: $270,000
The Pr eserve Parks, encompassing more t han 400 acres of w etlands and m arshes located on or
ad j acent to the In tracoasta l Waterway currently have observation pl a tfo rms, a fi shing pier,
floating docks, r es trooms, and education kiosks and pavilions. These parks are part of a
p add ling trai l syste m for ca noes and kayaks, and also have foo t trails for n ature observation and
studies.
The purpose o f this proj ect is to expa nd public access to recreational and educat io na l areas. Th e
proposed pedes t r ian p athway will provide a handicap ac cess ible walking or biking path f ro m
Dutto n Island Preserve to Du tton Islan d. Th e City will bud get the m at ch funding for this project.
"Be d Ta x" money is an acceptable so urce to match the grant funding, and staff recommend s
utilizing "Bed Tax" funding for this pu rpose as show n in the current Long Ran ge Fi na ncial Plan .
However, if the "Bed Tax" funding is not suffi cient to cove r t he full match, then the General
Fund w i ll serve as a fall ba ck source .
The Florida Inland Navigation District req uires a r esolution (see attachment) to be included with
t he ap pli cation f or funding. The applicatio n is r equ ired t o be submitted by Aprill, 2015; with
any outstand ing documents (including the reso lut ion) and additiona ll y requested inform ation t o
be submi tted by May 29, 2015 .
BUDGET : Thi s resolution sta tes that the Ci ty is co mmitted to provid ing $270,000 to match a
FIN O Grant to construct appr oximately 2,600 lin ea l fee t of 8-ft w ide aspha lt path . Funds wil l be
reques ted i n the 2015 -2016 budget to be approved later this year.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the attach ed reso lution and aut ho r ize the City Manager to si gn
the appli ca tion for the Florida Inland Navigation District s Waterway s Assistance Program grant.
ATIACHMENTS: Reso lution 15-0 3
RE VI EW ED BY CITY MANAGER : -r/. t,/ 4v! 2L-t .. ..-
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ATTACHMENT E-6
RESOLUTION NO. 15-03 FOR ASSISTANCE 2015
UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, THE City of Atlantic Beach is interested in caiTying out the
following described projects for the enjoyment of the citizenry of Atlantic Beach
and the State of Florida:
Project Title Marsh Preserve Improvements Phase 3
Total Estimated Cost$ 540,000
AGENDA ITEM# 6A
APRIL 13, 2015
BriefDescription ofProject: Phase 3 involves construction of approximately 2,600 feet
of 8-ft wide asphalt pathway along Dutton Island Road from Dutton Island Preserve to Dutton
Island. The ADA accessible path will travel near the marshfront along the northem side of the
existing roadway.
AND, Florida Inland Navigation District financial assistance is required for the program
mentioned above,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Atlantic Beach that the project
described above be authorized,
AND, be it further resolved that said City of Atlantic Beach make application to the
Florida Inland Navigation District in the amount of 50% of the actual cost of the project in behalf
of said City of Atlantic Beach,
AND, be it further resolved by the City of Atlantic Beach that it certifies to the following:
1. That it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in FIND Rule 66B-2
F.A.C. and which will be a part of the Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under
the attached proposal.
2. That it is in complete accord with the attached proposal and that it will carry out
the Program in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications attached
thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from the District.
3. That it has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the project
and that the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of said City of Atlantic Beach
for public use.
4. That it will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color or
national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this
proposal, and shall comply with the terms and intent of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, P. L. 88-352 (1964) and design and construct all facilities to comply fully with statutes
relating to accessibility by handicapped persons as well as other federal, state and local
laws, rules and requirements.
5. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to
substantiate claims for reimbursement.
Form No. 90-21 (Effective date 12-17-90, Rev. 10-14-92)
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6. That it will make available to FIND if requested, a post-audit of expenses
incuned on the project prior to, or in conjunction with, request for the final 10% of the
funding agreed to by FIND.
This is to ce1iify that the foregoing is a true and conect copy of a resolution duly and
legally adopted by the Atlantic Beach City Commission at a legal meeting held on this 13th day
of April2015.
Attest:
DONNA L. BARTLE
CITY CLERK
(2)
CAROLYN WOODS
MAYOR
Form No. 90-21 (Effective date 12-17-90, Rev. 10-14-92)
March 30,2015
Ms . Janet Zimmerman , As sis tan t Execut iv e Director
Fl orida Inland Navig ation Dis trict
I 3 14 Marcinski Ro ad
Ju pite r, Florida 33477-9498
Dear Ms. Zimmerman ,
AGENDA ITEM 116A
APRIL 13,2015
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEAC II
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC' WORKS
1200 Snndpipc r L:lnc
Atluntic Ocach, FL 32233-4318
T ELEPHONE: (90 4) 247-S834
FAX: (1104) 247-S843
www.contl.u~
Please accept thi s gra nt applicatio n for th e 20 15 Wa te1ways Ass istan ce Program. The proposed proj ect is
for th e Mars h Preserve Improvements Pha se lll and includes Approx imat ely 2,600 lin eal fee t of
Multipu rpose ADA pathway. All planned fu cili ti es nrc inc lud ed in th e City's comp leted Mar sh Preserve s
Maste r plan and arc intended to fac ilitate nccc ss to and from th e City 's Int racoas tal Waterway Preserves.
