Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
Andrea Young, SCTPO Chair, Presiding
DATE: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Wireless Access Available TIME: 2:00 p.m. Network Name: Guestwireless LOCATION: Center for Collaboration Password: GuestWifi 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955
Agenda
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Establish Physical Quorum – Approval to Allow Virtual Members to Participate, if needed 3. Public Comment (non-agenda items only) Previously received written and verbal comments will be read aloud for the record. Any attendee may submit a comment via the webinar question/chat box, which will be read aloud. Those attending webinar that are registered may also request to speak by ‘raising hand’ or submitting a request via question/chat box. When called upon by the Chair, staff will unmute and then you may make comments. Anyone who submitted a comment prior to the meeting on an agenda item, the comment will be read aloud for the record when that agenda item is discussed. Comments are limited to three minutes.
4. 2020 Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Awards / Governing Board Recognition Awards (page 4)
5. Reports A. Executive Director’s Report (page 13) B. Technical Advisory Committee / Citizens Advisory Committee (TAC/CAC) Report (page 33) C. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Report (page 53)
6. Consent Agenda (The entire Consent Agenda will be passed in one motion and read aloud for the record) A. Approval RE: SCTPO Governing Board Minutes – February 11, 2021 (page 57) B. Approval RE: Committee Appointments (page 69) C. Approval RE: Work Order 21-04T, North Brevard Wayfinding and Amenities Master Plan Scope of Services (page 71) D. Acceptance RE: FY Ending September 30, 2020 Audit (page 81) E. Approval RE: Resolutions 21-16, 21-17, and 21-18 Member Recognition Awards (page 88)
7. Actions A. Approval RE: Resolution 21-15, FY 21-25 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment (page 92)
8. Presentations A. Minton Road Feasibility Study (page 99) B. St. Johns Heritage Parkway: Babcock to Malabar Alternative Corridors Study Update (page 107) C. SR 520 Cocoa Beach Causeway (page 113)
9. Adjourn UPCOMING MEETINGS:
BPTAC: March 29, 2021 5:30 p.m., Center for Collaboration 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955
TAC: May 10, 2021 9:30 a.m., Center for Collaboration 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955
CAC: May 10, 2021 1:30 p.m., Center for Collaboration 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955
GOVERNING BOARD: May 13, 2021, 2:00 p.m., Center for Collaboration 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955
Public Comment: Comments will be heard on items that do not appear on the agenda of this meeting. Public comments are solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Note, however, that state law and administrative rules prevent the TPO from taking any formal action on any item discussed at this time. The TPO may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future. The Chair is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with each commentary limited to 3 minutes. Appeal: Any person who desires or decides to appeal any decision made by this agency with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, at his own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any questions about this meeting should be directed to Lisa Hickman, (321) 690-6890 or e-mail: [email protected] Accessibility: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Space Coast TPO Office no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) 690-6890 for assistance. The SCTPO is actively working to increase the accessibility of our meeting materials and in doing so, adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines, when applicable. Should you encounter any inaccessible material, please contact Abby Hemenway, Public Involvement Officer and Title VI Coordinator, (321) 690-6890 or e-mail: [email protected] Live Broadcast: The TPO meeting will be broadcast live on Space Coast Government Television on Spectrum Networks cable channel 499, comcast (North Brevard) Channel 51, Comcast (South Brevard) Channel 26. SCGTV will also replay the meeting during the coming month. Check the SCGTV website for daily program updates, (http://www.scgtv.org).
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Space Coast TPO 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building B, Room 105 Viera, FL 32940 Phone: 321-690-6890
http://spacecoasttpo.com/
Space Coast TPO Governing Board
Virtual and In-Person Participation for the Public Wednesday, March 10, 2021 2:00 P.M.
This meeting is being made available both at a physical location and virtually via GoToWebinar platform for members of the public. Accessibility is as follows:
For the Public
Computer: Visit link to register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9015643917074541070
Smartphone (Download GoToWebinar App) Enter Webinar ID: 690-327-179
Telephone (Will be in listen mode only, cannot make comments): Call 1-631-992-3221 and use audio access code: 119-940-997
Appear in person: Center for Collaboration, 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955. In-person access may be limited to comply with CDC distancing recommendations.
Watch Live: Spectrum cable channel 499, Comcast (North Brevard) Channel 51, Comcast (South Brevard) Channel 26 (http://www.scgtv.org).
A complete listing of the public comment process and how to attend in person or virtually is provided on the SCTPO website: www.sctpo.com
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #1 ITEM NUMBER 2
Establish Physical Quorum
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Leadership
DISCUSSION:
In accordance with state law, the SCTPO Governing Board meeting must be held in a public forum at a physical location. Board members who have extenuating circumstances may attend the meeting virtually and participate, only if a physical quorum has been established and those attending the meeting in person approve of the participation by virtual members.
SCTPO staff will establish if a physical quorum is present. The quorum requirement for the TPO Governing Board is 10 members.
If a quorum is established, and if there are members attending virtually, a motion will be requested to allow those members to participate.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Approval by members physically present to allow those attending virtually to participate and vote on agenda items.
ATTACHMENTS
• None
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #2 ITEM NUMBER 4
2020 Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Awards / Governing Board Recognition Awards
For further information, please Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: contact: [email protected] Safety
DISCUSSION:
Annually, the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee recognizes individuals and/or groups within the community that have gone above and beyond in their field of expertise, encouraging and promoting bicycle/pedestrian programs.
Space Coast TPO staff will present awards in the following categories:
• Engineering • Encouragement • Enforcement • Education • Community Partner • Get on the Trail
The SCTPO has established a Board and Committee Recognition Program to recognize member’s service. Members who obtained a perfect attendance in calendar year 2020 will be recognized with a thank you letter and certificate.
REQUESTED ACTION:
As desired by the Space Coast TPO Governing Board
ATTACHMENTS
• Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Award Nominations for 2020, Attachment A • 2020 SCTPO Governing Board and Committee Service Recognition Awards, Attachment B
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #3 BPTAC Award Nominations for 2020
Encouragement:
Alan Woolwich- Brevard County Housing and Human Services
In his capacity with Housing and Human Services, Alan has worked on many Space Coast TPO projects that address improving infrastructure and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. Those projects include the Long Range Transportation Plan, the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan, where he served on the technical committees and most recently, the Vision Zero Action Plan Task Force. Alan has also served many years on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails, Advisory Committee. There is a renewed focus on equity in transportation planning making Alan’s voice vital as he advocates for Brevard’s most underserved and historically most underrepresented populations.
Award notification letters:
Alan Woolwich cc: Linda Graham cc: Ian Golden
Alan Woolwich- Community Planner Brevard County Housing and Human Services [email protected] Linda Graham-Assistant Director Brevard County Housing and Human Services- (Direct Supervisor) [email protected] Ian Golden- Department Director Brevard County Housing and Human Services [email protected]
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940 321-633-2007
Karen Reese- Brevard County Schools Transportation
Last year, Ms. Reese was a dedicated member of the School Routes Analysis Technical Committee and attended every meeting and field review without fail. Her knowledge regarding bus transportation and the history of many schools was integral to the study. Her passion and enthusiasm regarding safe school transportation and travel is inspiring.
Award notification letters:
Karen Reece cc: Dr. Michael Miller
Karen Reece- Coordinator - Driver Safety Training at Brevard County Schools [email protected]
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Item 4, Attachment A Page #4 Dr. Michael Miller- Director of Transportation Services [email protected]
Brevard Schools Central Area Transportation 2091 W. King Street Cocoa, FL 32920 (321)633-3680
City of Satellite Beach
Over the past few years, Satellite Beach staff and leadership have been committed to improving walkability and bikeability within the city. What is most impressive about their approach is how the city’s innovative vision is reflected in the efforts of each department, not just one or two. These city leaders and staff members who are embracing the idea of mobility, are truly changing the culture of the City of Satellite Beach.
There are many actions and activities that support the nomination of this award. Most notably, city leaders engaging in constructive dialogue with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) about safety on the SR A1A corridor. That conversation and hard work resulted in crosswalk improvements for pedestrians and a lowering of the speed limit from 45 to 35 mph. The speed correction is one that benefits all users of the roadway. The city is also working on making improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians on local roads. Police Department personnel have been actively involved in education and enforcement of the changes on SR A1A. Not only have they been closely monitoring the new speed limit, but they have been involved with FDOT and Space Coast TPO staff in educating vehicles and pedestrians about the new crosswalks along SR A1A. Fire Department staff have also been engaged in conducting traffic safety education for children and the Engineering and Planning Departments are actively planning and building roadways designed for all users. It is this type of multi-pronged approach that will guide Brevard County to safer roads for all.
Award notification letters:
Courtney Barker Liz Alward
Courtney Barker-City Manager [email protected] Liz Alward- Assistant City Manager [email protected]
565 Cassia Blvd. Satellite Beach, Fl 32937 321-773-4407
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Item 4, Attachment A Page #5 Encouragement (cont’d):
Samantha Senger, APR & Rachel Horst- City of Cocoa, Communications/Public Relations
Sam and Rachel have been fierce advocates for the Space Coast TPO. Not only have they used the city’s communications channels to share out important and relevant transportation safety and education information, but they have also been a great partner in sharing more about local construction projects at the regional level involving FDOT projects and Brightline rail. Likewise, the City of Cocoa communications team is always willing to partner on projects to highlight the general public’s awareness of the transportation planning process. Most notably, in 2019-20 the City of Cocoa partnered with the SCTPO to create a video to showcase the Florida Avenue Complete Street Project. The video project included scheduling interviews with both Cocoa and Space Coast TPO staff, as well as local business owners, filming b-roll, and many hours of editing and production. The final deliverable was a visually compelling story of how complete streets benefit the community and all road users. We value the city’s partnership on all these efforts and more, their advocacy has earned them this award.
Award notification letters:
Samantha Senger- Public Information Officer/Asst to the City Manager Rachel Horst- Digital Communications Coordinator cc: Stockton Witton- City Manager
Stockton Witton [email protected] Samantha Senger [email protected] Rachel Horst [email protected]
65 Stone St. Cocoa, FL 32922 321-433-8685
Get on the Trail:
Brevard Mountain Bike Association
While small, the Brevard Mountain Bike Association is a very inviting, inclusive, and collaborative space for new trail users. Members work together for the greater good of the outdoor recreating public.
This last year, the club has grown to almost 300 members, and expanded their reach to Wickham park. A couple years ago, Wickham only had a few miles of nearly unmarked trail. Working hand in hand with the land managers, Wickham Park now has a fine trail system of almost 10 miles, all well
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Item 4, Attachment A Page #6 marked. The association extended their insurance to Wickham to allow organized MTB rides to continue there. The group has also increased its presence in Turkey Creek trails and now do dedicated workdays in that area (with permission of the land managers).
The association currently has a fund raiser running to connect the Turkey Creek Trails with the Grapefruit Trails (all off road). This will require almost 18K worth of funding, and the group had to produce stamped, engineered plans (see below). All is moving forward on that, a really exciting project that will benefit the community for many years.
Award notification letter:
Glen Dunnam- President BMBA
Brevard Mountain Bike Association P.O. Box 100548 Palm Bay, FL 32910
Community Partner:
Melissa Wandall
Melissa is a nationally renowned traffic safety advocate who has worked with the Space Coast TPO on several traffic safety initiatives, this past year. She has been a tremendous supporter of our Vision Zero Plan, serving as the keynote speaker at both our Vision Zero Symposium and our Municipal Toolkit rollout. Sharing her personal story of roadway heartache, Melissa challenged and inspired local agencies to develop safer roads for all roadway users.
Serving in her role as President of the National Coalition for Safer Roads and Brand Ambassador for FDOT’s Alert Today Florida Coalition, Melissa partnered with the Space Coast TPO to organize and implement the SCTPO’s first ever Stop on Red Week and National School Bus Safety Week events.
Award notification letter:
Melissa Wandall
Melissa Wandall [email protected]
6711 63rd Terrace E Bradenton, Fl 34203 941-545-3359
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Item 4, Attachment A Page #7 Alert Today Florida
Alert Today Florida is the State Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Coalition. Over the last few years they have grown to be an valuable partner to the Space Coast TPO. Alert Today Florida has provided staff and/or resources to support many of the Space Coast TPO outreach events. Including: RRFB pop-up education events, Walk to School Day, Stop on Red, School Bus Safety Week and Titusville’s Lite Up Your Bike event have all been supported by Alert Today Florida this past year.
In addition to the manpower help they provide; Alert Today Florida also keeps an extensive and relevant collection of bicycle pedestrian safety literature. This along with their digital media products (videos, PSAs and digital media graphics) help us deliver timely and appropriate safety messages throughout Brevard County. Their materials are always high quality and add value to all of our outreach campaigns.
Award notification letters:
Trenda McPherson- State Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Coordinator cc: Lora Hollingsworth- Chief Safety Officer
Trenda McPherson [email protected] Lora Hollingsworth [email protected]
605 Suwanee Street MS 53 Tallahassee, Fl 32399 850-414-4025
Education:
Sarah Dingus
From the moment she was trained in the bicycle/pedestrian curriculum, Sarah has been actively involved in teaching bicycle/pedestrian safety. As she has spent more years of teaching the curriculum she has continued to add more activities. One activity of particular note was her community trail ride. Sarah coordinated with the local police department to join her on the off-campus trail ride with the students. This real-life experience was vital in helping her students better understand the safety guidelines they need to utilize every time they ride. Sarah recently transferred to the new Viera Elementary school and carried her love of the bicycle training with her as she once again will be receiving the program trailer and teaching bicycle safety. We know this year has presented challenges for everyone and we appreciate her dedication to the safety of Brevard County children.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Item 4, Attachment A Page #8 Award notification letter:
Sarah Dingus- PE Teacher Viera Elementary Cc: Adrienne Schwab- Principal
Sarah Dingus [email protected] Adrienne Schwab [email protected]
8300 Stadium Parkway Melbourne, FL 32940 321-350-8691
Rachel Winsten
Rachel is a repeat winner of this award, but we could not let her efforts during this pandemic year go unnoticed. When the schools went to remote learning in March 2020, Rachel didn’t let a little inconvenience slow her down. In looking for ways to “virtually” teach PE, she reached out to the Space Coast TPO about bicycle safety resources. Working with curriculum from the Space Coast TPO Kid’s Zone webpage and Florida Safe Routes to School Program, Rachel planned a whole week of bicycle safety lessons and activities. It was no coincidence that bike safety week aligned with National Bike to School Day. Rachel culminated the week with an extra credit bicycle safety quiz competition. The PE teacher that received the most returned quizzes was headed for great accolades. The response from the teachers and students was so overwhelming that the Space Coast TPO recognized the top performing teachers with certificates of appreciation. The Space Coast TPO is grateful and appreciates Rachel’s commitment to the bicycle/pedestrian program. It is because of her this program continues to thrive.
Award notification letters:
Rachel Winsten- K-12 Resource Teacher, Physical Education, Health, Drivers Ed & JROTC Mollie Vega- Director of Secondary Leading and Learning
Rachel Winsten [email protected] Molly Vega [email protected]
Brevard Public Schools 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940 321-633-1000
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Item 4, Attachment A Page #9 Engineering:
City of Melbourne Engineering
This award goes to the City of Melbourne for their vision of the Hickory Complete Street from New Haven to NASA Blvd. The streetscape was conceptualized as a two-part “Complete Street”. The first part of the street travels though the Downtown Historic District and in-town neighborhoods. Bike lanes and raised intersections were added, as well as a curb-less street or “shared space” was designed between several parks.
The second part of the street travels through the Holmes Regional Hospital campus and was envisioned as an extension of the campus for the various hospital staff and patients. The bike lanes shift from within the roadway to a multi-use/bikeway trail that circumvents the two new roundabouts at Sheridan Street and Oak Street. The street design finishes with the bike lanes shifting back on street with a series of rain gardens, as an aesthetically pleasing method of collecting stormwater runoff.
These innovative engineering tactics are to be applauded.
Award notification letter:
Jenni Lamb- Assistant City Manager cc: David Wilkinson- City Engineer
Jenni Lamb [email protected] David Wilkinson [email protected]
City of Melbourne 900 E. Strawbridge Ave. Melbourne, FL 32901 321-608-7200
Enforcement:
Palm Bay Police Department
The Palm Bay Police Department is being recognized for its commitment to traffic safety and for the continued support of the Space Coast TPO outreach efforts.
Recently, the Palm Bay Police Department shifted to a renewed focus on traffic safety, with an emphasis on pedestrians. By concentrating patrol and enforcement activities in high crash areas, Palm Bay PD is hoping to make the streets of Palm Bay safer to everyone but especially the most vulnerable road users, pedestrians.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Item 4, Attachment A Page #10 In addition, we would like to recognize Palm Bay Police for helping the Space Coast TPO get farther reach on meeting notices and safety messages distributed through our social media channels. We appreciate them for consistently sharing our digital content. It is this type of hard work and cooperation that will greatly help Brevard County get to that goal of Zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Award notification letter:
Chief Nelson Moya
Chief Nelson Moya [email protected]
130 Malabar Rd. SE Palm Bay, FL 32907 321-952-3400
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Item 4, Attachment A Page #11 2020 SCTPO GOVERNING BOARD AND COMMITTEE SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee Perfect Attendance in 2020 – Attended all four (4) committee meetings Alan Woolwich, Brevard County Housing & Human Services Murray Hann, Malabar Janet Metz, Town of Grant-Valkaria Todd Corwin, City of Melbourne Terry Jordan, Space Coast Area Transit Wesley Park, Cocoa Drew Thompson, Malabar
Service Award: Four (4) consecutive years with 85%+ confirmed attendance Alan Woolwich, Brevard County Housing & Human Services – Resolution 21-16 Carl Kaiserman, Melbourne – Resolution 21-17
Citizens Advisory Committee Perfect Attendance in 2020 – Attended all six (6) committee meetings Adam Kohler, District 1 Bill Vollmer, District 2 Philip Weinberg, City of Palm Bay David Carter, City of Titusville Arlyn DeBlauw, North Beaches Coalition
Service Award: Four (4) consecutive years with 85%+ confirmed attendance Daniel Spradling, City of Melbourne – Resolution 21-18
Technical Advisory Committee Perfect Attendance in 2020 – Attended all six (6) committee meetings Devin Swanson, Brevard County Public Works Abi gail Morgan, City of Cocoa Jenni Lamb, City of Melbourne Frank Watanabe, Citym of BPal ay Michael Jarusiewicz, City of Rockledge Terry Jordan, Space Coast Area Transit
Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board Perfect Attendance in 2020 – Attended all six (6) board meetings Bryan Lober, Commissioner District 2 Jerry Allender, Canaveral Port Authority Lorraine Koss, City of Cocoa Yvonne Minus, City of Melbourne Andrea Young, City of West Melbourne
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Item 4, Attachment B Page #12 REPORTS ITEM NUMBER 5A
Executive Director’s Report
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Leadership
DISCUSSION:
Staff will advise the Space Coast TPO Governing Board of any pertinent items not covered on the agenda. Items to be reported may include regional actions, multi-modal agency activities, public engagement initiatives and transit updates.
