Submitted By: Matthew Grow
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Presentation By: Matthew Grow
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Department: Aviation
FORMAL TITLE:
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Resolution 2026-29 to amend a Public Transportation Grant Agreement to add scope for the relocation of the Florida Department of Transportation drainage retention area
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The North Development Access Road project was recently completed, and the construction contract has been closed out. There is $530,314.39 remaining in the grant that funded the project. The City requested approval from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to utilize the remaining funds for the design and relocation of an FDOT drainage retention pond located adjacent to the new road.
Relocation of this pond is necessary to allow the future Phase Two extension of the North Development Access Road to continue eastward and ultimately connect to Southwest 60th Avenue.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• There are no changes to the previously approved grant or required local match.
• The Airport Advisory Board supports the project.
• Timing for Phase Two of the road extension is dependent on future funding; however, staff anticipates construction could begin within the next five years.
Staff recommends approval of the Public Transportation Grant Agreement amendment to add scope for relocating the drainage retention area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
This resolution will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny
RESOLUTION 2026-29
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT (PTGA) # FM 449858-1-94-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF OCALA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT FOR THE NORTH T-HANGAR ACCESS ROAD PROJECT, ADDING SCOPE TO INCLUDE THE RELOCATION OF AN FDOT DRAINAGE RETENTION AREA.
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-11 authorizing entry into Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) FM 449858-1-94-01 with the Florida Department of Transportation for the design and construction of the North T-Hangar Access Road; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Florida Department of Transportation desire to amend the agreement to include additional scope for the design and construction associated with the relocation of an FDOT drainage retention area.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, in regular session duly assembled as follows, that the amendment be accepted.
This resolution adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2026.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Ire J. Bethea Sr.
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney