Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #229FY0102
Hollywood Boulevard Corridor Transportation Improvement Project
Requester:		Lorie Mertens			Organization:		City of Hollywood
Project Title:		Hollywood Boulevard Corridor Transportation Improvement Project			Date Submitted:		1/9/2002 12:38:57 PM
Sponsors:		Kenneth Gottlieb, Eleanor Sobel
Statewide Interest:
3. This project proposes to improve and preserve a vital transportation corridor as well as serve to stimulate the local economy through job creation and redevelopment.
Recipient:		City of Hollywood			Contact:		Lorie Mertens
		2600 Hollywood Boulevard			Contact Phone:		(954) 921-3599
		Hollywood 33020
Counties:		Broward
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
The proposed project, Hollywood Boulevard Corridor Transportation Improvements, involves the total reconstruction of the remaining segments of Hollywood Boulevard (SR 820) to complete the corridor improvements from A1A to the Florida Turnpike. The reconstruction project includes improvements to the existing roadway condition, specifically drainage, parking, bike path, transportation, pedestrian, landscaping and lighting improvements. The proposed improvements include protected left turn lanes, new mast arm traffic signalization, and pedestrian crossing improvements with pavers delinating pedestrian access to improve pedestrian safety. Drainage improvements include the installation of exfiltration trenches, which will mitigate the pollution caused by stormwater run off. Finally, the proposed landscape enhancements beautify the corridor with many plantings, including a variety of native, drought-tolerant, and non-evasive species of plants, consistent with the theme of "Paths of Sunshine." The transportation improvement project is proposed to occur in five phases. The first phase, Phase I, was the reconstruction and beautification of Hollywood Boulevard from I-95 to the City of Hollywood Municipal Complex. This phase was funded, at a cost of $4.4 million, entirely by the City of Hollywood. The proposed project will complete the total reconstruction of Hollywood Boulevard (SR 820) that began in 1986 with the $2.5 million reconstruction of Hollywood Boulevard from Federal Highway to Dixie Highway. In 1996, the Florida Department of Transportation completed a $4 million Hollywood Boulevard reconstruction project from the Intracoastal waterway to Federal Highway. This project was a component of the adopted 1995-1999 FDOT Transportation Improvement Plan. In 1999, the City of Hollywood completed a $2.2 million reconstruction of the Young Circle/Federal Highway rotary connector. Thus far, Hollywood has invested nearly $9 million on this corridor. We are requesting funding of Phase II of this corridor reconstruction estimated at a cost of $6.8 million.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
8. This phase of the Hollywood Boulevard Corridor Reconstruction will provide the following benefits: ? Revitalization of the City's main commercial and transportation corridor, which has been slated new industry development by the City of Hollywood. ? Creation of a safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists to travel, while maintaining efficient traffic flow which is critical to the economic viability of the corridor. ? Beautification of the corridor which encourages local businesses to invest and improve their adjacent properties. This is in keeping with similar enhancements along the commercial corridor that have fostered reinvestment and redevelopment along the already reconstructed areas of the corridor. The City's designs have won recognition as the best "On-Going Municipal Program" by the Florida Urban Forestry Council. ? Improvements to the corridor which facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic from major highways and roadways running through the City of Hollywood. . Mitigation of pollution caused by stormwater run off through the installation of exfiltration trenches.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$6,800,000
Identify items(s) in the FY 2002-03 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			2008
Specific Appropriation Title:			Transportation Systems Development, Highway and Bridge Construction, Expenses; State Transportation (Primary) Trust Fund
Amount to be reduced:			$6,800,000
Total cost of the project:			$6,800,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
What type of match exists for this project?					Local
	Cash Amount:		$200,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Project was submitted for a Transportation Outreach Program Grant through FDOT.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Broward County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/14/2002