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Neighborhood Update continued

Column, in the approximate timeframe of 3/30 to 4/15. We Bike Lane Buffer. Traffic and Mobility has submitted a request
continue to monitor for any updates for the scheduled work and for funding of additional bike path “buffer striping” on
will advise, once the city provides the requested update. Bayview Drive. The required funding is being requested
Blind Curve. The Traffic and Mobility Engineer has through the “annual budget process” and as soon as the
recommended that additional signage be placed on either side funding is approved, the work will be scheduled. An update
of the NE 55th Place/NE 55th Lane and NE 31st Avenue as to timing will be provided as the item moves through the
intersection. They have also recommended the re-striping of the budgeting process.
double yellow line in the area of the “blind curve”. The request Lighting. Enrique Sanchez, Deputy Parks Director, made a
is being processed and we are hopeful that we will have a presentation to the Board on March 21st. He covered the
definitive time frame for the work provided in the near term. City’s “Master Lighting Plan Standards” which will be
presented to the Commission in
the near term. He discussed the
opportunity to possibly upgrade
the street lighting with the FPL
standard LED fixtures. If the
Board presents a formal request,
he will further advise as to the
process and work with FPL in
determining the timing for a
change-out of the old high-
pressure sodium fixtures. He
discussed the process for the
application, pricing and
installation of decorative fixtures
and poles for areas with
designated bike and pedestrian
lanes. We will also address the
addition of four decorative
monument lighting fixtures at NE
55th and Federal (to illuminate
the dark side of the circle).
Stormwater System. As we
approach the “rainy season”,
it is important that we instruct
our “Lawn Maintenance
Contractors” to be sure and
pickup all lawn cuttings and leaf
accumulation. It is a violation for
a contractor, or a property
owner, to blow, place or
discharge yard trash/debris into
the public right-of-way. It is
important that we protect the
storm inlets from being clogged
with lawn cuttings and leaves as
it restricts the flow and
evacuation of stormwater from
the roadways. (continued pg 10)

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