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NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY

North Spruce Creek Road Sidewalk Feasibility Study City of Port Orange

Prepared For:

VOLUSIA TPO 2570 W. International Speedway Boulevard Suite 100 Daytona Beach, FL 32114-8145

Prepared By:

SPRINKLE CONSULTING, INC. 18115 U.S. Hwy 41 N. Ste. 600 Lutz, FL 33549 Ph: 813-949-7449 Florida Board of Professional Engineers Certificate of Authorization Number 4548

January 2013

NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY

Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 6 PROJECT PURPOSE & SCOPE .............................................................................................. 7 DESIGN CRITERIA ............................................................................................................... 7 Roadway Separation...................................................................................................... 7 Cross-slopes and Grades .............................................................................................. 8 PHYSICAL INVENTORY & RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSESSMENT ......................................................... 9 RECOMMENDED CONCEPTUAL ALIGNMENT .........................................................................10 Segment 1.1: South Nova Road to the Southwest Corner of Maplewood Subdivision (in the eastern right-of-way of Spruce Creek Road); +/-270 feet. .......................................10 Segment 1.2: From the Southwest Corner of Maplewood Subdivision to the Northwest Corner of Maplewood Subdivision; +/- 1, 230 feet. ........................................................13 Segment 1.3: From Angelina Court along the West Side of North Spruce Creek Road to Riverwood Shopping Center; +/- 710 feet. ....................................................................16 ADDITIONAL CONCERNS .....................................................................................................19 Construction Materials ..................................................................................................19 Existing Signage ...........................................................................................................19 Tree Care .....................................................................................................................19 Public Involvement ........................................................................................................19 Underground Utilities ....................................................................................................19 Permitting .....................................................................................................................20 FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY ......................................................................................................21 Right of Way Easements / Acquisitions .........................................................................21 Construction .................................................................................................................21 APPENDIX: DETAILED LONG RANGE ESTIMATES ..................................................................22 ATTACHMENT 1:CITY OF PORT ORANGE STANDARD DETAIL M-3 .........................................24 ATTACHMENT 2: CITY OF PORT ORANGE STANDARD DETAIL M-4.........................................26 T:\12\8294-12 North Spruce Creek Rd Sidewalk Volusuia TPO\Report\Spruce Creek Road Sidewalk Report.docx

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NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY ATTACHMENT 3: CITY OF PORT ORANGE STANDARD DETAIL M-5.........................................28 ATTACHMENT 4: CITY OF PORT ORANGE STANDARD DETAIL M-6.........................................30 ATTACHMENT 5: EXHIBITS 1-4, PROPOSED SIDEWALK ALIGNMENT ......................................32

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 - Existing sidewalk at northeast corner of South Nova Road and Spruce Creek Road ................................................................................................................................10 Figure 2 - Wells Fargo Bank Entrance ..............................................................................10 Figure 3 - Recommended alignment is to continue 6-foot sidewalk between roadway and junction boxes ..................................................................................................................11 Figure 4 - Trim hedges and trees to provide vertical clearance.........................................11 Figure 5 - Proposed alignment is to match eastern edge of existing sidewalk ..................13 Figure 6 - Existing transmission poles ..............................................................................13 Figure 7 - Proposed alignment passes between storm inlet and entrance signage ...........14 Figure 8 - Pedestrian traffic has worn a path in the location of the proposed alignment ....14 Figure 9 - Blind curve in existing 3-foot sidewalk ..............................................................15 Figure 10 - Existing sidewalk widens as it passes pole .....................................................15 Figure 11 - New curb ramp at Angelina Court. Recommended alignment is between roadway and culvert .........................................................................................................16 Figure 12 - Residential driveway crossing ........................................................................17 Figure 13 - Recommended alignment is along western top of bank of the existing swale .17 Figure 14 - Recommended alignment is to shift across swale to match sidewalk on south side of driveway................................................................................................................17 Figure 15 - Saw cut and replace 8 foot sidewalk across driveway ....................................18

