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Approve Amendment One to Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Cooperative Funding Agreement (N915) for Lower Spring Branch Conveyance Improvements (14-0048-EN), extending the expiration date through June 30, 2024, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The Lower Spring Branch Stormwater Improvements is identified as Project 1B in the Stevenson Creek Watershed Management Plan (WMP), which was prepared by the City of Clearwater with SWFWMD’s cooperative funding and participation.
This project will provide flood relief for approximately 11 homes adjacent to the Creek, removing them from the 100-year floodplain.
The construction of this project includes the replacement of bridges at Springtime Avenue, Overlook Avenue, and the addition of larger box culverts under Douglas Avenue.
The Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Clearwater and SWFWMD includes reimbursement up to 50% of the cost of design and construction up to a maximum of $1,160,000 and Pinellas County, as a third party within this agreement, up to 50% of the cost of design and construction up to a maximum of $500,000 for construction of the project. Pinellas County will reimburse the City 25%, not to exceed $270,000 of the construction of Douglas Avenue Crossing, for a total of $1,430,00 in potential reimbursements.
August 14, 2018, City Council approved Cooperative Funding Agreement N915 for 50% of design and construction up to a maximum of $1,160,000.
Due to considerable easement acquisition and design challenges, the City has requested to extend the contract expiration date to June 30, 2024 upon approval of City Council. The amendment includes no changes to reimbursement values.