TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Nancy A. Bunt, Assistant County Administrator
Addie Javed, P.E., Public Works Director
Adam Heltemes, P.E., Roadway Production Manager
Richard Reichenbach, P.E., Project Engineer
FROM: Jill Williams, Contract Support Specialist
DATE: July 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Work Order No. 02 Carter Associates, Inc.
20th Avenue Sidewalk (8th Street to 12th Street) IRC-2508
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BACKGROUND
This segment of 20th Avenue (8th Street to 12th Street) has been prioritized for multimodal enhancements due to a combination of factors identified in the MPO’s List of Priority Projects (LOPP) and the Bike-Pedestrian Master Plan update, both of which recommend the implementation of wide sidewalks and buffered bike lanes. The corridor serves a critical role in the community, as it is adjacent to Vero Beach Elementary School, is located along GoLine Route 7, and currently features only a single, constrained sidewalk on the western side of the right-of-way. According to FDOT’s 2024 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) data, this segment (Link 2830) carries approximately 8,100 vehicles per day, further underscoring the need for improved pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure to enhance safety and accessibility.
ANALYSIS
Work Order No. 02 includes designing improvements to accommodate new sidewalk along approximately 0.5 miles of 20th Avenue between 8th Street and 12th Street. The work will include a full survey of the project area, design, pedestrian intersection lighting, bidding and construction services for a not-to-exceed amount of $176,315.00.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $176,315.00 is budgeted and available in Optional Sales Tax/Road & Bridge Construction Program/20th Ave Pedestrian Imp 8th St - 12th St/Account No. 31521441-...
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