Resolution No. 18-08RESOLUTION NO. 18-08
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SIDEWALK AND ASSOCIATED PEDESTRIAN
AND BICYCLE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON SHERRY DRIVE AND
SEMINOLE ROAD; ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE PROJECT IS
FUNDED BY FDOT AND NO CITY FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR
CONSTRUCTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the health and safety of children, particularly in the area of Atlantic Beach
Elementary School, is of highest concern to the citizens of Atlantic Beach;
WHEREAS, in May 2016, the Atlantic Beach City Commission approved an agreement
for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority to administer a pedestrian and bicycle sidewalk on
Sherry Drive and Seminole Road from Ahern Street to 17th Street;
WHEREAS, now that the sidewalk project has been publicly vetted and engineered, the
City of Atlantic Beach desires to enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) to proceed with construction; an
WHEREAS, the engineering and construction is being funded by FDOT with no
fmancial obligation on the part of the City of Atlantic Beach.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby approves a contract with FDOT for the
construction of a sidewalk and associated pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements on Sherry
Drive and Seminole Road from Ahern Street to 17'' Street.
SECTION 2. The City Commission acknowledges that the sidewalk project is fully
funded by FDOT and no additional city funds will be utilized to complete the project.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute contracts as necessary
to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 12th day of March, 2018.
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E len Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
B en M. en, City Attorney