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September 25, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda Item #60

Subject Consideration of Installation of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of 26th Street West and Florida Boulevard Briefings None Contact and/or Presenter Information

Commissioner Robin DiSabatino

Action Requested

Discussion of installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of 26th Street West and Florida Boulevard.

Enabling/Regulating Authority Background Discussion County Attorney Review Not Reviewed (No apparent legal issues) Explanation of Other Reviewing Attorney N/A Instructions to Board Records Cost and Funds Source Account Number and Name Amount and Frequency of Recurring Costs Attachment: Florida Blvd at 26th Street - Public Comment Emails.pdf

Manatee County Government Administrative CenterCommission Chambers, First Floor

9:00 a.m. - September 25, 2018

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SEE ATTACHED AGENDA UPDATE MEMORANDUM


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September 25, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda Item #3

Subject 10:00 A.M. - ITEM #60 - Consideration of Installation of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of 26th Street West and Florida Boulevard Briefings None Contact and/or Presenter Information Action Requested Enabling/Regulating Authority Background Discussion

See Item 60 for supporting materials.

County Attorney Review Not Reviewed (No apparent legal issues) Explanation of Other Reviewing Attorney N/A Instructions to Board Records Cost and Funds Source Account Number and Name Amount and Frequency of Recurring Costs


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MEMORANDUM

County Administrator’s Office 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Phone number: (941) 745-3717

PRISCILLA TRACE * CHARLES B. SMITH * STEPHEN JONSSON * ROBIN DiSABATINO * VANESSA BAUGH * CAROL WHITMORE * BETSY BENAC

District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7

THIS MEMO AND THE CHANGES INDICATED BELOW ARE REFLECTED IN THE ELECTRONIC AGENDA (E-AGENDA)

CHANGES TO CONSENT AGENDA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 24. Exchange of Property Agreement for Easements D&I Property Management, LLC and D&I SR64

Wash Management, LLC for property located on SR 64, Lakewood Ranch – The Bradenton Herald Affidavit was added to the agenda item.

PUBLIC WORKS

40. Moccasin Wallow Road Grant Application – The grant application was attached to the agenda item.

CHANGES TO ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC WORKS 56. LDA-15-01 - Local Development Agreement for Parrish Lakes Development of Regional Impact – The

maps attached to the agenda item were updated and replaced to correct a scrivener’s error in the Commissioner’s name included on each of the maps.

CHANGES TO REGULAR AGENDA

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 57. P25 Public Safety Radio System – The following items were added to this item:

Resolution R-13-101 relating to radio signal coverage and authorizing joint coordination with Sarasota County on signal engineering and the sharing of costs associated therewith;

Map depicting antennas and towers within Manatee County; and Four emails from Commissioner DiSabatino.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 58. Public Sale and Purchase of Surplus Property located at 5401 3rd Avenue West, Bradenton – The

following items were added to this item: An email from Glen Gibellina with staff responses; Staff emails from June 2018; An email from Thomas Moseley; and An email/screenshot from Commissioner DiSabatino.

CHANGES TO COMMISSIONER AGENDA

COMMISSIONER DISABATINO 60. Consideration of Installation of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of 26th Street West and Florida

Boulevard – Additional public comment emails were added to this item.

To: Ed Hunzeker, County Administrator From: Diane Vollmer, Agenda Coordinator Date: September 24, 2018 Subject: Agenda Update for Meeting of September 25, 2018

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From: Nancy Dexheimer [email protected]: Speeding on Florida Blvd., Bayshore Gardens

Date: Sep 22, 2018 at 9:43:21 PMTo: Robin DiSabatino [email protected]

Dear Commissioner DiSabatino:

A few years ago I was driving east on Florida Blvd. around the curve in

the road near my house when a young man driving over 40 mph sped

toward me in my lane. I quickly drove as far to the right as I could on the

curb to avoid a head-on collision. The driver nearly hit me, but

continued to speed by toward 34th St. W. The incident startled and

scared me greatly, as you can imagine.

The curve on our street is clearly marked, but rarely does anyone slow

down to navigate it.

