TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Amendment No. 11 with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals on U.S. 41 for a Total Amount of $79,186.00.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Amendment No. 11 with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement for the maintenance of traffic signals on U.S. 41 for a total amount of $79,186.00.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Amendment No. 11 with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement for the maintenance of traffic signals on U.S. 41 for a total amount of $79,186.00.
* Pros: Ensures the City is reimbursed by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for funds used for regular maintenance and repair of traffic signals along U.S. Highway 41. Approving this Agreement also ensures consistent traffic signal operation along a major corridor, supporting public safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
* Cons: The City remains responsible for covering any maintenance costs that exceed FDOT's reimbursement limits not capital in nature. This Agreement also requires the allocation of City staff to manage and perform ongoing maintenance, which may impact the availability of resources for other Public Works tasks.
Option 2: Deny Amendment No. 11 with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement for the maintenance of traffic signals on U.S. 41 for a total amount of $79,186.00.
* Pros: The City may avoid any costs associated with the FDOT Maintenance Agreement, potentially freeing up funds to allocate toward other local projects or priorities.
* Cons: Without FDOT's maintenance program and funding, the City los...
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