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report assesses the feasibility of a sidewalk along Spruce Creek Road in the City of Port Orange. This sidewalk will consist of two main components. The eastern component will begin at the northeast corner of the intersection of Spruce Creek Road and South Nova Road and extend northward approximately 1500 feet through the eastern right-ofway of Spruce Creek Road to the northwest corner of the Maplewood Subdivision, where it will join with an existing eight foot wide sidewalk. The western component of this project will consist of extending a sidewalk from the northeast corner of the Riverwood Shopping Center approximately 720 feet to Angelina Court. A recommended conceptual alignment is described in this report. This recommended alignment ties the existing sidewalks at the intersection of North Spruce Creek Road and South Nova Road to existing sidewalks at the northwest corner of Maplewood Subdivision and at Angelina Court. A construction estimate of $347,412.74 was calculated (in 2012 dollars) for this recommended alignment. Long Range Estimates were also developed for Fiscal Years 2013 to 2016, at which time the total cost would rise to $455,387.23. The project is found to be technically feasible. Financial feasibility is subject to funding constraints of the sponsoring agencies.

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INTRODUCTION The City of Port Orange is considering the construction of an eight-foot wide sidewalk along Spruce Creek Road in right-of-way maintained by Volusia County extending for 2,324 feet. This project would consist of extending the sidewalk along the east side of the roadway from South Nova Road to meet the existing 8-foot wide sidewalk at the northwest corner of the Maplewood Subdivision, and the extension of the existing 8-foot wide sidewalk on the west side of the roadway from the Riverwood Shopping Center to Angelina Court. This sidewalk project will serve the existing residential and commercial developments in the area, which consist of shopping and service businesses, the Maplewood mobile home subdivision and the Spruce Estates subdivision. This sidewalk will also provide area residents with improved access to community shopping centers, nearby Bushman Park, and to three Votran routes that serve the area. Currently, the sidewalk at the northeast corner of Spruce Creek Road and South Nova Road extends a short distance north along the east side of Spruce Creek Road and terminates abruptly. Pedestrian traffic is through the grassed shoulder in the right-of-way, and crosses a large, approximately 85-foot wide driveway at Wells Fargo Bank. North of the bank, and approximately 270-feet north of the terminus of the sidewalk at the intersection, a 3-foot wide sidewalk runs along the frontage of the Maplewood Subdivision. This sidewalk provides limited-width access across the frontage of the subdivision, but does not include any provisions for access across the subdivision entrance roadway. Just north of the subdivision, the sidewalk transitions to a full 8-foot wide sidewalk. Along the west side of Spruce Creek Road, an existing 8-foot wide sidewalk provides pedestrian access across the frontage of the Riverwood Shopping Center. There is no walkway of any sort from the Riverwood Shopping Center to Angelina Court. The project is very feasible from a technical standpoint. No “fatal flaws” were discovered in the development of this study. The ultimate design of the sidewalk will have to carefully manage operational safety of the sidewalk. Specifically, the alignment will need to minimize conflicts with traffic on the adjacent roadways and mitigate impacts to the drainage system along the roadway. These challenges are certainly manageable by a conscientious designer.

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PROJECT PURPOSE & SCOPE The proposed project is to construct a sidewalk that connects the various residential and commercial developments along Spruce Creek Road with an existing 8-foot wide sidewalk and roadway crossings, where appropriate. This study evaluates existing conditions and proposes recommendations for the construction of the desired sidewalk. The length of the proposed route is approximately 2,324 feet. A recommended conceptual alignment is presented for specific segments. Cost estimates for the recommended alignment is summarized in this report. Detailed cost estimates are provided in the appendix to assist the TPO and the City in budgeting and planning.

DESIGN CRITERIA The following Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) documents are the basis of the design criteria used in this study: Plans Preparation Manual, 2010 edition (PPM) and the Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways, 2007 edition (Florida Greenbook). The US Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration’s: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Street and Highways (MUTCD) 2009 edition is used for signage and marking design criteria.

Roadway Separation The PPM recommends that new sidewalks be placed as far from the roadway as practical in the following sequence of desirability: 1. As near the right of way line as possible 2. Outside the clear zone 3. Five feet from the shoulder point on flush shoulder roadways 4. At the shoulder point. The Florida Greenbook recommends that pedestrian pathways be placed as far from the roadway as possible, in the following sequence of desirability: 1. Outside the right of way in a separately dedicated corridor adjacent to the right of way 2. At or near the right of way line 3. Outside of the minimum required clear zone T:\12\8294-12 North Spruce Creek Rd Sidewalk Volusuia TPO\Report\Spruce Creek Road Sidewalk Report.docx

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NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY 4. As far from the edge of the driving lane as practical As this is already a developed corridor, and due to the high cost and difficulty in obtaining a separately dedicated corridor adjacent to the right of way, this option was considered infeasible. The conceptual layout places the sidewalk as near the apparent right of way line as possible, except where the sidewalk must shift alignment to meet existing facilities. The PPM further recommends that nearing intersections, sidewalks should be transitioned as necessary to provide a more functional crossing location that also meets driver expectation. The Florida Greenbook further states that sidewalk alignments, which are set back from the roadway, should taper for alignment closer to the roadway at intersections.

Cross-slopes and Grades Both the PPM and the Florida Greenbook require sidewalks to meet the Americans with Disability Act Accessibility Guidelines, if the path is to be opened to pedestrian traffic. This study allows for a maximum cross-slope of 2%, and a maximum longitudinal slope of 5%, except for curb ramps, which have a maximum slope of 8.33% and up to a 6-inch rise.

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PHYSICAL INVENTORY & RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSESSMENT Quentin L. Hampton Associates Consulting Engineers provided electronic drawing files containing as-built information for a recent drainage improvement project along Spruce Creek Road. These files contained both the original survey for the roadway, as well as asbuilt information for the recent drainage improvements. 2012 aerial photography was obtained from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Two site visits were conducted to evaluate onsite conditions, opportunities and constraints. This information was evaluated and compiled to form the basis of the feasibility study and conceptual plan. The consultant team has developed a recommended conceptual alignment, which is broken into three segments. The following is a narrative inventory of the proposed sidewalk corridor, listing the recommended conceptual alignment. The discussion describes the segments of the recommended conceptual alignment (Segments 1.1 through 1.3) in sequence.

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RECOMMENDED CONCEPTUAL ALIGNMENT Segment 1.1: South Nova Road to the Southwest Corner of Maplewood Subdivision (in the eastern right-of-way of Spruce Creek Road); +/-270 feet. The sidewalk is proposed to begin at the existing sidewalk stub at the northeast corner of the intersection of South Nova Road and Spruce Creek Road. The available right-of-way width through this section ranges from between approximately 21 feet at the southern end to approximately 26 feet at the northern end. The property on this corner is occupied by the Wells Fargo Bank. The existing sidewalk stub in this location is six feet in width and located 18” from the edge of pavement. Looking north from the existing sidewalk terminus, two signs potentially obstruct pedestrian traffic: one W9-2 LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT, and a small “Enter” sign for the bank (Figure 1). The driveway for the Wells Fargo Bank along Spruce Creek Road is approximately 85 feet wide,

Figure 1 - Existing sidewalk at northeast corner of South Nova Road and Spruce Creek Road showing proposed curb and sidewalk extension

and consists of two entrances. One entrance is bidirectional, allowing both entrance and exit to the south side of the building, while a northern driveway serves as an exit for the drive-thru area (Figure 2). A median between the entrances extends 3 to 4 feet into the right-ofway, but is insufficient to serve as a refuge area for pedestrians in its Figure 2 - Wells Fargo Bank Entrance showing proposed pedestrian refuge island and sidewalk alignment

current configuration.

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NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY North of the driveway, the right-ofway contains two above ground

Maintain 2 Foot

junction boxes and a concrete

Clearance from

utility pole. Approximately 6.5 feet

Junction Box

of horizontal clearance is available between the concrete utility pole and the apparent right-of-way line (Figure 3). Approximately 9 feet of horizontal clearance is available between the southernmost junction

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Figure 3 - Recommended alignment is to continue 6-foot sidewalk between roadway and junction boxes

box and the existing edge of pavement.

