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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONTECHNICAL REPORT mmunity Awareness PlanFlorida Department of TransportationDistrict Seven40TH AVENUE NE OVER PLACIDO BAYOULimits of Project: FROM 12TH STREET NE TO WEST OF 13TH WAY NEPinellas County, FloridaFinancial Management Number: 443600-1-32-01ETDM Number: 14377August 2019The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmentallaws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and aMemorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by FHWA and FDOT.
Community Awareness Plan40th Avenue NE over Placido BayouAugust 2019City of St. Petersburg Project No.: 18032-110ETDM No.: 14377Work Program Item Segment No.: 443600-1Federal Aid Project Number: TBDThe environmental review, consultation, andother actions required by applicable federalenvironmental laws for this project arebeing, or have been, carried out by theFlorida Department of Transportation(FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and aMemorandum of Understanding datedDecember 14, 2016 and executed by theFederal Highway Administration and FDOT.Submitted pursuant 49 U.S.C. § 303.
Community Awareness Plan40th Avenue NE Bridge ReplacementTable of ContentsI.Description of Proposed Improvement . 1II.Background . 2III.Project Goals . 3IV.Identification of Agencies and Affected Communities/Public Stakeholders. 4V.Outreach Activities . 10VI.Public Outreach Activity Schedule . 13VII. Coordination Meeting with Local Officials . 14VIII. Analysis and Summary of Public Comments . 14IX.Public Hearing . 14X.Public Hearing Follow-Up . 15XI.Evaluation of Public Involvement Program . 16XII. Public Information During Design and Construction. 16XIII. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Access Impacts . . . . . 16AppendicesAppendix A Public Agencies Meeting ScheduleAppendix B Sociocultural Data Report ETDM #14377 - Alternative #1April 2019443600-1 40th Ave NE Bridge Replacement CAP 190722 updatedCardnoi
Community Awareness Plan40th Avenue NE Bridge ReplacementCOMMUNITY AWARENESS PLAN40th Avenue NE Bridge (Bridge No. 157154)Project Development and Environment Study and DesignSt Petersburg, FloridaCity of St. Petersburg Project No.: 18032-110FDOT Financial Project ID No.:443600-1-32-01ETDM No.:14377Federal Aid Project Number:TBDThis Community Awareness Plan is submitted to the City of St. Petersburg Director ofEngineering & Capital Improvements for his review and approval.Submitted by:Ananda Kelley, P.E.Consultant Project ManagerCardno, Inc.Date:Approved by:Date:Brejesh Prayman, P.E., ENV-SP, M.ASCECity of St. PetersburgDirector of Engineering & Capital Improvements
Community Awareness PlanCOMMUNITY AWARENESS PLANCity of St. Petersburg Project No: 18032-11040th Avenue NE Bridge ReplacementSt. Petersburg, FloridaThe purpose of this Community Awareness Plan (CAP) is to establish and maintain a strategy forearly, meaningful, and continuous public and stakeholder involvement during the design andconstruction phases. The CAP will document an approach to public outreach efforts, thedevelopment process and the resolution of project specific issues during the design phase, anddevelop and maintain stakeholder support for the project. Because the CAP process is resultsoriented, it must be continually re-evaluated throughout the project to ensure that meaningfulcommunity involvement is maintained.The objective of the CAP is to identify the means of notifying local governments, affected propertyowners, tenants, and the public of proposed construction and the anticipated impact of thatconstruction. A schedule of events and list of documentation exhibiting compliance with federalrequirements are included.I.Description of Proposed ImprovementCity of St. Petersburg Project No.:18032-110Work Program Item Segment No.:443600-1-32-01Federal Aid Project Number:TBDProject Description:This project will replace the existing 40th Avenue NE Bridge (No. 157154) in St.Petersburg, FL. The project limits extend from 12th St. NE to west of 13th Way NE, adistance of 0.15 miles. The existing 40th Avenue Bridge was a two lane facility with amedian auxiliary lane and sidewalks that tied into the roadway approaches with similarconfigurations. However, the bridge was reconfigured as part of a temporary emergencyrepair. The auxiliary lane in the median and one of the sidewalks are now closed.Vehicular traffic has been diverted to the south side of the bridge and pedestrian traffichas been diverted to the north side of the bridge. The new bridge will accommodate twolanes of traffic, bicycle lanes, and sidewalks.Class of Action:Type 2 Categorical Exclusion1