REQUESTED ACTION:
As desired by the Space Coast TPO Governing Board.
ATTACHMENTS
• Executive Director’s Report – March 2021, Attachment A • MPOAC Legislative Newsletter, 02/20/2021, Attachment B • SCTPO Public Engagement Opportunities, Attachment C • Transportation Thursdays Webinar Series Flyer, Attachment D • ADA Bus Stop Training Flyer, Attachment E
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #13 Executive Director’s Report Georganna Gillette 321-690-6890 [email protected] March 2021
1) SCTPO Staff Update: We are excited to welcome Janna Taylor, as the TPO’s Finance and Contracts Manager. We look forward to her contributions as we work collaboratively to advance the TPO’s mission.
2) MPOAC Weekend Institute for Elected Officials: The Florida MPOAC Institute is offering a virtual training for 2 full days for both March 19–20 and April 23-24. This training is interactive and designed to provide board members with the tools and information necessary to fully engage in the MPO process. Please contact Lisa if you are interested so that she can complete the registration.
3) SCTPO Call for Projects: The Transportation Subcommittee met in January to kick-off the Project Priorities Program. Applications for state and federal funding are due to the SCTPO by March 15, 2021. For more information, visit https://spacecoasttpo.com/project-priorities/
4) March is Florida Bicycle Month: The TPO is coordinating various events and encourages local governments and partner agencies to participate and promote in these events. The TPO’s Facebook page is a good resource to stay tuned.
5) Transportation Thursdays Webinar Series: Join the SCTPO’s Senior Transportation Planner, Sarah Kraum and special guest speakers on April 15, 2021 to learn more about Brevard’s best trails, the regional trail system, trail planning, and how trails spark economic development.
6) ADA Bus Stop Training: SCTPO and SCAT will be hosting an ADA Bust Stop Training for the purposes of training municipal staff to understand ADA compliance through improvements and site plans. Training will be offered in-person on April 21st (9am – 12 pm) and virtually May 5th (9 am – 12 pm).
7) In Case You Missed It…
a. Congratulations to our 2021 SCTPO Governing Board Elected Officers: Chair: Council Member Andrea Young; Vice Chair: Council Member Yvonne Minus; and Secretary: Council Member Robert L. Jordan, Jr.
b. SCTPO Member Orientation: If you didn’t make the SCTPO Board and Committee Member Orientation in January, you can still view the webinar at your convenience at the following link: https://spacecoasttpo.com/boards-and-committees/
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment A Page #14 Recap of February 11, 2021 SCTPO Governing Board Meeting Action Items
• Approval amending SCTPO Policy PLC-8, Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board Policy • Adoption of SCTPO Safety Performance Measure – Zero fatalities and serious injuries • Adoption of 2021 Public Transportation Safety Action Plan • Approval of Work Order, Bus Stop ADA Training Scope of Services • Ratification and Approval of Unified Planning Work Program Amendment • Annual Election of Officers and Committee Appointments • Approval of FY 21 Project Priorities Amendment #1 • Approval of SCTPO Project Funding Guidelines
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, B-105, Viera, FL 32940 www.sctpo.com
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment A Page #15 MPOAC The Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council
Commissioner Nick Maddox Chair
MPOAC Legislative Newsletter 02/20/2021
Overview
Greetings everyone!! This week wrapped up the pre-session weeks of committee meetings and we are on to the regular session which begins March 02, 2021. Yes, your calendar is not deceiving you, there is a one-week break in between and thus there will not be a newsletter next Saturday. Also, we will not have the meeting schedule for committees during the first week of regular session until about 4 or 5 days before the committees are actually meeting, so no updates to that section of the newsletter this week. We have removed from the newsletter the list of pre-session weeks since that data is now in the past. With the start of regular session, now the process will begin to heat up and we are off to the races. Let’s dive into what has happened this week around our capitol.
Senate President Wilton Simpson stated his support for the M-CORES legislation and the associated projects. This is interesting in that an earlier MPOAC newsletter shared with you that a pair of bills had been filed to undo the M-CORES legislation. We now know that the Senate version of that repeal bill is not going to be heard in committee.
The mid-block crossing bills are back again this year. This year’s bills are similar to last year, the mid-block crossings with flashing yellow lights will be a problem for all government entities in Florida if the bills are passed. The bills originate from a horrible tragedy that occurred and the intent is to protect any other family from having to endure the pain and heartbreak of losing a loved one. That my friends is a very noble cause, hats off for taking on a bill to prevent another loss of life. The fear among transportation professionals last year was that the content of the bill would actually make mid-block pedestrian crossings more dangerous. Expect this set of bills to be modified during session and expect that Representative Fine will push this bill aggressively. The incident that brought this bill forward occurred in his district and he is determined to help this family. Rep Fine has a huge heart and that is admirable.
Representative Andrade advanced his Transportation bill through the House Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee. It took some explaining, particularly when it came to allowing blue flashing lights on large pieces of construction equipment, but he expertly handled each question and got the vote to advance his bill. Each year Representative Andrade has brought forward a transportation bill and our MPO community has noticed. It is great to have legislators that have an interest in transportation, thank you Representative Andrade.
Interesting fact, during the last election Florida had 4.8 Million votes cast by mail. To say that COVID had nothing to do with elevating this number would be silly of me, but we have to admit that is an impressive number. The legislature is looking at changes to the vote by mail requirements, the proposed change would require a voter to request a vote by mail ballot for each election rather than allowing for a standing order for a
Carl Mikyska, Executive Director 605 Suwannee Street, MS 28B · Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 1-866-374-3368 x 4037 or 850-414-4062 · Fax 850-414-4895 www.mpoac.org SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #16 mail ballot each election. Let’s see how that goes over with voters, might see some fireworks. I will bring the lemonade and popcorn.
The legislature is looking seriously at passing legislation to pass business liability protections related to COVID, this is not new news to you I am sure. Surprisingly the bill stalled in a Senate Committee this week. The details help though. Senator Brandes, the Senate Bill sponsor, was held up in another committee meeting. Expect to see it in committee on March 2nd, which is also the first day of regular session.
The E-fairness bill passed Senate Finance and Tax Committee this week. The bill would require online retailers to collect sales tax and remit it to Florida. Florida is one of the rare states that does not force online retailers to collect sales tax and local brick-and-mortar retailers have been asking for this legislation, so have several powerful groups in Florida. Revenue estimates point to local sales tax collections increasing by $229.5M. The combined impact to both state and local revenues would be about $1.3B. That is a lot of new money available to the state and local governments. The bill sponsor in the Senate, Senator Gruters, has vowed to make this bill revenue neutral by offering tax relief elsewhere.
In other news, the bill repealing the Constitutional Revision Commission passed the final committee stop and will be ready to be heard on the full Senate floor.
A pair of bills I want to bring to your attention this week are titled Growth Management. The companion bills are HB 59 and SB 496. They are largely out of the realm of transportation except for a section that details how the Florida DOT will get rid of surplus land. The bill requires that if Florida DOT wishes to get rid of land that is no longer needed, they must first make an offer to sell at fair market value to the owner that the land was originally acquired from and that previous owner has 30 days to accept. This does not account for owners that cannot be located due to any variety of circumstances. Why bring this up in the MPOAC Legislative Newsletter? There is a larger issue for our members, the implication to counties and municipalities is that when the Florida DOT disposes of unneeded land it may not be available to local units of government. There are somewhat regular occurrences where the Florida DOT transfers title to property to a county, municipality or other local government, sometimes for free. This may block local officials from getting land for local projects. There was a recent example of land being given to a county from Florida DOT and that land became a dog park. The other consideration is that if land was used for a transportation facility and there is a remaining sliver of land, that remaining piece may be better suited as an access point to an adjacent parcel rather than going back to the original owner. This provision in both bills could be problematic for our local officials and you need to be aware of this detail in each bill.
Key dates for the 2021 Florida Legislative Session are shown immediately below. All new bills and any updates to bills shown in the last section of the newsletter are in RED so you can quickly distinguish between updates and old news. A few bills have been filed; many more will be filed over the coming months. Your MPOAC Legislative Update will keep you apprised of newly filed bills and changes to existing bills.
Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this edition of the MPOAC Legislative Update.
Important Dates for the 2021 Legislative Session o August 1, 2020 - Deadline for filing claim bills (Rule 4.81(2)) o January 29, 2021 5:00 p.m. - Deadline for submitting requests for drafts of general bills and joint resolutions, including requests for companion bills. o February 26, 2021 5:00 p.m. - Deadline for approving final drafts of general bills and joint resolutions, including companion bills.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #17 o March 2, 2021 - Regular Session convenes (Article III, section 3(b), State Constitution) 12:00 noon, deadline for filing bills for introduction (Rule 3.7(1)) o April 17, 2021 - Motion to reconsider made and considered the same day (Rule 6.4.(4)) All bills are immediately certified (Rule 6.8) o April 20, 2021 50th day – last day for regularly scheduled committee meetings (Rule 2.9(2)) o April 30, 2021 60th day – last day of Regular Session (Article III, section 3(d), State Constitution)
Legislation of interest to the membership
This is a summary of transportation related bills filed and published on the legislature’s website as of February 19, 2021. More bills will be filed during the 2021 session and as they are made available the newly filed transportation bills will be added to this list. The bills are listed in numerical order for your convenience. As the session progresses and the number of bills tracked in this newsletter grows, this ordering of bills will make it easier to follow the status of any bill you are tracking. All new bills and any updates to bills shown below are in RED so you can quickly distinguish between updates and old news.
HB 35: Legal Notices – (Fine; Co-Introducer: Grieco) – Provides for website publication of legal notices; provides criteria for such publication; authorizes fiscally constrained county to use publicly accessible website to publish legally required advertisements & public notices; requires government agency to provide specified notice to residents concerning alternative methods of receiving legal notices. Filed in the House. Referred to Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee. On Committee agenda-- Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee, 02/03/21, 4:30 pm, Webster Hall. Passed Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee, now in Judiciary Committee.
HB 53: Public Works Projects – (DiCeglie) – Revises definition of term "public works project"; prohibits state or any political subdivision that contracts for public works project from requiring specified acts by certain persons engaged in such project or prohibiting certain persons from receiving information about public works opportunities. Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee; Public Integrity and Elections Committee; State Affairs Committee. Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda. Passed Government Operations Subcommittee.
SB 54: Motor Vehicle Insurance – (Burgess; Co-Introducers: Rouson) – Related Bill HB 273 by Plakon, SB 420 by Hooper and HB 719 by Grall. Repealing provisions which comprise the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law; revising the motor vehicle insurance coverages that an applicant must show to register certain vehicles with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; revising financial responsibility requirements for owners or lessees of for-hire passenger transportation vehicles; providing an exception to the circumstances under which a person who is damaged may bring a civil action against an insurer; revising coverages subject to premium discounts for specified motor vehicle equipment; specifying persons whom medical payments coverage must protect, etc. APPROPRIATION: $83,651. Referred to Banking and Insurance; Judiciary; Rules. Passed Banking and Insurance; YEAS 10 NAYS 2. Now in Judiciary. On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/15/21, 2:30 pm, 412 Knott Building. Passed Judiciary; 7 YEAS, 2 NAYS. Now in Rules.
HB 57: Transportation – (Andrade) – Similar Bill SB 1194 by Hooper. Revises provisions relating to motor vehicle sales tax, competitive solicitations, vehicles displaying flashing lights, annual cap on project contracts, airport restrictions, arbitration of contracts by & membership of SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #18 State Arbitration Board, borrow pit operation, & performance standards for certain extraction locations. Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee; Ways and Means Committee; Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Commerce Committee. Added to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee agenda. Passed Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee.
HB 59: Growth Management – (McClain; Co-Introducer Sabatini) – Similar Bill SB 496 by Perry. Requires local governments to include property rights element in their comprehensive plans; provides statement of rights that local government may use; requires local government to adopt property rights element by specified date; prohibits local government's property rights element from conflicting with statutorily provided statement of rights; provides that certain property owners are not required to consent to development agreement changes; prohibits municipality from annexing specified areas; requires DOT to afford right of first refusal to certain individuals; provides requirements & procedures for right of first refusal; authorizes certain developments of regional impact agreements to be amended. Filed in the House. Referred to Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee; Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee. On Committee agenda-- Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, 02/04/21, 12:00 pm, Sumner Hall. Passed Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee 12 YEAS, 6 NAYS. Added to Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee agenda. Passed Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee.
SB 62: Regional Planning Councils – (Bradley) – Revising a requirement for the Executive Office of the Governor to review and consider certain reports, data, and analyses relating to the revision of the state comprehensive plan; eliminating the advisory role of regional planning councils in state comprehensive plan preparation and revision; repealing provisions relating to the Florida Regional Planning Council Act; authorizing local governments to recommend areas of critical state concern to the state land planning agency, etc. RPCs would be able to host MPOs under the bill as currently written. Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules. On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/26/21, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building. CS by Community Affairs; YEAS 6 NAYS 3. Now in Judiciary.
HB 91: Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving – (Slosberg; Co- Introducer: Grieco) – Revises short title & legislative intent; prohibits operation of motor vehicle while holding or touching wireless communications device; provides exceptions; revises information that may be admissible as evidence in proceeding to determine whether violation has been committed; revises procedures for collection & reporting by DHSMV of information recorded on citation; conforms provisions relating to use of wireless communications devices in school & work zones. Filed in the House. Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee; Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee; Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee.
SB 138: Electric Vehicles – (Brandes) – Related Bill SB 140 by Brandes. Identical Bill HB817 by Toledo. Revising the Department of Transportation's goals relating to mobility; requiring the department to establish the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program; providing for the distribution of grants to certain entities to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure; specifying that certain rules adopted by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may not require specific methods of sale for electric vehicle charging equipment used in, and services provided in, this state, etc. APPROPRIATION: $5,000,000. Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #19 SB 140: Fees/Electric Vehicles – (Brandes) – Related Bill SB 138 by Brandes. Identical Bill HB819 by Learned. Creating additional fees for electric vehicles; creating a license tax and an additional fee for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; requiring, on specified dates, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to increase the additional fees, subject to certain requirements; providing that certain vehicles are exempt from specified fees, etc. Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations.
HB 139: Electronic Transactions for Title Certificates and Registrations – (Fernandez- Barquin) – Authorizes tax collectors to accept applications for motor vehicle & vessel certificates of title by electronic or telephonic means, to collect electronic mail addresses for use as method of notification, & to contract with vendors to provide electronic & telephonic transactions; provides that electronic signature that meets certain requirements satisfies signature required for application for certificate of title; specifies tax collection systems for which certain fees may be used for integration with Florida Real Time Vehicle Information System; requires DHSMV to provide tax collectors & approved vendors with certain data access & interface functionality; specifies authorized uses; requires DHSMV to ensure approved vendors protect customer privacy & data collection. Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee; Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Commerce Committee.
SB 178: Public School Transportation – (Cruz) – Comparable Bill HB 229 by Salzman. Revising the requirement that district school boards provide transportation for certain students; requiring a district school superintendent to request a review of a hazardous walking condition upon receipt of a written request from a parent of a student; requiring, rather than authorizing, a district school board to initiate a specified proceeding relating to hazardous walking conditions, etc. Referred to Education; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Appropriations.
HB 205: Requirements for Establishing or Increasing Tolls – (Borrero) – Requires increase of current toll or development of new toll collection facility in county with certain population to be approved by board of county commissioners. After July 01, 2022 a toll increase or new toll in a county of over 1 million population will require a two-thirds vote of board of county commissioners at a regularly scheduled meeting. Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee; Ways and Means Committee; Commerce Committee.
HB 229: Hazardous Walking Conditions for K-12 Students – (Salzman) – Comparable Bill SB 178 by Cruz. Requires DOT to develop & adopt standards & criteria to identify hazardous walking conditions; Revises provisions relating to the transportation of students subjected to hazardous walking conditions & funding for such students. Filed in the House. Referred to Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee; Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee; Education and Employment Committee.
HB 267: State Preemption of Seaport Regulations – (Roach; Sirois) – Identical Bill SB 426 by Boyd. Preempts to state regulation of commerce in state seaports; provides exceptions; provides construction. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee; Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee; Commerce Committee. Now in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee.
HB 273: Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage Exclusions – (Plakon) – Similar to SB54 by Burgess, SB 420 by Hooper and HB 719 by Grall. Provides private passenger motor vehicle policies may exclude identified individuals from specified coverages; provides exceptions. Filed
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #20 in the House. Referred to Insurance & Banking Subcommittee; Commerce Committee. Now in Insurance & Banking Subcommittee.
SB 278: Traffic Offenses – (Baxley) - Creating the “Vulnerable Road User Act”; providing criminal penalties for a person who commits a moving violation that causes serious bodily injury to, or causes the death of, a vulnerable road user; requiring that the person who commits the moving violation pay a specified fine, serve a minimum period of house arrest, and attend a driver improvement course; requiring that the court revoke the person’s driver license for a minimum specified period, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations. Now in Transportation.
