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MAJOR INITIATIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Listed are some major projects included in the current Capital Improvements Plan, which estimates the cost of improvements and evaluates the need for public facilities. Go -Line Bus Transfer Hub: The $1.8 million bus transfer hub facility currently under construction consists of a 1,732 square foot structure with bathrooms and open air waiting areas. There will also be 3,410 square feet of pre -manufactured aluminum structures providing covered walkways and shelter for riders and 1.6 acres of improvements that include parking, lighting, landscaping, stormwater treatment, and space to accommodate eight bus routes. The site plan also allows for future building expansion. Federal and state grants will provide the funding. Shooting Range Skeet & Trap Improvements: Improvements at the Indian River County Shooting Range consist of three new combination national competition skeet and trap fields, including hi/low trap houses, lighting for the skeet and trap ranges to promote night time usage, storage building, parking area, and landscaping. A fifteen station sporting clays course will be constructed. The $1.3 million funding will be from impact fees and optional one cent sales tax. 87th Street and 91St Avenue Sidewalk Improvements: The project consists of a six-foot wide concrete sidewalk along the north right of way line of 87th Street from 101st Avenue to County Road 510 and along the east right of way line of 91st Avenue from 79th Street to 87th Street. Drainage improvements, swale grading, pavement markings, and sodding of certain areas in Vero Lake Estates are also included. Funding in the amount of $1.2 million will be from grant funds and optional one cent sales tax. Fire Rescue Station #14: Construction is expected to be completed in fiscal year 2017 at a cost of approximately $2.5 million. The 26th Street and 66th Avenue site will accommodate new growth and development in the County. Funding is from impact fees and optional one cent sales tax. 800Mhz P25 Radio System Migration Project: To meetcurrent operational standards, the 800Mhz radio stem will migrate to the Federal Communications Commission recommended Project 25 (P25) which is the standard for the design and manufacture of interoperable digital two way communications for public safety organizations. The $5.9 million phased upgrade of the system over a five year period will be funded from optional one cent sales tax. Old Dixie Highway Resurfacing from 71st Avenue to County Road 510: The $2.5 million improvements to Old Dixie Highway consist of pavement reconstruction for a distance of two miles from 71st Street to County Road 510. Four foot wide paved shoulders, asphalt surface and structural courses, drainage improvements, utility adjustments, signage, and pavement markings will be completed. This project is funded by an F.D.O.T. Small County Outreach Program grant and gas taxes. 1st Street SW and 43rd Avenue Intersection Improvements: Improvements will consist of the reconstruction of a portion of 1St Street SW with the addition of left turn lanes in both directions. Within the intersection, 43rd Avenue will be milled and resurfaced. Concrete pipe will be installed in the Indian River Farms Water Control District Canal. A traffic signal, four -foot wide paved shoulders, curbing, and a five-foot wide sidewalk will be included. The estimated $2.2 million cost will be funded by optional one cent sales tax. The following major capital projects were completed in fiscal year 2016: Intergenerational Recreation Facility: The grand opening ceremony of the $12.2 million state of the art recreational facility at the South County Regional Park was held in August of 2016. 45th Street Beautification Project: The milling and resurfacing of 45th Street from 43rd Avenue to east of 24th Avenue, along with sidewalk enhancements and extensive landscape improvements, were completed at a cost of $1.4 million. 20th Avenue and 16th Street Intersection Improvements: The $1.1 million realignment of 20th Avenue at 16th Street and the addition of left turn lanes to 20th Avenue was completed. Fire Station #1 Renovations: Major renovations were completed at a cost of $1.4 million.