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

AIRPORT PROJECTS

AWOS II  
Purpose:     Design & construction of an Automated Weather Observation Station which broadcasts the local cloud ceiling, wind speed and barometric pressure to pilots. 
Status:     Under construction with Trinity Electrical.  System is operational and in service.  Project entering closeout.
Project Cost:     $372,500

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.  Currently soliciting public feedback via surveys. 
Project Cost:     $9,386,000

Taxiway Rehabilitation
Purpose:     Complete rehabilitation of existing taxiway, including new lighting, signage & electrical vault. 
Status:     Under construction with Dickerson Florida, Inc.
Project Cost:     $4,678,327

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.  
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.  Construction expected to be complete by October 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.
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 underway.  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.
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.  Paving of disturbed pavement along W. Palmetto Street and all of Orange Street is planned for early December 2023.  Project should be complete by April 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.  Kick-off meeting with granting agency has been conducted.  Securing contracts now for project design and grant administration.  Expect contracts to be before City Commission in December 2023.
Project Cost:     $4,750,000

ELECTRIC PROJECTS

Rural Line Upgrade 
Purpose:     Reconductor 7 miles of main electric distribution feeder line along W. Main Street from the substation to Hwy 64, improving reliability and facilitating economic development in the area.
Status:     Bid award to Aztek Powerline Services in October 2023.  Notice to Proceed was issued and construction began in November 2023.  
Project Cost:     $1,500,000

ROAD PROJECTS

Melendy Street Improvements
Purpose:     Roadway and stormwater improvements along Melendy Street from 7th Avenue to 10th Avenue.
Status:     Project is designed.  A Request for Qualifications for Construction Engineering Inspection services out to bid in August 2023.  Agreement for CEI Services expected to be approved in December 2023.  Project should go out to bid for construction in early 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.  60% plans were received in November.  Plans will be submitted to Florida Department of Transportation for review and comment.  Seeking additional funds for construction.
Project Cost:     $405,508

Turner Avenue Improvements
Purpose:     Resurfacing of Turner Avenue between E. Oak Street and E. Townsend Street, with associated safety improvements.
Status:     Design underway.  60% plans were received in November.  Plans will be submitted to Florida Department of Transportation for review and comment.  Seeking additional funds for construction.
Project Cost:     $441,323

Alabama Street Improvements
Purpose:     Resurfacing of Alabama Street between N. Ohio Avenue and N. Florida Avenue.
Status:     Design underway.  60% plans were received in November.  Plans will be submitted to Florida Department of Transportation for review and comment.  Seeking additional funds for construction..
Project Cost:     $359,888

Court Street Improvements
Purpose:     Resurfacing of Court Street between S. 9th Avenue and S. 8th Avenue with associated safety improvements.
Status:     Design underway.  60% plans were received in November.  Plans will be submitted to Florida Department of Transportation for review and comment.  Seeking additional funds for construction.
Project Cost:     $184,222

10th Avenue Improvements
Purpose:     Design and construction to improve drainage, pavement condition, and pedestrian safety along South and North 10th Ave.
Status:     Design underway.  60% plans were received in November.  Plans will be submitted to Florida Department of Transportation for review and comment.  Seeking additional funds for construction.
Project Cost:     $2,356,324

Bay, Oak & Palmetto Street Resurfacing
Purpose:     Resurfacing of Bay, Oak & Palmetto Street
Status:     Awaiting grant agreement.
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 under construction.  Remaining elements planned for next budget year Oct 2023 - Sept 2024.
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 expected to be complete in April 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:     Under construction with L. Cobb Construction, Inc.  Construction expected to be complete in January 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.  Awaiting grant agreement before putting project out to bid.
Project Cost:     $2,867,458

In-fill Housing
Purpose:     Increase affordable housing stock.
Status:     Under construction with Top Notch Construction for 3 homes.
Project Cost:     $568,245

Last Updated 11/20/23