Community Awareness Plan40th Ave. NE over Placido Bayou(Bridge No. 157154)Bridge ReplacementFDOT District 7Pinellas CountySt. Petersburg, FLNProject Location MapProject Contact InformationFor additional information regarding this project contact:Brejesh Prayman, P.E., ENV-SP, M.ASCEDirector of Engineering & Capital ImprovementsCity of St. PetersburgOne 4th Street NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33701(727) 892-5383brejesh.prayman@stpete.orgII.Ananda Kelley, P.EConsultant Project ManagerCardno, Inc.380 Park Place Boulevard, Ste 300Clearwater, FL 33759(727) 531-3505ananda.kelley@cardno.comBackgroundThis project’s studies consider multiple conceptual design alternatives for a replacementbridge across 40th Avenue NE in St. Petersburg, FL. The current structure, The NathanielJ. Upham Bridge (Bridge No. 157154), was built in 1960. Widening of the bridge tookplace in 1991. In 2016, an independent study prioritized the bridges within the City of St.Petersburg for replacement over a 10-year period. At that time, the 40th Avenue NEBridge – based on routine inspections – was not ranked in need of complete replacement.However, the bridge was in need of routine maintenance. A growing number of arearesidents and boaters also expressed an overwhelming desire to raise the bridge andorganized the “Raze and Raise” bridge initiative.2
Community Awareness PlanIn August 2017 concrete repairs were underway, and while removing loose concrete, theextensive corrosion of the reinforcing strands in the underside of the bridge center wasdiscovered. At that time, the bridge was temporarily closed and re-inspected.Based on the inspection findings, it was determined the bridge could be safely reopened iftraffic modifications were made to take traffic off of the center of the bridge. Thesemodifications included shifting vehicular traffic from the center of the bridge where thecorrosion occurred to the outermost edges, reducing travel speed and increasing weightrestrictions. These modifications are daily reminders that this bridge is due for a muchneeded replacement.The 40th Avenue NE Bridge Replacement project is intended as a safety improvement,and to provide enhanced mobility and accessibility. The funding for this work is providedprimarily by the “Penny for Pinellas” one-cent sales tax as a long-term capitalinfrastructure project. Construction is to be funded by the City in FY 2020 withreimbursement funds identified in FDOT’s Work Program in FY 2022 and FY 2024.III.Project GoalsThe following goals and objectives have been defined for this project:Key Project Goals:1. Determine the engineering requirements necessary for the replacement of the40th Avenue NE Bridge.2. Determine the factors related to the design and location of the facility includingtransportation needs, social impacts, economic factors, and environmental effects.3. Develop cost estimates for each alternative.4. Evaluate alternatives and recommend a preferred alternative.Key Project Objectives: SafetyEnhanced AccessibilityEnhanced MobilityAesthetics3
IV.Community Awareness PlanIdentification of Agencies and Affected Communities/Public StakeholdersA. Communities:This 40th Avenue NE Bridge (No. 157154) replacement project is located in the City ofSt. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida. Pinellas County is part of the Tampa–St.Petersburg–Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. St. Petersburg is thelargest city with more than 263,000 residents. North of Downtown St. Petersburg isHistoric Old Northeast, with Mediterranean-style historic and waterfront homes, parksand recreational areas. Old Northeast is also home to a shopping district, citylandmarks, beaches and small shops, as well as small residential high-rises.The communities surrounding The Nathaniel J. Upham Bridge were established in the1960s. Since then the area has flourished and grown. Today, the bridge connects theneighborhoods of Patrician Point, Shore Acres and Venetian Isles to the Northeast ParkNeighborhood and is the closest access to Downtown St. Petersburg.Table 1 shows the demographics for these communities. The demographics of thestudy area was obtained through a Sociocultural Data Report (SDR) analysis conductedby the FDOT. A copy of the SDR is attached to this CAP. The primary land use alongthe corridor is suburban residential with some scattered commercial areas. Based onthe demographics of the study area there are no special demographic concerns.Table 1Demographics for Census Designated Places along Project CorridorCommunityPopulationPercentHispanicSt. Petersburg.066 Square2075.31%MilesPinellas County939,5488.85%Total360,088Source: US Census Bureau, 2016HouseholdsFamilySizeMedianAgePopulationOver 65762.714121.26%405,788164,9653.0894722.98%4
