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Resolution for Amendment to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with FDOT (B)
This item is a request to amend the Florida Department of Transportation Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Explanation
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) currently compensates the City of Gainesville annually for maintenance of Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) infrastructure along the State Highway System (SHS). This includes traffic signals, school beacons, blank out signs, travel time detector, within city limits, and Connected and Automated Vehicle Devices (CAVD) beginning in FY20/21.
Strategic Connection: This item is connected to Goal 2: "Sustainable Community" and Goal 5: “Best in Class Neighbor Services” in the City’s Strategic Plan.
Fiscal Note
The amount to be reimbursed from the State FY21/22 is $771,704 an increase from the previous year of $20,495 due to an increase in reimbursement rates for Traffic Signals and ITS devices.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) adopt the Resolution for the Amendment to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with FDOT; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.