City of Gainesville - File #: 160589.

• File #: 160589.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: To Be Introduced
• File created: 12/1/2016
• In control: Community Redevelopment Agency
• On agenda: 12/12/2016
• Final action: 12/12/2016
• Title: NW 1st Avenue Streetscape: Project Update (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/12/2016	1	Community Redevelopment Agency	Approved as Recommended	Pass

Title

NW 1st Avenue Streetscape: Project Update (B)

Explanation

NW 1^st Avenue, between NW 16^th Street and NW 20^th Street, is an important mixed-use corridor located a block away from the University of Florida and the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The NW 1^st Avenue Streetscape project has been a top priority Community Initiative for the College Park / University Heights (CPUH) redevelopment area, and is part of the District’s approved work plan and budget for FY15-16. The vision and design goals of the project are to transform NW 1^st Avenue into a welcoming, well-functioning and safer mixed-use street, catering to the wide variety of stakeholders and their needs.

In 2016, the project team has been coordinating with stakeholders to finalize the proposed design, including holding four stakeholder meetings dedicated to each of the four project blocks, numerous one-on-one stakeholder meetings, and many cross-departmental meetings with City staff. To encourage local stakeholders to improve their building facades, three time-limited façade improvement incentive programs for the Midtown area were launched on August 1^st. 100% construction documents sets were submitted for staff review in mid-August. Guaranteed Maximum Price for both projects were approved by the CRA Board on September 19, 2016. Construction is scheduled to begin on the first week of December.

Fiscal Note

CHW Construction Administration services will be funded from the NW 1^st Avenue project account.

Recommendation

CRA Executive Director to the CRA Board: 1) Approve the CHW Construction Administration services proposal of $37,000 for NW 1^st Avenue Project #1: Underground Infrastructure & Roadway as presented, subject to review as to form and legality by the CRA Attorney; and 2) Approve the CHW Construction Administration services proposal of $27,300 for NW 1^st Avenue Project #2: Street Enhancements & Utility Connections as presented, subject to review as to form and legality by the CRA Attorney.