Community Awareness PlanProject AerialB. Agencies:The following local, regional, state, or federal agencies that may have a concern in thisproject due to jurisdictional review or expressed interest have been identified and will becontacted directly by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through theAdvance Notification (AN) process in accordance with the PD&E Manual, Part 1,Chapter 3, Preliminary Environmental Discussion and Advance Notification. As otherconcerned public agencies are identified throughout the study, they also will be listedand contacted.Federal:Federal Highway Administration, Division AdministratorFederal Emergency Management Agency – Regional DirectorFederal Aviation Administration – Airports District OfficeU.S. Coast Guard- Sector St. Petersburg- Atlantic AreaU.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Center for EnvironmentalHealth & Injury Prevention & ControlU.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Regulatory Branch, District EngineerU.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tampa Regulatory OfficeU.S. Department of Agriculture – Regional Forester, Southern RegionU.S. Department of Commerce – National Marine Fisheries, Habitat ConservationDivisionU.S. Department of Commerce – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration5
Community Awareness PlanU.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region IV, Regional AdministrationU.S. Department of Interior – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Field SupervisorU.S. Department of Interior – Bureau of Indian AffairsU.S. Department of Interior – Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States OfficeU.S. Department of Interior – U.S. Geological Survey, ChiefU.S. Department of Interior – National Park Service – Southeast Regional OfficeU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Regional Environmental OfficerU.S. Forestry ServiceU.S. Coast Guard – Seventh DistrictState:Florida Department of Environmental Protection – Southwest DistrictFlorida Department of State – State Historic Preservation OfficerFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission – Southwest Regional OfficeFlorida Highway Patrol – Troop C Tampa DivisionFlorida State Clearing House – FDEP Office of Intergovernmental ProgramFlorida Department of Community Affairs (DCA)Florida Department of Transportation – Environmental Management OfficeRegional:Southwest Florida Water Management DistrictTampa Bay Regional Planning CouncilNative American Tribes:Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of FloridaMuscogee (Creek) NationPoarch Band of Creek Indians of AlabamaSeminole Nation of OklahomaSeminole Tribe of FloridaLocal:Forward PinellasPinellas County Environmental ManagementPinellas County Division of Public Works DirectorPinellas County AdministratorPinellas County Director of Planning and Development ServicesC. Elected and Appointed Officials and Agencies:Federal Officials:The Honorable Marco RubioThe Honorable Rick ScottThe Honorable Kathy CastorU.S. SenatorU.S. SenatorU.S. Representative, 14th District6
Community Awareness PlanState officials:The Honorable Jeff BrandesThe Honorable Ben DiamondState Senator, 24th DistrictState Representative, 68th DistrictPinellas County Commission:The Honorable Janet C. LongThe Honorable Pat GerardThe Honorable Charlie JusticeThe Honorable Dave EggersThe Honorable Karen Williams SeelThe Honorable Kathleen PetersThe Honorable Kenneth T. Welch, ChairDistrict 1District 2District 3District 4District 5District 6District 7City of St. Petersburg:The Honorable Rick KrisemanThe Honorable Charlie GerdesThe Honorable Brandi GabbardThe Honorable Ed MontanariThe Honorable Darden RiceThe Honorable Steve KornellThe Honorable Gina DriscollThe Honorable Lisa Wheeler-BowmanThe Honorable Amy FosterMayorDistrict 1 CouncilmemberDistrict 2 CouncilmemberDistrict 3 CouncilmemberDistrict 4 CouncilmemberDistrict 5 CouncilmemberDistrict 6 CouncilmemberDistrict 7 CouncilmemberDistrict 8 CouncilmemberFORWARD PINELLASWhit Blanton, FAICPDave EggersExecutive DirectorChairThe following table lists the e-email addresses or online contact information for theabove elected and appointed officials as well as additional local agency contacts.Rick ScottMarco RubioKathy CastorJeff BrandesBen DiamondJanet C. LongU.S SenatorU.S. SenatorU.S. Representative, 14thDistrictState Senator,24th DistrictState Representative, 68thDistrictPinellas County BOCC,District ty.org7