Please li nd the en closed app li ca ti on from th e City of At lantic Beach . This package contains:
I . Att ac hm ent E-1 ·Appli ca nt Information -Projec t Summary
2 . Att ac hmen t E-2 With FlND Commissioner Aaron Bow man's Ini tia ls -App li cation Checkl ist
3. Attnc hment c-3 -Project Information
4. Attachm ent E-4 -Application Evaluation and Ratin g Works heet
5. Att ach ment E-4A-Appli ca tion Eva luati on and Rating Worksheet Develop ment and
Co nstructi on Projects
6. Attn chmcnt E-5 -Project Cos t Est ima te
7. Atta ch me nt E-6 -A tl anti c Beach City Co mmi ssion Resolut ion No. 15-xx
8 . Attachment E-7 -Att o rn ey's Certifica ti on ofTitlc
9. Au ac hm e nt E-8 -Project Timcline
I 0. Co unty Lo ca ti on Map
11. Ci ty Location Map
I 2. Proj ect Location Map
13. Proje ct Des ign Pl an -90% De s ign
14. One (I) CD with Electronic Applicatio n form s a nd maps
Thank you for your considerat ion in thi s matt er. If you have question s o r concems. please do not hesitate
to cont act me in the future.
With p rofess ional regards,
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Kayl e Moore. PE
Deputy PW Directo r
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ATTACHMENT E-J
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FY 2015
PROJECT APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION -PROJECT S UMMARY
A ppl icn nt: City of Atlantic Beach
Depa rtm ent: Public Works
Pr oj ec t Title: Marsh Preserve Improvemen ts Phase Ill
Project Director: Doug Layton , P.E. T itle Public Work s Dire ctor
Project Liai son Age nt (!fdifl;•r~tnt.fi'um abow): _K_a_y_le_M_o_o_re_,_P_.E_. --------------
Li ai son Agent Title : Dep uty Publi c Works Director
Addre ss : 1200 Sandpiper Lane
_A_t_la_n_ti c_B_e_ac_h_,_F_L __________ Zip Code: _3_2_2_3_3 ________ _
Telep hone: (904) 247-583 4 Fax: (904) 247-5843
Email : dlayton@coab.us , kmoore @c oab.u s
•H.,.,.,., I here by ccl'tify thnt the informntion provided in this npplicnti o n is true n nd aecut·atc.f"""''
S I GNATU R E:_-ti~ 1/'1~ DATE: J(~"o7)2eJ /~
PROJECT S UMMARY NARRATIVE (Please s umnulrize the proj ec t in 2 pat·ngnlphs ot·less.)
~pose of tb.i s p[Qjec:;l is to e2!:paod tb e public AOA access, re sou[ce-based rec~atioo aod
emli[oo meo tal ed!.!C~tiQO facilities witbio tile M a[sb ~[eSe[~es tbroLJgb CQnst[~t Q1i Qo of a£2J2[QKimat!:l iY
2,6 00 feet of 8-ft wide asQhalt gathway along Dutto n l ~land Road fro m D~Jtton Island Pres erv e to
Dutton Island . The Marsh Pres e rv es is nearly 400 acres of marsh and associated UQiands on and
adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and includes the City of Atlantic Beach's Dutton Isl and ,
River Branch and Tideviews Qreserves . The Qreserves current!~ have trails . vi ewing Qlatfo rms.
fishing Qiers 1 floating docks . ka:tak/cano e launch es. re strooms . Qr imi tive camQing and Qicnic facilities,
and is eart of a regional eaddling trail s~stem.
--Form No . 90-22
Rule 66B·2, (New 12/17/90, Rev.07 -30-02 , 04-24-06)
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ATTACHMENT E-2.
APPLICATION CHECI'LIST 2015
(To be completed by the Applicant)
AGENDA ITEM II 6A
APRIL 13,2015
This checklist and the other items listed below in items 1 through 14 constitute
you1· application. The t·equired information shall be submitted in the order listed.
Any additional information submitted by the applicant is subject to being removed
from the package by District staff prior to presentation to the District Board
because of l'eproduction and space considerations.
Two (2) copies of your application are required. One original and one electronic
copy.
All information (except maps) is required to be on 8 112" x 11" pnpea·. Maps and
dl'awings may be on 8 112" x 14" pape•· and folded to 8 1/2" x 11" so that they may
be included to bole punch and bound by staff.
PROJECT NAME: Marsh Preserve Improvements Phase III YES NO
Jfj~o 1. District Commissioner Review (pxior to March 03)
(NOTE: For Oistl'ict Commlsslon£r hdtials ONL YQ
(Dlstl'ict Commissioner must initial the yes line on this
cbecldist for the appUcotion to be deemed complete)
2. Applicant Info/Project Summary-E-l (Form No. 90-22, L page)
(Form must be completed nod signed)
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3. Application Checklist-E-2 (Form No. 90-26, 2 pages) ~ D
(Form must be signed nod dated)
4. Project lnfom1ation-E-3 (Form No. 90 -22a, 1 page) ~ D
5. Project Eva luation and Rating-E-4<+> (Foim No . 91-25) fiB-D
(FOJm must be completed, pt·oper attachment included)
(No signatures required)
6. Project Cost Estimate-E-5 (Fonn No. 90-25, 1 page)
(Must be on District fo•·m)
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7. Official Resolution F01m -E-6 (Form No. 90-21, 2 pages) Dt1;:!.S. fbi D
(Resolution must be in District format and include
Items 1-6)
8. Attorney's Certification (Land Ownel'ship)-E-7 Ia\ D
(Must be on or follow format of Form No. 94-26,
(Legnl descriptions NOT accepted In Ueu of form)
ATTACHMENT E-2 (Continued)
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
(To be completed by th e Applicant)
9. Project Timeline-E-8 (Fmm No. 96-10, 1 page)
10. County Location Map
11. C ity Location Map (if applicable)
12. Project Boundruy Map
13. Clear & Detailed Site Development Map
14 . Copies of all Required Permits
(Required of development proj ects only)
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The unders igne d, as applicant, acknowledges that Items 1 through 13 above c on s titutes a complete
application and that this infmmation is du e in the Dis trict office no later than 4 :30PM, Apri l 01 , 2014 .
By May 30, 2014 my application mu st be deemed comple te (except for p ermits) or it will be re moved
from any ftuther cons ideration by the Di stri ct. I also acknowledge that the information in Item 14 is
due to the District no later than the final TRIM Headng in September 2014. If the information in Item
14 is not s ubmitte d to the District office by the Di s trict's final TRlM hearing in September 2014, 1 am
aware that my application will be removed from any further funding con sideration by the Di s tri c t.
APP. TITLE : Public \~orks Director
3/1o It r)
I as E. Layton; P .-'E. DATE
FI ND OFFICE USE ONL V
Date Received:-----------------------------
Local FIND Co mmissioner Review : ----------------------
All Required Supporting Documents:----------------------
Project Eligibility:---------------------Availabl e Score:
Compl iance with Rule 66 8 -2 F.A.C.: ----------------------
Eligibility of Project Cos t:--------------------------
Form No. 90-26 -New 9/2/92, Revised 07-30-02 .
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ATTACHMENT E-3-PROJ ECT INFORMATION 2015
APPLI C ANT: City of Atlantic Beac h APPLICATION TITL E: Marsh Preserve Improveme nt s I
Total Project Cos t: $ 540,120 FI ND f'undins Req ues ted :$ 270,000 %of to ta l cos t : 50 -----
Amount and Source of Appli can ts Ma tc hing Funds: $270,120 from FY 2016 ca pital imp roveme nt budget.
O th e r (non-F I ND) Ass is tnnce applied for (nam e of progrnm and a mount) _N_o_n_e ____________ _
Owners hip o f Projec t S it e (c heck o ne }: Own: JZl Leased: D O th e r : -------------
If leased or o t her, pl ease descr ibe leas e o r term s and conditions :
Once comp leted, w ill thi s proj ect be in s ured against damage? Yes Ex pbin: The improvements and facilities
will be und er th e City of Atlantic Beach general in suran ce policies .
I Ins the Di s trict previous ly provid ed Assis ta nce fundin g. to t hi s projec t or s it e? :_Y_e_s ___________ _
If yes, pl cn s c li s t: FIND Proj ect #'s : DU -AB-95-18 ,D U-AB-97-30,D U-AB -98-3 1,DU -AB-00-43&44
DU-AB-01-57,DU-AB -02-65,DU -AB-09 -1 06,DU -AB-10-113 ,DU -AB-12-120, a nd DU-AB-14-135.
W ha t is th e current leve l of public ncccss in term s of th e n umber of boa t romp s, bout s lips nnd tmilcr park in g s paces,
linear feet or bonrdwnlk (e tc .)'? (as app li cable ):-----------------------
observation pie rs, >700 If crushed shell path, >1,8 00 If boardwalk , 2 foot bridg es, parking & trail s.
I low many additionalmmps, s lips, parking s pac es or other public access feature s wi II be added by th e completion or thi s
proj ec t? (ns applicable): Thi s proj ect will add approximately 2,600 If of accessible (ADA} 8-ft wide
asphalt pathway.
If th ere arc Ices charged for th e usc of thi s projec t. pl ease d enote. fl ow do th ese fees compare with Ices Ji·om s imilar
publi c & privmc fac iliti e s in the area? Please prov ide doc um e ntation ...:.N..:..;o::.....:..F.;::e.;::;e..=.s ____________ _
Please lis t a ll Environmental Re so urce Permits r equired for this projec t :
Agen cv Yes/ No N/A Date Applied For Pule Received
WMD es 4/15/2015
DE P _._N=/A_._ __
ACOE. Yes 4/15/2015
COUNTY/C ITY Yes 4/15/2015
Form No. 90-2 2n (New I O-t4-92, l~ev. 04-24-06 , 4-15-07)
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ATTACHMENT E-4
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
APPLICATION AND EVALUATION WORKSHEET
AGENDA ITEM# 6A
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STEP 1: All applicants will complete Attachment E-4 of the worksheet, which includes
questions 1 through 6. **Do not answer with more than four sentences.**
STEP 2: Complete one and only one sub-Attachment (E-4 A, B, C, D or E, questions 7-
1 0) according to the applicant's prqject type.
All other sub-attachments that are not applicable to an applicant's project should not be
included in the submitted application.
Marsh Preserve Improvements Phase Ill
APPLICATION TITLE:
APPLICANT: City of Atlantic Beach
PROJECT ADDRESS: Dutton Island Rd W
l) PRIORITY LIST:
a) Denote the priority list category of this project from Attachment C in the application. (The
application may only be of one type based upon the predominant cost of the project elements.)
Priority# 12-Public waterfront parks and boardwalks and associated improvements.
b) Explain how the project fits this priority category.
Increase public access within Marsh Preserves through construction of an ADA accessible
marshfront asphalt pathway connecting existing resource and recreation facilities.
(For rel'iewer oniJ~
Mar. AIYiifable Score for application
Question I. Range ofScore (I Ia _ points)
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2) WATERWAY Rfo:LATIONSHI P:
n) Explnin how the project c.lircclly relntes to the ICW nnd the mission of'the Nnvlgntion
District.
The multipurpose pathway will enable easier public access to Dutton Island and the ICW
while increasing the opportunities for resource-based recreation (i.e. nature observation,
fishing, biking, etc.) with minimal impacts on th e environment.
b) Whnt public ncccss or nnvl gntlo nnl bene fit to the ICW or udjolnlng watcnvny will result from
this projcct'f
The multipurpose pathway enhances access to waterways within ICW marshes and
provides th e opportunity to view and access til e associated ICW marshes for
environmental education , nature observati on and fishing for users that have had no or
limited access previously .
(I··",. rel'iewa 1111~1')
( 1-(J pn/111.1)
3) PUBLI C USAGE & BENEFITS:
a) II ow is th c public usngl.' of this project clcnrly ldcntilled nnd (]Unnlificd? Estimntc lh<• nmonut
of totnl public usc.
The location of the proposed multipurpose path increases direct non-motorized access to
Dutton Island and was identified during the general public input meetings . Dozens of
residents and visitors visit Dutton Island each week and many will use th e path.
h) Di scuss th e t·c~ional :111<1 locn l public benefits and aeeess that will be provided by the project.
The multipurpose pathway will connect exis tin g marsh preserves facili ti es with a
pedestrian-only path and enable th e public to enjoy and experience the marshes and
associated natural resources without driving between them . During the master planning
process, several local schools Identified th eir interest to partner with the City to provide
educational information that highlights the unique marsh environment.
c) Cnn res idents fr o m other counti~s of th e District rensonnbly ncc css nnd_usc th e project?
Explain.
Residents from other areas. municipalities and counties within th e District can access the
path via th e ICW (paddling), walking/biking or by driving from SR A1A to existing parks .
(!-"or r c l"iewcr onM
( 1-8 poi Ill.\)
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4) TIMELINESS
n) De scribe current status of the project mad prese nt a reasonnblc nnd effective timclinc fot · the
completion of the project consi s tent with Attachment E-8.
The City is currently f inalizing design an d will be applying for all appropriate permits by the
e nd of May 2015. Upon receiving app roved p ermits and FIND grant fu nd ing award In
September 2015, it is est imate d that construction can begin in January/February 2016
after a formal bid process, with project completion by late s ummer 2016.
b) Bl"icny cxplni n any unique ns pect s of this project thnt could innuencc the project time! inc.
