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RESOLUTION NO. 58-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FLORIDA
HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION COUNCIL GRANT TO SUPPORT THE I
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BEAUTIFICATION OF THE 1-95/ ATLANTIC AVENUE
INTERCHANGE NORTH-BOUND OFF- AND ON-RAMPS,
PROVIDING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has an open application cycle for
the Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant supports projects that
promote the Enhancement and Beautification of State Highways; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enhance and beautify the landscaping at the 1-95/ Adantic
Avenue Interchange, specifically along the north-bound off- and on-ramps to Adantic Avenue; and
i WHEREAS, the Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant may fund up to
$300,000.00 per project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach has entered into an interlocal agreement with the
Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency to establish appropriate funds to support the
match for this Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That the City Commission supports and authorizes the City Manager to execute
and file an application with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Florida Highway
Beautification Council Grant.
Section 2: That the City Commission authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary
forms including the attached Florida Department of Transportation Highway Beautification Council
Grant Application.
Section 3: That the City supports the use of roadway beautification funds as matching
funds for the Grant.
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Section 4: That the City will provide for the maintenance of the beautification elements
i after construction through a maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation.
Section 5: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the I (ð~ day of A'(3l)~ ,
2005.
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Acting City Clerk
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August 10, 2005
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David Harden, City Manager
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FROM: Brian Shutt, Assistant City Attorney
SUBJECT: FDOT Hiahwav Beautification Council Grant Application
The attached Resolution allows the City Manager to execute the necessary
documents for the Florida Department of Transportation Highway Beautification
Council Grant Application. The CRA is seeking funds from FDOT in order to help
reduce the cost of the Gateway project. These funds are provided on a matching
basis with the grant applicant picking up 50% of the cost and FDOT paying the
other 50%. The CRA, through an interlocal agreement, has agreed to pay the
City's 50% share. These funds may only be used for landscaping regarding the
gateway project along the 1-95 north-bound oft and on ramps at Atlantic Avenue.
In accordance with FDOT procedures, the City, not the CRA, must apply for this
grant.
Our office requests that this item be placed on the August 16, 2005 City
Commission agenda. Please call if you have any questions.
Attachment
cc: Janet Whipple, Acting City Clerk
Randal Krejcarek, City Engineer
Diane Colonna, Executive Director CRA
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RESOLUTION NO. 58-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION COUNCIL
GRANT TO SUPPORT THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE 1-
95/ATLANTIC AVENUE INTERCHANGE NORTH-BOUND OFF-
AND ON-RAMPS, PROVIDING CONDITIONS OF APPRO V AL;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has an open application
cycle for the Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant supports projects
that promote the Enhancement and Beautification of State Highways; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enhance and beautify the landscaping at the 1-
95/ Atlantic A venue Interchange, specifically along the north-bound off- and on-ramps to
Atlantic A venue; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant may fund up to
$300,000.00 per project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach has entered into an interlocal agreement
with the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency to establish appropriate funds
to support the match for this Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That the City Commission supports and authorizes the City Manager
to execute and file an application with the Florida Department of Transportation for the
Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant.
Section 2: That the City Commission authorizes the City Manager to execute all
necessary forms including the attached Florida Department of Transportation Highway
Beautification Council Grant Application.
Section 3: That the City supports the use of roadway beautification funds as
matching funds for the Grant.
Section 4: That the City will provide for the maintenance ofthe beautification
elements after construction through a maintenance agreement with the Florida
Department of Transportation.
Section 5: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon
its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the _ day of
, 2005.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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STATE OF flORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 650-050-10
FLORIDA HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GRANT APPLICATION 01104
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General Instructions: Statutory requirements for the Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant Program are found
in Section 339.2405, Florida Statutes. Within Rule Chapter 14-40, Florida Administrative Code, are sections dealing with
the grant application process, grant award process, and funding, construction, and maintenance of beautification
projects. These documents can be reviewed on Florida's Highway Beautification Programs website, http://www.dot.
state.fI.us/emo.
Please complete all items in this application. All attached pages must be typed on 8 1/2 by 11 inch pages. Attached
sketches, photographs, conceptual plans, and maps must be on sheets no larger than 24 x 36 inches. Any document
larger than 81/2 x 11 inches must be folded. Rolled documents will not be forwarded to the Florida Highway
Beautification Council.
To be eligible for a grant, ten copies of the completed application fonn and supporting documents must be received by
the Grant Coordinator by the end of business on October 1. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Please maintain a file with at least one copy, with original signatures, of all documents. Questions should be directed to
the Grant Coordinator. A Directory of Grant Coordinators is posted on the program website.
APPLICANT INFORMA TaON:
Applicant Name:
Contact Name:
Position or Title:
Address:
Phone #: E-Mail Address:
Federal Employer Identification (F E.I.) Number of Applicant:
Participating Organization(s):
This application is for a grant in which fiscal year? (i.e., 2004-05)
PROJECT INFORMATION: Should be provided with the following supporting documents:
1. location map
2. photographs of existing conditions
3. one page written project narrative
4. written or graphic conceptual plan (in accordance with Rule Chapter 14-40 Part I)
5. one paragraph description of each evaluation attribute
6. photographs or sketches of examples of proposed improvements
7. list of proposed plant species (scientific and botanical names) and anticipated quantities
8. anticipated maintenance schedule
9. proposed means of providing supplemental water
10. project schedule
11. required resolutions
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The following Information Is for use by the Council to score and rank the grant applications.
County: City:
U.S./ S.R. #: Local Name:
Length of Project: (Miles or Feet)
From:
(Must indicate mileposts and visible landmarks, Le. intersections)
To:
(Must indicate mileposts and visible landmarks, Le. intersections)
Summary of Ellalble Grant Prolect Costs (to be paid for by the Grant):
Sprinklerlirrigation system (purchaselinstall) $
Plant materials, fertilizer, soil amendments $
Labor for installation of the plantings $
ESTIMATED TOTAL ELIGIBLE GRANT COSTS: $
Summary of ADDllcant Matchlna Prolect Costs (Local Government Share, not including continuing maintenance):
Design fee (max 10% Total Project Cost) $
Plant materials $
Water (trucked or irrigation system) $
Labor for installation (include estimate of volunteer labor costs) $
Establishment period costs (labor etc.) $
Other (identify) $
ESTIMATED TOTAL APPLICANT MATCHING COSTS: $
ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST: $
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE: The following information is requested primarily for use by the applicant. The Florida
Highway Beautification Council will review the data and compare it to the project conceptual plans in order to
recommend funding for low maintenance projects.
SUMMARY OF APPLICANT'S ANTICIPATED/ANNUAL MAINTENANCE COSTS:
Water $
Sprinklerlirrigation System $
Landscaped Areas $
Safety $
ESTIMATED TOTAL ANNUAL MAINTENANCE COST: $
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APPLICANT ASSURANCES: The person preparing this Application should initial each of the following to indicate that
the Application is complete.
_ If Applicant is a local Highway Beautification Council, evidence of local government approval of this application is
attached. (Resolution #1)
_ The local governing body agrees to execute necessary agreements that will include the details of the
responsibilities of both the Department and the local government appropriate to this project if a grant is awarded.
(Resolution #2)
_ The Application is being transmitted to the District Highway Beautification Council Grant Coordinator having
jurisdiction over the state highway on which the beautification project is proposed.
_ All supporting documents are attached.
_ The project will rneet all the Department of Transportation requirements for safety pursuant to Rule 14-40.003. as
related to the placement of plant materials within the right-of-way, line of sight obstructions, and sight distance.
_ The local governing body understands the attributes to be used by the Highway Beautification Council to
prioritize all projects (listed in the last section of this form), and has addressed each attribute to the maximum extent
possible.
The undersigned, hereby certifies that all requirements of the grant program are understood, and that all
information provided with this grant application is true and correct, and represents the desires of the local
government entity where the project will be Installed.
Signature: Date:
Title:
END OF APPLICANT SECTION
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This section to be completed by FOOT District Highway Beautification Council Grant Coordinator
Has this applicant been the recipient of previous grants from the Florida Highway Beautification Council?
Yes No
If Yes, have previous grant projects been maintained according to terms of agreements?
Yes No
If Yes, the applicant is eligible to submit the grant application.
Comments:
The Grant Coordinator verifies that the application was received from an eligible applicant on or before the
October 1 application deadline, and that the application meets all of the requirements of Rule 14-40.020, Florida
Administrative Code.
Signature of Grant Coordinator Date
By November 1, the Grant Coordinator shall send to the State Transportation Landscape Architect, via interoffice
mail, eight copies of each application.
This section to be completed by each member of Florida Highway Beautification Council
Each of the attributes listed below can earn up to Ten points.
The application can earn up to 100 total points.
Score Attribute
1. Aesthetic value and imaginative concept
2. Level of local support and community involvement
3. Cost effectiveness
4. Feasibility of installation and maintenance
5. Contribution to improvement of environmental conditions, including litter prevention, erosion control,
visual screening, and noise abatement
6. Use of Florida native wildflowers. and diversity of other desirable native, hybrid native, or noninvasive
plant species
7. Emphasis on low maintenance and water conservation
8. Use of recycled materials such as mulch, reuse water, or solid yard waste compost
9. Contribution to an area wide or regional beautification plan
10. Value to the community
Total Score