Pinellas County BOCC(Vice Chair), District 2Pinellas County BOCC,Charlie JusticeDistrict 3Pinellas County BOCC,Dave EggersDistrict 4KarenPinellas County BOCCWilliams Seel (Chair), District 5KathleenPinellas County BOCC,PetersDistrict 6Kenneth T.Pinellas County BOCC,WelchDistrict 7City of St. Petersburg,Rick KrisemanMayorCharlieCity of St. Petersburg,GerdesDistrict 1 CouncilmemberBrandiCity of St. Petersburg,GabbardDistrict 2 CouncilmemberCity of St. Petersburg,Ed MontanariDistrict 3 CouncilmemberCity of St. Petersburg,Darden RiceDistrict 4 CouncilmemberCity of St. Petersburg,Steve KornellDistrict 5 CouncilmemberCity of St. Petersburg,Gina DriscollDistrict 6 CouncilmemberLisa Wheeler- City of St. Petersburg,BowmanDistrict 7 CouncilmemberCity of St. Petersburg,Amy FosterDistrict 8 CouncilmemberCity of St. Petersburg,Dr. KanikaDeputy Mayor and CityTomalinAdministratorBenjamin J.City of St. Petersburg,KirbyCommunications DirectorCity of St. Petersburg,ElizabethPlanning & DevelopmentAbernathyDirectorLt. EdwardCity of St. Petersburg,BorrelliTraffic SectionClaudeCity of St. Petersburg,Tankersley,Public Works AdministratorPECity of St. Petersburg,BrejeshEngineering and CapitalPrayman, PEImprovements DepartmentDirectorCity of St. Petersburg, FireJames LargeRescue ChiefPat GerardCommunity Awareness yman@stpete.orgspfr@stpete.org8
Whit Blanton,FAICPForward Pinellas, ExecutiveDirectorTampa Bay RegionalSean Sullivan Planning Council, ExecutiveDirectorPinellas CountyDave EggersCommissionerPinellas County EmergencyCathie PerkinsManagement, DirectorPinellas CountyBarry BurtonAdministratorSheriff BobPinellas County SherriffGualtieriPinellas County PublicAden JavedWorks DirectorPinellas County Solid WastePaul SaccoManagement InterimDirectorPinellas Suncoast TransitBrad MillerAuthorityCommunity Awareness ller@psta.netThe following local, state, and national public interest groups or organizationshaving a direct or expressed interest in the project study have been identified andwill be contacted by the City of St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Sierra Club Audubon Neighborhood Associations:Patrician Point,Northeast Park,Shore Acres Civic Association.9
V.Community Awareness PlanOutreach ActivitiesThis project has been identified as a Community Awareness Plan (CAP) Level 2. Thismeans the project has general public acceptance, little impact on accessibility and amoderate degree of traffic disruption.Potential IssuesIn addition to the benefits of early public notification, the process should allow the City andFDOT to resolve controversial issues during the design phase prior to construction. Whilethere are no known controversial issues, areas of specific concern for this project include: Safety Bicycle/Pedestrian accommodations Emergency responder access during construction Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians duringconstructionDiscussion of Special Commitments – There are no special commitments.The following techniques will be used to notify the public of the proposed transportationimprovement and to solicit public input into the project development process.The following media services encompass the 40th Avenue NE Bridge (No. 157154) areaand will be provided public notices, news releases, public service announcements andnews items associated with the study. All media contacts will be coordinated through theCity of St. Petersburg.Newspaper(s): Tampa Bay Times490 South 1st AvenueSaint Petersburg, FL 33701(727) 893-8111 Weekly Challenger NewspaperP.O. Box 35130St. Petersburg, FL 33705(727) 896-2922Television: WEDU PBS Channel 31300 North BoulevardTampa, FL 33607(813) 254-9338 WFLA-TV NBC Channel 8P.O Box 1410Tampa, FL 33601(813) 228-8888 WTSP CBS Channel 1011450 Gandy BlvdSt. Petersburg, FL 33702(727) 577-1010 WTVT FOX 133213 Kennedy Blvd. W.Tampa, FL 33609(813) 870-9611 WEDQ PBS Channel 164202 East Fowler Ave.Tampa, FL 33612(813) 905-6900 WUSF-TV Channel 164202 E Fowler Ave.,TVB 100Tampa, FL 33612(813) 974-5016 TEC Channel 18703 N. Willow Ave.Tampa, FL 33606(813) 254-2253 Tampa Bay CommunityNetwork Ch. 19 & 201001 North B StreetTampa, FL 33606(813) 254-1687 WARP TV Channel 2010608 Gandy Blvd. N.Saint Petersburg, FL33702(727) 576-550110
Community Awareness Plan WCLF TV-226922 142nd Ave.Largo, FL 33771(727) 535-5622 WFTS ABC 284045 North Himes Ave.Tampa, FL 33607(813) 354-2828 WMOR-TV Channel 327201 E. Hillsborough Ave.Tampa, FL 33610(813) 740-3232 WTTA Channel 387622 Bald Cypress Pl.Tampa, FL 33614(813) 886-9882 WTOG Channel 44(CW 44)365 - 105th Terrace N.E.St. Petersburg, FL 33716(727) 576-4444 WRMD-LP TelemundoChannel 49402 N. Reo St., Ste. 218Tampa, FL 33609(813) 319-5757 WVEA-TV Channel 622610 W. HillsboroughAve.Tampa, FL 33614(813) 872-6262 Pinellas Gvt. AccessTV Channels 18 & 21333 Chestnut StreetClearwater, FL 33756(727) 464-4600)Radio: WXTB 97.9 FMCiticasters Licenses, LP WMTX 100.7Citicasters Licenses, LPTampa, FL WMGG 820 AMMega Communications of St. PetersburgLargo, FL WDUV 105.5 FMCXR Holdings LLCTampa, FL WQYK-FM 99.5CBS Radio Inc. of FloridaSt. Petersburg, FL WFLA 970 AMCiticasters Licenses, LPTampa, FL WRBQ-FM 104.7CBS Radio Stations, Inc.Tampa, FL WTIS 1110 AMWTIS-AM, Inc.Tampa, FL WHNZ 1250 AMCiticasters Licenses, LPTampa, FL WTAN 1340 AM, 1350 AM, 1400 AMWagenvorrd Advertising Group, Inc.Clearwater, FL WAMA (1550 AM)Wama, Inc.Tampa, FL WMNF (88.5 FM)National Public RadioTampa, FL WUSF ( 89.7 FM)University of South FloridaTampa, FL WBVM (90.5 FM)Bishop of The Diocese of St. PetersburgTampa, FL WYUU (92.5 FM)CBS Radio Stations, Inc.Safety Harbor, FL WFLZ-FM 93.3Citicasters Licenses, LPTampa, FL11