North of the utility pole, a hedge row associated with the residential property north of the bank extends into the right-of-way. A 12-foot wide residential driveway is just beyond the hedge row (Figure 4). The existing vegetation in this area will need to be trimmed horizontally back to the apparent right-of-way line, and vertically to allow a minimum 8 foot high vertical clearance over the new sidewalk. The recommended alignment through this section consists of continuing the existing 6-foot wide sidewalk with curb and gutter north through the bank driveway in a striped crosswalk. The existing median between the two bank entrances should be enlarged to provide a pedestrian refuge. Curb ramps with truncated domes should be constructed at each point where

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Figure 4 - Trim hedges and trees to provide vertical clearance

the sidewalk meets the crosswalk. The sidewalk will continue north, running between the roadway and the existing junction boxes. The designer should attempt to maximize the lateral clearance from the sidewalk to the junction boxes, maintain a minimum of two feet of clearance and striving for a three foot clearance. New curb should be constructed adjacent to this sidewalk, similar to what is T:\12\8294-12 North Spruce Creek Rd Sidewalk Volusuia TPO\Report\Spruce Creek Road Sidewalk Report.docx

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NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY existing south of the Wells Fargo bank entrance. Once past the junction boxes, a short transitional section of sidewalk will shift eastward toward the apparent right-of-way line while expanding to a full width 8-foot wide sidewalk. The recommended alignment, which maintains a 3 foot offset from the apparent right of way line, is shown in Exhibit 1.

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Segment 1.2: From the Southwest Corner of Maplewood Subdivision to the Northwest Corner of Maplewood Subdivision; +/- 1, 230 feet. This segment would connect the Segment 1.1 sidewalk along the east side of North Spruce Creek Road to the existing 8foot wide sidewalk at the northwest corner of Maplewood Subdivision. The suggested alignment is to replace the existing 3-foot wide sidewalk, aligning the eastern, outer,

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edge of the new 8-foot wide sidewalk 3 feet from the apparent right-of-way line

Figure 5 - Proposed alignment is to match eastern edge of existing sidewalk

(Figure 5). An electrical transmission line is suspended from large concrete power poles in this area (Figure 6). Due to the high cost of moving these poles, the proposed alignment shifts to avoid these conflicts, maintaining a minimum of 2-foot horizontal clearance. By keeping the sidewalk at a 3 foot offset from the property line wherever possible, the recommended alignment minimizes impacts to the stormwater ditches along the roadway.

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Figure 6 - Existing transmission poles

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NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY As the proposed alignment approaches Chamberlin Drive, which is the entrance for Maplewood Subdivision, the alignment shifts toward the edge of pavement of North Spruce Creek Road. The proposed alignment passes between the entrance signage for the subdivision and the existing

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stormwater inlets along the edge

Figure 7 - Proposed alignment passes between storm inlet and entrance signage

of pavement (Figure 7). This placement has multiple benefits,

as it enhances the visibility of pedestrians within the crosswalk to turning traffic from North Spruce Creek Road as well as avoids the cost of relocation or reconstruction of the subdivision entrance sign in the area. This area is also currently heavily utilized by pedestrian traffic, as can be seen by rutting and deterioration of the grass in this area (Figure 8). Care must be taken during the construction plan design process to ensure that the new sidewalk is placed at an elevation that allows stormwater to continue to flow into the inlets. Swale grading in this area will need to be adjusted to direct stormwater to the inlets. Curb ramps meeting Florida Department of Transportation standards will be required for both sides of the crossing. Care must also be taken that these curb ramps do not impede the existing gutter flow in

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Figure 8 - Pedestrian traffic has worn a path in the location of the proposed alignment

this area. A crosswalk is included in the recommended alignment to delineate the crossing area. The existing 3-foot sidewalks passing behind the entrance signage to Maplewood Subdivision which then runs along Chamberlin Drive should be connected to the new 8T:\12\8294-12 North Spruce Creek Rd Sidewalk Volusuia TPO\Report\Spruce Creek Road Sidewalk Report.docx

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NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY foot wide sidewalk along North Spruce Creek Road to accommodate pedestrian access from the subdivision. At the northwest corner of Maplewood Subdivision, the existing 3-foot sidewalk wraps sharply around a concrete electric transmission pole (Figure 9). This sharp curve together with the location of the pole and adjacent 8’ SIDEWALK

landscaping create a blind curve which can be hazardous to users. Beyond the pole, the sidewalk widens, transitioning

Figure 9 - Blind curve in existing 3-foot sidewalk

to an existing 8-foot wide

sidewalk (Figure 10). The recommended alignment meanders away from the apparent right-of-way line and towards North Spruce Creek Road as it

Replace Cross

approaches this curve in order

Drain to

to increase sight distance

Maintain Flow

along the sidewalk and maintain a minimum lateral separation of 2 feet from the pole. The alignment matches the existing 8-foot wide sidewalk. The existing cross drain just north of the pole should be replaced in order to maintain existing flow patterns.