Another scary incident happened many years ago as I was edging the

front yard along Florida Blvd. A man speeding toward 34th St. W. in a

white pickup truck actually swerved to try to hit me. Had I not jumped

out of the way, he would have hit me and kept going.

Speeding on Florida Blvd. has been a problem ever since 34th St. W.

was paved between Florida Blvd. and 60th Ave. W. Trucks and all other

traffic use this route as a shortcut to U.S. 41. Even though this is a

strictly residential neighborhood, we have a “highway” in front of our

homes. Speed limits are ignored more often than observed.

When he was alive, my Dad, Robert Dexheimer, inquired about having

traffic calming devices put in the road, and was told it was not possible.

Since he died in 2002, the dangers and traffic volume have only

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increased with more housing developments.

Since I am unable to be present at the Commission meeting onSeptember 25 because of prior commitments, I ask that you please,please urge the Board of County Commissioners to do something aboutthe serious speeding problem on Florida Blvd.

Sincerely,

Nancy Anne Dexheimer3023 Florida Blvd.Bradenton, FL 34207-5535(941) 755-2746 - District 4

Robin DiSabatino

From: Kenyan, Michael <[email protected]>Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 2:24 PMTo: Sage Kamiya

Cc: Robin DiSabatino; Schaeffer, StanleySubject: FW: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727

Attachments: Florida Blvd & 26th St. W.pdf

From: Cardwell, Conner [mailto:ConnerCardwefl©flhsmv.gov]Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 11:33 AMTo: Kenyan, Michae!Subject: FW: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young © 941-251-5727

If you want this, here it is

Captain Conner B. Cardwell

From: Thomas, Charles (FHP Research & Statistics)Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 11:12 AM

To: Cardwell, Conner <[email protected]>

Subject: RE: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727

Sir,

Here is the information I have for the requested area.

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From: Cardwell, ConnerSent: Wednesday, September OS, 2018 8:16 AMTo: Thomas, Charles (FHP Research & Statistics) <CharIesThomas2flhsmv.gov>Subject: Fwd: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727

Good morning sir. Can you please run some stats for the area mentioned below? Thanks.

Sent from my iPhone

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From: “Kenyan, Michael’ <[email protected]>Date: September 5, 2018 at 8:14:09 AM EDTTo: Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>, Robin DiSabatino

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Robin DiSabatino

From: Suzanna Young <[email protected]>Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 4:17 PMTo: Robin DiSabatino; [email protected]; Sage Kamiya; Marianne Lopata;

Ed Hunzeker; Sheri Smith; Dan Schlandt; Cheri Coryea; Chad Butzow; Sia Mollanazar;[email protected]; Sharon Denson; [email protected]

Subject: Increasing accidents 26th St. W. & Fla. Blvd.

To: Kenyan, Michael <[email protected]>; Sage Kamiya <sage.kamiyamymanatee.org>

Cc: Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>; Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>; EdHunzeker <[email protected]>; Sheri Smith <[email protected]>; Dan Schlandt<[email protected]>; Cheri Coryea <[email protected]>; Chad Butzow<[email protected]>; Sia Mollanazar <[email protected]>; Schaeffer, Stanley<[email protected]>; Suzanna Young <[email protected]>; Sharon Denson<[email protected]>; Cardwell, Conner <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727

Hello,If I may weigh in here, living south of this intersection we have to use it almost daily. After the lastaccidents—not including Ms. Denson’s—we implored to Robin that further steps needed to be taken,such as a demand light and her response is characteristic of her diligence as our Commissioner.

We have experienced multiple near misses ourselves and have seen several aftermaths of accidents--one knocking a car out of the intersection. Some of these, might not always be reported.

People in Bayshore Gardens report speeding and that Stop signs are repeatedly ignored, especiallyon Florida Blvd. These are mostly residents who see this go on daily! I experience it when drivinghere.

After recently talking to other neighbors who live close by, they claim the flashing lights do not make adifference and ask why we are not getting speed tables.

Two years ago, our organization, Restore Bayshore, after working diligently with NeighborhoodServices, set out to get petitions from Public Works signed for speed tables geared to local speedlimits. Public Works said 67% of the community had to approve to even get them on designatedstreets We got to over 500 but it wasn’t enough. Residents on Columbia, a busy street, werealmost at 100% approval.

Another suggestion is to install raised intersections. If one has Stop signs at an intersection,does it not make sense that a speed table like that will not be a traffic “barrier” as drivers aresupposed to stop anyway?! No more running signs = safety for everyone, especially pedestrians,and of course, our kids.

With the increased incidents we are fearful about our kids. This intersection is the “funnel” to ourPark & Recreation Center from all of the community.

Thank you for your utmost attention,

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<[email protected]>, Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>, EdHunzeker <[email protected]>, Sheri Smith <[email protected]>, Dan Schlandt<dan.schlandtmymanatee.org>, Cheri Coryea <cheri.coryeamymanatee.org>, “Chad Butzow”<chad.butzowmymanatee.org>, Sia Mollanazar <sia.mollanazarmymanatee.org>, “Schaeffer,Stanley” <Stanley.Schaeffermanateesheriff.com>, Suzanna Young <[email protected]>, SharonDenson <[email protected]>Cc: “Cardwell, Conner” <[email protected]>Subject: RE: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727

FHP would have handled most if not all of any crashes at 26t St. W. and Florida Blvd.. I have copiedCaptain CaIdwell with FHP as he might be able to give data from their resources...

Due to the volume of traffic that passes through this area in the mornings and afternoons...a traffic lightwould most likely cause a major back-up in traffic in all directions.

What crashes there have been are due to impatient drivers. If they are running the stop sign, they wouldmost likely run the light and these could result in higher speed crashes..

My guys have spent time out there and have seen very few violations. We will continue to monitor.

S/Sgt. Kenyan

From: Sage Kamiya [mailto:saae.kamiyamymanatee.org]Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 7:53 AMTo: Robin DiSabatino; Marianne Lopata; Ed Hunzeker; Sheri Smith; Dan Schlandt; Cheri Coryea; ChadButzow; Sia Mollanazar; Schaeffer, Stanley; Kenyan, Michael; Suzanna Young; Sharon DensonSubject: RE: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young © 941-251-5727

Commissioner DiSabatino,Certainly, we can take another look at the crash warrant portion of the traffic signal warrants.

As you may recall there are multiple warrants (volume and crash related to name a few) that need to bemet to determine a need for a traffic signal. Crash Experience is only one of those criteria and it in partstates that there needs to be five or more reported crashes of types correctable by a traffic controlsignal, within a 12-month period. The data we have to date does not support this warrant. It should benoted that pursuant to the MUTCD, satisfaction of a traffic signal warrant in itself does not require theinstallation of a traffic signal.

In order to determine if the mentioned crashes were correctable by a traffic signal, we need to reviewthe crash reports. We typically don’t receive these for several months after the crash takes place. Sinceasked, we will contact MSO and ask for these specifically to expedite the review.

Thank you for understanding.

P.S. As previously requested, we are on schedule to install the LED flashing stop signs in all directions inearly October.

Sage Kamiya, P.E., PTOEPublic Works Deputy Director(941) 708-7407 ext. 7425

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From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 7:24 PMTo: Marianne Lopata <marianne.lopatamymanatee.org>; Ed Hunzeker<ed.hunzekermymanatee.org>; Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>; Sheri Smith<sheri.smith@’mymanatee.org>; Dan Schlandt <[email protected]>; Cheri Coryea<[email protected]>; Chad Butzow <[email protected]>; Sia Mollanazar<[email protected]>; [email protected]; Michael Kenyan<[email protected]>; Suzanna Young <[email protected]>; Sharon Denson<[email protected]>

Subject: Re: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727Importance: High

I am asking you to review this and discuss my options for putting in the 4 way light.

