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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE C-23 MULTIUSE PATH AND BRIDLE TRAIL
REQUEST: Authorization to award a contract for the construction of the C-23 Multiuse Path and Bridle Trail Project to Rosso Site Development, Inc.
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EXPLANATION: This proposed project, approved by Council in 2012, provides bridle and multipurpose path connections between the Wellington Environmental Preserve (Section 24) and existing paths located in the Greenbriar/Palm Beach Point Boulevard area. The new paths will provide much needed pedestrian/bicycle and equestrian access to the Preserve for Wellington residents. A location map showing the proposed alignment for the paths is provided as Exhibit 1. It is important to note the segment of multipurpose path along Flying Cow Road will not be constructed as part of this project. This segment will be constructed starting in 2015 as part of the FDOT LAP project funded by grant monies; however, the bridle path along this section will be constructed now.
The proposed improvements generally include an 8 ft. wide multiuse path, a grassed bridle path (12 ft. to 15 ft. wide) with a stabilized base underneath, pedestrian/equestrian crossings, and a new 84 inch diameter culvert underneath Palm Beach Point Boulevard. The new culvert will improve stormwater conveyance in the C-23 Canal and allow for the continued operation of Pump Station #8 (pumping stormwater from Basin B to Basin A) during severe storm events. A complete set of plans is provided herein as Exhibit 2.
In response to several meetings with the Palm Beach Point HOA and concerned residents, three independent options for the pedestrian/equestrian paths and crossings at Palm Beach Point Boulevard were designed and bid. Selection of one of the three options is at the discretion of Council. A description of each Option is provided below.
Option #1 provides access across Palm Beach Point Blvd for the Multiuse and Bridle p...
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