HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-019RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 019
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION TO WIDEN AND
IMPROVE 26TH STREET FROM 66th AVENUE EAST TO 43" AVENUE TO INCLUDE
BIKE LANES AND SIDEWALKS ON BOTH SIDES OF ROADWAY FOR THE 2024
TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM (TRIP)
APPLICATION FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT).
WHEREAS, the roadway construction to widen and improve, with the addition of sidewalks,
and bike lanes along 26th Street is in the IRC MPO 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan and the
Capital Improvement Element of the County's Comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2024, the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) Board approved this project to be added on their List of Priority Projects
(LOPP); and
WHEREAS, the project will connect to other planned improvement projects, such as the
widening of Aviation Boulevard from 4311 Avenue to US 1, and the extension of Aviation Boulevard
to the County's medical corridor; and
WHEREAS, the construction of the project is located within Indian River County right-of-
way of 26th Street.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, has requested Indian River
County submit to the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, this Resolution of Support
for the 2024 TRIP application; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to sign and
submit to the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, a Resolution of Support for the 26th
Avenue Improvement project. The maintenance of said roadway, sidewalks and bike paths will be
maintained by the Indian River County once completed.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Flescher
moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lo it
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Susan Adams
AYE
Vice -Chairman Joseph E. Flescher
AYE
Commissioner Joseph H Earman
AYE
Commissioner Deryl Loar
AYE
Commissioner Laura Moss
AYE
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and, upon
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 019
The Chairman there upon declared the resolution passed and adopted this 2311 day of April 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COU , F RDA
By -nA—
S san s, Chairman
Attest: Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of Court
and Comptroller
By:
Deputy Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency
William K. DeBraal, County Attorney
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