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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 28, 2023 — Regular Meeting Page 14 of 18 Budget Impact: The estimated revenue from the Street Lighting Assessment has been budgeted in the proposed FY 2023-24 Street Light Fund Special Assessments/Service Charges account. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Public Works & Utilities Director recommended approval of Resolution 23-2369. Public Hearing: Mayor Henson stated this was a public hearing to hear and consider comments and questions regarding Resolution 23-3369. Mayor Henson opened the floor for public participation. No one came forward to address Resolution 23-3369. Mayor Henson closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 23-3369. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve Resolution 23-3369, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Presentation and Discussion of SR 436 Context Sensitive Multimodal Improvements (from US 17-92 to Wilshire Drive) — Phase 1 — Concept Development Staff Presentation: Public Works Divisions Director Lenny Barden stated that Mike Woodward, of the City's consultant Kimley Horn, would provide a presentation and would facilitate a discussion on the concept development and the preferred alternative for the State Road 436 Context Sensitive Multimodal Improvements from U.S. Highway 17-92 to Wilshire Drive. He introduced Mr. Woodward who gave a presentation which included: the history of the project; the study area; the purpose for the project which is to develop a preferred alternative; the outreach done to explain the concepts to the public and City, County and FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) staff, the concepts themselves; and then discussion and direction from the City Commission on the next steps to be taken. Discussion: Discussion ensued which included an earlier proposed project for the same corridor which had not been implemented for various reasons; safety issues within the corridor; efforts to simplify the permitting process and reduce costs; drainage and utility issues and potential solutions; mid -block crossings with pedestrian hybrid beacons, required lighting, and potential locations; cost estimates; the fact that the proposed project is not within FDOT's District 5's Work Program so construction and/or design funding has not been programmed, nor does the City currently have funding available for construction of the project; and the feasibility of programming the mid -block crosswalks exclusive of the sidewalk widening and utility pole relocations. Recommended improvements are wide sidewalk/path; landscaping; midblock crosswalks; narrow and remove driveways whenever possible; and ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) accessibility to transit stops. Constraints to be considered for the improvements are: minimize impacts to drainage structures; utility pole relocations needed; trees can't impact drainage or overhead utilities; many driveways to maintain. The four alternative locations for mid -block crossings are: Location 1 — 500 feet east of Oxford Road; Location 2 — Lamplight Way; Location 3 — Jasmine Road; and Location 4: Iris Road The following two options were presented, and staff and the consultants are seeking City Commission feedback on the preferred direction: