What are we working on right now???  Read on to find out.                                                                                         

AIRPORT PROJECTS

Runway & Taxiway Extension
Purpose:     Environmental assessment, design and construction of a runway and taxiway extension to allow for safe landing & take-off of medium size jet aircraft.
Status:     Required environmental assessment and runway extension justification study is underway.  Runway extension justification study has been submitted to Florida Department of Transportation and is under review.  Agreement for design and engineering has been executed.  Topographic land survey has been completed.  Geotechnical engineering report and environmental studies are in process.  Design is currently expected to be complete in mid 2025.
Project Cost:     $9,386,000

Pilot's Lounge & T-Hangars
Purpose:     Rehab of the existing pilot’s lounge and construction of additional T-Hangars to improve airport sufficiency.
Status:     Design underway on the additional T-hangars.  Surveying and geotechincal report are complete.  Preliminary construction plans are being developed.  Architect is working on estimate of total costs for our concept plan of the pilot's lounge rehab to determine if additional funds are needed or if we must pare down the planned scope.
Project Cost:     $2,500,000

WASTE WATER PROJECTS

New Digester
Purpose:     Construction of an additional digester at the Waste Water Treatment Plant improving treatment level of the plant
Status:     Under construction with Poole & Kent.  Florida Department of Environmental Protection, agency funding the project, conducted an inspection in April 2024 and noted no issues.  Construction expected to be complete by November 2024.
Project Cost:     $9,004,000

DRINKING WATER PROJECTS

Service Area 3 Waterline Improvements
Purpose:      Replace existing water lines in the northwest quadrant of the city improving water quality, pressure and reliability.
Status:     Bid awarded to Cathcart Construction in October 2023.  Notice to Proceed issued for January 10, 2024.  Contract requires final completion within 350 days of Notice to Proceed.  Construction was approximately 79% complete at the end of July 2024. 
Project Cost:     $2,747,613

Southwest Area Water Tower and Mainlines
Purpose:     Design and Construction of a third elevated water tower & extension of water mainlines in the southwest area of the county.
Status:     Design is underway and 15% complete through May 2024.  Geotechnical report completed to confirm proposed location of water tower is acceptable.  Survey work underway to develop legal description for license agreement for proposed water tower property.  Topographic survey underway for water main route.
Project Cost:     $8,212,789

Water Main Lines Relocation
Purpose:     New water mainlines from the Water Treatment Plant to both elevated storage tanks and in between both tanks.
Status:     Under construction with Cathcart Construction Co.  Final tie-in were completed in May 2024.  All old pipes will be grouted in place and abandoned. Project should be complete in October 2024. 
Project Cost:     $6,124,931

Advance Metering Infrastructure
Purpose:     Purchase, install and replace existing water and electric meters for commercial and residential users with a radio read metering system including software, hardware & training.
Status:    Grant agreement has been secured from Florida Department of Environmental Protection.  Contracts for project design and grant administration have been executed.  The request for proposals to select a vendor was advertised in July with submissions due in August 2024.  Consultant is reviewing and evaluating bids.  Award is expected to be approved in November 2024.
Project Cost:     $4,750,000

ELECTRIC PROJECTS

Advance Metering Infrastructure
Purpose:     Purchase, install and replace existing water and electric meters for commercial and residential users with a radio read metering system including software, hardware & training.
Status:    Grant agreement has been secured from Florida Department of Environmental Protection.  Contracts for project design and grant administration have been executed.  The request for proposals to select a vendor was advertised in July with submissions due in August 2024.  Consultant is reviewing and evaluating bids.  Award is expected to be approved in November 2024.
Project Cost:     $4,750,000

ROAD PROJECTS

Melendy Street Improvements
Purpose:     Roadway and stormwater improvements along Melendy Street from 7th Avenue to 10th Avenue.
Status:     Project designed by Kimley-Horn.  Agreement for CEI Services with Chastain Skillman has been approved.  Bid awarded to Cobb Site Development at May 2024 City Commission meeting.  Pre-construction meeting was held and construction is set to begin in late September 2024.
Project Cost:     $899,923

