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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of $12.9M Dixie Highway Streetscape Construction Contract
Record date · December 10, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The Pompano Beach City Commission has approved a $12.9 million contract amendment for the construction of Segment 3 of the Dixie Highway streetscape improvements. This ordinance also updates an agreement with Broward County to secure additional funding and extend the project timeline.
This ordinance authorizes $12,984,223.34 in public spending for road and streetscape improvements between NE 10th Street and Copans Road, funded by and tree canopy funds.
Who It Affects
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Pompano Beach Residents
Residents in the vicinity of Dixie Highway between NE 10th Street and Copans Road will experience construction activity and infrastructure changes.
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
The company is authorized to proceed with construction under the amended $12.9 million contract.
Broward County
The county is a partner in the interlocal agreement, providing funding and oversight for the transportation surtax program.
Key Facts
- The city approved a fourth amendment to the construction agreement with Whiting-Turner Contracting Company.
- The project covers Segment 3 of the Dixie Highway streetscape improvements, spanning from NE 10th Street to Copans Road.
- The guaranteed maximum price for the construction is set at $12,984,223.34.
- The city approved a second amendment to an interlocal agreement with Broward County to increase the project scope and extend the term.
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- Funding for the project is derived from the County Transportation Surtax program and tree canopy funds.
- City officials are authorized to make nonsubstantive amendments required by Broward County for funding without further commission approval.
- The ordinance requires that copies of any such amendments be provided to the City Commission and City Clerk.
- The ordinance includes a severability clause, ensuring the rest of the law remains valid if any part is found unenforceable.
- The ordinance was introduced on October 21, 2024, and had its first reading on November 12, 2024.
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Funding Diversification
The project utilizes both transportation surtax funds and tree canopy funds, indicating a multi-source funding strategy for streetscape improvements.
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