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Funding Approved for Traffic Safety Improvements in District 5

Original title: ORD Approp $10,882 from the Special Council Contingency to the Gen Capital Projs Council Dist 5 - Other Construction Costs Acct to Prov Add’l Funds for Traffic Calming &/or Traffic Safety Improvements in Council Dist 5 in Accordance with the Provisions Outlined in Sec 11.13 of Ord 2023-504-E (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM J. Carlucci) 3/11/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU 3/17/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/18/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/18/25 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/25/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/31/25 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 4/1/25 F Approve 8-0 4/1/25 TEU Approve 6-0 4/8/25 CO Approve 19-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 3/25/25

Record date · April 8, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved the transfer of $10,882 from the fund to pay for and safety projects in Council District 5. This funding follows the guidelines established in a previous ordinance from 2023.

Why it matters

This ordinance reallocates $10,882 in city funds to implement specific traffic safety or calming measures within Council District 5.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Residents of Council District 5

Residents in this district will see the implementation of traffic calming or safety improvements funded by this appropriation.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance appropriates $10,882 from the Special Council Contingency fund.
  • The funds are designated for the 'Gen Capital Projs Council Dist 5 - Other Construction Costs' account.
  • The money is intended for traffic calming and/or traffic safety improvements in Council District 5.
  • The expenditure must comply with Section 11.13 of Ordinance 2023-504-E.
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  • The ordinance was enacted following a unanimous 19-0 vote by the City Council on April 8, 2025.
  • The ordinance underwent review by the NCSPHS, Finance (F), and TEU committees prior to final approval.
  • A public hearing was held on March 25, 2025, in accordance with Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the money for this project coming from?
The funds are being transferred from the account.
What specific traffic improvements will be made?
The ordinance authorizes ' and/or traffic safety improvements,' but does not list specific construction projects.

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Standardized Funding Mechanism

The ordinance relies on a specific section of a previous 2023 ordinance, suggesting a standardized process for district-level traffic safety funding.

2023-504-E

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