Cordially Sent from my cell

Robin Sue DiSabatino

Manatee County Commissioner

District 4941-685-5368

On Sep 4, 2018, at 4:04 PM, Marianne Lopata <[email protected]> wrote:

Ms. Young called about the email below and whether you could intervene byhelping expedite a traffic accident report for the intersection of 26th St & FloridaBlvd.

From: Suzanna Young <atyoungnelsonicloud.com>

Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:10 PMTo: Robin DiSabatino <robin.disabatinomymanatee.org>Cc: [email protected]; Holly Clouse <[email protected]>Subject: Accident frequency 26th St.-Fla Blvd.

Hello Robin,

You may have already heard from Sharon Denson about her recent accident.Someone ran the stop sign at Florida Blvd. and 26th St. W. and hit her car.

She was going home from a meeting so they may have been coming towardsthe blinking stop light.

Restore Bsyshore wants to pursue a demand stop light at that corner. We alsoasked for official crosswalk markings some time ago. These drivers will not letyou cross if it is their turn to go.

We also need the yellow “Yield to Peds” signs too.

A week ago this Sunday was a bad “cruncher”; a car was knocked severalfeet up 26th from the corner. Granted minor accidents may not be reported orinsurance purposes.

Last winter, there was one where one person was taken to the hospital. An eye

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witness, my neighbor, pulled him from the car as gas was leaking. He said theguy was in very bad shape and unconscious and of course taken to the hospitalI heard he died sometime later.ieff Bishop said it was “two days later but may not have been a result ofthe accident”. We might be able to find that out? Or the County can.

I was going to request a traffic accident report of (known) accidents from theCounty Traffic Engineering Dept. and was told the fee will be around $38.00 asthey of course, have to extract personal information.

Of course, what I really want is a traffic circle—takes the same time as stopping for asign and makes you slow down, instead of running a sign. Make sense?

I could probably find a whole raft of people who have had near misses, myself andRichard included. What worried me the most is this intersection has to be navigatedby our kids almost daily going to the Rec Center. Kids are impatient and take chances.Is there any way you can get this information since your “District 4 constituents arehounding you” about this?

Looking forward to your reply, Suzanna

Note Florida has a broad public records law. All work-related emails sent to or trom this email address may be subject to public disclosure.

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Robin DiSabatino

From: Sage KamiyaSent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 11:49 AMTo: Robin DiSabatino; Kenyan, MichaelCc: Marianne Lopata; Ed Hunzeker; Sheri Smith; Dan Schlandt; Cheri Coryea; Chad Butzow;

Sia Mollanazar; Schaeffer, Stanley; Suzanna Young; Sharon Denson; Cardwell, ConnerSubject: RE: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727

Commissioner DiSabatino,Apologies ... I snuck the update as a “p.s.” at the bottom of my previous email.

We are still on schedule to install the LED Flashing stop signs for the north-south direction in early October.


From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 9:25 AMTo: Kenyan, Michael <[email protected]>; Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>Cc: Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>; Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>; Ed Hunzeker<[email protected]>; Sheri Smith <[email protected]>; Dan Schlandt<[email protected]>; Cheri Coryea <[email protected]>; Chad Butzow<[email protected]>; Sia Mollanazar <[email protected]>; Schaeffer, Stanley<[email protected]>; Suzanna Young <[email protected]>; Sharon Denson<[email protected]>; Cardwell, Conner <[email protected]>Subject: Re: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727Importance: High

Safe,What is the status of the 4way blinking light?


Robin Sue DiSabatinoManatee County Commissioner

District 4

941-685-5368

On Sep 5, 2018, at 8:14 AM, Kenyan, Michael <[email protected]> wrote:

FHP would have handled most if not all of any crashes at 26th St. W. and Florida Blvd.. I have copiedCaptain CaIdwell with FHP as he might be able to give data from their resources...

Due to the volume of traffic that passes through this area in the mornings and afternoons...a traffic lightwould most likely cause a major back-up in traffic in all directions.

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What crashes there have been are due to impatient drivers. If they are running the stop sign, they wouldmost likely run the light and these could result in higher speed crashes..


