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Ratification of Submittal of Appropriation Project Requests for Highways and Transit Subcommittee as Requested by Congressman Bilirakis’ Office
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Hernando County has been given the opportunity to submit two projects to the Highway and Transit Subcommittee for the next surface transportation reauthorization process. Hernando County is seeking assistance for the cost of design and construction associated with the widening of approximately 2.6 miles of County Line Road from Cobblestone Drive to Springtime Street. This will widen the existing two-lane undivided highway to a four-lane divided roadway.
Secondly, requesting funding for right-of-acquisition, roadway design, utility design, and construction of 2.9 mile section of Barclay Avenue and associated improvements from Powell Road to Lucky Lane connecting into the completed design at Lucky Lane. Roadway services include reconstruction from an existing two-lane road to a four-lane divided urban roadway with raised medians, bike lanes, sidewalks, 12-foot travel lanes, and signalization.
Copies of the information submitted to Congressman’s Bilirakis’ is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Projects have been submitted. If these projects are awarded, the County will receive funding for these projects. Any required match or cost share portions will be budgeted upon award.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
The projects have been submitted and it is recommended that the Board ratify the attached submission.