HB 297: Child Restraint Requirements – (Hinson) – Identical Bill SB380 by Perry - Increasing the age of children for whom operators of motor vehicles must provide protection by using a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device; increasing the age of children for whom a separate carrier, an integrated child seat, or a child booster seat may be used, etc. Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee; Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee; Commerce Committee. Now in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee.
HB 337: Impact Fees – (DeCeglie) – Identical to S750 by Gruters - Specifying instances when a local government or special district may collect an impact fee; requiring local governments and special districts to credit against the collection of impact fees any contribution related to public facilities; providing annual limitations on impact fee rate increases; requiring school districts to report specified items regarding impact fees, etc. Referred to Community Affairs; Finance and Tax; Appropriations. Now in Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee.
SB 342: Vehicle and Vessel Registration – (Diaz) – Requiring tax collectors to determine service charges collected by privately owned license plate agents for motor vehicle titles; requiring that additional service charges be itemized and disclosed to the person paying them; requiring a license plate agent to enter into a contract with the tax collector for a certain purpose; requiring tax collectors and approved license plate agents to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department for a certain purpose, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Transportation; Finance and Tax; Rules.
HB 353: Bicycle Operations Regulations – (Hage) – Identical to SB738 by Baxley - Providing an exception to the requirement that a person operating a bicycle ride upon or astride a seat attached thereto, etc. Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee; Commerce Committee. Now in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee. Added to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee agenda. Passed Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee. Now in Commerce Committee.
HB 357: Photographic Enforcement of School Zone Speed Limits – (Duran and Rodriguez) – Authorizes county or municipality to contract with vendor to install cameras in school speed zones to enforce speed limits; provides civil penalty for violation found through recording of photographic images; provides for disposition & use of funds; provides for determination of liability; provides nonapplication of violation to driver license points assessment, conviction, driving record, or provision of motor vehicle insurance coverage; requires referral to DHSMV resulting in prohibition of motor vehicle registration renewal & transfer of title; provides for removal of penalties. Filed in the House. Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee; Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee; Justice
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #21 Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee. Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee.
HB 365: Motor Vehicle Rentals – (Caruso) – Similar to SB 566 by Perry and S 708 By Brandes - Provides requirements for sales taxes & surcharges on motor vehicle leases & rentals by motor vehicle rental companies & peer-to-peer car-sharing programs; specifies insurance requirements for shared vehicle owners & shared vehicle drivers; provides for liability; provides for exclusions; provides right of contribution to shared vehicle owner's insurer for certain claims; requires provision of certain information regarding liens; specifies recordkeeping, record- sharing, disclosure, & driver license verification & data retention requirements; provides for consumer protections Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee; Ways & Means Committee; Commerce Committee. Now in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee.
SB 376: Jacksonville Transportation Authority Leases – (Gibson) – Related Bill HB 6015 by Duggan. Removing a limitation on the term of a lease into which the authority may enter, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Transportation; Community Affairs; Rules. Favorable by Transportation; YEAS 8 NAYS 0. Now in Community Affairs.
SB 380: Child Restraint Requirements – (Perry) – Identical Bill HB297 by Hinson - Increasing the age of children for whom operators of motor vehicles must provide protection by using a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device; increasing the age of children for whom a separate carrier, an integrated child seat, or a child booster seat may be used, etc. Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Transportation; Rules. On Committee agenda- - Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 02/03/21, 9:00 am, 37 Senate Building. Favorable by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0. Now in Transportation. On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/16/21, 3:30 pm, 110 Senate Building. Passed Transportation; 8 YEAS, Zero NAYS. Now in Rules.
HB 389: Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority – (Mariano) – Identical to SB 422 By Rouson - Renames Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairs Coordinating Committee as Chairs Coordinating Committee; removes requirement that authority provide administrative support & direction; authorizes mayor's designated alternate to be member of governing board of authority; requires that alternate be elected member of & approved by city council; requires alternate to attend meetings in mayor's absence & have full voting rights; revises quorum requirements; requires simple majority of members present for action to be taken; deletes requirements for authority to present regional transit development plan & updates to TBARTA Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairs Coordinating Committee, coordinate plans & projects with committee, & participate in regional M.P.O. planning process. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee; Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee; Commerce Committee. Now in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee.
SB 420: Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage Exclusions – (Hooper) – Similar to SB54 by Burgess, HB273 by Plakon and HB 719 by Grall - Providing that private passenger motor vehicle policies may exclude certain identified individuals from specified coverages under certain circumstances; providing that such policies may not exclude coverage under certain circumstances, etc. Referred to Banking and Insurance; Judiciary; Rules.
SB 422: Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority – (Rouson) – Identical to HB 389 by Mariano - Renaming the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairs Coordinating Committee as the Chairs Coordinating Committee; providing SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #22 that a mayor’s designated alternate may be a member of the governing board of the authority; revising a provision requiring the authority to present the regional transit development plan and updates to specified entities, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Transportation; Community Affairs; Rules. On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/16/21, 3:30 pm, 110 Senate Building. Passed Transportation; 8 YEAS, Zero NAYS. Now in Community Affairs.
SB 426: State Preemption of Seaport Regulations – (Boyd) – Identical Bill HB 267 by Roach. Preempting to the state the regulation of commerce in state seaports; providing exceptions, etc. Referred to Transportation; Community Affairs; Rules.
SB 496: Growth Management – (Perry) - Similar to HB 59 by McClain. Specifying requirements for certain comprehensive plans effective, rather than adopted, after a specified date and for associated land development regulations; requiring local governments to include a property rights element in their comprehensive plans; prohibiting a local government’s property rights element from conflicting with the statement of rights contained in the act; providing that the consent of certain property owners is not required for development agreement changes under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Transportation to afford a right of first refusal to certain individuals under specified circumstances, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules.
SB 514: Resiliency – (Rodrigues) - Establishing the Statewide Office of Resiliency within the Executive Office of the Governor; creating the Statewide Sea-Level Rise Task Force adjunct to the office; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to contract for specified services, upon request of the task force; requiring the Environmental Regulation Commission to take certain action on the task force’s recommendations, etc. APPROPRIATION: $500,000. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Appropriations. On Committee agenda-- Environment and Natural Resources, 02/15/21, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building. Passed Environment and Natural Resources; 6 YEAS, Zero NAYS. Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government.
SB 566: Motor Vehicle Rentals – (Perry) – Similar to HB365 by Caruso and SB708 by Brandes - Specifying the applicable sales tax rate on motor vehicle leases and rentals by motor vehicle rental companies and peer-to-peer car-sharing programs; specifying the applicable rental car surcharge on motor vehicle leases and rentals by motor vehicle rental companies and peer-to- peer car-sharing programs; specifying insurance requirements for shared vehicle owners and shared vehicle drivers under peer-to-peer car-sharing programs; providing an exemption from vicarious liability for peer-to-peer car-sharing programs and shared vehicle owners, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Banking and Insurance; Transportation; Appropriations.
HB 605: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety – (Hunschofsky) – Identical to SB950 by Book - Revising and providing requirements for the driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, an electric bicycle, or a pedestrian; requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to provide an awareness campaign, and include information in certain educational materials, regarding certain safety precautions; exempting a motor vehicle driver from certain provisions relating to no-passing zones when overtaking a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, an electric bicycle, or a pedestrian; revising requirements for vehicles turning at intersections; prohibiting persons riding bicycles in a bicycle lane from riding more than two abreast, etc. Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee, Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, Commerce Committee. Now in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #23 SB 684: Department of Transportation – (Brandes) – Identical to HB 707 by Chaney - Requiring the Department of Transportation to allow persons to purchase certain commuter passes for their motor vehicles; requiring that funds collected from the sale of the commuter passes be deposited in specified trust funds and used for the operation and maintenance of the Pinellas Bayway System; requiring the department or the enterprise, as appropriate, to use a specified portion of funds collected from the sale of commuter passes during a specified period of time for landscaping and beautification, etc. Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations.
HB 707: Department of Transportation – (Chaney) – Identical to SB 684 by Brandes - Requires DOT to allow persons to purchase commuter passes for motor vehicles; requires funds collected from sale of commuter passes be deposited in specified trust funds & used for operation & maintenance of Pinellas Bayway System; requires DOT or Florida Turnpike Enterprise to index annual commuter pass costs to inflation indicators; requires DOT or Florida Turnpike Enterprise to use specified portion of funds collected from sale of commuter passes during specified periods of time for landscaping & beautification. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee; Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Commerce Committee. Now in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee.
SB 708: Peer-to-peer Car Sharing – (Brandes) – Identical to HB 785 by Busatta Cabera - Specifying motor vehicle insurance requirements for peer-to-peer car-sharing programs; authorizing peer-to-peer car-sharing programs to own and maintain certain policies of motor vehicle insurance; requiring peer-to-peer car-sharing programs to assume certain liability; authorizing motor vehicle insurance policies to exclude specified coverages under certain circumstances; authorizing specified insurers to seek contributions against indemnifications under certain circumstances, etc. Referred to Banking and Insurance; Transportation; Appropriations.
HB 719: Motor Vehicle Insurance – (Grall) – Similar to SB54 by Burgess, HB 273 by Plakon and SB 420 by Hooper - Repeals provisions relating Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law; revises garage liability insurance requirements; revises minimum coverage requirements for proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicles; revises amount of certificate of deposit required to elect certain method of proof of financial responsibility; revises excess liability coverage requirements; revises financial responsibility requirements for owners or lessees of for- hire passenger transportation vehicles; revises coverages of motor vehicle policy which are subject to stacking prohibition; revises insurance requirements for transportation network companies or TNC drivers or vehicle owners. APPROPRIATION: $83,651. Filed in the House. Referred to Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee, Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee. Now in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee.
HB 729: Transportation Projects – (Gregory) – Identical Bill SB 1364 by Brodeur. Limits amount of State Transportation Trust Fund revenues to be committed for certain public transportation projects; revises amount of funding allocated by DOT to transportation construction projects for purchase of plant materials; revises types of projects receiving allocation; removes requirement that certain amount of allocation be for purchase of large plant materials; requires purchased plant materials to be grown in this state; authorizes DOT to enter into certain contracts without advertising & receiving competitive bids; authorizes DOT to combine certain work phases. Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee, Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, Commerce Committee. Now in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #24 SB 738: Bicycle Operations Regulations – (Baxley) – Identical to HB353 by Hage - Providing an exception to the requirement that a person operating a bicycle ride upon or astride a seat attached thereto, etc. Referred to Transportation; Community Affairs; Rules. On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/16/21, 3:30 pm, 110 Senate Building. Passed Transportation; 8 YEAS, Zero NAYS. Now in Community Affairs.
HB 745: School Bus Safety – (Slosberg) – Identical to SB1050 by Berman - Authorizes school district to install cameras on school buses; authorizes DHSMV, county, or municipality to authorize traffic infraction enforcement officer to issue & enforce citation for failing to stop for school bus; requires notification to be sent to owner of vehicle involved in violation; prohibits receiving commission or remuneration based on use of camera; requires payment of citation unless certain information is established in affidavit; provides penalties for submitting false affidavit; requires annual reports to DHSMV, Governor, & Legislature; provides hearing procedures; authorizes appeal of final order; provides disposition of civil penalties. Filed in the House. Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee; PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee. Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee.
SB 750: Impact Fees – (Gruters) – Identical to HB337 by DiCeglie - Specifying instances when a local government or special district may collect an impact fee; requiring local governments and special districts to credit against the collection of impact fees any contribution related to public facilities; providing annual limitations on impact fee rate increases; requiring school districts to report specified items regarding impact fees, etc. Referred to Community Affairs; Finance and Tax; Appropriations.
HB 763: Repeal of the Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance Program and Reversion of Program Funds – (Diamond) – Identical to SB1030 by Polsky - Repeals provisions relating to M-CORES Program & related funding; requires portions of certain annual license tax revenues to be deposited into General Revenue Fund; revises period during which certain revenues shall be transferred to Florida's Turnpike Enterprise. Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee; Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Commerce Committee. Now in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee.
HB 785: Peer-to-peer Car Sharing – (Brusatta Cabera) – Identical to SB708 by Brandes - Provides motor vehicle insurance requirements for peer-to-peer car sharing; provides that peer- to-peer car-sharing programs have insurable interest in shared vehicles; authorizes such companies to own & maintain certain policies of motor vehicle insurance; provides primary liabilities; provides exemptions from vicarious liabilities; authorizes insurance policies to exclude specified coverages; authorizes specified insurers to seek contributions against indemnifications; provides requirements for notifications of implications of liens, recordkeeping & specified disclosures to shared vehicle drivers & owners. Filed in the House.
HB 817: Electric Vehicles – (Toledo) – Linked bill HB819 by Learned. Identical to SB138 by Brandes - Authorizes DOT to adopt rules; revises DOT's goals relating to mobility; requires that certain funds be used for specified purposes relating to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program; requires that certain funds remain in State Transportation Trust Fund; requires DOT to establish program; provides for distribution of grants to certain entities to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure; provides grant requirements; provides requirements for equipment installed using grant funds; provides duties of DOT; authorizes DOT to develop model plan for local governments; requires DOT to adopt rules; specifies that certain rules adopted by DACS may not require specific methods of sale for electric vehicle charging equipment used in, &
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #25 services provided in, this state; provides appropriation. APPROPRIATION: $5,000,000. Filed in the House.
HB 819: Fees/Electric Vehicles – (Learned) – Linked bill HB817 by Toledo. Identical to SB140 by Brandes - Creates additional fees for electric vehicles; creates license tax & an additional fee for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; provides for distribution of proceeds from additional fees; requires DHSMV to increase additional fees, subject to certain requirements; exempts certain vehicles from specified fees; provides for future expiration & reversion of specified statutory text. Filed in the House.
SB 924: Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance Program – (Hooper) – Revising the allocation of certain funds, for specified fiscal years, that result from increased revenues to the State Transportation Trust Fund, etc. Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations.
SB 950: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety – (Book) – Identical to HB605 by Hunschofsky - Revising and providing requirements for the driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, an electric bicycle, or a pedestrian; requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to provide an awareness campaign, and include information in certain educational materials, regarding certain safety precautions; exempting a motor vehicle driver from certain provisions relating to no-passing zones when overtaking a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, an electric bicycle, or a pedestrian; revising requirements for vehicles turning at intersections; prohibiting persons riding bicycles in a bicycle lane from riding more than two abreast, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations.
SB 1030: Repeal of the Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance Program and Reversion of Program Funds – (Polsky) – Identical to HB763 by Diamond - Repeals provisions relating to M-CORES Program & related funding; requires portions of certain annual license tax revenues to be deposited into General Revenue Fund; revises period during which certain revenues shall be transferred to Florida's Turnpike Enterprise. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations.
SB 1050: School Bus Safety – (Berman) – Identical to HB745 by Slosberg - Authorizes school district to install cameras on school buses; authorizes DHSMV, county, or municipality to authorize traffic infraction enforcement officer to issue & enforce citation for failing to stop for school bus; requires notification to be sent to owner of vehicle involved in violation; prohibits receiving commission or remuneration based on use of camera; requires payment of citation unless certain information is established in affidavit; provides penalties for submitting false affidavit; requires annual reports to DHSMV, Governor, & Legislature; provides hearing procedures; authorizes appeal of final order; provides disposition of civil penalties. Referred to Transportation; Judiciary; Appropriations.
HB 1113: Traffic and Pedestrian Safety – (Fine) – Similar to SB 1412 by Perry - Requires study to be conducted which recommends installation of specified pedestrian crosswalk before installation occurs; requires pedestrian crosswalk on public highway, street, or road which is located at point other than at intersection with another public highway, street, or road to conform to specified requirements; provides coordination requirements for such devices & signals; requires entity with jurisdiction over public highway, street, or road with certain pedestrian crosswalk to ensure that crosswalk conforms to specified requirements or authorizes entity to remove any such crosswalk; requires DOT to submit certain request for authorization to Federal SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #26 Government; requires applicable entities to replace or remove specified traffic control devices within specified timeframe after date of federal authorization or denial, as applicable; authorizes retrofitting. Filed in the House.
SB 1126: Department of Transportation – (Harrell) – Clarifying that the Department of Revenue is responsible for a certain transfer from the State Treasury to the General Revenue Fund of a portion of documentary stamp tax distributions credited to the State Transportation Trust Fund; deleting a requirement that the department provide space and video conference capability at each of the department’s district offices as an alternative to physical appearance by a person requesting a hearing before the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board within the department; requiring the department, when proposing any project on the State Highway System which will close or modify an existing access to an abutting property owner, to provide notice to affected property owners, municipalities, and counties at least 180 days before the design phase of the project is completed, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations.
SB 1194: Transportation – (Hooper) – Similar to HB57 by Andrade - Providing that certain governmental entities may not prohibit certain vendors from responding to competitive solicitations of certain contractual services; requiring contractors wishing to bid on certain contracts to first be certified by the Department of Transportation as qualified; exempting airports from certain restrictions regarding entities performing engineering and inspection services; revising and providing definitions; revising requirements for arbitration of certain contracts by the State Arbitration Board, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations.
SB 1248: Racing Motor Vehicles – (Book) – Revising prohibitions on persons driving motor vehicles in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, or exhibition of speed, a stunt, agility, or acceleration or for other specified purposes on any highway, roadway, or parking lot; prohibiting a person from coordinating via social media any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition; prohibiting persons from operating a vehicle in a manner that would constitute participation in an organized ride, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Transportation; Criminal Justice; Rules.
SB 1276: Fees – (Hooper) – Requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to publish notice when electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles make up 5 percent or more of the total number of vehicles registered in this state; providing fees for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles beginning after the department publishes such notice; requiring that the proceeds of certain fees be deposited into the State Transportation Trust Fund, etc. Filed in the Senate. Referred to Transportation; Finance and Tax; Appropriations.