S/Sgt. Kenyan

From: Sage Kamiya [mailto:sage. kamivamymanatee.org]Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 7:53 AMTo: Robin DiSabatino; Marianne Lopata; Ed Hunzeker; Sheri Smith; Dan Schlandt; Cheri Coryea; ChadButzow; Sia Mollanazar; Schaeffer, Stanley; Kenyan, Michael; Suzanna Young; Sharon DensonSubject: RE: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young © 941-251-5727


As you may recall there are multiple warrants (volume and crash related to name a few) that need to bemet to determine a need for a traffic signal. Crash Experience is only one of those criteria and it in partstates that there needs to be five or more reported crashes of types correctable by a traffic controlsignal, within a 12-month period. The data we have to date does not support this warrant. It should benoted that pursuant to the MUTCD, satisfaction of a traffic signal warrant in itself does not require theinstallation of a traffic signal.

In order to determine if the mentioned crashes were correctable by a traffic signal, we need to reviewthe crash reports. We typically don’t receive these for several months after the crash takes place. Sinceasked, we will contact MSO and ask for these specifically to expedite the review.


P.S. As previously requested, we are on schedule to install the LED flashing stop signs in all directions inearly October.


From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 7:24 PMTo: Marianne Lopata <marianne.lopata©mymanatee.org>; Ed Hunzeker<[email protected]>; Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>; Sheri Smith<[email protected]>; Dan Schlandt <[email protected]>; Cheri Coryea<cheri.coryeamymanatee.org>; Chad Butzow <chad.butzow©mymanatee.org>; Sia Mollanazar<sia.mollanazarmymanatee.org>; [email protected]; Michael Kenyan<[email protected]>; Suzanna Young <[email protected]>; Sharon Denson<originaltr©cs.com>Subject: Re: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727Importance: High



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District 4941-685-5368

On Sep 4, 2018, at 4:04 PM, Marianne Lopata <marianne.lopatamymanatee.org> wrote:

Ms. Young called about the email below and whether you could intervene byhelping expedite a traffic accident report for the intersection of 26 St & FloridaBlvd.

From: Suzanna Young <atyoungneIsonicloud.com>

Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:10 PM

To: Robin DiSabatino <robin.disabatinomymanatee.org>

Cc: newgnorcaol.com; Holly Clouse <[email protected]>Subject: Accident frequency 26th St.-Fla Blvd.

Hello Robin,






Last winter, there was one where one person was taken to the hospital. An eyewitness, my neighbor, pulled him from the car as gas was leaking. He said theguy was in very bad shape and unconscious and of course taken to the hospitalI heard he died sometime later.Jeff Bishop said it was “two days later but may not have been a result ofthe accident”. We might be able to find that out? Or the County can.



I could probably find a whole raft of people who have had near misses, myself andRichard included. What worried me the most is this intersection has to be navigatedby our kids almost daily going to the Rec Center. Kids are impatient and take chances.Is there any way you can get this information since your “District 4 constituents are

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From: Kenyan, Michael <[email protected]>Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 8:14 AMTo: Sage Kamiya; Robin DiSabatino; Marianne Lopata; Ed Hunzeker; Sheri Smith; Dan

Schlandt; Cheri Coryea; Chad Butzow; Sia Mollanazar; Schaeffer, Stanley; SuzannaYoung; Sharon Denson

Cc: Cardwell, ConnerSubject: RE: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727

FHP would have handled most if not all of any crashes at 26tu, St. W. and Florida Blvd.. I have copied Captain Caldwellwith FHP as he might be able to give data from their resources...

Due to the volume of traffic that passes through this area in the mornings and afternoons...a traffic light would mostlikely cause a major back-up in traffic in all directions.

What crashes there have been are due to impatient drivers. If they are running the stop sign, they would most likely runthe light and these could result in higher speed crashes..


