SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Locally Funded Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT), and the City of Clearwater to provide $200,000.00 for the preliminary engineering (planning) phase of the State Road 60 (SR 60) Corridor Study from east of Shore Drive to east of North Rocky Point Drive (FPN 454711-1-12-01) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Due to increasing traffic demand and evolving multimodal needs, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has programmed a corridor study to evaluate operational, safety, and mobility improvements along SR 60 from east of Shore Drive to east of North Rocky Point Drive.
The project consists of the planning and preliminary engineering phase to evaluate corridor operations, safety, and multimodal connectivity. The study will analyze existing conditions, identify deficiencies, and develop potential improvement alternatives along the corridor.
FDOT will administer the project, including procuring and managing a qualified consultant and maintaining project oversight. The City of Clearwater will participate in project coordination, review, and provide input throughout the study process.
• FDOT will fund: $386,780.00
• City of Clearwater will fund: $200,000.00
Data collection began in Summer 2025. Based on the current project schedule, feasibility screening is anticipated to commence in June 2026, followed by alternatives development in August 2026 and alternative analysis in November 2026, with selection of alternatives targeted for Spring 2027. This timeline is based on the above level of funding.
This Locally Funded Agreement formalizes the partnership between the City and FDOT and ensures the City has an active role in shaping improvements along this important regional corridor. The results of this study will guide future phases, including design, right-of-way, and construction, which may be brought forward under separate agreements for Council consideration.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this agreement is available in capital project ENRD180005, City-Wide Intersection Improvements, utilizing road millage revenues. This project is funded by revenues from local option fuel tax, road millage, multimodal impact fees, and penny for Pinellas.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
[1.2] Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