Th e p ermitting approval process cou ld affect thi s timellne. It would affect th e ab ility to be
awarded the FIND grant. It all p ermits are approved, th e proj ect should be able to be
completed as desc ribed above barring no m ajor adve rse weather eve nts.
(1-'or 1'1!\'i~u ·er 011~1 ~
(1-3 poiuts)
5) COSTS & EFFICIENCY:
H) Li st funding sources nnd th e s tntus :wcl nmount o f th e COITcsponding fundin g thnt will be
utilized to c omplc tl' this lli"Oj ec l.
The City's match will be paid from the City's general revenue and available Bed Tax
revenue. The City is Investigating other grant and funding sources to aid in comple tion of
the Marsh Master Plan.
b) Jd e nllfy nnd describe nny project costs that mny be lncrcnscd becnu se of the matct·ials
utilized or s p ecific s ite conditions.
The construction costs are estimated based on the current economy. IF for any reason
the re Is an Increase in th e cost of construction materials and/or labor, the overall project
cost may increase. Also, cost estimating Is not a n exact science.
c) n cscrlbc nny methods to be utilized to increase the cost efficiency of this project.
The City will utilize the impacted area along the existing road shoulder to the extent
practical to reduce the amount of compacting and site work required.
d) If t here nrc nuy fee s nsso clnt ed with the usc of this fncility, plense detail. In ndditlon , plcn sc
provide ll li sting or the fees c harge d hy si mlhu· fncilitics, public and privntc, in the p roject
nrrn.
There are no fees associated with access to the parks or with use of the proposed path.
(,..or r crh:ll'c l' auM
( l-6point.\)
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6) PROJECT VIABILITY:
a) What specific need in the community does this project fill? Is this project referenced or
incorporated in an existing maritime management, public assess or comp plan?
The multipurpose pathway connecting areas of the marsh parks was identified by the public
during the 2011-2012 Marsh Preserves master planning process. This was one of the most
desired aspects of the Marsh Master Plan and will provide the backbone for future activities.
b) Clearly demonstrate how the project will continue to be maintained and funded_ufter Dist.-ict
funding is completed.
The City recognizes the importance and value that the Marsh Preserves (Dutton Island, River
Branch and Tideviews) bring not only to the residents and visitors of Atlantic Beach but to the
region. the City is committed to maintain each of the elements within the preserve. City staff
are assigned to the Marsh Preserves and inspect and maintain all facilities on a regular basis.
c) Will the program result in significant and lasting benefits? Explain.
The City and Community believe that providing improved access and the resource-based
recreation activities such as biking and nature observation associated with the proposed path
will increase the public's understanding and sensitivity to our environment for present and
future generations.
d) Please describe any environmental benefits associated with this project.
Environmental benefits associated with the project include public awareness and education of
the features, importance and sensitivity of our unique marsh environment. The proposed
pathway will provide safe and convenient access to observe and interact with the natural
environment and promote greater appreciation of marsh and ICW. Eventually, educational
opportunity & signage will be incorporated along the pathway.
(For reviewer only)
(1-7 points)
SUB-TOTAL
FIND FORM NO. 91-25
Rule 66B-2 (Effective Date: 3-21-01, Revised 4-24-06, 1/2014)
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ATTACHMENT E-4A
DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
APPLICATION AND EVALUATION WORKSHEET
THIS ATTACHMENT IS TO BE COMPLETED IF YOUR PROJECT IS A
DEVELOPMENT OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BUT IS NOT AN INLET
MANAGEMENT OR BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT.
7) PERMITTING:
a) Have nil requh'ed environmental permits been npplied for? If pet·mits nre NOT rcquit·ed,
explnln why not.
Phase II (DU-AB-14-135) is currently in progress. Permit applications for the proposed
project will be submitted in April2015. It is understood that approval of Phase Ill will be
contingent on the City's ability to acquire all required permits.
b) If the project is 11 Phase l project, list the tnsks scheduled to obtain the necessnry permits and
engineering work. Please provide a genernl cost estimate for the future Phase II work.
This is a Phase Ill (construction) project. Permits should be issued within 90 days of
application. Construction is estimated to commence in early 2016 and be completed within 4
months of NTP. The cost estimate for completion of Phase Ill is $540,000.
c) Detail any significant impediments that may have been identified that would potentially delny
the timely issuance of the required permits.
At this time, the City does not see any major impediments that would delay permitting;
however, there could be a natural or environmental disaster that could impact permitting
agencies and cause a potential delay.
(For reviewer only)
(1-4 point~)
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8) PllOJECT DESIGN:
n) Hn.s the d es ign worl< been com plet ed? If this Is o Phnsc I projecl, h ns n prcliminnJ')' d es ig n
been d eveloped?