SB 1332: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – (Brandes) – Urging Congress to authorize installation of electric vehicle charging stations in rest areas on the interstate highway system and to allow charging station providers to charge a fee for public use of charging stations installed in such rest areas, etc. Filed in the Senate.
SB 1364: Transportation Projects – (Brodeur) – Identical Bill HB 729 by Gregory. Limiting the amount of State Transportation Trust Fund revenues to be committed for certain public transportation projects; revising the amount of funding allocated by the Department of Transportation to transportation construction projects for the purchase of plant materials; removing a requirement that a certain amount of such allocation be for the purchase of large plant materials; requiring purchased plant materials to be grown in this state; authorizing the SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #27 department to enter into certain contracts without advertising and receiving competitive bids under certain circumstances, etc. Filed in the Senate.
SB 1412: Traffic and Pedestrian Safety – (Perry) – Similar Bill HB 1113 by Fine. Citing this act as the "Sophia Nelson Pedestrian Safety Act"; requiring a traffic engineering study to be conducted which recommends installation of a specified pedestrian crosswalk before such installation occurs; requiring a pedestrian crosswalk on a public highway, street, or road which is located at any point other than at an intersection with another public highway, street, or road to conform to specified requirements; providing coordination requirements for certain devices and signals; requiring that traffic control signal devices at adjacent intersections be taken into consideration, etc. Filed in the Senate.
HB 6009: Traffic Infraction Detectors – (Sabatini; Co-Introducers: Borrero; D. Smith) - Repeals provisions relating to Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program & authorization to use traffic infraction detectors; repeals provisions relating to distribution of penalties, transitional implementation, & placement & installation; conforms cross-references & provisions to changes made by act. Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee; Commerce Committee.
HB 6015: Jacksonville Transportation Authority Leases – (Duggan) – Related Bill SB 376 by Gibson. Removes limitation on term of lease into which authority may enter. Filed in the House. Referred to Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee; Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Commerce Committee.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment B Page #28 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment C Page #29 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment C Page #30 NEW CLASSES ARE HERE! TRANSPORTATION THURSDAYS WEBINAR SERIES: TRAIL BLAZING IN BREVARD COUNTY
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5A, Attachment E Page #32 REPORTS ITEM NUMBER 5B
Technical Advisory Committee / Citizens Advisory Committee (TAC/CAC) Report
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Leadership
DISCUSSION:
Staff will report on the actions taken by the Technical Advisory and Citizens Advisory Committees at their meetings on March 8, 2021.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Acknowledge receipt of the draft TAC and CAC meeting minutes of February 8, 2021.
ATTACHMENTS
• Draft TAC Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2021, Attachment A • 2021 TAC Attendance Record, Attachment B • Draft CAC Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2021, Attachment C • 2021 CAC Attendance Record, Attachment D • Summary of Actions from the March 8, 2021 meetings (to be distributed at meeting)
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Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Technical Advisory Committee Center for Collaboration 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955
Meeting Date: February 8, 2021
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Agenda
1. Call to Order of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Establish Physical Quorum – Allow Virtual Members to Participate, if needed 3. Public Comment 4. Executive Director’s Report 5. Consent Agenda A. Approval RE: TAC Meeting Minutes – October 5, 2020 B. Approval RE: 2021 Space Coast TPO Meeting Calendar C. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-12, 2021 SCTPO Safety Performance Measures D. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-13, 2021 Public Transportation Safety Action Plan E. Approval RE: Work Order 21-02T, Bus Stop ADA Training Scope of Service 6. Actions A. Annual Election of Officers B. Approval RE: FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1 C. Approval RE: Resolution 21-11, Project Funding Guidelines 7. Presentations A. FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program B. 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Progress Report 8. Reports A. Florida Department of Transportation Report B. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Report C. Public Engagement Report D. Transit Report E. Local Government Report 9. Adjourn
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Technical Advisory Committee Members Present
Cheryl Campbell (ALT) Brevard County Planning & Development Devin Swanson Brevard County Public Works Robert Musser (ALT) Canaveral Port Authority Abigail Morgan (ALT) City of Cocoa Jared Francis City of Cocoa Beach Jenni Lamb City of Melbourne Frank Watanabe (ALT) City of Palm Bay Michael Jarusiewicz (ALT) City of Rockledge Liz Alward City of Satellite Beach Kwabena Ofosu City of Titusville Scott Morgan City of West Melbourne Cliff Graham Melbourne Airport Authority Terry Jordan Space Coast Area Transit Steve Szabo Space Florida Abby Johnson St. Johns River Water Management Jason Mahaney Town of Grant-Valkaria Lisa Morrell Town of Malabar
Non-Voting:
Georganna Gillette Space Coast TPO Executive Director Anna Taylor Florida Department of Transportation Others Present:
Sarah Kraum Space Coast TPO Staff Steven Bostel Space Coast TPO Staff Chelsea Forgenie Space Coast TPO Staff Janna Taylor Space Coast TPO Staff Laura Carter Space Coast TPO Staff Abby Hemenway Space Coast TPO Staff Kim Smith Space Coast TPO Staff Lisa Hickman Space Coast TPO Staff Siaosi Fine FDOT Turnpike Victoria Williams FDOT Chad Lingenfelter FDOT Logan Hemenway Space Coast Government TV
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Agenda Items:
Item 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Technical Advisory Committee Chair, Scott Morgan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and welcomed those in attendance. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ms. Kraum reviewed virtual meeting etiquette and guidelines.
Item 2. Attendance/Quorum Roll Call
Ms. Hickman established a physical quorum by roll call. A motion was requested to allow those attending virtually to be able to participate and vote.
Motion by Mr. Swanson, second by Mr. Ofosu to allow members attending virtually to participate and vote on agenda items. Hearing no objections, the TAC motion passed unanimously.
Item 3. Public Comment
None
Item 4. Executive Director’s Report
Ms. Georganna Gillette, Executive Director – Space Coast TPO, presented the actions taken at the October 8, 2020, SCTPO Governing Board meeting. The summarized actions in the TAC agenda package included:
• Approved Transportation Resiliency Master Plan Scope of Work and Work Order • Approved Memorandum of Understanding of Regional Cooperation, Transportation Systems Management & Operations • Adopted Vision Zero Action Plan • Approved 2021 Legislative Priorities and Policy Positions
Ms. Gillette also reviewed:
• SCTPO Call for Projects, due March 15, 2021 • SCTPO Member Orientation, available on the SCTPO webpage • MPOAC Meeting, January 28, 2021 – Discussion of the Transportation Management Areas (TMA) funds, SCTPO apportionment 2.8 million • MPOAC Legislative Newsletter, 01/16/2021, highlighting SB62 which supports eliminating the advisory role of the Regional Planning Councils.
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Ms. Alward stated the City of Satellite Beach does not have planning staff and they are using the Regional Planning Council now for their Comprehensive Plan Update and Resiliency Plan. Mr. Morgan stated the Planning Council has been very helpful to the City of West Melbourne.
TAC motion by Ms. Alward, second by Mr. Szabo, to support Space Coast TPO sending a letter of opposition of Senate Bill 62 (SB 62) which supports eliminating the advisory role of the Regional Planning Councils. Hearing no objections, the TAC motion passed unanimously. Consent Agenda:
Mr. Morgan read aloud the Consent Agenda:
5A. Approval RE: TAC Meeting Minutes – October 5, 2020 5B. Approval RE: 2021 Space Coast TPO Meeting Calendar 5C. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-12, 2021 SCTPO Safety Performance Measures 5D. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-13, 2021 Public Transportation Safety Action Plan (PTSAP) 5E. Approval RE: Work Order 21-02T, Bus Stop ADA Training Scope of Services
TAC motion by Mr. Graham, second by Ms. Lamb, to approve the Consent Agenda. Hearing no objections, the TAC motion passed unanimously.
Actions:
Item 6A. Annual Elections of Officers
Mr. Morgan facilitated the TAC 2021 Election of Committee Officers that will hold office from March 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
Mr. Swanson nominated Mr. Scott Morgan as the TAC Chair. Ms. Lamb nominated Mr. Cliff Graham as the TAC Vice-Chair.
TAC motion by Mr. Swanson, second by Ms. Lamb, to close nomination and elect by acclamation. The TAC motion passed unanimously.
Item 6B. Approval RE: FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1
Ms. Sarah Kraum, Senior Transportation Planner-Space Coast TPO gave a brief overview of the requested FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1. The SCTPO must annually adopt a list of transportation system priority projects and transmit the list to FDOT. This will assist in developing the next draft of the Five-Year Work Program and Transportation Improvement
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Program (TIP). The Amendment requested is to add the Parrish Park Trailhead (Project No. 441778-1).
TAC motion by Mr. Graham, second by Mr. Ofosu, to approve the FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1. Hearing no objections, the TAC motion passed unanimously.
Item 6C. Approval RE: Resolution 21-11, Project Funding Guidelines
Ms. Laura Carter, Assistant Director-Space Coast TPO presented on the Project Funding Guidelines. The Space Coast TPO annually updates it’s Project Priority List and this year, the SCTPO updated the methodology for conducting the annual call for projects. The SCTPO implemented new screening criteria that enabled the SCTPO to produce one list of priorities instead of multiple priority lists divided into numerous categories. The proposed funding guidelines were presented to the Transportation Subcommittee at their annual call for projects kick-off meeting. The guidelines formalize how funding is programmed by FDOT each year for the Tentative Work Program.
Mr. Szabo asked if there will be a breakdown by project phase such as, PD&E, design, right of way, or construction as far as prioritization is considered.
Ms. Carter stated no, the next phase needed for a project is listed on the TPO’s List of Priority Projects.
TAC motion by Mr. Swanson, second by Mr. Graham, to approve by Resolution 21-11, Project Funding Guidelines. Hearing no objections, the TAC motion passed unanimously. Presentations:
Item 7A. FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program
Ms. Katherine Alexander, Program Management Administrator-FDOT presented the FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program and highlighted any significant changes. This Work Program is the plan for transportation system improvements scheduled for FY22 through FY26 (projects programmed July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021). An on-line public hearing was held January 11th through January 15, 2021. All documents and the interactive project map can be found at http://d5wpph.com/
Ms. Campbell asked if the SR528 widening included infrastructure besides widening the roadway.
Ms. Alexander stated she would report back in regard to that question.
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Mr. Musser discussed the three items Canaveral Port Authority summitted during the public comment period:
• SR528 supporting the additional $2.5 million to include widening and designing the elevated bridge portion between Merritt island and the Port • SR401 supporting the replacement of the bridge • Provide funding for the seaport infrastructure projects and programs through the FSTED Program
Mr. Musser also commented on the reduced revenue from the local gas tax and the need to find other sources of funding.
Mr. Ofosu stated the City of Titusville is disappointed in the deletion of Space Coast Trail Project. The City will continue to work with FDOT and the Space Coast TPO to get this project back in the Work Program.
Ms. Alexander stated the project may come back as they are reassessing the SunTrail funding They did include the environmental studies in the work program to keep the project going.
Ms. Gillette reviewed SCTPO comments submitted during the public hearing week regarding the Tentative Work Program.
Mr. Morgan commented on the need for construction and right of way funds for Ellis Road.
Item 7B. 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Progress Report
Ms. Sarah Kraum, Senior Transportation Planner-Space Coast TPO provided an overview and update of the accomplishments, achievements, and progress towards attaining the goals of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan outlined 5 goals, with objectives and performance measures to help achieve a more walkable, bike-friendly, multimodal transportation system in Brevard.
Mr. Graham asked how to make recommendations to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Ms. Kraum stated opportunities for recommendations are accepted during the annual call for projects.
Mr. Francis asked if there are any shape files available for municipalities to use.
Ms. Kraum stated she would email the shape files.
Ms. Alward stated the City of Satellite Beach adopted the Vision Zero Resolution and they are acting on it. She complimented the Space Coast TPO staff for their dedication and support.
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Mr. Swanson discussed the Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) and the need of more local support from the municipality partners.
Reports:
Item 8A. Florida Department of Transportation
Ms. Anna Taylor, MPO Liaison – FDOT District 5, reviewed/updated on the following:
• December 22, 2020– FDOT Project Status Report
Item 8B. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee
Ms. Sarah Kraum, Senior Transportation Planner – SCTPO, gave a brief update on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting, January 25, 2021:
• Approved the 2021 BPTAC Meeting Calendar • Elected Angelica Keene as Chair and Alan Woolwich as Vice-Chair • Adopted the 2021 BPTAC Action Plan • Approved the BPTAC Award Nomination • Presentation, 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Progress Report • Presentation, Member Showcase • Next BPTAC Meeting, March 29, 2021
Item 8C. Public Engagement Report
Ms. Abby Hemenway, Public Involvement Officer-SCTPO reported on the top ten Space Coast TPO moments of 2020, Upcoming Public Involvement Opportunities, and Minton Road Feasibility Study Public Meeting.
Item 8D. Transit Report
Mr. Terry Jordan, Transit Planner - Space Coast Area Transit, reviewed/updated on the following:
• New transit routes in Titusville and Port St. John starting in April • Transit Asset Management Annual Report
Item 8E. Local Government Report
Mr. Francis, City of Cocoa Beach-discussed the four new proposed RRFBs and the City of Cocoa Beach is opposed as designed. He also discussed the 30-year-old resolution approved
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Mr. Musser, Port Canaveral-discussed the last Port Commission Meeting, mid-year budget correction, ripple effects in the community, cruising expected to start in July, L&G ships, and next Commission Meeting, February 9, 2021.
Mr. Swanson, Brevard County Public Works-discussed St. John Heritage Parkway phase 2 ITS project is near completion, and Pineda overpass to be completed late summer or early fall.
Ms. Johnson, St Johns River Water Management-discussed the application cycle is open for the cost share program and applications are due February 19th and the Water Management Board meeting will be held on February 9, 2021
Adjournment:
Item 9. Adjourn
Mr. Morgan announced the next TAC meeting, Monday, March 8, 2021, 9:30 a.m. at the Space Coast Health Foundation - Center for Collaboration, 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge.
Hearing no further discussion, Mr. Morgan adjourned the TAC meeting at 10:55 a.m.
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FEB MAR MAY JULY SEPT OCT DEC Total Brevard County Emergency Management Member John Scott Alternate Michele Jones Brevard County Planning & Zoning Member Jeffrey Ball Alternate Cheryl Campbell 11 Brevard County Public Works Member Devin A. Swanson 1 1 Alternate VACANT Brevard County School Board Member Dave Lindemann Alternate Karen Black Canaveral Port Authority Member Veronica Narvaez‐Lugo Alternate Robert Musser 11 City of Cape Canaveral Member Brenda Defoe‐Surprenant Alternate VACANT City of Cocoa Member Bryant Smith Alternate Abigail Morgan 1 1 City of Cocoa Beach Member Jared Francis 1 1 Alternate Rob Strong City of Indian Harbour Beach Member Frank Guertin Alternate VACANT City of Melbourne Member Jenni Lamb 1 1 Alternate Todd Corwin City of Palm Bay Member Suzanne Sherman Alternate Frank Watanabe 1 1 City of Rockledge Member Ken Poole Alternate Michael Jarusiewicz 1 1 City of Satellite Beach Member Liz Alward 1 1 Alternate Allen Potter
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FEB MAR MAY JULY SEPT OCT DEC Total City of Titusville Member Kwabena Ofosu 1 1 Alternate Brad Parrish City of West Melbourne Member Scott Morgan 1 1 Alternate Christy Fischer Melbourne Airport Authority Member Cliff Graham 1 1 Alternate VACANT Space Coast Area Transit Member Terry Jordan 1 1 Alternate Scott Nelson Space Florida Member Steve Szabo 1 1 Alternate Lauren Farrell St. John River Water Mgnt District Member Abby Johnson 1 1 Alternate John Juilianna Titusville‐Cocoa Airport Authority Member Michael Powell Alternate VACANT Town of Grant Valkaria Member Jason Mahaney 1 1 Alternate Mayor Del Yonts Town of Indialantic Member Michael Casey Alternate Scott Glaubitz Town of Malabar Member Lisa Morrell 1 1 Alternate Patrick T. Reilly Town of Melbourne Beach Member Wyatt Hoover Alternate VACANT Valkaria Airport Member Stephen Borowski Alternate VACANT Van Pool Serv., Inc Member Eric Ting Alternate VACANT Total # in Attendance 17 17
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Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Citizen Advisory Committee Center for Collaboration 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955
Meeting Date: February 8, 2021
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
Agenda
1. Call to Order of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Citizen Advisory Committees and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Establish Physical Quorum – Allow Virtual Members to Participate, if needed 3. Public Comment 4. Executive Director’s Report 5. Consent Agenda A. Approval RE: TAC/CAC Meeting Minutes – October 5, 2020 B. Approval RE: 2021 Space Coast TPO Meeting Calendar C. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-12, 2021 Safety Performance Measures D. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-13, 2021 Public Transportation Safety Action Plan (PTSAP) E. Approval RE: Work Order 21-02T, Bus Stop ADA Training Scope of Services 6. Actions A. Annual Elections of Officers B. Approval RE: FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1 C. Approval RE: Resolution 21-11, Project Funding Guidelines 7. Presentations A. FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program B. 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Progress Report 8. Reports A. Florida Department of Transportation Report B. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Report C. Public Engagement Report D. Transit Report E. Local Government Report 9. Adjourn
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Citizen Advisory Committee Members Present :
Tom Vani Canaveral Port Authority Gregg Stoll City of Cocoa Guy Tucker City of Melbourne Philip Weinberg City of Palm Bay David Carter City of Titusville Pete Petyk City of Titusville Gil Ramirez City of West Melbourne Rodney Honeycutt District 1 Adam Kohler District 1 Tony Sasso-v District 2 Bill Vollmer-v District 2 Michelle Balzanto District 4 David Miller District 5 Arlyn DeBlauw (ALT) North Beaches Coalition Rochelle Lawandales South Beaches Coalition
Non-Voting Members:
Georganna Gillette Executive Director, Space Coast TPO Anna Taylor Florida Department of Transportation
Others Present:
Sarah Kraum Space Coast TPO Staff Steven Bostel Space Coast TPO Staff Chelsea Forgenie Space Coast TPO Staff Janna Taylor Space Coast TPO Staff Laura Carter Space Coast TPO Staff Abby Hemenway Space Coast TPO Staff Kim Smith Space Coast TPO Staff Lisa Hickman Space Coast TPO Staff
Others Present(continued):
Siaosi Fine FDOT Turnpike Victoria Williams FDOT Katherine Alexander FDOT Terry Jordan Space Coast Area Transit
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Agenda Items:
Item 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Citizen Advisory Committee Chair, Philip Weinberg called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ms. Kraum reviewed virtual meeting etiquette and guidelines.
