SUBJECT
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Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Three Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Fifth Street West, Near Winter Haven. (estimated $15,000.00 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
The Board of County Commissioners has a policy that allows for the installation of traffic calming devices on certain County roads, provided they meet the criteria set forth in the policy.
An area resident approached the County with a request to install traffic calming devices on Fifth Street West. Fifth Street West is located in the Wahneta area of Winter Haven in S-17, T-29S, R-26E, and is classified as a Local Residential road.
Staff conducted traffic studies on Fifth Street West, as outlined in FS 316.189, and determined that the roadway met the Policy criteria based on traffic speed and volume. Staff distributed ballots to affected homeowners and received a favorable vote from the required percentage of that population.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board adopt the associated Resolution to allow for the installation of three traffic calming devices (speed humps) on Fifth Street West. Cost for installation of the traffic calming devices is estimated at $15,000.00.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the Transportation Millage Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Amy J. Gregory, P.E.
Traffic Manager
(863) 535-2200
Jay M. Jarvis, P.E.
Roads & Drainage Division Director
(863) 535-2200