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—µ„'k'i A - I FJ INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENTAL - PUBLIC WORKS TO: Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator THROUGH: Christopher R. Mora, P.E. Public Works Director FROM: Jeanne Br Traffic Analy SUBJECT: Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for: Upqrades to Traffic Siqnal Svstem Equipment Located on the State Highwav System in Indian River County FM# 228613-4-54-01 DATE: February 3, 2015 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The FDOT has prepared a joint participation agreement (JPA) between the FDOT and Indian River County to enable the County to receive FDOT funding for upgrades to the County -operated traffic signal system. The JPA provides $695,705 in FDOT funds over a three (3) year period beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2017. The FDOT funds will be used for the installation of automated traffic management and data collection equipment which will reduce traffic congestion, streamline vehicle flow and assist County traffic staff in managing a safe and efficient traffic signal system. Items typically purchased with these funds are: data collection modules, poles, video detection cameras, signal monitors and computer / controller equipment. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The attached JPA is a standard agreement similar to past agreements the County has executed with the FDOT. The alternatives are as follows: Alternative No. 1 Approve the JPA and authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the JPA and accompanying resolution. Alternative No. 2 Deny approval of the JPA and cancel the project. F:\Traffic\Maya\BCC AGENDA ITEMS - RESOLUTIONS\AGENDA ITEMS\jpa upgrades to traffic signal system equipment February 2015.doc 255