Item 2. Attendance/Quorum Roll Call
Ms. Hickman established a physical quorum by roll call. A motion was requested to allow those attending virtually to be able to participate and vote.
Motion by Ms. Lawandales, second by Mr. Stoll to allow members attending virtually to participate and vote on agenda items. Hearing no objections, the TAC motion passed unanimously.
Item 3. Public Comment
None
Item 4. Executive Director’s Report
Ms. Georganna Gillette, Executive Director – Space Coast TPO, presented the actions taken at the October 8, 2020, SCTPO Governing Board meeting. The summarized actions in the TAC agenda package included:
• Approved Transportation Resiliency Master Plan Scope of Work and Work Order • Approved Memorandum of Understanding of Regional Cooperation, Transportation Systems Management & Operations • Adopted Vision Zero Action Plan • Approved 2021 Legislative Priorities and Policy Positions
Ms. Gillette also reviewed:
• SCTPO Call for Projects, due March 15, 2021 • SCTPO Member Orientation, available on the SCTPO webpage • MPOAC Meeting, January 28, 2021 – Discussion of the Transportation Management Areas (TMA) funds, SCTPO apportionment 2.8 million • MPOAC Legislative Newsletter, 01/16/2021, highlighting SB62 which supports eliminating the advisory role of the Regional Planning Councils.
Ms. Gillette stated the TAC passed a motion to support the SCTPO sending a letter urging the legislature
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CAC motion by Mr. Miller, second by Mr. Kohler, to support Space Coast TPO sending a letter in opposition of Senate Bill 62 (SB 62) which supports eliminating the advisory role Regional Planning Councils.
Mr. Petyk commented on electric vehicles and the fact they are very quiet which makes it difficult for pedestrians to hear the vehicles.
Consent Agenda:
Mr. Weinberg read aloud the Consent Agenda:
Item 5A. Approval RE: TAC/CAC Draft Meeting Minutes – October 8, 2021 Item 5B. Approval RE: 2021 Space Coast TPO 2021 Meeting Calendar Item 5C. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-12, 2021 Safety Performance Measures Item 5D. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-13, 2021 Public Transportation Safety Action Plan (PTSAP) Item 6E. Approval RE: Work Order 21-02T, Bus Stop ADA Training Scope of Services
CAC motion by Ms. Lawandales, second by Mr. DeBlauw, to approve the Consent Agenda. Hearing no objections, the CAC motion passed unanimously
Actions:
Item 6A. Annual Elections of Officers
Mr. Weinberg facilitated the CAC 2021 Election of Committee Officers that will hold office from March 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
Ms. Lawandales nominated Mr. Philip Weinberg as the TAC Chair. Mr. Tucker nominated Mr. Cliff Graham as the TAC Vice-Chair.
CAC motion by Mr. Ramirez, second by Mr. Miller, to close nomination and elect by acclamation. The CAC motion passed unanimously.
Item 6B. Approval RE: FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment#1
Ms. Sarah Kraum, Senior Transportation Planner-Space Coast TPO gave a brief overview of the requested FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1. The SCTPO must annually adopt a list of transportation system priority projects and transmit the list to FDOT. This will assist in developing the next draft of the Five-Year Work Program and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Amendment requested is to add the Parrish Park Trailhead (Project No. 441778-1).
Mr. Petyk commented that the trailhead will be completed before the trail has been constructed.
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CAC motion by Mr. Kohler, second by Mr. Carter, to approve the FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1. Hearing no objections, the CAC motion passed unanimously.
Item 6C. Approval RE: Resolution 21-11, Project Funding Guidelines
Ms. Laura Carter, Assistant Director-Space Coast TPO presented on the proposed Project Funding Guidelines. The Space Coast TPO annually updates it’s Project Priority List and this year, the SCTPO updated the methodology for conducting the annual call for projects. The SCTPO implemented new screening criteria that enabled the SCTPO to produce one list of priorities instead of multiple priority lists divided into numerous categories. These guidelines were presented to the Transportation Subcommittee at their annual call for projects kick-off meeting and formalizes the programming of funds for the SCTPO’s planning area.
Ms. Lawandales asked for an example of a project where SU funds would be assigned.
Ms. Carter stated the direction has been to fund Off-System projects first, then use the Priority list to determine the next priority that could actively use the funding; Ellis Road would be a good example of an active project.
Mr. Stoll asked about funding codes and the percentage of funds that would be assigned.
Ms. Carter stated there are approximately 400 codes and it is difficult to say how much funding each fund code would receive. The percentage ranges from year to year on how much funding is actually available.
CAC motion by Mr. Miller, second by Mr. DeBlauw, to approve by Resolution 21-11, Project Funding Guidelines. Hearing no objections, the TAC motion passed unanimously.
Item 7A. FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program
Ms. Katherine Alexander, Program Management Administrator-FDOT present the FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program and highlighted any significant changes. This Work Program is the plan for transportation system improvements scheduled for FY22 through FY26 (projects programmed July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021). An on-line public hearing was held January 11th through January 15, 2021. All documents and the interactive project map can be found at http://d5wpph.com/
Mr. Stoll asked if the revenue and allocations presented today include the expected reductions.
Ms. Alexander stated the Five-Year Work Program presented today did include the reduced revenue.
Mr. Petyk asked if the funding cuts are prorated across all the districts.
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Ms. Alexander stated it is not across all districts, it depends on the funding that is available. It is a balancing act and FDOT reviews the Fair Share Report when building the tentative work program.
Mr. Carter commented on the gas tax and rolling it over to an energy tax.
Ms. Lawandales asked about the funding drop in FY 24/25.
Ms. Gillette stated there is a lot of money in FY22 which is the first year of this work program and it reflects the Infrastructure grant received for the NASA Causeway Bridge. This money is from USDOT and is federal funds.
Ms. Gillette reviewed SCTPO comments that were submitted during the public hearing week pertaining the FDOT Tentative Five Year Work Program.
Item 7B. 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Progress Report
Ms. Sarah Kraum, Senior Transportation Planner-Space Coast TPO provided an overview and update of the accomplishments, achievements, and progress towards attaining the goals of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan outlined 5 goals, with objectives and performance measures to help achieve a more walkable, bike-friendly, multimodal transportation system in Brevard.
Reports:
Item 8A. Florida Department of Transportation
Ms. Anna Taylor, MPO Liaison – FDOT District 5, reviewed/updated on the following:
• December 22, 2020– FDOT Project Status Report
Item 8B. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee
Ms. Sarah Kraum, Senior Transportation Planner – SCTPO, gave a brief update on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting, January 25, 2021:
• Approved the 2021 BPTAC Meeting Calendar • Elected Angelica Keene as Chair and Alan Woolwich as Vice-Chair • Adopted the 2021 BPTAC Action Plan • Approved the BPTAC Award Nomination • Presentation, 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Progress Report • Presentation, Member Showcase • Next BPTAC Meeting, March 29, 2021
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Item 8C. Public Engagement Report
Ms. Abby Hemenway, Public Involvement Officer-SCTPO reported on the top ten Space Coast TPO moments of 2020, Upcoming Public Involvement Opportunities, and Minton Road Feasibility Study Public Meeting.
Item 8D. Transit Report
Mr. Terry Jordan, Transit Planner - Space Coast Area Transit, reviewed/updated on the following:
• New transit routes in Titusville and Port St. John starting in April • Transit Asset Management Annual Report
Item 8E. Local Government Report
Mr. Miller voiced his concern regarding the pedestrian signs in the crosswalks in the South Beaches.
Adjournment:
Item 7. Adjourn
Mr. Weinberg announced the next TAC/CAC meeting, Monday, March 8, 1:30 p.m. at the Space Coast Health Foundation - Center for Collaboration, 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge. Hearing no further discussion, Mr. Weinberg adjourned the CAC meeting at 3:18 p.m.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5B, Attachment C Page #50 Space Coast TPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) 2021 Attendance Record 8 8 7 6 8 10 Jurisdiction Member Name 11 Total FEB DEC JULY SEPT MAR OCT MAY Brevard County District 1 Member #1 Rodney Honeycutt 1 1 Member #2 Adam Kohler 1 1 Alternate #1 Vacant Alternate #2 Vacant Brevard County District 2 Member #1 Bill Vollmer 1 1 Member #2 Vacant Alternate #1 Tony Sasso 1 1 Alternate #2 Vacant Brevard County District 3 Member #1 Vacant Member #2 Vacant Alternate #1 Vacant Alternate #2 Vacant Brevard County District 4 Member #1 Michelle Balzanto 1 1 Member #2 Peter Fusscas Alternate #1 George Bovell Alternate #2 Robert Salonen Brevard County District 5 Member #1 Martin Lamb Member #2 David Miller 1 1 Alternate #1 Vacant Alternate #2 Vacant Canaveral Port Authority Member #1 Tom Vani 1 1 Alternate #1 Vacant City of Cocoa Member #1 Greg Stoll 1 1 Alternate #1 Sara Ann Conkling City of Melbourne Member #1 David Neuman Member #2 Guy Tucker 1 1 Member #3 William Okrepkie Alternate #1 Vacant Alternate #2 Vacant Alternate #3 Vacant
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5B, Attachment D Page #51 Space Coast TPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) 2021 Attendance Record 8 8 7 6 8 10 Jurisdiction Member Name 11 Total FEB DEC JULY SEPT MAR OCT MAY City of Palm Bay Member #1 Peter J. Filiberto Member #2 Philip Weinberg 1 1 Member #3 James Boothroyd Alternate #1 Roy Larry Thomas Alternate #2 Vacant Alternate #3 Vacant City of Rockledge Member #1 Vacant Alternate #1 Jacob Edwards City of Titusville Member #1 David Carter 1 1 Member #2 Pete Petyk 1 1 Alternate #1 Vacant Alternate #2 Vacant City of West Melbourne Member #1 Gil Ramirez 1 1 Alternate #1 Sandra Michelson North Beaches Coalition Member #1 Orson Tarver Alternate #1 Arlyn DeBlauw 1 1 South Beaches Coalition Member #1 Rochelle Lawandales 1 1 Alternate #1 Vacant Total # in Attendance 15 15
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5B, Attachment D Page #52 REPORTS ITEM NUMBER 5C
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Report
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Leadership
DISCUSSION:
FDOT will report to the Space Coast TPO Governing Board the status of various construction projects and engineering studies currently in progress in Brevard County.
REQUESTED ACTION:
As desired by the Space Coast TPO Governing Board.
ATTACHMENTS
• February 1, 2021, FDOT Brevard County Project Status Update
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #53 Florida Department of Transportation RON DESANTIS 719 S. Woodland Boulevard KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E. GOVERNOR DeLand, Florida 32720-6834 SECRETARY
Brevard County Project Status Update as of February 1, 2021 The following is a brief status update on major FDOT road construction projects in Brevard County. Information is also available on www.cflroads.com. For questions, please contact Anna Taylor at 386-943-5499 or via email at [email protected].
Upcoming Projects:
439778-1 & 439779-1 SR 518 from West of I-95 to Sarno Road o Contract T5699 o Widening and Resurfacing o Contractor: OHL USA, Inc o Project Cost: $6.6 Million o Estimated Start: March 2021 o Estimated Completion: Spring 2022
Current Projects:
441020-1 SR 519 from I-95 to SR 520 o Contract E51A9 o Contractor: Masci General Contractors, Inc o Project Cost: $7.5 Million o Project Start: November 2020 o Estimated Completion: Summer 2021 o Contractor is implementing their maintenance of traffic (MOT) for upcoming work. Nightly, single lane closures can be expected throughout the project.
441168-1 Bulkhead Repairs on S.R. 500/U.S. 192 Over the Indian River o Contract E5Z46 o Project Start: March 2019 o Estimated Completion: Early 2021 o Contractor is working under the bridge and continues to perform bridge maintenance and repair with minimal to no impact to the traveling public.
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436122-1 S.R. 405 Spaceport Connector SIS Intersection Improvements o Contract T5643 o Project Start: June 2020 o Estimated Completion: Spring 2021 o Contractor is working on miscellaneous project related activities including, but not limited to paving, widening and curb and gutter system installation.
441166-1 S.R. 528 Bridge Over Indian River Bulkhead Repairs o Contract E5Z96 o Project Start: March 2020 o Estimated Completion: Spring 2021 o Contractor is working under the bridge and continues to perform bridge maintenance and repair with minimal to no impact to the traveling public.
443269-1 S.R. 3 (Courtenay Parkway) Bridge Lock Replacement o Contract E5Z90 o Project Start: November 2020 o Estimated Completion: Spring 2021 o The first of two traffic shifts are in place. Southbound traffic is shifted. This traffic pattern is expected to be in place for approximately two months. The northbound traffic shift will follow and is expected to be in place for approximately two months as well. 443264-1 S.R. 404 Banana River Bridge Fender System Repair Project o Contract E50A9 o Project Start: June 2020 o Estimated Completion: Spring 2021 o Contractor is working under the bridge and continues to perform bridge maintenance and repair with minimal to no impact to the traveling public.
413761-1 S.R. 514 (Malabar Road) from Weber Road to Corey Road Widening o Contract E51A7 o Project Start: July 2020 o Estimated Completion: Spring 2021 o Contractor is completing miscellaneous project activities including drainage work. o Nighttime Detour of Malabar Road Scheduled for 2.9.21-2.12.21.
443768-1 S.R. 3 (Courtenay Parkway) from Cone Road to S.R. 528 Merritt Island o Contract T5679 o Project Start: June 2020 o Estimated Completion: Spring 2021 o Contractor is working mainly on the shoulder of the road throughout the project limits. They have ongoing single nighttime lane closures.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5C Page #55 439853-1 Intelligent Transportation System Expansion on S.R. 5, S.R. 500 & S.R. 507 o Contract T6584 o Project Start: August 2020 o Estimated Completion: Fall 2021 o Contractor is working mainly on the shoulder of the road throughout the project limits. They have ongoing single nighttime lane closures. 444176-1 S.R. 518 from Mosswood Drive to Stewart Avenue o Contract E5A45 o Project Start: November 2020 o Estimated Completion: Early 2021 o Contractor is working on miscellaneous activities and final paving of the roadway.
435652-1 U.S. 1 Intersection Improvements at U.S. 192, Babcock Street & East Hibiscus Boulevard o Contract T5651 o Project Start: March 2020 o Estimated Completion: Spring 2021 o Contractor is working on widening of the roadway to add a turn lane at the intersection of U.S. 1 and U.S. 192. Other miscellaneous activities are taking place including but not limited to traffic signal mast arm installation.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Reports, Item 5C Page #56 CONSENT ITEM NUMBER 6A
Approval RE: SCTPO Governing Board Minutes
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Leadership
DISCUSSION:
Staff has prepared draft minutes for the Space Coast TPO Governing Board from their meeting conducted on February 11, 2021.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Approve draft meeting minutes from the February 11, 2021 meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
• Draft February 11, 2021, SCTPO Governing Board Meeting Minutes, Attachment A • 2021 SCTPO Governing Board Attendance Records, Attachment B
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Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Governing Board Meeting Center for Collaboration 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955
Meeting Date: February 11, 2021
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
Agenda
1. Call to Order of the SCTPO Governing Board and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Establish Physical Quorum–Approval to Allow Virtual Members to Participate, if needed 3. Public Comment 4. Reports A. Executive Director’s Report B. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)/Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Report C. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee (BPTAC) Report D. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Report 5. Consent Agenda A. Approval RE: SCTPO Governing Board Minutes – October 8, 2020 B. Approval RE: Committee Appointments C. Approval RE: 2021 Space Coast TPO Meeting Calendar D. Approval RE: Resolution 21-14, Amending SCTPO-Policy PLC-8, Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board Policy E. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-12, 2021 SCTPO Safety Performance Measures F. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-13, 2021 Public Transportation Safety Action Plan (PTSAP) G. Approval RE: Work Order 21-02T, Bus Stop ADA Training Scope of Services H. Ratification RE: Resolution 21-09, Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment I. Approval RE: Finance & Budget, Resolution 21-10, Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment 6. Actions A. Annual Elections of Officers and Committee Appointments B. Approval RE: FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1 C. Approval RE: Resolution 21-11, Project Funding Guidelines 7. Presentations A. FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program B. 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Progress Report 8. Adjourn
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Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Board Members:
Commissioner Jerry Allender Canaveral Port Authority Present Council Member Paul Alfrey City of Melbourne Absent Council Member Donny Felix City of Palm Bay Present Deputy Mayor Frank Forester City of Rockledge Present Council Member Randy Foster City of Palm Bay Present Council Member Mimi Hanley City of Melbourne Absent Council Member Robert Jordan City of Titusville Present Council Member Lorraine Koss City of Cocoa Present Commissioner Bryan Lober BOCC District 2 Present Mayor Rob Medina City of Palm Bay Absent Council Member Yvonne Minus City of Melbourne Present Council Member James Nolan South Beaches Coalition Absent Commissioner Rita Pritchett BOCC District 1 Present Council Member Joe Robinson City of Titusville Present Commissioner Curt Smith BOCC District 4 Present Commissioner John Tobia BOCC District 3 Absent Commissioner Skip Williams North Beaches Coalition Present Council Member Andrea Young City of West Melbourne Present Commissioner Kristine Zonka District 5 Absent Council Member Simon Kemp (ALT) South Beaches Coalition Present
Non-Voting, Advisor:
Paul Gougelman Space Coast TPO Legal Counsel Present Georganna Gillette SCTPO Executive Director Present
Others Present:
Lisa Hickman Space Coast TPO staff Steven Bostel Space Coast TPO staff Carol Holden Space Coast TPO staff Chelsea Forgenie Space Coast TPO staff Laura Carter Space Coast TPO staff Abby Hemenway Space Coast TPO staff Kim Smith Space Coast TPO staff Sarah Kraum Space Coast TPO staff Bob Musser Canaveral Port Authority Terry Jordan Space Coast Area Transit John Denninghoff Brevard County Manager Marcia Newell D1 Scott Richard FDOT J Rolee Titusville Courtney Barker City of Satellite Beach Loreen Bobo FDOT
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Others Present (continued):
Jared Perdue FDOT Mel Scott Atkins Siaosi Fine FDOT Caitlin Lewis Canaveral Port Authority Esther Montoya FDOT Kellie Smith FDOT Rick Neale Florida Today Rakinya Hinson FDOT Lorena Cucek FDOT Logan Hemenway Brevard County Government TV Travis Hills Kittelson Kelli Muddle Volkert Anda Skambraks Brevard County Government TV Brian Stanger FDOT Loreen Bobo FDOT
Agenda Items:
Item 1. Call to Order of the Space Coast TPO Governing Board and Pledge of Allegiance
SCTPO Governing Board Vice-Chair, Andrea Young called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ms. Kraum reviewed virtual meeting etiquette and guidelines.