S/Sgt. Kenyan

From: Sage Kamiya [mailto:sage. [email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 7:53 AMTo: Robin DiSabatino; Marianne Lopata; Ed Hunzeker; Sheri Smith; Dan Schlandt; Cheri Coryea; Chad Butzow; SiaMollanazar; Schaeffer, Stanley; Kenyan, Michael; Suzanna Young; Sharon DensonSubject: RE: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727


As you may recall there are multiple warrants (volume and crash related to name a few) that need to be met todetermine a need for a traffic signal. Crash Experience is only one of those criteria and it in part states that there needsto be five or more reported crashes of types correctable by a traffic control signal, within a 12-month period. The datawe have to date does not support this warrant. It should be noted that pursuant to the MUTCD, satisfaction of a trafficsignal warrant in itself does not require the installation of a traffic signal.

In order to determine if the mentioned crashes were correctable by a traffic signal, we need to review the crash reports.We typically don’t receive these for several months after the crash takes place. Since asked, we will contact MSO and askfor these specifically to expedite the review.


P.S. As previously requested, we are on schedule to install the LED flashing stop signs in all directions in early October.


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From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 7:24 PMTo: Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>; Ed Hunzeker <[email protected]>; Sage Kamiya<[email protected]>; Sheri Smith <[email protected]>; Dan Schlandt<[email protected]>; Cheri Coryea <[email protected]>; Chad Butzow<[email protected]>; Sia Mollanazar <[email protected]>;[email protected]; Michael Kenyan <[email protected]>; Suzanna Young<[email protected]>; Sharon Denson <[email protected]>Subject: Re: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727Importance: High




District 4941-685-5368

On Sep 4, 2018, at 4:04 PM, Marianne Lopata <[email protected]> wrote:

Ms. Young called about the email below and whether you could intervene by helping expeditea traffic accident report for the intersection of 26th St & Florida Blvd.

From: Suzanna Young <atyoungnelsonicloud.com>Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:10 PMTo: Robin DiSabatino <robin.disabatinomymanatee.org>Cc: [email protected]; Holly Clouse <hollyclouseverizon.net>Subject: Accident frequency 26th St.-Fla Blvd.

Hello Robin,






Last winter, there was one where one person was taken to the hospital. An eyewitness, my neighbor, pulled him from the car as gas was leaking. He said theguy was in very bad shape and unconscious and of course taken to the hospital

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I heard he died sometime later.Jeff Bishop said it was two days later but may not have been a result ofthe accident”. We might be able to find that out? Or the County can.





Note: Florida has a broad public records law. All work-related emails sent to or from this email address may be subtect to public disclosure.

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Sheri Smith cE3çycz. 2S’From: Marianne LopataSent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 12:29 PMTo: Robin DiSabatino; Sheri Smith; Diane VollmerSubject: RE: Florida Blvd at 26th St W Traffic Signal Request

Sheri, thanks for handling this. You can provide these to Diane as a pdf file to attach to Commissioner DiSabatino’sitem on the September 25th agenda.

From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 6:43 PMTo: Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>; Sheri Smith <[email protected]>; Diane Vollmer<[email protected]>Subject: Fwd: Florida Blvd at 26th St W Traffic Signal Request

Kindly attach this and other emails from Sage and residents regarding this intersection for the Sept 25th 10 am Time Certain.

Respectfully yours,

Robin

Robin Sue DiSabatinoManatee County CommissionerDistrict 4941-685-5368Robin.disabatino@’mymanatee.org

Working for you and sent from my iPad


From: Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>Date: September 12, 2018 at 5:26:39 PM EDT

To: Robin DiSabatino <[email protected]>Cc: Ed Hunzeker <ed.hunzekermymanatee.org>, Dan Schlandt <dan.schIandtmymanatee.org>, Cheri Coryea<cheri.coryeamymanatee.org>, John Osborne <john.osbornemymanatee.org>, Chad Butzow<chad.butzowmymanatee.org>, “Stanley.Schaefferimanateesheriff.com<[email protected]>, Michael Kenyan <Michael.Kenyanmanateesheriff.com>, VanessaBaugh <vanessa.baughmymanatee.org>, Betsy Benac <betsy.benacmymanatee.org>, Carol Whitmore<carol.whitmoremymanatee.org>, Charles Smith <Charles.Smithcmymanatee.org>, Priscilla WhisenantTrace<priscilla.whisenanttracemymanatee.org>, Stephen R Jonsson <steve.jonssonmymanatee.org>Subject: Florida Blvd at 26th St W Traffic Signal Request

Commissioner DiSabatino,

As requested, staff has taken another look at this intersection, considering the below and historic crash records.

