File #: RES.16-27    Version: 1 Name: Drew Street Complete Streets Grant
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/6/2016 In control: Planning & Development
On agenda: 12/15/2016 Final action: 12/15/2016
Title: Support the submission of a grant application for the Forward Pinellas Complete Streets Grant Program to develop a complete streets concept for the Drew Street corridor, from N. Ft. Harrison Avenue to U.S. Highway 19, and adopt Resolution 16-27.
Attachments: 1. Revised Res 16_27 RED LINE Forward Pinellas Drew St Complete Street 121316_EC_Red Line.pdf, 2. Revised Res 16_27 CLEAN Forward Pinellas Drew St Complete Street 121316_EC_Clean.pdf, 3. RES 16-27 Exhibit A, 4. Resolution 16_27 Forward Pinellas Drew St Complete Street 120516_CS, 5. Skycrest Nbhd Assoc Ltr of Support.pdf, 6. Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition Letter of Support.pdf, 7. InterCultural Advocacy Letter of Support.pdf, 8. Community Advocates for Neighborhoods Support Letter.pdf, 9. Skycrest Elemenatry PTA Letter of Support2.pdf

SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:

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Support the submission of a grant application for the Forward Pinellas Complete Streets Grant Program to develop a complete streets concept for the Drew Street corridor, from N. Ft. Harrison Avenue to U.S. Highway 19, and adopt Resolution 16-27.

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SUMMARY: 

In October, Forward Pinellas issued a call for complete streets projects, asking local governments to submit applications requesting funding for concept design or construction of local complete streets projects, funded through a new competitive grant program.  Complete Streets are designed, operated, and maintained for all users, regardless of age or ability, based on the context of the street and the surrounding area, and can serve as catalysts for transformative redevelopment and economic development.

In advance of the formal call for projects, the Skycrest Neighborhood Association voted at its August 30, 2016 meeting to support the development of a complete street conceptual design plan for the segment of Drew Street (S.R. 590) from NE Coachman Road to North Duncan Avenue. At the request of neighborhood representatives the City Council authorized staff to prepare an application requesting funding to develop a complete street concept plan for Drew Street.

Staff has coordinated with Vrana Consulting, Inc. to prepare a grant application for the Drew Street corridor from N. Ft. Harrison Avenue to U.S. Highway 19. This expanded scope connects the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area to the U.S. 19/Drew Street Activity Center and encompasses the original segment which Skycrest Neighborhood Association requested. 

The City is requesting $50,000.00 of funding, and in consideration of the competitive selection process for determining allocation of available funds, the City is committing to matching $50,000.00 with $25,000 in-kind and $25,000 direct funding. Resolution 16-27 formalizes City Council’s support for the grant application (Exhibit A).

 

APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:

Funds are available in cost code 010-01420-530100, professional services, to fund the cash match committed for this grant application request.

 

USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:  N/A