BC0409 Transportation Enhancement Program City ofCoconut Creek Application Package for The Education Corridor Submittal Date April 2, 2009 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS
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Project Title: The Coconut Creek Education Corridor _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Project Sponsor (municipal, county, state, or federal agency, or tribal council): The City of Coconut Creek Contact Todd Henry-DeJesus_ _ _ _ _ _ _ Title Planning Projects Coordinator_ _ _ __ Address 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Phone 954-973-6756_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
E-mail address
[email protected]
FAX 954-956-1424_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ E-mail address _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Priority (relative to other applications submitted by the Project Sponsor). #1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Name of Applicant (If other than Project Sponsor): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 1. Qualifying Enhancement Activities: Check the enhancement activity that the proposed project will address. (NOTE: Checking all activities possible does not ensure or increase eligibility. Each activity checked must meet all criteria listed for that activity in Appendix A of FOOT Procedure #525-030-300-j, Transportation Enhancement Projects). X
Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles The provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrian and bicyclists Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites Scenic or historic highway programs, (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities)
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Landscaping and other scenic beautification
Historic preservation**
Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad
facilities and canals)*
Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use of the corridors
for pedestrian or bicycle trails)
Inventory, control and removal of outdoor advertising
Archaeological planning and research**
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2. Project Description: Use additional sheets as necessary to respond to the following: Failure to submit items (a) through (h) could result in denial of application approval. (a) Describe how the proposed project is related to the intermodal transportation system by either
function, proximity or impact. (One or more may apply).
(b) What is the project and where is the project located (what are the termini, if appropriate)?
Include a detailed scope of services when possible and location map. (location map preferred on
aerial view)
(c) Summarize any special characteristics of project. TYPICAL SECTION drawings must be
provided for appropriate projects. Include right of way lines on the typical section drawings.
(d) Describe the project's existing right of way ownerships. This description shall identify when the
right of way was acquired and how ownership is documented (Le. plats, deeds, prescriptions,
certified surveys).
(e) Describe any proposed right of way acquisition, including expected matching fund source,
limitations on fund use or availability, and who will acquire and retain ownership of proposed right
of way. *
(f) Describe any related project work phases that are already complete or currently underway.
(g) Provide detailed project cost estimate. Estimate should be broken down to FOOT typical pay
items if possible to allow for verification of allowable project costs .
(h) Other specific project information that should be considered.
3. Project Implementation Information:
Attach documentation as exhibits to this application.
(a) Describe the proposed method of performing (Le. contract or in-house) and administering (Le.
local or state) each work phase of the project. If it is proposed that the project be administered
by a governmental entity other than the Department of Transportation, the agency must be
certified to administer Federal Aid projects in accordance with the department's Local Agency
Program Manual (topic no. 525-010-300). Web site:
www.dot.state.fI.us/projectmanagementoffice/lap/default.htm
(b) Describe any public (and private, if applicable) support of the proposed project. (Examples
include: written endorsement, formal declaration, resolution, financial donations or other
appropriate means).
(c) Describe the proposed ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the project when it is
completed .
(d) Describe source of matching funds and any restrictions on availability.
(e) Other specific implementation information that should be considered.
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4. Cost Estimate:
*Reminder: District IV FOOT Enhancement Funds will only be used to fund Construction and
Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities. The total amount of Enhancement funds requested
per project must now be in excess of $250,000.
Project Cost Estimate : This is total project construction cost estimate including all enhancement related items and any additional scope of work being identified. Enhancement Fund Allocation This is the requested amount of Enhancement funding for the project scope identified in the application. Construction (Enhancement funds requested)
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Construction (Local Funds) (LF) $_
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Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities (CEI) (LF)$
Total Project Construction Cost
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100,000
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How will the project be funded?
FOOT Enhancement Funds $ 750,000
FOOT Enhancement Funds
(A)+ Local $ 550,000
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(B) = Total $ 1,300,000 (C)
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CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT SPONSOR
I hereby certify that the proposed project herein described is supported by the City of Coconut Creek
(municipal, county, state or federal agency, or tribal council) and that said entity will : (1) provide any required
funding match; (2) enter into a maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation; (3)
*comply with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Policies Act for any Right of Way
actions required for the project, (4) **comply with NEPA process prior to construction, this may involve
coordination with the State Historic and Preservation Office (SHPO) prior to construction . (Not at time of
application) and (5) support other actions necessary to fully implement the proposed project. I further certify
that the estimated costs included herein are reasonable and understand that s' ificant increases in these
costs could cause the project to be removed from the Florida Department 0
nsp ation work program.
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CRITERIA SUMMARY STATEMENT Promotes Access to Multimodal Transportation - The project will support new
and improved access to multimodal transportation. The proposed development
will provide an important inter-modal link to regional transit facilities and establish
a transportation network among the existing educational facilities such as
Coconut Creek High School, Broward College, Atlantic Technical and the Dave
Thomas Education Center with a dedicated community circulator bus route.
Bicyclists and pedestrians will have better access to facilities in the area and
easier connections to existing greenways in the City.
Promotes/Preserves Environmental And Aesthetic Qualitv of Life - The proposed
development is intended to promote the use of mass transit, non-motorized
vehicles and walking, thereby decreasing the need for automobiles. This will
have a positive impact on air and water quality in the region. The project area
will be planted with native and "Florida friendly" vegetation and created to be
certified as a National Wildlife Federation backyard habitat. Native canopy trees
will be planted along the paths. The project is part of a larger greenway system
throughout Coconut Creek.
The additional paths will provide additional
connectivity to these systems.
Promotes SafetY/Security - There are no sidewalks or bike paths in the project
area at this time. The new multi-modal paths and roadside bike paths will
provide a significantly safer route for non-motorized users.
The project will
assist in the community's well-being by providing a more cohesive transit corridor
and connectivity in addition to improved aesthetics in the area.
Demonstrates Multi-Jurisdictional Cooperation - The project (Corridor segment)
will not be located within 0.5 miles of any neighboring municipality.
Demonstrates Public Support - In addition to City Commission approval of the
project over the past several years, letters are provided from entities along the
Education Corridor in support of the project (Exhibit F).
Demonstrates Leveraging - The entire project will cost in excess of ten times the
amount of funding requested with this application. The City of Coconut Creek
has budgeted funds for the Coconut Creek Education Corridor project as a
Capital Improvement Item.
Enhances An Intense Land Use Location - The area surrounding the Education
Corridor is highly developed almost 20,000 residents within X to ~ mile of the
project limits, 18,000 full and part-time students and hundreds of thousands of
square feet of commercial, office and institutional uses.
2A Describe how the proposed project is related to the intennodal transportation system by
either junction, proximity, or impact.
Broward County's Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) provides a guide for the
development of multi-modal transportation systems which includes roadways, bicycle,
pedestrian and transit project improvements. The City of Coconut Creek has embraced
that vision by incorporating many of the same concepts in the LRTP into the Education
Corridor plan. This clearly supports the current transportation system plan by providing
an important inter-modal link to regional transit facilities and establishes a transportation
network among the various educational facilities located along Coconut Creek Parkway
with a dedicated community circulator bus route.
In addition to the educational facilities, the area surrounding the Education Corridor has a
large existing residential mix. Wynmoor, located on the north side of Coconut Creek
Parkway and east of Lyons Road is the largest residential neighborhood along the corridor
with a population of over 5,000 residents. Wynmoor, a community limited to persons of a
mature age, would benefit greatly by the enhanced transit connectivity, allowing a vast
variety of educational opportunities to an aging population.
Additionally, other areas such as CocoParc, Woodlake Villas, Hammock Estates and South
Creek, provide a mix of single and multi-family residential dwelling units with an estimated
population of 12,000 residents within a Yz to Y.. mile distance to Coconut Creek Parkway
and the Education Corridor.
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2B Where is the project located (and what are the termini,
scope ofservices and location map.
if appropriate)?
