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5 Page 5 of 9 PROJECT NARRATIVE The purpose for applying for these funds is to advance the City's revitalization efforts in Historic Miramar. The City plans to implement Phase II of the Complete Street Strategy ( Strategy ) for the area bounded by Pembroke Road to the north, State Road 7 to the east, Countyline Road to the south and SW 62 nd Avenue to the west. The neighborhoods within this area are deficient in sidewalks, parking, lighting, and landscaping. Complete Streets create healthier and safer streets for all users, including those who walk, ride bikes, use wheelchairs or assisted walking devices, and use public transportation. In short, the proposed improvements will increase community revitalization. This project would continue the public infrastructure investments that have already been completed (sewer, water, and drainage). Furthermore, it will extend efforts initiated by Phase I of the Strategy (known as Miramar Gateway Streetscape Improvement Project on Miramar Parkway from SW 62 nd Avenue to SW 64 th Avenue - a $500,000 Florida Department of Transportation, FDOT Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, TEA 21 grant). Eventually, Phase III of the plan will be thoroughfare improvements from Pembroke Road to Countyline Road, between 62 nd and 64 th Avenue. Specifically, this project will assist the City in constructing 35,881 linear feet of sidewalks; installing 312 pedestrian light poles, 138 ADA concrete ramps, 19,745 square yards of sodding and planting of 522 native trees. All work will be done within the City owned right-of-way. Constructing parking improvements on SW 62 nd Avenue will provide organized parking along the edge of the road and reduce the impact of existing uncontrolled swale parking. Construction of proposed on-street parking will include installation of 5,400 square yards of additional pavement, 2,500 linear feet of curbed islands and 3,000 square yards of sodding and 100 native trees. The project area is also part of the area the city recently designated Transit Oriented Corridor (TOC) land use. It is the ideal location for these improvements, which will enhance the features of the TOC. A TOC is generally characterized as a development environment within a quarter or half mile of a public transit corridor or transit stop with building characteristics that emphasizes the safe movement of pedestrians within the built environment. The TOC is the result of a corridor-wide master planning exercise that specifically focused on creating redevelopment opportunities that promote safe pedestrian environments and connections to and from transit stops. The pedestrian, transit and economic environment can be enhanced by providing uses that serve the pedestrian in close proximity to transit stops. The above narrative remains relevant for this project, but the City has determined that some revisions are warranted for this grant application. First, the City has re-examined the proposed on-street parking along SW 62 nd Avenue and determined that there is limited opportunity for this improvement given that the area is served by swale systems for retention, percolation, and conveyance of storm water. Any further hardscape would erode flood management unless substantial dollars are added to install drainage structures and pipes. The improvements to SW 62 nd Avenue are

6 already included in FDOT s work program for design in FY 16/17 and construction in FY 18/19. In addition, improvements to SW 25 th Street and SW 33 rd Street are already included in Broward MPO s proposed SR 7 Corridor wide improvements. Therefore, SW 62 nd Avenue, SW 25 th Street and SW 33 rd Street are removed from Miramar s proposed improvements. Second, due to the escalation in construction costs and the lack of additional funds, the City has also determined that it is not financially feasible to complete the entire scope of the project with this grant alone. Along with the removal of improvements to SW 62 nd Avenue, SW 25 th Street and SW 33 rd Street, we note that the proposed reduced scope for Phase II involves constructing the improvements on fewer streets, not a change to the improvements proposed within each street. As a result, a reduced scope for this grant is proposed as Phase II of our Complete Street Strategy so that Miramar can complete the project with the available funding. Phases III and IV of the Complete Street Strategy can be completed in the future as funding becomes available through any future County grants, MPO and/or City funding. Funding Below is a summary of funding for this project demonstrating that the City has managed to leverage various funding sources and would utilize the BRP grant in a similar manner. Attachments 1, 2 and 3 also show funding amounts, sources and detailed cost estimates. EXHIBIT 2 Page 6 of 9 Complete Street Strategy Project Phase I & II Funding Categories Amount Salaries* $112, Fringe Benefits* $44, Design and Engineering $592, Construction City Funds - Phase I $1,274, Construction TEA21 Funds Phase I $500, Construction BRP Funds Phase II $1,500, Total Phase II Cost $2,249, Total Project Cost $4,023, * In-Kind Contribution (Revised ) The above chart is updated to reflect the reduced scope of Phase II and a revised in-kind contribution. Note that the revised in-kind and design and engineering costs reflect an anticipated reduction in staff time to match the reduced scope of work and budgetary constraints and lack of available additional funding to allocate toward this phase of the project. Attachments 1 and 2 have also been updated and Attachment 3 has been revised to show justification for cost differences, future phases and potential funding sources.