Tennessee Street Improvements
Purpose:     Resurfacing of Tennessee St, between N. Ohio Avenue and North Florida Ave, with associated safety improvements.
Status:     Design underway by Kimley-Horn.  100% plans accepted by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in June 2024.  Updated opinion of probable construction costs have been submitted to FDOT and are under review.  Project costs are expected to exceed current grant funding.  Agreement for Construction, Engineering, Inspection Services will need to be secured prior to construction.
Project Cost:     $426,419

Turner Avenue Improvements
Purpose:     Resurfacing of Turner Avenue between E. Oak Street and E. Townsend Street, with associated safety improvements.
Status:     Design underway by Kimley-Horn.  100% plans accepted by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in June 2024.  Updated opinion of probable construction costs have been submitted to FDOT and are under review.  Project costs are expected to exceed current grant funding.  Agreement for Construction, Engineering, Inspection Services will need to be secured prior to construction.
Project Cost:     $539,037

Alabama Street Improvements
Purpose:     Resurfacing of Alabama Street between N. Ohio Avenue and N. Florida Avenue.
Status:     Design underway by Kimley-Horn.  100% plans accepted by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in June 2024.  Updated opinion of probable construction costs have been submitted to FDOT and are under review.  FDOT must provide Notice to Proceed to Bidding before construction phase can begin.  Agreement for Construction, Engineering, Inspection Services will need to be secured prior to construction.
Project Cost:     $282,293

Court Street Improvements
Purpose:     Resurfacing of Court Street between S. 9th Avenue and S. 8th Avenue with associated safety improvements.
Status:     Design underway by Kimley-Horn.  100% plans accepted by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in June 2024.  Updated opinion of probable construction costs have been submitted to FDOT and are under review.  Project costs are expected to exceed current grant funding.  Agreement for Construction, Engineering, Inspection Services will need to be secured prior to construction.
Project Cost:     $210,777

10th Avenue Improvements
Purpose:     Design and construction to improve drainage, pavement condition, and pedestrian safety along South and North 10th Ave.
Status:     Design underway by Kimley-Horn.  100% plans accepted by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in June 2024.  Updated opinion of probable construction costs have been submitted to FDOT and are under review.  Project costs are expected to exceed current grant funding.  Agreement for Construction, Engineering, Inspection Services will need to be secured prior to construction.
Project Cost:     $3,300,305

Bay, Oak & Palmetto Street Resurfacing
Purpose:     Resurfacing of Bay, Oak & Palmetto Street
Status:     Contract for grant administration executed in February 2024.  Working with granting agency, US Department of Housing and Urband Development (HUD), to develop project narrative, budget and other grant materials.  Once submitted and approved by HUD, grant agreement will be executed.
Project Cost:     $2,000,000

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Auditorium Improvements
Purpose:     Renovations to historic auditorium to include ADA accessibility, ceiling repair, audio-visual upgrades and window replacements.
Status:     Audio-Visual component of project is complete.  Construction plans for the remaining elements are under review by the State of Florida.  The State has approved for the windows to be put out to bid while reviewing the remain elements.  The bid for windows was awarded in July 2024, construction is expected to start in January 2025 to accommodate the events schedule in the auditorium.
Project Cost:     $704,917

Auditorium Parking Lot
Purpose:     Improve and expand parking adjacent to historic City Hall and Auditorium and neighboring commercial spaces.
Status:     Under construction with Halfacre Construction Company.  Construction was at 96% complete at the end of May 2024.  Construction expected to be complete in June 2024.
Project Cost:     $977,330

Crews Park Pavilion
Purpose:     Construction of a pavilion housing restrooms, a deck area overlooking the Peace River with picnic tables, a kiosk allowing for a potential vendor and kayak/canoe storage.
Status:     Construction is at 100% complete.  Final walk through is scheduled for April 2024.  Security cameras and picnic tables have been installed.  Ribbon cutting ceremony was held in August 2024.  
Project Cost:     $598,401

Farr Field Improvements
Purpose:     Improved/new baseball fields, dug-outs, fencing, parking, splash pad, playground, bleacher seating and landscaping.
Status:     Grant was awarded.  Executed grant agreement has been received.  All commencement documentation was submitted to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in May 2024.  All items must be reviewed and approved before City will be given approval to put the project out to bid.
Project Cost:     $2,867,458

Last Updated 9/5/24