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Figure 10 - Existing sidewalk widens as it passes pole

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Segment 1.3: From Angelina Court along the West Side of North Spruce Creek Road to Riverwood Shopping Center; +/- 710 feet. This segment will connect the residences along Angelina Court to the existing 8-foot wide sidewalk along the Riverwood Shopping Center at the northwest corner of South Nova Road and North Spruce Creek Road. The recommended alignment begins at the existing curb ramp at the southwest intersection of Angelina Court and North Spruce Creek Road (Figure 11). It is recommended that this curb ramp be reconstructed to meet Florida Department of Transportation standards. From this curb ramp, the sidewalk will proceed between the existing mitered end section of the culvert under Angelina Court and the roadway. An existing roadway sign will be relocated to provide a minimum horizontal clearance of 2 feet. Consideration was also given to relocating the mitered end section in this area, but this approach would have created additional flow resistance in the culvert, exacerbating existing drainage problems in the area, and may have directed additional flow onto the low-lying areas of the private property.

Replace Curb Ramps

8’ SIDEWALK

RESTRIPE CROSSWALK

Figure 11 - New curb ramp at Angelina Court. Recommended alignment is between roadway and culvert

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NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY Heading south from Angelina Court, the recommended alignment continues at a roughly 5-foot offset of the edge of pavement across an existing gravel residential driveway (Figure 12). A new turnout is proposed in this area to channelize residential traffic. The portion of the sidewalk crossing this driveway should be constructed of 6” thick concrete in order to withstand vehicular loadings. Additionally, a

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Figure 12 - Residential driveway crossing

new concrete apron shall be constructed for the driveway per City of Port Orange standard detail M-6 (attached). After passing this driveway, the recommended alignment shifts westward to the western top of bank of the existing drainage swale in this area (Figure 13). Care should be taken to avoid impacting the existing inlet in the swale.

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Figure 13 - Recommended alignment is along western top of bank of the existing swale

As the sidewalk approaches the

northern entrance to the Riverwood Shopping Center, the recommended alignment is to shift east towards the roadway to match the alignment on the south side of the driveway (Figure 14). The existing swale in this area is extremely shallow. Due to this limited depth, installing a culvert was not determined to be feasible for this crossing. Instead, we recommend that the sidewalk be

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Figure 145 - Recommended alignment is to shift across swale to match sidewalk on south side of driveway

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NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY placed at grade, following the contours of the swale. A crosswalk should be striped to delineate the pedestrian traffic route at the driveway crossing (Figure 15).

STRIPED CROSSWALK

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Figure 15 - Saw cut and replace 8 foot sidewalk across driveway

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ADDITIONAL CONCERNS This section describes additional items that could be addressed during the construction of the sidewalk. Inaction on these items would not prevent the feasibility of the proposed sidewalk; however, they are worth special attention.

Construction Materials All new sidewalks should be constructed per City of Port Orange Standard Construction Detail M-2. Per City standards, all new sidewalk shall contain two #4 continuous fiberglass bars (6” overlap required) longitudinally, 3” from the edge of the sidewalk to control differential movement at joints. All curb ramps within the project area shall be replaced with new ramps per City detail M-4, including truncated domes as per City detail M-5. Any driveway aprons to be constructed shall be built per City detail M-6.

Existing Signage All existing signs within the sidewalk alignment would need to be relocated at a minimum two feet from the edge of the proposed sidewalk, and provide an eight-foot vertical clearance.

Tree Care An arborist’s opinion should be obtained for any substantial tree work, including root pruning. Tree canopies that extend over the sidewalk would need to be trimmed to provide an eight-foot vertical clearance.

Public Involvement Construction of this facility may be more easily accepted by adjacent property owners if they are included in the final project design.

Underground Utilities Survey and field observations indicate the presence of multiple underground utilities in the project area. A 12” water main, 18” force main, and buried telephone / fiberoptic are located in the eastern right-of-way of North Spruce Creek Road. A 4” force main, buried telephone / fiberoptic, a gas main, and buried cable TV are located in the western right-ofway. A buried 7.6 KV power line is located near the western edge of the right-of-way. Storm pipes and inlets are located along either side of the right-of-way. These utilities may present impacts to sidewalk construction ranging from ensuring that access lids and valve

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NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY boxes are set flush with the finished surface to possible relocation of utilities depending on their depth.

Permitting Drainage improvements for this section of roadway were recently completed by the City of Port Orange. An Environmental Resource Permit was obtained from the St. Johns River Water Management District for this work. The plans and permit application were prepared by Andrew M. Giannini, P.E., with Quentin L. Hampton Associates Consulting Engineers. Mr. Giannini was consulted during the preparation of this feasibility study in order to determine whether the proposed improvement would have an impact on the drainage system in this area. Mr. Giannini noted that any impacts of the proposed improvements would be minimal and could be addressed during the design process.

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FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY To estimate the preliminary cost for the sidewalk several items were evaluated. The methods for estimating right-of-way, permitting, utility relocation and construction costs are described on their respective sections below.

Right of Way Easements / Acquisitions Based on AutoCAD files provided by Quentin L. Hampton Associates Consulting Engineers, additional right-of-way should not be necessary. Florida Power and Light (FP&L) was contacted in order to determine whether an easement was associated with the transmission line located in the eastern right of way. FP&L responded that no easement was associated with the transmission line.

Construction Construction unit prices were calculated for each of the described segments for Fiscal Years 2012 through 2016. Detailed Long Range Estimate calculations for each segment are included in the appendix. The item numbers and unit of measure are based on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Basis of Estimate Manual. As a summary of the construction cost estimating, the total estimated cost of the recommended conceptual alignment (Segments 1.1 through 1.3) is $347,412.74; this figure includes estimated construction costs, design fees (calculated as 20% of construction costs) and CEI fees (calculated as 10% of the construction costs and design fees). Future year costs for all items were calculated, with an annual inflationary factor of 7%. The resulting rise in the total cost of the recommended conceptual alignment is shown in Table 1. Table 1: Estimated total construction costs for Recommended Conceptual Alignment (Includes Design, Construction and CEI) Fiscal Year Total Cost

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

$347,413

$371,732

$397,753

$425,596

$455,387

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APPENDIX: DETAILED LONG RANGE ESTIMATES

APPENDIX: DETAILED LONG RANGE ESTIMATES

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LONG RANGE ESTIMATE - VTPO NORTH SPRUCE CREEK ROAD SIDEWALK (CITY OF PORT ORANGE) Approx. 2324'

Fiscal Year 2012

Fiscal Year 2013

Fiscal Year 2014

Fiscal Year 2015

Fiscal Year 2016

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ITEM NO. 101- 1

ITEM DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

MOBILIZATION

102- 1

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

104- 10-3

EROSION CONTROL

110-1-1

CLEARING & GRUBBING

110-4

REMOVAL OF EXISTING CONCRETE PAVEMENT

120-1

REGULAR EXCAVATION

SIGNING & PAVEMENT MARKING

120-6

EMBANKMENT

160-4

TYPE B STABILIZATION

430-174-115

PIPE CULV, OPT MATL, ROUND, 15" SD

430-982-123

MITERED END SECT, OPTIONAL RD, 15" CD

520-1-10

CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER, TYPE F

522-1

CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4" THICK

UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL COST

UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL COST

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL COST

1

LS

$38,000.00

$38,000.00

$40,660.00

$40,660.00

$43,506.20

$43,506.20

$46,551.63

$46,551.63

$49,810.25

$49,810.25

1

LS

$38,000.00

$38,000.00

$40,660.00

$40,660.00

$43,506.20

$43,506.20

$46,551.63

$46,551.63

$49,810.25

$49,810.25

2,324

LF

$1.00

$2,324.00

$1.07

$2,486.68

$1.14

$2,660.75

$1.23

$2,847.00

$1.31

$3,046.29

1

LS

$8,901.85

$8,901.85

$9,524.98

$9,524.98

$10,191.73

$10,191.73

$10,905.15

$10,905.15

$11,668.51

$11,668.51

4.00

AC

$7,587.69

$30,361.21

$8,118.83

$32,486.50

$8,687.15

$34,760.55

$9,295.25

$37,193.79

$9,945.91

$39,797.35

SY

$12.01

$9,303.75

$12.85

$9,955.01

$13.75

$10,651.86

$14.71

$11,397.49

$15.74

$12,195.31

671

775

CY

$4.16

$2,790.59

$4.45

$2,985.93

$4.76

$3,194.95

$5.10

$3,418.59

$5.45

$3,657.89

671

CY

$5.83

$3,910.85

$6.24

$4,184.61

$6.67

$4,477.53

$7.14

$4,790.96

$7.64

$5,126.33

2,066

SY

$2.63

$5,433.00

$2.81

$5,813.31

$3.01

$6,220.24

$3.22

$6,655.65

$3.45

$7,121.55

15.00

LF

$91.90

$1,378.50

$98.33

$1,475.00

$105.22

$1,578.24

$112.58

$1,688.72

$120.46

$1,806.93

2.00

LF

$813.92

$1,627.84

$870.89

$1,741.79

$931.86

$1,863.71

$997.09

$1,994.17

$1,066.88

$2,133.77

118

LF

$13.12

$1,548.16

$14.04

$1,656.53

$15.02

$1,772.49

$16.07

$1,896.56

$17.20

$2,029.32

2,012

SY

$50.00

$100,622.22

$53.50

$107,665.78

$57.25

$115,202.38

$61.25

$123,266.55

$65.54

$131,895.21

522-2

CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 6" THICK

53

SY

$64.52

$3,441.24

$69.04

$3,682.13

$73.87

$3,939.88

$79.04

$4,215.67

$84.58

$4,510.77

522-Maint

CURB RAMP

16

EA

$580.71

$9,291.35

$621.36

$9,941.75

$664.85

$10,637.67

$711.39

$11,382.31

$761.19

$12,179.07

527-1

DETECTABLE WARNING

570-1-2

SODDING

1644800

FIRE HYDRANT, RELOCATE

SUB- TOTAL

16

EA

$364.78

$5,836.48

$390.31

$6,245.03

$417.64

$6,682.19

$446.87

$7,149.94

$478.15

$7,650.43

1,291

SY

$1.93

$2,491.84

$2.07

$2,666.27

$2.21

$2,852.91

$2.36

$3,052.62

$2.53

$3,266.30

1

EA

$1,977.68

$1,977.68

$2,116.12

$2,116.12

$2,264.25

$2,264.25

$2,422.74

$2,422.74

$2,592.34

$2,592.34

$267,240.57

$285,947.41

$305,963.72

$327,381.18

$350,297.87

SURVEY AND DESIGN FEES (20%)

$53,448.11

$57,189.48

$61,192.74

$65,476.24

$70,059.57

CEI FEES (10%)

$26,724.06

$28,594.74

$30,596.37

$32,738.12

$35,029.79

TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST (2012) :

$347,412.74

$371,731.63

$397,752.84

$425,595.54

ESTIMATE BASIS AND ASSUMPTIONS: - Estimate does not include utility relocation costs. - The mobilization costs are based on 20% of the construction cost - Estimate includes maintenance of traffic costs (20% of construction costs). - Estimate includes signing and paving marking costs (5% of construction costs). - Regular excavation & embankment to 1 ft depth -No R/W Impact -No specialized landscaping (beyond sodding) -Utility relocations by others -7% Yearly Escalation -FDOT historic costs were not available for fiberglass reinforced concrete. TransSystems provided a cost of $50/SY for sidewalk, which is higher than the FDOT historic cost of $27.06. We believe the difference will cover the cost of reinforcement.

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ATTACHMENT 1: CITY OF PORT ORANGE STANDARD DETAIL M-3 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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ATTACHMENT 2: CITY OF PORT ORANGE STANDARD DETAIL M-4 SIDEWALK AND BIKEPATH RAMP

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ATTACHMENT 3: CITY OF PORT ORANGE STANDARD DETAIL M-5 SIDEWALK AND BIKEPATH RAMP

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ATTACHMENT 4: CITY OF PORT ORANGE STANDARD DETAIL M-6 DRIVEWAY APRON

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ATTACHMENT 5: EXHIBITS 1-4, PROPOSED SIDEWALK ALIGNMENT

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