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Interlocal Agreement between City of Gainesville and Alachua County Regarding Multiuse Trail Improvements at Sweetwater Preserve (B)
This item requests approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Gainesville and Alachua County to reimburse Alachua County for Multiuse Trail Improvements at Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead that will become part of a larger multiuse trail network spanning from Depot Park to Sweetwater Wetlands Park.
Explanation
The City and County wish to coordinate the recreational facilities of the City and County in order to provide more fully for the recreational needs of the neighbors of the City and County at the least expense.
The County desires to make improvements to its Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead at 309 SE 16th Avenue, shown in Exhibit A, for use and benefit of the general public, while retaining control of these facilities and the City is willing and able to reimburse the County for immediate City multiuse trail improvements at the main entrance to Sweetwater Preserve under the County’s contract with BBI Construction Management, Inc.
The City shall reimburse the County for the multiuse trail improvements consisting of a raised speed table crosswalk and a ten (10) foot wide sidewalk, which cross the main entrance to Sweetwater Preserve, according to Exhibit A, in an amount not to exceed $18,244.08.
The County shall conduct the procurement process and oversee construction of the multiuse trail improvements as shown on Exhibit A through completion as part of the County’s Sweetwater Preserve LID Parking Area Project.
Please note that the construction of a multiuse trail from Depot Park to Sweetwater Wetlands Park (currently being referred to as the Sweetwater Recreational Trail) is the first priority project under the Interlocal Agreement between Alachua County and the City of Gainesville for the $3M distrubition of Wild Spaces & Public Places partnership funds for projects having a mutual interest...
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