WWRM (94.9 FM)Cox Radio, Inc.Tampa, FLCommunity Awareness Plan WPOI 101.5 FMCXR Holdings LLCSt. Petersburg, FLIn addition to working with the media, a number of different notification techniques can be usedthroughout the project development process. Herein is a brief description of these techniques.Letter/Online:Invitational and informational emails and other online communicationwill be distributed to elected and appointed officials, property owners,tenants, business owners/operators, and interested parties.News/Press Releases: A news press release will be available from the City of St. Petersburgseven days prior to the Public Hearing.Public Advertisement:An advertisement will appear in the Tampa Bay Times twice (at least 15days and no more than 30 days) prior to the public hearing. In addition,an announcement of the public hearing will be published in the FloridaAdministrative Register at least 7 days prior to the public hearing.Direct Mail List:The following will be contacted to obtain input throughout the projectdevelopment process and/or to provide project information:Techniques: All property owners and tenants within at least 300 feet of thecenterline for the 40th Avenue NE Bridge. The project team shallprepare a mailing list of all such entities and shall update themailing list as needed during the life of the project. Local elected and appointed public officials and individuals whorequest to be placed on the mailing list for this project. Public and private groups, organizations, agencies, and businessesthat request to be placed on the mailing list for this project.Public Meetings: One public meeting and one public workshop havebeen held to date. One public meeting/workshop will be held to obtaininput from the public.Public Hearing: One public hearing will be held to present thepreferred alternative and to obtain input from the public.Local Advisory Group: Project planning and informational meetingswill be held with representatives of area neighborhood associations toensure input, comments and address concerns.Informal Meetings: If required, there will be additional meetings withthe public, elected and appointed officials, public agencies, or civicgroups. The purpose of these meetings will be to inform the attendeesof the project status, specific location and design concepts, and toreceive input.12
Community Awareness PlanProject Web Site: A project website was designed and developed tohouse project related documents, provide the project schedule andprogress updates, and post notifications of public meetings. It willcontinue to be updated throughout the project development phases. AContact Us Form is included for submittal of comments and requests tobe added to the contact list.Public Involvement Data Collection: Data collection includeddevelopment and execution of a survey instrument for completion bythe community both online and in hard copy. A survey report wasprovided in Excel format, as well as written summary of quantitativedata is available on the project website.VI.Public Outreach Activity ScheduleActivityJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2019 2019 2019 veyPublicHearingSmall GroupMeetingsConstructionNTPActivityMay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 rveyPublicHearingSmall GroupMeetingsConstructionNTPNote: Schedule subject to change13