Include a detailed
The Coconut Creek Education Corridor is the two-mile section of Coconut Creek Parkway
between State Road 7 (US 441) on the west and the Florida Turnpike on the east. The
entire corridor is within the City of Coconut Creek except for the westernmost quarter
mile, which is in the City of Margate.
On the southeast corner of Coconut Creek Parkway and Lyons Road is the City of Coconut
Creek Community Center. It is at this facility that the City installed the first phase of the
corridor improvements which included a transit pavilion with seating, bollard lighting, new
landscaping and a meandering 15' multi-purpose path. This application is limited to the
section of the Education Corridor which wi1l extend east of that existing portion of the
Corridor located at the Coconut Creek Community Center. This proposed phase will start
where that phase ended, which was awarded a Transportation Enhancement Grant for the
2003 cycle, and will terminate at NW 43 rd Avenue.
(See attached map - Exhibit A)
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2C Summarize any special characteristics of the project. Provide typical section drawings for
appropriate projects. Include right-ofway lines on the typical section drawings.
There are a number of educational and community facilities along this segment of
roadway, including;
Broward College, North Campus
North Regional Branch, Broward County Library
Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek Community Center
Atlantic Vocational Technical Institute and Technical Magnet High School
Dave Thomas Education Center
Associated Builders and Contractors Corporate Headquarters and 'Apprentice
Training Facility
• Margate School of Beauty
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Also unique to the corridor is an annual student population of approximately 18,000 full &
part-time students enrolled within the various facilities. This potential transit usage does
not consider additional volume that may be generated by special events such as
graduations or existing businesses and residential commuters.
Design standards throughout the corridor will focus on improving pedestrian, bicycle and
transit choices and reducing the need for automobile use.
(See typical section drawings Exhibits B, C & D)
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2D
Describe the project's existing right-ol-way ownerships. This description shall identify
when the right-ofway was acquired and how ownership is documented (i.e. plats, deeds,
prescriptions, certified surveys).
Based on extensive research by City of Coconut Creek Staff, as well as Broward County
staff, it has been determined that complete right-of-way maps do not exist for Coconut
Creek Parkway. It is anticipated that right-of-way verification will be accompJished by a
combination of plat reviews and field surveys. Coconut Creek Parkway is currently
classified as a County Road (CR-849).
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2E
Describe any proposed right-of-way acquisition, including expected matching fund
source, limitation on fund use or availability, and who will acquire and retain ownership of
proposed right-of-way.
Coconut Creek Parkway is primarily a four-lane road with right and left turn lanes at most
intersections in addition to a center two-way continuous left-turn lane (painted median)
providing access to adjacent properties. The painted median width varies from 11 to 14.5
feet allowing sufficient area to accommodate landscaped medians with pedestrian refuge.
No right-of-way acquisition is proposed.
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2F
Describe any related project work phases that are already complete or currently
underway.
In cooperation with the Department of Transportation, the City of Coconut Creek retained
the consulting firm of Kittelson & Associates to conduct a modal analysis for Coconut
Creek Parkway. The study examined existing conditions and gave recommendations for
implementing multi-modal connectivity between the existing educational facilities. A
second City-initiated study, conducted by RMPK Group, focused on design. RMPK
Group, working in conjunction with the Kittelson study, also examined existing conditions,
including land use patterns, roadway layouts and site configurations. The result was a plan
that established design criteria for transit stops, pedestrian connections, sign age,
architecture and landscape standards.
Transit service, provided by a community bus and Broward County Transit, will help
connect the various educational facilities along the corridor as well as to existing residential
and commercial development.
The City of Coconut Creek was awarded an Enhancement Grant in 2003. As part of the
City's ongoing commitment to its residents and the Education Corridor, the City
completed a new Community Center on the southeast corner of Coconut Creek Parkway
and Lyons Road. Enhancement funds awarded in 2003 were used to develop Phase I of the
Education Corridor project adjacent to the Community Center. The project consisted of a
transit pavilion with seating, bollard lighting, new landscaping and a meandering 15'
multi-purpose path. The project, open for pedestrian use, is very successful and photos are
included as with this application. See Attachment E.
Since that time, the City of Coconut Creek has also been awarded Enhancement Grants in
2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 for subsequent phases of the Education Corridor. The designs
will be similar to the first phase described above.
On March 23, 2006, the City of Coconut Creek City Commission approved an agreement
for Professional Design Services, with Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan (PBS&J) to
develop a Master Plan for the Education Corridor and provide comprehensive
construction documents creating a multi-modal transit oriented corridor along Coconut
Creek Parkway. The project will include median improvements for function and
beautification, signalization upgrades, creation of a multi-purpose path, roadway and
pedestrian scale lighting, enhanced transit pavilions, native and drought tolerant
landscaping, signage standards and the assessment and improvement of existing utiJities
and drainage.
Future development along Coconut Creek Parkway will follow the same design criteria and
aesthetic concepts.
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2G
Provide detailed project cost estimate. Estimate should be broken down to FDOT typical
pay items ifpossible to allow for verification ofallowable project costs.
See cost estimate. Plans are not complete enough to provide FDOT typical pay items.
Additional cost estimates are provided below.
Sidewalk
$130,000
$100,000
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Landscaping
$100,000
$ 75,000
Irrigation
Pedestrian Amenities (seating, ped. lights, signage, etc.) $195,000
$625,000
On site prep, fill, utility work, etc.
$ 75,000
Bus Shelters
$1,300,000
TOTAL
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2H
Other specific project information that should be considered.
The City of Coconut Creek is committed to developing a cohesive relationship among the
educational facilities along the Coconut Creek Education Corridor and the community.
Transportation and pedestrian connectivity is among these facilities is of prime
importance. The educational and community-oriented opportunities within the two-mile
corridor include the North Campus of Broward College, Coconut Creek High School, the
North Regional Branch Broward County Library, Atlantic Vocational Technical Center
and Technical Magnet School, the Coconut Creek Community Center, the Margate School
of Beauty and the Associated Builders and Contractors Corporate Headquarters and
Apprentice Training Facility. As part of it's commitment to the development of the
project, the City of Coconut Creek acquired approximately 24 acres of land on Coconut
Creek Parkway for $11,000,000. Ten acres of this property was transferred to the
Broward County School Board for the development of the Dave Thomas Education Center.
This specialized facility caters to high school students who do not, for one reason or
another, thrive in a traditional environment.
Further, the City of Coconut Creek was chosen by Broward County as one of three
prototype cities in the "Sense of Place" project, aimed at creating a county wide design
that will develop, promote and implement urban design guidelines and principles taking
into consideration the distinctive character of Broward County and the individuality of
each city.
The City of Coconut Creek prides itself on being an environmental leader. With that, the
primary design theme for the Education Corridor will take it's inspiration from the City's
overall environmental sensitivity and character as well as the roadway function. All
projects completed by the City will utilize native plantings that are drought tolerant and
low maintenance. The City became certified (first in Florida) as a Community Wildlife
Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and landscaping will be designed in
accordance with many NWF principles. The Coconut Creek Community Center, adjacent
to and including the Education Corridor Phase 1, has been designated a "Backyard
Wildlife Habitat" by the NWF. All subsequent phases will be designed to become certified
backyard wildlife habitats as well.
The latest addition to the corridor will be the new Technological University of the Americas
(TUA), to be located at the vacant CRS Management building. The TUA facility will be
approximately 32,000 square feet dedicated to Vocational Technology Training with an
anticipated student population of 390 and 30+ support staff. This facility is at the
easternmost end of Coconut Creek Parkway at the Broward College entrance. The facility
owners, as part of their site improvements, will be constructing this portion of the corridor
project consistent with previous improvements and design plans.
Finally, please note that this section of the Corridor had been approved for TE funding in
2007. The City was approved a request to relocate the project to a section of Coconut
Creek Parkway just west of Lyons Road. We are now, in a sense, reapplying for a
previously approved segment of the Education Corridor.
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3A.