The design of th e p ropose d proj ec t is 90% co mplete and the design and pl an should be
comp leted before the presen tation to th e FIND Boa rd in the sum mer.
b) Arc th e re un ique l>enclklal a s p ccl.s t o thc proposed des ig n thnt enhance public u sngc or
nece ss , minhnizc e nvironm ental impa c ts, impi'Ovc wnter qunlit y o r r educe costs?
Th e pr im ary purpose of th e project is to increas e and Improve public access to th e ICW and
associated marsh area while making environmenta l impacts as small as poss ibl e. The pa th will
better protect the public and enviro nm ent by mana ging pedestri an access to th e facilities .
(For /'CI'i t!ll't'r on/)~
(/ -2 fJOIIII S)
9) CONST RU CTION T ECHNIQUES:
n) Briefly ex plain th e co n stru c ti on t ec hn iques to h e utilized for this project. If n Plwse I ,
elnhora tc on potcntinl tc chnllJ Ues .
The City wi ll employ industry accepted constr uction methods that are as environmen tally
friendly as cos t allows . Care will be take n to minimize impact to th e ma rsh areas during site
work and other construction activities.
l>) fl ow nrc th e utill z<'<l cons tru ctio n t ec hniqm's npproprintc for th e proj ec t s it e?
The City will use the Impac ted land along th e shou ld of the existing improved roadway to th e
exten t prac ticable, and will util ize natura l materials.
c) Id e ntify nn y unus ual constr uction te chniques thnt mn y ln cre nsc or dccrcusc the costs of tho
projec t.
Minimizing/restricting th e area impacted durin g construction in order to reduce impacts to the
marsh and other natural areas wi ll have the potential to increase th e cos t of the project.
(For l'l'viell'cr on(~!)
(1-3 pui11ts)
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ATTACHMENT E-5
FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2014
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
AGENDA ITEM # 6A
APRIL 13, 2015
(See Rule Section 66B-2.005 & 2.008 for eligibility and funding rntios)
PROJECT TITLE: Marsh Preserve Improvements Phase Ill
APPLICANT: City of Atlantic Beach
Project Elements Quantity or Total Applicnnt's Cost FIND Cost
(!'lease list the MAJOR project elements and Estimated Cost
provide a general cost hreak out .for each one. (Number and/or Footage etc.)
For Phase 1/'rojecls. please list/he major
elements and products expected)
-Asphalt Path-Includes Mobilization, Site $338,218 $169,169 $169,049
Work and Paving Materials and
Construction.
-Clearing & Grubbing in Wetland Area $7,200 $3,600 $3,600
-Pavement Striping $0 $0 $0
-Regular Excavation & Fill $40,450 $20,225 $20,225
-Sod $5,590 $2,795 $2,795
-Removable Bollards $1,000 $500 $500
-6' Chain Link Fence $570 $285 $285
-6' Wide 6' CLF Gate $500 $250 $250
Onsite Wetland Creation
-Planting I Monitoring $2,988 $1,494 $1,494
-Earthwork $52,500 $26,250 $26,250
-Milling Existing Asphalt Pavement (1") $51,540 $25,770 $25,770
-Asphaltic Concrete Type S-1 (1") $39,564 $19,782 $19,782
**TOTALS= $ $540,120 $ 270,120 $ 270,000
Form No. 90-25 (New 10/14/92, Revised 04-24-06)
Agenda -10 -
ATTACHMENT E-6
RESOLUTION No. 15-xx FOR ASSISTANCE 2015
UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, THE City of Atlantic Beach is interested in carrying out the
following described projects for the enjoyment of the citizenry of Atlantic Beach
and the State of Florida:
Project Title Marsh Preserve Improvements Phase 3
Total Estimated Cost $ 540,000
AGENDA ITEM # 6A
APRIL 13,2015
Brief Description of Project: Phase 3 involves construction of approximately 2,600 feet
of 8-ft wide asphalt pathway along Dutton Island Road from Dutton Island Preserve to Dutton
Island. The ADA accessible path will travel near the marshfront along the northern side of the
existing roadway.
AND, Florida Inland Navigation District financial assistance is required for the program
mentioned above,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Atlantic Beach that the project
described above be authorized,
AND, be it fmther resolved that said City of Atlantic Beach make application to the
Florida Inland Navigation District in the amount of 50% ofthe actual cost ofthe project in behalf
of said City of Atlantic Beach.
AND, be it further resolved by the City of Atlantic Beach that it ce1tifies to the following:
I. That it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in FIND Rule 66B-2
F.A.C. and which will be a part of the Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under
the attached proposal.
2. That it is in complete accord with the attached proposal and that it will carry out
the Program in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications attached
thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from the District.
3. That it has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the project
and that the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of said City of Atlantic Beach
for public use.
4. That it will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color or
national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this
proposal, and shall comply with the terms and intent of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, P. L. 88-352 ( 1964) and design and construct all facilities to comply fully with statutes
relating to accessibility by handicapped persons as well as other federal, state and local
laws, rules and requirements.
5. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to
substantiate claims for reimbursement.
Form No. 90-21 (Effective date 12-17-90, Rev. 10-14-92)
6. That it will make available to FIND if requested, a post-audit of expenses
incurred on the project prior to, or in conjunction with, request for the final 10% of the
funding agreed to by FIND.
AGENDA ITEM # 6A
APRIL 13, 2015
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly and
legally adopted by the Atlantic Beach City Commission at a legal meeting held on this 13 1h day
of April2015.
Attest Signature
Title Title
(2)
Form No. 90-21 (Effective date 12-17-90, Rev. 10-14-92)
ATTACHMENT E-7
ATTORNEYS CERTIFICATION OF TITLE 2014
(See Rule 66B-2.006(4) & 2.008(2) FAC)
Kopelousos, Bradley & Garrison, P.A.
Interim City Attorney for the City of Atlantic Beach
1279 Kingsley Avenue, Suite 118
Orange Park, Florida 32073
March 28 1h, 2014
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
AGENDA ITEM# 6A
APRIL 13, 2015
1. I, Richard Komando, am the Interim Attorney for the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida. I hereby state that I have examined a copy of a the Personal Representative's
Deed and Corrective Personal Representative's Deed from Ceylon Rentz, personal
representative of the Estate of Walter E. Dutton, deceased, to the the City of Atlantic
Beach and the City of Jacksonville, both municipal corporations, dated March 27 111 , 1998
and April 51h, 2002, conveying fee simple title in the following described property:
See Exhibit "A" attached
I have also examined a document showing that this property is listed on the tax rolls as
belonging to the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville, Florida. Finally, I
have also examined such documents and records as necessary for this certification.
This property is what is now called "Dutton Island Preserve".
I certify that the City of Atlantic Beach and City of Jacksonville, Florida does in fact own
and has owned this property subject to any exceptions set forth on the Personal
Representative's Deed, since March 21'\ 1998.
2. I hereby further state that I have examined a copy of Trustee's Special WmTanty
Deed from Barbara Buckman Williams, as successor trustee, to the City of Atlantic
Beach, Florida dated April 301
\ 2009, conveying fee simple title in the following
described property:
See Exhibit "B" attached
I have also examined a document showing that this property is listed on the tax rolls as
belonging to the City of Atlmttic Beach, Florida. Finally, I have also examined such
documents and records as necessary for this certification.
FIND Fom1 No. 94-26 (effective date 5-25-00)
AG F:NDA ITEM II 6A
APRI L 13,20 15
This property is what is now called "Tideviews Preserve," which was formerly known as
"The Buckman Trustn.
I certify that th e City of Atlantic Beach, Florida does in fact own and has owned this
property s ubject to any excep tion s set forth on the Trustee's Special Warranty Deed, since
April 30 11\ 2002.
3. I hereby fmiher state that I have examined a copy of the p lat for Section "H'\
Atlantic Beac h, recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 34, of the public records for Duval
County, Florida, th e following described propet1y:
See Exhibit "C" attached
I have a lso examined a document showing that this property does belong to the City of
At lantic Beach, Florida, as shown on said plat, West to the U.S. Government Meander
Line . J~inally , I have also examined such documents and records as necessary for thi s
certification.
This property is what is now called "West 6111 Street of Section H".
I certify that the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida docs in fact own and has owned thi s
property , since .July 22"d , 1930 .