VII.Community Awareness PlanCoordination Meeting with Local OfficialsIn an effort to involve the public and interested agencies in the Design processcoordination meetings will be held to inform interested parties of the project’s status.Copies of aerial maps depicting all design concepts under consideration, along with draftcopies of any engineering and environmental study documentation, will be furnished tothe Pinellas County Engineer for their review and comments. In addition, upon request orwhen deemed appropriate by the City of St. Petersburg, presentations will be given toForward Pinellas, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Citizens Advisory Committee(CAC) and the Pinellas BOCC.Updated information will also be forwarded to the City prior to the scheduled meetings fortheir review and comment.VIII.Analysis and Summary of Public CommentsA Comments and Coordination Report will be developed to summarize the Public Hearingresults and recommendations. The report also will contain the overall input providedthrough the other public involvement techniques utilized in the project developmentprocess.IX.Public Hearing Potential Public Hearing Site – Prospective sites for the Public Hearing will be inspectedfor suitability. Consideration will be given to location, parking, seating capacity, soundsystem, lighting, display space, restrooms and any other physical constraints thatinfluence the viability of the site including compatibility with the terms of the Americanwith Disabilities Act of 1990. Depending on schedule and availability, the PublicHearing will be held at a suitable location in proximity to the project. The site will beidentified in coordination with the City of St. Petersburg and FDOT. Locations reviewedincluded: North East Park Baptist Church, 3737 1st St NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Shore Acres Recreation Center, 4230 Shore Acres Blvd NE, St. Petersburg,FL 33703 St. Petersburg Main Library, 3745 9th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Racquet Club of St. Petersburg, 170 47th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 Public Advertisement - A legal, advertisement will be published twice in the Tampa BayTimes. The first advertisement will appear not more than 30 days prior to the PublicHearing and the second advertisement will be published not less than seven days priorto each meeting. The Public Hearing will also be noticed in the Florida AdministrativeRegister.14
Community Awareness Plan Letters of Invitation - Letters of invitation must be received by property owners asrequired by F.S. 339.155 a minimum of 21 days prior to the Public Hearing. Electedand appointed government officials and agencies will be notified a minimum of 25 to 30days prior to the Hearing by the City of St. Petersburg. Public Hearing Materials - Project-related graphics, brochures, conceptual plans, andcomment forms will be prepared for public review. Hearing Record - A record of the Public Hearing will be developed, to include a verbatimtranscript, written comments received at the Hearing, and written comments postmarked10 days after the Hearing. Assistance for Spanish-speaking attendees – Spanish speaking personnel will be onhand to assist those with limited English proficiency. Environmental/Engineering Documentation for Public Inspection – Documents that willbe made available for public review prior to and after the Public Hearing include theDraft Environmental Document and its accompanying technical support documents,Draft Concept Plans. Public notice will be provided in the Public Hearing advertisementas to where the documents are located for public review. Title VI and Title VIII Civil Rights Acts – Notification during the Public Hearing will beprovided by brochure, signage and through availability of personnel on the Title VIProgram and the Right-of-Way Acquisition and Relocation Assistance Program whichcomplies with Title VIII. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance - Notification of the City of St. Petersburgintent to comply with the ADA will be provided in the public advertisements for theHearing, by invitational letters to property owners, agencies and officials, and byselection of a Public Hearing site that meets all ADA requirements.X.Public Hearing Follow-Up Public Hearing Summary - A summary of the overall input provided by the public at thePublic Hearing, as well as other public involvement opportunities will be published in aComments and Coordination Report. This report will also summarize the City of St.Petersburg responses to comments received through the public involvement process aswell as the Advance Notification process, local government meetings, MPO meetings,and any informal meetings. Document Availability - Public notice will be provided by mail/newsletter/newspaper asto the location of project documentation made available for public inspection. Recommendation Notice – A legal notice announcing the FDOT’s approval of the finalenvironmental document and its recommendations will be prepared and published in
City of St. Petersburg Project No.: 18032-110 Work Program Item Segment No.: 443600-1-32-01 Federal Aid Project Number: TBD Project Description: This project will replace the existing 40th Avenue NE Bridge (No. 157154) in St. Petersburg, FL. The project limits extend from 12th St. NE to west of 13th Way NE, a distance of 0.15 miles.