Describe the proposed method of performing (i.e. contract or in house) and
administrating (i. e. local or state) each work phase of the project. If it is proposed that the
project be administrated by a government entity other than the Department of Transportation,
the agency must be certified to administer Federal Aid projects in accordance with the
department's Local Agency Program Manual.
The City of Coconut Creek would enter into a joint participation agreement with the
Department of Transportation wherein the City would administer the project. The project
would be permitted through Broward County, as applicable. The construction will be
awarded to a licensed general contractor. Coconut Creek is LAP certified.
As of September 19 t\ 2008, the City of Coconut Creek and the Education Carridor has
received environmental resource permit approval from South Florida Water Management
District.
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3B
Describe any public (and private, if applicable) support of the project. (Examples
include written endorsement, formal declaration, resolution, financial donations or other
appropriate means).
The project supports regional county and local comprehensive plans and has received
written endorsement from the City of Coconut Creek Commission and both public and
private sector educational institutions.
Additionally, the City of Coconut Creek completed
multi-purpose path and greenway around Coconut
connect to the Education Corridor. The high school
projects and is currently working with the City
improvements.
(See attached Exhibit F)
10 the construction of Cougar Trail, a
Creek High School. This trail will
has been in support of both of these
on additional school and stadium
Describe the proposed ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the project when
it is completed.
3C
The City will enter into a Maintenance Agreement with Broward County for maintenance
of all proposed improvements along Coconut Creek Parkway associated with the Coconut
Creek Education Corridor project.
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Describe the source ofmatching funds and any restriction on availability.
The City of Coconut Creek has budgeted matching funding as an internal budget line item
for the Education Corridor (part of the City's CIP program). The funds will be available
for the grant funding fiscal year.
Additionally, Broward County has committed to date $500,000.00 for roadway re-surfacing
and between $200,000.00 & $300,000.00 for landscape improvements and Construction and
Engineering Inspection services.
Lastly, Broward County Highway Construction & Engineering Division is currently
working on legal descriptions and surveys for temporary construction easements ..
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Other specific implementation information that should be considered.
In addition to the above mentioned funds, the City has demonstrated a commitment to the
Education Corridor by purchasing 24 acres of land for $11,000,000.00, of which ten-acres
were transferred to the Broward County School Board for the development of the Dave
Thomas Education Center. Also, as part of the Education Corridor master plan, the City
plans on expanding it's existing community bus service along Coconut Creek Parkway
offering free shuttle service to all students, residents and the business community.
On March 27, 2007, the City of Coconut Creek held a public meeting at the City's
Community Center, to showcase the design themes and various roadway design
alternatives. The meeting was well attended with over 50 area residents and business
owners. Along with City staff, members from Broward County and PBS&J, were on hand
to make the presentation, provide information and discuss the designs. Residents were
asked to comment and fill out surveys to indicate their preferred option. These comments
were compiled and are being used today to better design this portion of the Corridor.
Many of the submitted drawings are conceptual or show a "big picture" of potential
development along the Education Corridor. The portion of the project proposed for
Transportation Enhancement funding will not include any development within roadways
or curbing. No changes to the existing drainage will occur due to the development
proposed for Transportation Enhancement funding. The proposed project is a multimodal
path and associated landscaping only. The roadwork portion of the Education Corridor
will be addressed separately by consultants hired by the City.
Additionally, raised medians are not proposed as part of this phase. No roadway work of
any kind is currently proposed. The Transportation Enhancement grant portion of this
project will cover only eligible items (path, landscaping, associated improvements).
Funding for medians will be sought through Broward County at a later time.
Please note that the current application is for only a portion of the Education Corridor
project. The City feels it is important to obtain a comprehensive design of the Corridor so
participants in the redevelopment of the area can plan in accordance to the overall master
plan. All planning costs for the project will be incurred by the City of Coconut Creek. The
Transportation Enhancement funds will only be used towards eligible construction costs.
The City intends to pay for the additional portions of the Corridor and/or seek additional
funding.
All appropriate FDOT standards will be met for the proposed development.
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