~
Rich Komando,
Interim City Attomey
FIND form No . 94~26 (effective date 5·25 ·00)
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AGENDA ITEM# 6A
APRIL 13, 2015
Book 10824 Page 2116
DUTION ISLAND LEGAL DES~JUIPTION
A PART OF UNSURVEYED SECTION 7, TOGETHER WITH A PART OF
SEcriON 40, CLAIM OF BARTOLOME DE CASTRO Y FERRER, ALL LYING
IN TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, DUVAL COUNTY, FWRIDA,
AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 2
SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE SOUTH 00° 23t 10"
EAST, ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 18, A DISTANCE
OF 10.00 FEET TO AN l!NTERSECTION WITH THE CENTER LINE OF
DUTION DRIVE (A 66.00 FOOT RIGHT OF VV AY AS NOW ESTABLISHED);
THENCE NORTH 89° 49' lO"WEST, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID
DUTTON DRIVE, A DISTANCE OF 1298.03 FEET TO A POINT OF
CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY, HAVING A
RADIUS OF 573.69 FEET, AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 44° OS' oo••; THENCE
ALONG AND AROUND THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, CONTINUING ALONG
SAID CENTER LINEt A DISTANCE OF 441.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF
TANGENCY (SAID ARC SUBTENDED BY A CHORD BEARING AND
DISTANCE OF, SOUTH 68° 08' 20" WEST, 430.59 FEET); THENCE SOUm
46° OS' 50" WEST. CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, A DISTANCE
OF 675.29 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE
NORTHWESTERLY, HAVING A RADIDS OF 573.69 FEET, AND A CENTRAL
ANGLE OF 49° 16• 20 19; THENCE ALONG AND AROUND THE ARC OF SAID
CURVE, CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, A DISTANCE OF 493.35
FEET TO mE POINT OF TANGENCY (SAID ARC SUBTENDED BY A
CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF, SO Urn 70° 44' DO" WEST, 478.29
FEET); THENCE NORTH 84° 37' 50" WEST, CONTINUING ALONG SAID
CENTER LINE OF DUITON DRIVE, AND THE WESTERLY
PROLONGATION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 398 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO
AN INTERSECTION WITH THE 2.25 FOOT ELEVATION CONTOUR LINE OF
DUTTON ISLAND, SAID CONTOUR LINE BEING THE MEAN HIGH WATER
L!NE AS ESTABLISHED BY TBE DEPARTMEI\'T OF NATURAL
RESOURCES, STATE OF FLORIDA, ALSO BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POINT OF BEGINN.ll'lG, RUN THENCE
NORTHERLY,WESTERLY,SOUTBERLY,EASTERLY,AND
NORTHEASTERLY, FOLLOWING ALONG THE AFOREMENTIONED 2.25
FOOT CONTOUR LINE AND SAID MEAN IDGH WATER LINE, A DISTANCE
OF 7,979 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 37.77 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
EXHIBIT A
All ofWISUIVeyed Sec:!ion 18, Township 2 South, Range 29 Bast. Jllclcsonville, Duval Co\0\ty,
Florida.
~ and Except pan in County Road No. 222.
las and Except a strip of land 200 Ceca wida QOnvoyed to Florida Coastline Canal and
Tmlsportaticm Company by Quit ClaiM Deed dated February 11, 1 !124, rtA:Oided ill Deed &ok
258, page 253, In the }1llblie records ofDuvot County, Florida.
las and Exocpt * portion of property eonveyM to Jacksonville Blcetric Alltbority by Trusr.ee'$
De¢<~ daled May 6, 1973, recorded in Official Reoorda Book 3S13, page 1133, in the public
teet)rda ofDuwl County, Florida.
Less N1d Except a portion of property convoyed lo the City of Atlantic Bcacb by Quit Claim
Deed dated February 17, 1998, monied In Official Records Book 8854, page 1391, in thepubUo
reeonia of Duval County, Fklrida.
Less and Except a portion of properly convey«! to Mo.rk F. Walton and Lynette M. Walton,
busbarullll!d wife, &lid Jllllles C. Walton by Quit Claim Deed dmd Jannary 27, 2000 in Official
Records Doole 9549, page 1070, in the public reeords of Duval County, Flortda.
LDi5& and Except a 50 foot strip orland. 300 feet long, llllll'C or leu, lying in uns\U'Veylld Section
18, Township 2 South. Range 29 East, Duval County, Florida. said strip being bolllldc:d on the
North by tllfl ~rtlon or manblino that fonns tho sou1bem boundary or the road right of way
between Block 172 and Block 173 of Section H, Allmtic Beach, as shown and rcwtded in Plat
Book 18 page 34; on the West by asouthmyprojo!clioP oftheeastline of said Blo<lk l72;onthe
Eaat by a southerlyptOjeetlon of the Welt Hne ofeoaid Block 17l; end on the south by the bank of
an existing channel.
AGENDA ITEM# 6A
AP.IllL 13, 2015
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BOOK·If3 PAGE 34.
ATTACHMENT E-8
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2015
PROJECT TIMELINE
Project Title: Marsh Preserve Improvements Phase Ill
A I. t City of Atlantic Beach
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AGENDA ITEM# 6A
AP~IL 13, 2015
The applicant is to present a detailed timeline on the accomplishment of the components of the
proposed project including, as applicable, completion dates for: permitting, design, bidding,
applicant approvals, initiation of construction and completion of construction.
NOTE: All funded activities must begin AFTER Octobet· 1'1
(or be consistent with Rule 668-2.005(3)-Pre-agreement expenses)
June 2015
July 2015
October 2015
November 2015
January 2016
Required permits reviewed and approved by permitting agencies.
100% completed and approved by City.
Staff will initiate the internal process of securing professional services for the
construction of the proposed improvements.
City staff will seek competitive bids from project construction.
Award contract and provide Notice to Proceed.
January-April2015 Construction Phase {4 months).
May 2015 Final Review for project.
June 2015 Project Complete.
FIND Form 96-10 (effective date 04-15-07)
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