Item 2. Attendance/Quorum Roll Call
Ms. Hickman established a physical quorum by roll call. A motion was requested to allow those attending virtually to be able to participate and vote.
Motion by Commissioner Lober, second by Commissioner Pritchet to allow members attending virtually to participate and vote on agenda items. Hearing no objections, the TAC motion passed unanimously.
Item 3. Public Comment
None
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Reports:
Item 4A. Executive Director’s Report Ms. Georganna Gillette, Executive Director – Space Coast TPO, reviewed/updated on the following items:
• Board Member Briefings • MPOAC Online Orientation • SCTPO Call for Projects due March 15, 2021 • SCTPO Member Orientation • MPOAC Meeting, January 28, 2021 – Discussion of the Transportation Management Areas (TMA) funds, SCTPO apportionment $2.8 million • SCTPO Public Engagement Reports • 2045 Long Range Transportation Booklet Available • Stop Speeding TIP Card • Scott Nelson, Director-Space Coast Area Transit Retirement • MPOAC Legislative Newsletter, 01/16/2021, highlighting SB62 which supports eliminating the advisory role of the Regional Planning Councils. The TAC and CAC passed a motion in support of the Space Coast TPO sending a letter in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Lober, second by Ms. Minus, to support Space Coast TPO sending a letter of opposition of Senate Bill 62 (SB 62) which supports eliminating the advisory role of the Regional Planning Councils. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Williams asked for the SR 520 Cocoa Beach Causeway replacement be placed on the March agenda for discussion.
Item 4B. Technical Advisory and Citizens Advisory Committee Report
Ms. Gillette stated the TAC and CAC met separately per social distancing rules. She summarized the TAC and CAC action items from the February 8, 2021 meetings to include:
• Approved Consent Agenda: o TAC/CAC Meeting Minutes – October 5, 2020 o 2021 Space TPO Meeting Calendar o Resolution 21-12, 2021 SCTPO Safety Performance Measures o Resolution 21-13, 2021 Public Transportation Safety Action Plan (PTSAP) o Work Order 21-02T, Bus Stop ADA Training Scope of Services • Annual Election of Officers: o TAC Chair-Scott Morgan o TAC Vice Chair-Cliff Graham o CAC Chair-Phil Weinberg o CAC Vice Chair-David Miller
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• Approved the FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1 • Approved Resolution 21-11, Project Funding Guidelines
Item 4C. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee (BPTAC) Report
Ms. Sarah Kraum, Senior Transportation Planner – SCTPO, gave a brief update on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting, January 25, 2021:
• Approved the 2021 BPTAC Meeting Calendar • Elected Angelica Keene as Chair and Alan Woolwich as Vice-Chair • Adopted the 2021 BPTAC Action Plan • Approved the BPTAC Award Nomination • Presentation, 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Progress Report • Presentation, Member Showcase • Next BPTAC Meeting, March 29, 2021
Item 4D. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Report
Ms. Loreen Bobo, Director of Transportation Development – FDOT District 5, reviewed/updated on the following:
• December 22, 2020– FDOT Project Status Report • NASA Causeway Bridge on Space Commerce Way, $90 million dollars of federal grant money • Babcock PD&E study has been placed on hold due to lack of funding for design phase. • New railroad crossing markings called (STRIDE) almost completed throughout Brevard.
Consent Agenda:
Item 5. Consent Agenda
Ms. Gillette read aloud the consent agenda Items:
A. Approval RE: SCTPO Governing Board Minutes – October 8, 2020 B. Approval RE: Committee Appointments with an add-on C. Approval RE: 2021 SCTPO Meeting Calendar D. Approval RE: Resolution 21-14, Amending SCTPO Policy PLC-8, Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board Policy E. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-12, 2021 SCTPO Safety Performance Measures F. Adoption RE: Resolution 21-13, 2021 Public Transportation Safety Action Plan (PTSAP) G. Approval RE: Work Order 21-02T, Bus Stop ADA Training Scope of Services
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H. Ratification RE: Resolution 21-09, Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment I. Approval RE: Finance & Budget, Resolution 21-10 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment
Motion by Commissioner Pritchett, second by Ms. Minus, to approve the consent agenda. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Actions:
Item 6A. Annual Election of Officers and Committee Appointments
Attorney Paul Gougelman facilitated the election. All elected and appointed Officers will serve for the period of March 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2021.
Commissioner Pritchett nominated Ms. Andrea Young for Chair.
Motion by Mr. Jordan to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Forester nominated Ms. Yvonne Minus for Vice-Chair.
Motion by Mr. Jordan to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lober nominated Mr. Robert Jordan Secretary.
Motion by Commissioner Pritchett to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no Objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Jordan nominated Mr. Jerry Allender for TPO Executive Committee At-Large Officer #1.
Motion by Commissioner Lober to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lober nominated Ms. Lorraine Koss for TPO Executive Committee At-Large Officer #2.
Motion by Mr. Jordan to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Lober nominated Ms. Andrea Young for MPOAC delegate.
Motion by Mr. Allender to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Pritchett nominated Commissioner Lober for MPOAC alternate delegate.
Motion by Mr. Jordan to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Jordan nominated Commissioner Pritchett for CFMPOA delegate # 1.
Motion by Mr. Jordan to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Jordan nominated Ms. Yvonne Minus for CFMPOA delegate #2.
Motion by Commissioner Lober to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Forester nominated Ms. Andrea Young for CFMPOA delegate #3.
Motion by Mr. Jordan to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Jordan nominated Mr. Joe Robinson for CFMPOA alternate delegate #1.
Motion by Commissioner Lober to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Jordan nominated Mr. Foster for CFMPOA alternate delegate #2.
Motion by Commissioner Lober to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Lober nominated Ms. Andrea Young for TDLCB Chairman.
Motion by Mr. Jordan to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 6B. Approval RE: FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1
Ms. Sarah Kraum, Senior Transportation Planner-Space Coast TPO gave a brief overview of the requested FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1. The SCTPO must annually adopt a list of transportation system priority projects and transmit the list to FDOT. This will assist in developing the next draft of the Five-Year Work Program and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Amendment requested is to add the Parrish Park Trailhead (Project No. 441778-1).
Motion by Mr. Allender by Mr. Jordan to approve the FY21 List of Project Priorities Amendment #1. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 6C. Approval RE: Resolution 21-11, Project Funding Guidelines
Ms. Laura Carter, Assistant Director-Space Coast TPO presented on the Project Funding Guidelines. The Space Coast TPO annually updates it’s Project Priority List and this year, the SCTPO updated the methodology for conducting the annual call for projects. The SCTPO implemented new screening criteria that enabled the SCTPO to produce one list of priorities instead of multiple priority lists divided into numerous categories. The new proposed guidelines were presented to the Transportation Subcommittee at their annual call for projects kick-off meeting. These guidelines formalize how funds should be considered when FDOT programs projects.
Motion by Commissioner Lober by Ms. Minus to approve by Resolution 21-11, Project Funding Guidelines. Hearing no objections, the motion passed unanimously.
Presentations:
Item 7A. FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program
Ms. Katherine Alexander, Program Management Administrator-FDOT present the FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program and highlighted any significant changes. This Work Program is the plan for transportation system improvements scheduled for FY22 through FY26 (projects programmed July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021). An on-line public hearing was held January 11th through January 15, 2021. All documents and the interactive project map can be found at http://d5wpph.com/
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Mr. Jordan asked if there is a list that is broken out by district.
Ms. Alexander stated if there isn’t a list that is broken out by district, it could be easily done.
Mr. Allender asked about the 401 Bridge PD&E.
Ms. Bobo stated that project is in this current fiscal year so it will not show up on the Tentative Plan.
Mr. Jordan asked for a definition of ITS.
Ms. Bobo stated, Intelligent Transportation System which puts technology to work helping us with timing signals and dynamic message boards of all types.
Ms. Gillette reviewed the comments sent on behalf of the SCTPO during the on-line public hearing regarding FDOT Tentative Work Program. Ms. Gillette also discussed the Letter of Objection sent to FDOT concerning the deletion of the Space Coast Trail construction phase.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Musser-Canaveral Port Authority, discussed the three items Canaveral Port Authority summitted during the public comment period:
• SR528 supporting the additional $2.5 million to include widening and designing the elevated bridge portion between Merritt island and the Port • SR401 supporting the replacement of the bridge • Provide funding for the seaport infrastructure projects and programs through the FSTED Program
Item 7B. 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Progress Report
Ms. Sarah Kraum, Senior Transportation Planner-Space Coast TPO provided an overview and update of the accomplishments, achievements, and progress towards attaining the goals of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan outlined 5 goals, with objectives and performance measures to help achieve a more walkable, bike-friendly, multimodal transportation system in Brevard.
Adjournment:
Item 9. Adjourn Ms. Young announced the next Governing Board Meeting, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Center for Collaboration, 2:00 p.m. Hearing no further discussion, Ms. Meehan adjourned the Space Coast TPO Governing Board meeting at 3:19 p.m.
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Total 9 9 10 13 14 Jurisdiction Member Name 11 for DEC JULY 8 SEPT FEB OCT MAY MAR 2021 Brevard County District 1 Member Rita Pritchett 11 Brevard County District 2 Member Bryan Lober 11 Brevard County District 3 Member John Tobia Brevard County District 4 Member Curt Smith 11 Brevard County District 5 Member Kristine Isnardi Canaveral Port Authority Member Jerry Allender 11 Alternate Micah Loyd City of Cocoa Member Lorraine Koss 11 Alternate James "Alex" Goins City of Melbourne Member Mimi Hanley Member Yvonne Minus 11 Member Paul Alfrey Alternate Mark LaRusso Alternate VACANT Alternate VACANT City of Palm Bay Member Rob Medina Member Donny Felix 11 Member Randy Foster 11 Alternate Jeff Bailey Alternate Kenny Johnson Alternate William Capote City of Rockledge Member Frank Forester 11 Alternate Tom Price City of Titusville Member Joe Robinson 11 Member Robert Jordan 11 Alternate Jo Lynn Nelson Alternate Vacant
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Total 9 9 10 13 14 Jurisdiction Member Name 11 for DEC JULY 8 SEPT FEB OCT MAY MAR 2021 City of West Melbourne Member Andrea Young 11 Alternate Hal Rose North Beaches Coalition Member Skip Williams 11 Alternate Mickie Kellum South Beaches Coaltion Member James Nolan Alternate Simon Kemp 11 Totals 14 14
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Approval RE: Committee Appointments
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Leadership
DISCUSSION:
The following committee appointment(s) have been requested: Name Committee Appointing Agency Eugene Sims CAC City of Rockledge
REQUESTED ACTION: Approve requested committee appointment(s).
ATTACHMENTS • Jennifer M. LeVasseur, Rockledge City Clerk to Lisa Hickman, SCTPO, 2-18-2021, RE: Eugene Sims Appointment
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Approval RE: Work Order 21-04T, North Brevard Wayfinding and Amenities Master Plan Scope of Services
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Linking Transportation & Land Use
DISCUSSION:
North Brevard has a network of regional trails such as the Coast to Coast Trail, St. Johns River to Sea Loop, and East Coast Greenway. The regional trails cross through multiple jurisdictions within Brevard and each has its unique branding.
Per the request of trail managers and North Brevard municipalities, the Space Coast TPO will be developing a Wayfinding and Amenities Master Plan to address trail network and trailheads which provide access to the North Brevard Trail Network. The plan will develop a consistent wayfinding and amenity plan to be used across the regional trails for the purposes of improving the trail experience and aesthetic.
The work will be performed through consultant services and has been reviewed and approved by Federal Highway and FDOT. Funding for the plan has been budgeted for utilizing SU funds in the amount of $146,281 and project is anticipated to take 9 to 12 months.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Approval of Work Order 21-04T, North Brevard Wayfinding and Amenities Master Plan Scope of Services and Fee Schedule
ATTACHMENTS
• Work Order 21-04T, North Brevard Wayfinding and Amenities Master Plan Scope of Services and Fee Schedule
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #71 Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization North Brevard Trail Wayfinding Master Plan 2/5/2021 Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization North Brevard Trail Wayfinding and Amenities Plan Work Order 21‐04T DRAFT Scope of Services (2/5/2021) A. INTRODUCTION
This statement of work describes the responsibilities of Tindale Oliver (CONSULTANT) for planning services requested by the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (TPO). These transportation planning services include completing a Wayfinding and Amenities Master Plan to address trail network and trailheads which provide access to the North Brevard Trail Network. The project developed from various trail managers along the trails recognizing that a consistent wayfinding and amenity plan would benefit the trail experience and aesthetic. It was requested that as a regional planning entity, the TPO develop the plan.
The North Brevard Trail network consists of several existing and planned trails located in north Brevard County, Florida and includes the following five (5) trails as depicted on the study area map:
East Central Florida Rail Trail – Existing 17‐mile trail from SR 406/A. Max Brewer Memorial Parkway on the south to the Volusia County line on the north. Includes 5.4 miles of equestrian trail. Coast to Coast Trail – Existing trail follows the East Central Florida Rail Trail alignment from the Volusia County line but continues to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) western boundary along the A. Max Brewer Causeway. Trail continues north‐west into Volusia County and will also include the Space Coast Trail discussed below. St. Johns River to Sea Loop – Existing trail is along the same alignment as the Coast to Coast Trail. Trail continues into Volusia County on the western side and is planned to continue into Volusia along SR 3 on the eastern side. Space Coast Trail – Planned future trail from the east side of the A. Max Brewer Causeway/MINWR to Playalinda Beach Road eastbound ending at Lot 1 of the Playalinda Beach at the Canaveral National Seashore (CANA). This also includes a planned future trail on Kennedy Parkway from SR 402 on the south and connecting to the Courtenay Parkway North to the Volusia County line. East Coast Greenway – Existing Trail includes the East Central Florida Rail Trail and parts of Downtown Titusville, including Main Street and Indian River Ave. Planned future trail from A. Max Brewer Parkway on the north to SR 50 on the south. This scope of work includes the following trailheads also shown on the study area map: CANA Parking Lot 1 – Future trailhead located as the eastern terminus of the Space Coast Trail and Coast to Coast Trail. MINWR Welcome Center – Currently under development, the Welcome Center will provide a trailhead and information outlet for the Space Coast Trail.
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Parrish Park – This river park is situated on both sides of SR‐406 at the A. Max Brewer Causeway from the east end of the bridge, to the MINWR boundary. Sand Point Park – This community river park is located at 101 N Washington Ave. along the Indian River in Titusville. Titusville Welcome Center – Welcome Center and parking lot located at 419 S Hopkins Ave in Downtown Titusville. Draa Field Stormwater Park – The Park serves as a trailhead to the East Central Regional Rail Trail and is located at 230 N Dixie Avenue in Titusville. Chain of Lakes Park – Located at 2300 Truman Scarborough Way near Eastern Florida State College and the Indian River in Titusville. Aurantia Road Trailhead – This trailhead is located across from the I‐95 overpass and Aurantia Road in Mims.
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The primary objective of this scope of services is to provide design and planning guidance for trail wayfinding and amenities, which can be implemented later by the trail maintaining agencies, municipalities, and partners.
Areas:
Trails (as described above) Trailheads (as described above) Six (6) existing pocket parks along the East Central Florida Rail Trail Downtown Titusville (evaluation of existing wayfinding signage only)
Design Elements:
Trail and Trailhead Signage o Trailhead Identity and Informational Signs o Bike/Pedestrian Directional Signs o Regulatory Signs (traffic) o Mile Markers o Trail Map Kiosk o Interpretive Signs Trail Amenities such as shelters, benches, charging stations, and fix‐it stations Opportunities for Community Art (types and potential locations)
At the request of the TPO, the CONSULTANT and subconsultant AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) (CONSULTANT TEAM) have prepared this scope of services, which is organized into five (5) tasks as listed below and described in the remainder of this scope.
Task 1 – Project Management and Administration Task 2 – Discovery Task 3 – Analysis and Recommendations Task 4 – Master Plan Task 5 – Presentations and Meetings
TASK 1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Following Notice to Proceed, the CONSULTANT will revise the initial project schedule and develop a Project Management Plan outlining the key points of contact, objectives of the study, and milestones for completing the Master Plan on time.
The CONSULTANT will provide over‐all project management, QA/QC review of documents and provide support services as needed. Activities include a project kick‐off meeting, management and oversight of the activities and products produced by the CONSULTANT TEAM members. Coordination between the
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The CONSULTANT TEAM will work with the TPO to identify appropriate members of the Steering Committee. Members of the committee are anticipated to represent maintaining agencies, economic and tourism representatives, and other relevant organizations.
The CONSULTANT TEAM will hold a virtual kick‐off meeting with the TPO to make introductions, discuss the scope, verify the project study area, and finalize the project schedule.
Project status and coordination calls with the TPO and the CONSULTANT TEAM will occur on a bi‐weekly basis.
Deliverables:
Project Management Plan including project schedule Agenda and Summary of virtual kick‐off meeting Bi‐weekly coordination phone calls Monthly status of progress
TASK 2 – DISCOVERY
Existing Conditions and Data Gathering
The CONSULTANT TEAM will perform a two‐day field review of the sites. It is anticipated that the data collected for this study will be derived from available published resources and study area observations. The TPO will provide currently available information on the trails, trailheads and parks. The TPO will assist with contacting and pursuing information through other stakeholder agencies to expedite the data gathering process. The CONSULTANT will review the existing sign systems, amenities, public art, and lighting located along the existing trails, pocket parks and trailheads, as well as the existing wayfinding bicycle/pedestrian signs located in Downtown Titusville. Documentation will consist of written descriptions and photographs of representational elements. Existing branding and related planning documents will also be reviewed. The TPO will provide GIS data of all existing and future trails, parks, and trailheads within the study area.
Character Development
The CONSULTANT will use interactive worksheets to elicit input from the Steering Committee members identified in Task 1 related to the desired visual character for the new wayfinding system and amenities. The goal is to gather knowledge about user expectations, local perspective, and preferred visual design elements and characteristics. The TPO is responsible for inviting the Steering Committee members to this review.
The CONSULTANT TEAM will hold a virtual character workshop at two times with Steering Committee. It is anticipated that the workshop will last 2 hours and be conducted two times to provide an opportunity
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Deliverables:
Depiction of existing conditions (digitally submitted) Meeting materials and summary of Steering Committee input (digitally submitted) Conduct virtual Character Workshop with Steering Committee
TASK 3 – ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Using the information gathered in Task 2, the CONSULTANT TEAM will produce an Analysis and Recommendations Report. This report will be used as support for designing a palette of signs and amenities appropriate for the North Brevard Trail Network. The report will include:
Analysis of existing conditions Proposed wayfinding methodology – design guidance and best practices Circulation Study – Map of the trail network with graphics indicating entrances, bicyclist/pedestrian flow, decision points, and major destinations accessible from the trail network Destination list – Establish major destinations accessible from the trail network Analysis of character development worksheets – Includes signage and amenity preferences
The CONSULTANT TEAM will meet virtually with the TPO to present the Analysis and Recommendations document to the TPO for review. The TPO will provide one (1) consolidated set of written comments and the Consultant Team will finalize based on the comments submitted.
Deliverables:
Draft Analysis and Recommendations Report (11 x 17” digitally submitted) Final Analysis and Recommendations Report (11 X 17’ digitally submitted) TASK 4 – MASTER PLAN
Conceptual Design
The CONSULTANT TEAM will prepare two (2) conceptual design options for the wayfinding sign family and options for trail amenities. The goal is to provide the TPO with a cohesive design standard that is reflective of the trail system’s brand that can be used as a design tool for implementation. Examples of potential trail amenities listed previously could include:
Trail and Trailhead Signage Trail Amenities such as shelters, benches, charging stations, and fix‐it stations Opportunities for Community Art (types and potential locations)
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The CONSULTANT TEAM will submit the design concepts to the TPO for review. The TPO will provide one (1) consolidated set of written comments and the CONSULTANT TEAM will finalize will revise the concepts based on the comments provided.
Master Plan
The CONSULTANT TEAM will prepare a draft Master Plan for TPO review. In addition to the conceptual design, the Master Plan will also address the following elements:
Proposed Sign Locations Guidance for Typical Sign Placement Signage Maintenance Recommendations Trail Amenity Options Potential Locations for Community Art
The TPO will provide one (1) consolidated set of written comments on the draft Master Plan. The CONSULTANT TEAM will revise the master plan based on the comments provided.
Deliverables:
Two (2) conceptual design options for the wayfinding sign family (11 x 17” digitally submitted) Options for trail amenities (11 x 17” digitally submitted) Steering Committee Workshop to review design concepts and draft Master Plan Master Plan Draft (11 x 17” digitally submitted) Master Plan Final (11 x 17” digitally submitted, 10 hard copies 11 x 17”, GIS shape files for sign locations TASK 5 – PRESENTATION AND MEETINGS
In addition to the meetings identified in the previous tasks and listed below, the CONSULTANT TEAM will prepare and make presentations to the TPO Governing Board and Advisory Committees.
Project Coordination Meetings (previously identified and budgeted)
a. Kick‐off meeting with TPO Staff as described in Task 1. b. Character Workshop with Steering Committee as described in Task 2. c. Analysis & Recommendations meeting with TPO Staff as described in Task 3. d. Meetings every other week with TPO staff for the duration of the project. It is anticipated that these will be done virtually. e. Steering Committee meeting to review concepts and draft master plan as described in Task 4.
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The CONSULTANT TEAM will support the TPO by preparing final presentation materials for seven (7) presentations. The CONSULTANT TEAM will be responsible for three (3) presentations and the TPO for the other four (4) as outlined below. Presentations will be conducted virtually when possible.
CONSULTANT TEAM Presentations
1. North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation 2. Titusville City Council or relevant advisory committee per staff direction 3. Merritt Island Wildlife Association
TPO Presentations
1. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee 2. Technical Advisory Committee 3. Citizen Advisory Committee 4. SCTPO Governing Board
EXCLUSIONS
The following items are offered as contract clarifications and reflect elements that are not currently included in this scope of work:
Any area outside of the project boundary Branding and logo design Directory map artwork for use within the trail kiosk sign Artwork used on the interpretive signs Documentation of every existing sign and trail amenity Engineering services Foreign language translations Units other than imperial Permitting Design Intent Documents Bid Documents Construction Documents / Shop Drawings Signed and Sealed Drawings Bid Assistance Construction Support Services As‐Built Documentation Trailhead or park amenity design Public involvement Emergency Location Signage
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These miscellaneous tasks will also be included as a component of this project: Quality Assurance/Quality Control: CONSULTANT will designate appropriate senior staff to conduct Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of all work products and deliverables for this project. Project Schedule: CONSULTANT will prepare and submit an abbreviated project schedule identifying major tasks and their durations within 10 days of the initial kick‐off meeting. CONSULTANT is responsible for keeping the schedule up to date. The beginning date of the services will be the date listed in Notice to Proceed for this work order. Any changes to the schedule necessitated by circumstances outside Tindale Oliver’s control will be coordinated with TPO staff. The project will be completed within nine months of the Notice to Proceed. Invoices: Invoices will be prepared in the format prescribed by the TPO. A detailed invoice including a narrative description of the work performed by Tindale Oliver during the period covered by the invoice for each item in the scope will be submitted. The final invoice will be labeled “Final” and project close out procedures will be followed. The final invoice will be submitted to the TPO within 90 days of the completion and acceptance of all deliverables.
Budget: This work will be completed as a lump sum task order. A detailed summary budget table is attached to this scope of services.
SCTPO Project Manager: Sarah Kraum, Senior Transportation Planner, [email protected]
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Tindale Task No. Task DescripƟon AECOM TOTAL Oliver TASK 1 Project Managemet and AdministraƟon $13,868 $8,966 $22,834 TASK 2 Discovery $10,560 $15,957 $26,517 TASK 3 Analysis and RecommendaƟons $3,179 $28,247 $31,426 TASK 4 Master Plan $4,265 $52,022 $56,287 TASK 5 PresentaƟons and MeeƟngs $1,356 $7,861 $9,217 $0 $0 $0
Labor Total $33,228 $113,053 $146,281 22.7% 77.3% 100.0%
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Consent, Item 6C Page #80 CONSENT ITEM NUMBER 6D
Acceptance RE: FY Ending September 30, 2020 Audit
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Leadership
DISCUSSION:
As an independent agency, the TPO is required to conduct an annual audit of its financial records. A financial audit of the TPO’s fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 has been completed, and the final report is available for viewing on the SCTPO website: https://spacecoasttpo.com/performance-and-data/certifications-audits/#Audits
The FY 2020 independent audit reported no findings or corrective actions. The Statement on Auditing Standards letter and FY 20 Audit Summary Report are attached. The Audit report must be submitted to the appropriate agencies by June 30, 2021. A representative from James Moore is available for any questions/comments.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Accept 2020 audit report for the Space Coast TPO’s operating fiscal year ending September 30, 2020
ATTACHMENTS • Statement on Auditing Standards letter, James Moore & Co., Attachment A • Audit Summary Report for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2020, Attachment B
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #81 March 10, 2021
To the Governing Board, Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization:
We have audited the financial statements of Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (the Organization) as of and for the years ended September 30, 2020, and have issued our report thereon dated March 10, 2021. Professional standards require that we advise you of the following matters relating to our audit.
Our Responsibility in Relation to the Financial Statement Audit
As communicated in our engagement letter dated October 1, 2019, our responsibility, as described by professional standards, is to form and express an opinion about whether the financial statements that have been prepared by management with your oversight are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our audit of the financial statements does not relieve you or management of your respective responsibilities.
Our responsibility, as prescribed by professional standards, is to plan and perform our audit to obtain reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit of financial statements includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, as part of our audit, we considered the internal control of the Organization solely for the purpose of determining our audit procedures and not to provide any assurance concerning such internal control.
We are also responsible for communicating significant matters related to the audit that are, in our professional judgment, relevant to your responsibilities in overseeing the financial reporting process. However, we are not required to design procedures for the purpose of identifying other matters to communicate to you.
We have provided our findings regarding significant control deficiencies over financial reporting and other matters noted during our audit, as applicable, in a separate letter to you dated March 10, 2021.
Planned Scope and Timing of the Audit
We conducted our audit consistent with the planned scope and timing we previously communicated to you.
Compliance with All Ethics Requirements Regarding Independence
The engagement team, others in our firm, as appropriate, our firm has complied with all relevant ethical requirements regarding independence.
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We have applied safeguards related to our preparation of the Organization’s financial statements, including, but not limited to, an assessment of management’s skill, knowledge, and experience.
Qualitative Aspects of the Entity’s Significant Accounting Practices
Significant Accounting Policies
Management has the responsibility to select and use appropriate accounting policies. A summary of the significant accounting policies adopted by the Organization is included in Note 1 to the financial statements. No matters have come to our attention that would require us, under professional standards, to inform you about (1) the methods used to account for significant unusual transactions and (2) the effect of significant accounting policies in controversial or emerging areas for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus.
Significant Accounting Estimates
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are based on management’s current judgments. Those judgments are normally based on knowledge and experience about past and current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting them may differ markedly from management’s current judgments.
The most sensitive accounting estimates affecting the financial statements are:
Management’s estimate of the net pension liability was based on actuarial factors and were calculated by actuaries independent of the Organization. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the fair value estimate and determined that it is reasonable in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole and in relation to the applicable opinion units.
Financial Statement Disclosures
Certain financial statement disclosures involve significant judgment and are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial statement users. The most sensitive disclosures affecting the Organization’s financial statements relate to:
Note 10 to the financial statements summarizes the basic information regarding the Organization’s pension plans and the actuarial determined unfunded liability.
Note 11 to the financial statements summarizes recently issued Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements.
Significant Difficulties Encountered during the Audit
We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management relating to the performance of the audit.
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Uncorrected and Corrected Misstatements
For purposes of this communication, professional standards require us to accumulate all known and likely misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that we believe are trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of management. Further, professional standards require us to also communicate the effect of uncorrected misstatements related to prior periods on the relevant classes of transactions, account balances or disclosures, and the financial statements as a whole and each applicable opinion unit. Management has corrected all identified misstatements.
In addition, professional standards require us to communicate to you all material, corrected misstatements that were brought to the attention of management as a result of our audit procedures. None of the misstatements identified by us as a result of our audit procedures and corrected by management were materal, either individually or in the aggregate, to the financial statements taken as a whole or applicable opinion units.
Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, professional standards define a disagreement with management as a matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, concerning a financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, which could be significant to the Organization’s financial statements or the auditor’s report. No such disagreements arose during the course of the audit.
Representations Requested from Management
We have requested certain written representations from management, which are included in the management representation letter dated March 10, 2021.
Management’s Consultations with Other Accountants
In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters. Management informed us that, and to our knowledge, there were no consultations with other accountants regarding auditing and accounting matters.
Other Significant Matters, Findings, or Issues
In the normal course of our professional association with the Organization, we generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing standards, operating and regulatory conditions affecting the entity, and operational plans and strategies that may affect the risks of material misstatement. None of the matters discussed resulted in a condition to our retention as the Organization’s auditors.
Other Information in Documents Containing Audited Financial Statements
Pursuant to professional standards, our responsibility as auditors for other information in documents containing the Organization’s audited financial statements does not extend beyond the financial information identified in the audit report, and we are not required to perform any procedures to corroborate such other information. However, in accordance with such standards, we have read the introductory and statistical sections, as outlined in the table of contents, for material consistency with its presentation in the financial statements.
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Our responsibility also includes communicating to you any information which we believe is a material misstatement of fact. Nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that such information or its manner of presentation, is materially inconsistent with the information, or manner of its presentation, appearing in the financial statements.
Other Matters
With respect to the supplementary information accompanying the financial statements, we made certain inquiries of management and evaluated the form, content, and methods of preparing the information to determined that the information complies with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the method of preparing it has not changed, from the prior period, and the information is appropriate and complete in related to our audit of the financial statements. We compared and reconciled the supplementary information to the underlying accounting records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of the Organization Board and management of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization, and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties.
Respectfully,
JAMES MOORE & CO., P.L.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Consent, Item 6D, Attachment A Page #85 Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Audit for the Year Ended September 30, 2020 March 10, 2021
Overview ❖ Thank You ❖ Audit Process Required Communications ❖ Our Responsibility in Relation to Financial Statement Audit ❖ Significant Estimates and/or Disclosures: o Net Pension Liability ($970,901) – (Note 10) ❖ Corrected and/or Uncorrected Audit Adjustments: o None ❖ Significant Difficulties Performing Audit, Disagreements with Management: o None Audit Reports ❖ Report on Financial Statements (page 2): Unmodified Opinion ❖ Report on Compliance for Major Federal Programs (page 38): Unmodified Opinion ❖ Report on Internal Control and Compliance (page 40): No Material Weaknesses ❖ Management Letter Required by Auditor General (page 42): No Modifications or Findings ❖ Independent Accountant’s Examination Report (page 44): TPO in Compliance Financial Highlights ❖ Grant Revenues - $1,944,958 ❖ Total Fund Balance - ($4,873) ❖ Governmental Activities o Unrestricted Deficit ($764,033) – mostly due to Net Pension Liability Questions
Zach Chalifour, CPA Partner www.jmco.com 386.257.4100 [email protected]
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Financial Snapshot
Balance Sheet (page 12) General Fund
ASSETS Due from other governments $ 374,224
LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 60,054 Uneared revenues 1,500 Due to Brevard County 317,543 Total liabilities 379,097
FUND BALANCES Unassigned (4,873)
Total liabilities and fund balances $ 374,224
Income Statement (page 14)
General Fund
Revenues Charges for services $ 19,249 Intergovernmental: Federal and State 1,944,958 Local 47,099 Total revenues 2,011,306
Expenditures Current: Transportation 2,011,532 Capital outlay 2,563 Total expenditures 2,014,095
Net change in fund balances (2,789)
Fund balances (deficits), beginning of year (2,084)
Fund balances (deficits), end of year $ (4,873)
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Approval RE: Resolutions 21-16, 21-17, and 21-18 Member Recognition
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Leadership
DISCUSSION:
Annually, the Space Coast TPO Governing Board recognizes TPO, TAC, CAC, and BPTAC members who have maintained an 85% or greater attendance record for the previous four years and shall receive resolutions for their service.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Approve the following resolutions for members achieving 85% or greater attendance record over the last four years.
o Resolution 21-16, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee, Alan Woolwich-Brevard County Housing & Human Services o Resolution 21-17, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee, Carl Kaiserman-Melbourne o Resolution 21-18, Citizens Advisory Committee, Daniel Spradling-City of Melbourne
ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution 21-16, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee, Alan Woolwich, Attachment A • Resolution 21-17, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trials Advisory Committee, Carl Kaiserman, Attachment B • Resolution 21-18, Citizen Advisory Committee, Daniel Spradling, Attachment C
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RESOLUTION # 21-16 Committee Service Recognition
A RESOLUTION, recognizing Alan Woolwich for achieving an 85% meeting attendance rate over the last four (4) years (2017-2020) as part of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization’s Board and Committee Member Recognition Program, and
WHEREAS, the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization is the designated and constituted body responsible for the urban transportation planning and programming process for the Palm Bay-Melbourne and Titusville Urbanized Areas; and
WHEREAS, Alan Woolwich was appointed to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trials Advisory Committee as the representative from the Brevard County Housing and Human Services and has served with distinction for over seventeen (17) years; and
WHEREAS, Alan Woolwich’s leadership has guided the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization through difficult and complex issues to the benefit of the citizens of Brevard County; and.
WHEREAS, his dedication to improving the transportation system throughout Brevard County has resulted in the improvement and construction of many new transportation facilities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization does hereby recognize and commend:
ALAN WOOLWICH
Passed and duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board on the 10th day of March, 2021.
Certificate The undersigned duly qualified as Chair of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board.
