An engineering firm hired by the City of Fernandina Beach has pegged renovation of the Historic Downtown at $2.234 million, according to an estimate provided to city commissioners.
The estimate by Kimley-Horn for Phase 1 of the Downtown Revitalization project excludes the cost of replacing outdated lighting, the paving of roads and stormwater system improvements.
Originally, commissioners had considered paying for the project as part of a massive bond issue referendum that would include completion of construction of a flood prevention riverfront wall. The bond issue ballot referendum has been scrubbed for this year.
Big ticket items in the estimate include $385,000 for the demolition of the existing sidewalk and brick pavers. Hardscape, including new sidewalks, curbing and brick pavers was estimated at $839,000. Site furnishings including new bike racks and waste receptacles came in at $48,000.
General conditions, which includes mobilization, contingencies and traffic control, was estimated at $639,000.
The city commission will discuss how to pay for the improvements at upcoming 2024-2025 budget meetings.
Interim City Manager Jeremish Glisson is scheduled to make a budget presentation at Tuesday's city commission meeting.
The estimate is attached to download and view:
I FIND IT CURIOUS
Demolition and not repair? Do we have to fowwlow the money? AGAIN
We do NOT need to tear up the old bricks that makes the town what it is !! Why not just make it a shopping center in a sidewalk mall then !!
The lights are fine !! , are you all bored with your jobs down there? This is getting ridiculous, time to vote !!!!
There's nothing wrong with downtown!
K - we do not have the money for drainage at Alachua but we do have money for a face lift of Main Street? Ummmm - no.
Just say no now, and wait for the results of the upcoming election before making any strategic decisions here.