City repairs and remodeling projects approved – Plant City Observer

Bridges and police department renovations/new equipment on the way

While the 2022-2023 budget proposal was not voted on after its July 25 workshop, that evening did have several projects approved, that will push forward.

1. Bridge and Culvert Structure Repairs

Plant City City Manager Bill McDaniel will finalize engineering work orders for services for bridge and culvert repairs in the amounts of $139,285.60 and $117,163.27 respectively.

The city owns 37 bridge or culvert structures that require periodic inspection and maintenance, repair, or replacement.

After comprehensive inspections and engineering evaluations were conducted in 2020, it was determined that repairs to the following five structures need to, and will be scheduled for completion.

The structures are located at:

East Cherry Street over the drainage canal: spall and crack repair details and direction for object marker placement

East Calhoun Street over the Eastside Canal: spall and crack repair details, embankment restoration details, and bank erosion control installation details

Risk Street over the Westside Canal: spall and crack repair details, embankment restoration details, and bank erosion control installation details

North Crystal Terrace over the drainage canal: spall repair details, embankment restoration details and direction for object marker replacement

Sydney Road over Sparkman Branch

Utilizing the citys ongoing contracts for engineering services, staff has developed work orders with Burgess and Niple, Inc. to provide services to the project.

One work order provides for design, permitting, and construction phase services for minor structural and bank stabilization advancements.

The second work order provides the same services plus additional geotechnical investigations and significant structural design at the Sydney Road location.

The Sydney Road culvert crossing needs significant reconstruction of the upstream headwall system and portions of the downstream headwall, as well as other repairs.

Scope of Services

Task 1: Data Collection and Site Investigation

The consultant will perform data collection, field exploration, and site investigation to collect the information needed to prepare construction repair details and permit documentation, including surveying.

Environmental- The consultant will perform a field investigation at two locations, the bridge at East Calhoun Street over Eastside Canal and Risk Street over Westside Canal, to document existing environmental conditions and perform field flagging of wetland and other surface water limits for subsequent survey location.

Survey- The consultant will perform survey tasks in accordance with all applicable statutes, manuals, guidelines, standards, handbooks, procedures, and current design memoranda.

Survey services will include horizontal and vertical project control, along with established reference points

The consultant will develop a preliminary Engineers Estimate of Probable Construction Cost.

Task 2: Design, Construction Details, Permitting, Utility Coordination Phase

Task 3: Preparation of Bid Specifications

Task 4: Bidding Assistance and Award Review

Task 5: Post Design Services

2. Police Department Flooring Replacement

McDaniel is now authorized to go forward with a job order with Commercial Interiors Inc., for the Police Department Flooring replacement project, for $236,580.83.

The Plant City Police Department building is approximately 55,000 square feet with a combination of different flooring types including carpet, tile, and vinyl composition tile.

Approximately 16,000 square feet has been replaced, and the remaining 39,000 square feet of existing flooring is worn and needs to be replaced.

There is $221,870 available in the CIT Fund for the project. A budget adjustment for $15,000 is included in the agenda.

3. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Fiscal Year 2022 Local Solicitation Funds

A resolution now authorizes the proposed use of grant funds through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Fiscal Year 2022 Local Solicitation.

The federal government allocated $15,525 to the Plant City Police Department under the grant program. The grant is non-matching and formula-base, meaning the funds are already allocated to the city for law enforcement purposes.

The police department vetted the proposed uses and specific conditions to ensure grant requirements are met. The grant also requires a 3% allocation of $508.40 for the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)

The police department will now be able to use the funds for a message sign to enhance law enforcement capabilities and services in the community.

SpeedAlert 18 Combined Radar and Message Sign:

ATS five trailer mounted with 90-watt-solar assist

All features activated perpetually (Bluetooth- dating imaging)

Two years of TraffiCloud web services to all six apps (remote management-imaging, data, alerts, mapping and premier care warranty)

Red/blue flashing strobes

The SpeedAlert 18 combines radar feedback with variable messaging for maximum versatility to resolve speed complaints, slow speeding, or sharing timely notifications.

It compiles traffic data, volume, speed, and time, as well as provides feedback by displaying certain messages (Slow Down or Have a Nice Day) or dedicated messages (Flood Warning or Amber Alert).

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