7 Page 7 of 9 Complete Street Strategy Project Phases I & II Funding Categories Amount Salaries* $80,500 Fringe Benefits* $32,200 Design and Engineering $280,000 Construction City Funds - Phase I $1,274, Construction TEA21 Funds Phase I $500, Construction BRP Funds Phase II $1,500, Construction-City Funds-Phase II $356, Total Phase II Cost $2,249, Total Cost Phases I & II $4,023, * In-Kind Contribution Evaluation Criteria Proximity to Transit and Transit Accommodations Broward County Transit serves the project area with routes 28 (Miramar Parkway), 18 (State Road 7) and 5 (Pembroke Road). Route 28 connects with both Route 18 and the University Drive Breeze (BCT 2). Additionally, the City operates a community bus system that is a free service and has wheelchair accessible and bike-rack equipped buses. Within that system, one line (Yellow Route) directly serves the project area and the three other lines (Green, Orange and Red Routes) serve other areas of the city that are accessible through the BCT bus route connections. Exhibits 1, 2, 3 and 4 are the City s community bus service maps that also show BCT connections. The above information remains accurate. Environmental Sustainability Components (solar technology, LEED standards, sea-level rise mitigation/adaptation, etc.) The project area is within the City s Transit Oriented Corridor (TOC) land use and zoning designations for which sustainability standards are required prior to the issuance of development permits and the commencement of construction activity. Third party green building certification or City sustainability review and approval is incorporated into the construction process to ensure that projects comply with sustainable building and site development practices. The proposed improvements are consistent with creating the type of community connectivity that is important for furthering sustainable neighborhoods and communities. In addition, energy efficient lighting will be employed and the addition of hundreds of native trees will improve the environmental quality of the area. The above information remains relevant.

8 Page 8 of 9 Ability to Timely Complete Project Below is the proposed timeframe showing the major steps involved with executing this project. As shown, the project can be completed within the 3 year period required of the grant program. Proposed Project Development Schedule Activity Date Agreement Execution Date: 1/15/2014 Engineering Design Completed: 6/30/2014 Advertisement Date: 7/30/2014 Bid Opening (Letting Date): 9/1/2014 Contract Award By The City Commission: 10/15/2014 Notice Of Award: 11/15/2014 Notice To Proceed: 12/15/2014 Construction Ground Break: 1/15/2014 Construction Completion: 1/31/2015 The schedule is updated to reflect the actual date the Inter-Local Agreement might be executed and the time delay resulting from a detailed technical analysis of the proposed scope of work and available funding. As a result of that analysis, the City proposes a reduced scope of work for Phase II involving fewer streets and request for an extension of time of nineteen months (from October 2017 to March 2019) for the construction completion of the Project. Proposed Project Development Schedule Activity Date City approval of Amendment to the January 2017 Agreement Date: County approval of Amendment to the February 2017 Agreement Engineering Design Completed: November 2017 Advertisement Date: December 2017 Bid Opening (Letting Date): January 2018 Contract Award By The City Commission: March 2018 Notice Of Award: March 2018 Notice To Proceed: May 2018 Construction Ground Break: June 2018 Construction Completion: April 2019 Contribution from non-county Sources As shown above ( Funding ), the city proposes to contribute $749,000 toward this project in direct (Design and Engineering) and in-kind (staff salaries) sources.

9 (Revised ) The City proposes to contribute $749, toward Phase II of the Complete Streets Strategy project in direct (Design and Engineering), and construction; in-kind (staff salaries) sources (see revised Attachments 1 & 2, Project Costs and Sources of Funds). Note that the revised in-kind and design and engineering costs reflect an anticipated reduction in staff time to match the reduced scope of work and budgetary constraints and lack of available additional funding to allocate toward this phase of the project. An additional $356, is proposed in FY 18 CIP budget for approval by the City Commission for the construction of this project. Higher Unemployment than Municipality and County and/or Lower Property Value Growth for Redevelopment Area than for Municipality and County As indicated by the Finding of Necessity report (Appendix Attachment B, Tables 11, 12 13), the redevelopment area has had lower property value growth compared to the City overall and to the county. There is no information to update for the narrative since this section is related to the Finding of Necessity report. Removal of Blighting Conditions The proposed improvements would directly address blighting elements related to deficient pedestrian amenities (sidewalks; landscaping; lighting), lack of connectivity (sidewalks), inadequate parking (provision of on-street spaces), and increased crime activity (lighting). EXHIBIT 2 Page 9 of 9 Although we are now proposing a reduced scope for what would be Phase II of the Complete Streets Strategy, we propose that it be a smaller geographic area that would still provide the majority of improvements originally proposed (except for on-street parking along SW 62 nd Avenue). As a result, they would address the blighting elements noted above. Number of Jobs Created The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides the most widely cited estimate of jobs supported by Federal highway investments. Its model in 2007 indicated that $1 billion in highway construction supported a total of 15,000 jobs in direct construction work and those in associated supporting industries. This means that for every $67,000 spent 1 job is created. Using this as a general guide, but adjusting it for the much lower scale of this project, it s estimated that this project would create 1 job for every $150,000 in construction cost. Based on the estimated cost of $1,797,675, an estimated 14 new jobs would be created by this project. Using the original methodology and the revised construction cost for proposed Phase II (see Attachments 1 & 2), a revised estimate of 12 new jobs would be created.