By: ______By: ______
Andrea Young Robert L. Jordan, Jr. Space Coast TPO Governing Board Chair Space Coast TPO Governing Board Secretary
SCTPO Resolution # 21-16, March 10, 2021 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Consent, Item 6E, Attachment A Page #89 Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
RESOLUTION # 21-17 Committee Service Recognition
A RESOLUTION, recognizing Carl Kaiserman for achieving an 85% meeting attendance rate over the last four (4) years (2017-2020) as part of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization’s Board and Committee Member Recognition Program, and
WHEREAS, the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization is the designated and constituted body responsible for the urban transportation planning and programming process for the Palm Bay-Melbourne and Titusville Urbanized Areas; and
WHEREAS, Carl Kaiserman was appointed to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization – Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee as the citizen representative from the City of Melbourne and has served with distinction for over four (4) years; and
WHEREAS, Carl Kaiserman’s leadership has guided the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization through difficult and complex issues to the benefit of the citizens of Brevard County; and.
WHEREAS, his dedication to improving the transportation system throughout Brevard County has resulted in the improvement and construction of many new transportation facilities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization does hereby recognize and commend:
CARL KAISERMAN
Passed and duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board on the 10th day of March, 2021.
Certificate The undersigned duly qualified as Chair of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board.
By: ______By: ______
Andrea Young Robert L. Jordan, Jr. Space Coast TPO Governing Board Chair Space Coast TPO Governing Board Secretary
SCTPO Resolution # 21-17, March 10, 2021 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Consent, Item 6E, Attachment B Page #90 Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
RESOLUTION # 21-18 Committee Service Recognition
A RESOLUTION, recognizing Daniel Spradling for achieving an 85% meeting attendance rate over the last four (4) years (2017-2020) as part of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization’s Board and Committee Member Recognition Program, and
WHEREAS, the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization is the designated and constituted body responsible for the urban transportation planning and programming process for the Palm Bay-Melbourne and Titusville Urbanized Areas; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Spradling was appointed to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization – Citizen Advisory Committee as the Citizen representative from the City of Melbourne and has served with distinction for over four (4) years; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Spradling’s leadership has guided the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization through difficult and complex issues to the benefit of the citizens of Brevard County; and.
WHEREAS, his dedication to improving the transportation system throughout Brevard County has resulted in the improvement and construction of many new transportation facilities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization does hereby recognize and commend:
DANIEL SPRADLING
Passed and duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board on the 10th day of March, 2021.
Certificate The undersigned duly qualified as Chair of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board.
By: ______By: ______
Andrea Young Robert L. Jordan, Jr. Space Coast TPO Governing Board Chair Space Coast TPO Governing Board Secretary
SCTPO Resolution # 21-18, March 10, 2021 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Consent, Item 6E, Attachment C Page #91 ACTION ITEM NUMBER 7A
Approval RE: Resolution 21-15, FY 21-25 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Linking Land Use and Transportation
DISCUSSION: The Florida Department of Transportation has requested an amendment to the adopted FY 21 – FY 25 Transportation Improvement Program to align with the Department’s Work Program. The project amendments in Attachment “A” include new funding for the NASA Causeway Bridge, Parrish Park Trailhead, and three capital transit projects.
A project must be included in the approved TIP and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in order for the FHWA and the FTA to participate in the cost of any federally funded transportation project.
The TIP reflects the TPO’s priorities, consistent with port and aviation master plans, transit development plans and local government comprehensive plans, and are selected in part based on the public comment received under the TPO’s Public Participation process.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Approval of Resolution 21-15, amending the FY 2021 – FY 2025 Transportation Improvement Program via roll call vote.
ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution 21-15, FY21-25 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment, Attachment A • Anna Taylor-Government Liaison Administrator, FDOT to Georganna Gillette-SCTPO Executive Director, RE: Request for TIP Changes, February 18, 2021, Attachment B
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RESOLUTION # 21-15 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment
A RESOLUTION, approving the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization’s Fiscal Year 2020/21 to 2024/25 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment for the Palm Bay-Melbourne and Titusville Urbanized Areas.
WHEREAS, the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization is the designated and constituted body responsible for the urban transportation planning and programming process for the Palm Bay-Melbourne and Titusville Urbanized Areas; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 339.175; 23 U.S.C. 134; and 49 U.S.C. 5303 require that the urbanized area, as a condition to the receipt of federal capital or operating assistance, have a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process that results in plans and programs consistent with the comprehensively planned development of the urbanized areas; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is hereby endorsed as an accurate representation of the areas priorities as developed through the planning process carried on cooperatively by the state and local communities in accordance with the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 134.; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization to authorize amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2020/21 to 2024/25, and included in the following table.
Project Project Name Fiscal Number Year 440424-1 NASA Causeway Bridge 2021 441778-2 FL Coast to Coast Parrish Park Tailhead 2021 441778-3 FL Coast to Coast Parrish Park Trailhead 2021 448815-1 5310 Capital Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation – Small Urban 2021 448818-1 5310 Capital Space Coast Ctr for Independent Living DBA Resource Ctr 2021 448820-1 5310 Capital-Center For Visually Impaired-Port Orange Large UZA 2021
Passed and duly approved at a regular meeting of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board on the 10th day of March, 2021.
SCTPO Resolution # 21-15, March 10, 2021 Page 1 of 2 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Action, Item 7A, Attachment A Page #93 Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
Certificate The undersigned duly qualified as Chair of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution approved at a legally convened meeting of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board.
By: ______By: ______
Andrea Young Robert L. Jordan, Jr. Space Coast TPO Governing Board Chair Space Coast TPO Governing Board Secretary
SCTPO Resolution # 21-15, March 10, 2021 Page 2 of 2 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Action, Item 7A, Attachment A Page #94 FOOT\)...... Pi Florida Department of Transportation RON DESi\1'oTIS 719 S. Woodland Boulevard KEVIN ,I. TIIIBAl'l.T, P.E. GO\'ER!'iOR DeLand, Florida 32720-6834 SECRETARY
February 18, 2021 Ms. Georganna Gillette Executive Director Space Coast TPO 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B Viera, FL 32940
Dear Ms. Gillette:
Subject: REQUEST FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CHANGES
The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) requests the following changes to be made to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization's Adopted Fiscal Years 2020/2021 - 2024/2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in coordination with the corresponding changes to the Department's Adopted Work Program. Please make sure that you put the amendment date on your cover page of the amended TIP and the page of the TIP that the project is listed on.
BREVARD COUNTY
FM#440424-1 NASA CAUSEWAY BRIDGE Current TIP Status: Project is currently in the TIP for Fiscal Years 2020/2021 - 2024/2025. No phases or funding is shown for Fiscal Years 2020/2021 - 2024/2025. Current TIP:
Phase Original Funding Original Amount Fiscal Year Type NONE NONE $0.00 2021 NONE NONE $0.00 2022 TOTAL $0.00
Proposed Amendment: Phase Amended Amended Amount Fiscal Year Fundin2 Type Environmental TALT $320,000 2021 PD&E SA $39,047 2021 PreliminarvEngineering PLH $623,348 2021 Construction (SA) BNBR $5,000,000 2022 Construction BNBR $35,481.132 2022 Construction NFPD $67,101,000 2022
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Action, Item 7A, Attachment B Page #95 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Action, Item 7A, Attachment B Page #96 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Action, Item 7A, Attachment B Page #97 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Action, Item 7A, Attachment B Page #98 PRESENTATIONS ITEM NUMBER 8A
Minton Road Feasibility Study
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Linking Transportation & Land Use
DISCUSSION:
In 2019, on behalf of West Melbourne the Space Coast TPO began conducting the Minton Road Feasibility Study. The purpose of the project was to assess the need and feasibility of widening the road, address congestion and safety issues, and create a more multi-model corridor. The corridor assessed is from Palm Bay Road to US 192; is maintained by the County and within the West Melbourne city limits. It includes two bus routes, nine public and private schools, a variety of land uses, parks, and access to Promise in Brevard, a housing facility for special needs adults.
The study process included coordination with Brevard County and West Melbourne, Technical Committee meetings and review, two public meetings, field reviews, Intersection Control Evaluation, existing conditions analysis, data collection, travel demand modeling, and other advanced planning processes.
Consultant staff will present the final concepts and outcomes from the study. Please visit here for more information: https://spacecoasttpo.com/minton/ or our Virtual Project Guide developed as part of the virtual public involvement process: https://www.mintonroadstudy.com/
REQUESTED ACTION:
As desired by the Space Coast TPO Governing Board
ATTACHMENTS
• Minton Road Feasibility Study, Presentation Slides
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #99 SCTPO TAC/CAC/Board Meetings March 8 and 10, 2021 v
MEETING AGENDA
Project Location, Goals, and Recap
Life Cycle of a Project
Preferred Roadway Plan and Cost Estimate Summary
Next Steps
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8A Page #100 1 PROJECT LOCATION Match Line
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PROJECT GOALS
Assess the need / feasibility of widening from four to six lanes – determined widening will not be explored
Address existing / future congestion and safety issues – incorporated into preferred alternative
Incorporate / enhance multi-modal improvements to facilitate pedestrian, bicycle, and transit movements – incorporated into preferred alternative
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8A Page #101 2 PROJECT RECAP Existing Conditions/ • Summer/Fall/Winter 2019 Future No- • Helped determine Issues/Opportunities along corridor Build
Roadway and Intersection • Spring/Summer 2020 • Presented 4 roadway and numerous intersection Alternatives alternatives to Public in August 2020 Analysis
Preferred • Fall/Winter 2020 • Selected preferred roadway Roadway Plan plan based on Public and Development Technical Committee input 5
LIFE CYCLE OF A PROJECT – MINTON ROAD
We Are Here
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8A Page #102 3 7
Preferred Roadway Alternative – Shared Use Paths
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8A Page #103 4 INTERSECTION SUMMARY • Turn Lane Improvements Proposed At: . Hield Rd. . Norfolk Pkwy. . Carriage Gate Dr. . Burdock Ave./Eber Blvd. . Milwaukee Ave./Heritage Oaks Blvd. . Henry Ave. • No Improvements: 4 of 6 intersections operate at LOS E/F in one peak hour • With Improvements: Only 1 intersection operates at LOS E in one peak hour Turn Lane • Travel time reductions between 9% and 28% Improvement during peak hours Location 9
MILWAUKEE AVENUE / HERITAGE OAKS BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
• Received public N comment related to adding turn lanes • Added an exclusive WB left-turn lane to improve traffic operations and safety • Recommended adding exclusive EB right turn lane (to be designed and constructed by others)10
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8A Page #104 5 OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
Cost Location Right-of-Way Construction Total Hield Road - $470,000 $470,000 Norfolk Parkway - $1,150,000 $1,150,000 Carriage Gate Drive - $700,000 $700,000 Burdock Avenue/Eber Boulevard - $1,200,000 $1,200,000 Milwaukee Avenue/Heritage Oaks Boulevard - $900,000 $900,000 Henry Avenue $1,400,000 $1,020,000 $2,420,000 Remainder of Corridor - $6,740,000 $6,740,000 Total $1,400,000 $12,180,000 $13,580,000
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NEXT STEPS
• Final Report for Study Published within next 60 days
• Design, Right-of-Way, and Construction Phases Unfunded . City of West Melbourne/Brevard County coordination needed . If project is to utilize TPO funds, will need to be submitted through TPO’s annual call for projects cycle
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8A Page #105 6 QUESTIONS / CONTACT INFORMATION
SCTPO Project Manager Kittelson Project Manager Sarah Kraum Travis Hills, PE 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way 225 East Robinson Street Building B, Room 105 Suite 355 Melbourne, FL 32940 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 321-690-6890 Phone: 407-540-0555 [email protected] [email protected]
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8A Page #106 7 PRESENTATIONS ITEM NUMBER 8B
St. Johns Heritage Parkway: Babcock to Malabar Alternative Corridor Study Update
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Linking Transportation & Land Use
DISCUSSION:
Jesse Blouin, Inwood Consulting Engineers will present on the Alternative Corridor Evaluation (ACE) process for the proposed new corridor, St. Johns Heritage Parkway from Babcock to Malabar Road.
The Space Coast TPO funded the ACE Study and Brevard County is managing the study in cooperation with the City of Palm Bay.
The study establishes the project’s Purpose and Need, identifies potential environmental impacts and evaluates engineering feasibility. The initial corridors will be reviewed and on-going coordination with stakeholders will be taking place throughout the process. The goal is to identify 2-3 viable corridors that may be used for a future PD&E study.
A Public Meeting will take place in the spring of 2021.
REQUESTED ACTION:
As desired by the Space Coast TPO Governing Board
ATTACHMENTS
• St. Johns Heritage Parkway Alternative Corridor Evaluation, Presentation Slides
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #107 ST. JOHNS HERITAGE PARKWAY ALTERNATIVE CORRIDOR EVALUATION
Space Coast TPO Meetings March 2021
SJHP –Overall Facility and Study Area Map
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8B Page #108 1 Alternative Corridor Evaluation (ACE) Process
• A Corridor Planning Study • Establishes the project’s Purpose and Need • Systems linkage • Economic development • Traffic ~ 9,200 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) • Proposes improvements to address the project need • Identifies initial / potential environmental impacts • Evaluates engineering feasibility and identifies fatal flaws • Includes public involvement and agency coordination • Completion date early to mid 2022 • PD&E Study phase is not funded
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What the ACE Does Not Address in Detail
• To be addressed in PD&E and Design • Stormwater ponds / floodplain compensation ACE • Structural analysis • Survey • Detailed field surveys • Mitigation measures • Air and noise evaluations • Cultural resources evaluations • Section 4(f) evaluations • Permitting • Adjacent Land Use (i.e. Rx Fire)
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8B Page #109 2 Scenario Planning: Blending Land Use and Transportation
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Working Group & Agency Coordination Meetings
Willowbrook Rolling Deer Several Waterstone Farms Meadows Run Others
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8B Page #110 3 Initial Corridors
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Initial Corridors
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SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8B Page #111 4 Path Forward
• Ongoing coordination with local governments and stakeholders • Start Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Planning Screen • With the TPO and FDOT • Hold the Public Meeting in spring 2021 • Identify 2‐3 viable corridors for PD&E • PD&E Study phase is not funded • The no‐build option remains a viable option throughout the ACE 9
Questions and Contact Information
Jeanette Scott Project Administrator 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940 321‐617‐7202 ‐ Ext. 58316 [email protected]
brevardfl.gov/PublicWorks/ st‐johns‐heritage‐parkway‐alternative‐corridor‐evaluation 10
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8B Page #112 5 PRESENTATIONS ITEM NUMBER 8C
SR 520 Cocoa Beach Causeway
For further information, please contact: Strategic Plan Emphasis Area: [email protected] Sustainability & Resiliency
DISCUSSION:
On February 4, 2021, the City Commission of Cocoa Beach adopted Resolution 2021-03 requesting the Space Coast TPO formally request the Florida Department of Transportation to include within its immediate projects a study to raise the elevation of SR 520 from the Peebles Bridge within Cocoa Beach East to SR A1A.
This item is for discussion purposes. Staff and FDOT will provide information and potential next steps regarding a future feasibility study.
REQUESTED ACTION:
As desired by the Space Coast TPO Governing Board
ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution 89-23, City of Cocoa Beach, MPO request the FDOT to include within its immediate projects, a study to raise the grade level of SR 520 from Peebles Bridge to SR A1A
• Resolution 2021-03, City of Cocoa Beach, SCTPO request the FDOT to include within its immediate projects, a study to raise the grade level of SR 520 from the east end of the Peebles Bridge, east to SR A1A.
SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #113 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentation, Item 8C, Attachment A Page #114 SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Presentations, Item 8C, Attachment B Page #115 SCTPO GOVERNING BOARD FY 2020 - FY 2022 STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE SHEET
SAFETY Strive for a safe multi-modal transportation system.
Performance Measures: Reduction of fatalities/crashes Adoption of Vision Zero Plan by locals
LINKING TRANSPORTATION WITH LAND USE Create a transportation network that compliments existing and future land use.
Performance Measures: Local Comprehensive Plans incorporate 2045 LRTP land use policy recommendations.
SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCY Plan for a sustainable and resilient transportation system.
Performance Measures: Adoption of Resiliency Master Plan
INNOVATION Enhance connectivity and reliability of the transportation system.
Performance Measures: TMC funded for construction by 2022
LEADERSHIP Serve as leaders in transportation and the community.
Performance Measures: Implement Board Strategic Plan SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #116 SPACE COAST TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym Full Name ADA Americans with Disabilities Act AMPO Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations ATMS Advanced Traffic Management System BMBA Brevard Mountain Bike Association BOCC Board of County Commissioners BPTAC Bicycle/Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee CAC Citizens Advisory Committee CFMPO Central Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization CIGP County Incentive Grant Program CMS Congestion Management System CRA Community Redevelopment Agency CTST Community Traffic Safety Team ECFRPC East Central Florida Regional Planning Council ECRRT East Central Florida Regional Rail Trail EPA Environmental Protection Agency ETDM Efficient Transportation Decision Making FAST ACT Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act FDOT Florida Department of Transportation FEC Florida East Coast Railroad FHWA Federal Highway Administration FM Financial Management FS Florida Statute FTA Federal Transit Administration FY Fiscal Year GIS Geographical Information System GMSC Growth Management Subcommittee GPC General Planning Consultant G/W Goes With ITS Intelligent Transportation System LAP Local Agency Program LOGT Local Option Gas Tax LRTP Long Range Transportation Plan MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization MPOAC Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council PD&E Project Development & Environment PPP Public Participation Plan SAFETEA-LU Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users SCAT Space Coast Area Transit SJHP St. John’s Heritage Parkway SJRWMD St. Johns River Water Management District SR State Road SU Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Urban TAC Technical Advisory Committee TDP Transit Development Plan TDLCB Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board TIP Transportation Improvement Program TPO Transportation Planning Organization TRIP Transportation Regional Incentive Program UPWP Unified Planning Work Program SCTPO Governing Board-March 10, 2020 Page #117