During this past year, there have been four (4) reported crashes of which three (3) are considered correctible bya traffic signal. While we understand that any crash is unacceptable to those involved; three (3) crashes does notmeet the required threshold of five (5) crashes within a twelve month period.

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The other warrants for a traffic signal are also not met. Therefore, pursuant to the Board adopted Manual onUniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) a trafficsignal is not warranted at this time.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks.


From: Sage KamiyaSent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 7:52 AMTo: Robin DiSabatino <[email protected]>; Marianne Lopata<[email protected]>; Ed Hunzeker <[email protected]>; Sheri Smith<[email protected]>; Dan Schlandt <[email protected]>; Cheri Coryea<[email protected]>; Chad Butzow <[email protected]>; Sia Mollanazar<sia.mollanazarmymanatee.org>; [email protected]; Michael Kenyan<[email protected]>; Suzanna Young <[email protected]>; Sharon Denson<originaltrcs.com>Subject: RE: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727


As you may recall there are multiple warrants (volume and crash related to name a few) that need to be met todetermine a need for a traffic signal. Crash Experience is only one of those criteria and it in part states that thereneeds to be five or more reported crashes of types correctable by a traffic control signal, within a 12-monthperiod. The data we have to date does not support this warrant. It should be noted that pursuant to the MUTCD,satisfaction of a traffic signal warrant in itself does not require the installation of a traffic signal.

In order to determine if the mentioned crashes were correctable by a traffic signal, we need to review the crashreports. We typically don’t receive these for several months after the crash takes place. Since asked, we willcontact MSO and ask for these specifically to expedite the review.


P.S. As previously requested, we are on schedule to install the LED flashing stop signs in all directions in earlyOctober.

Sage Kamiya, P.E., PTOEPublic Works Deputy Director

(941) 708-7407 ext. 7425

From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 7:24 PMTo: Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>; Ed Hunzeker <[email protected]>; SageKamiya <sage.kamiyamymanatee.org>; Sheri Smith <[email protected]>; Dan Schlandt<dan.schlandtmymanatee.org>; Cheri Coryea <[email protected]>; Chad Butzow<[email protected]>; Sia Mollanazar <[email protected]>;[email protected]; Michael Kenyan <[email protected]>; SuzannaYoung <[email protected]>; Sharon Denson <originaltrcs.com>Subject: Re: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727Importance: High

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District 4

941-685-5368

On Sep 4, 2018, at 4:04 PM, Marianne Lopata <marianne.Iopataimymanatee.org> wrote:

Ms. Young called about the email below and whether you could intervene by helpingexpedite a traffic accident report for the intersection of 26th St & Florida Blvd.

From: Suzanna Young <atyoungnelsonicloud.com>

Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:10 PMTo: Robin DiSabatino <robin.disabatinomymanatee.org>Cc: [email protected]; Holly Clouse <[email protected]>Subject: Accident frequency 26th St.-Fla Blvd.

Hello Robin,









I could probably find a whole raft of people who have had near misses, myself andRichard included. What worried me the most is this intersection has to be navigatedby our kids almost daily going to the Rec Center. Kids are impatient and take chances.

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Is there any way you can get this information since your “District 4 constituents arehounding you” about this?


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Sheri Smith

From:Sent:To:Cc:Subject:

Thanks guys....

Kenyan, Michael <[email protected]>Monday, September 10, 2018 3:28 PMMatt Merucci; Jeff GrosseiblWashmuth, Brett; Aaron Burkett; Schaeffer, Stanley; Robin DiSabatinoRE: Florida Blvd and 26th St. W.

From: Matt Merucci [mailto: [email protected]]Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 11:28 AMTo: Jeff GrosseiblCc: Washmuth, Brett; Aaron Burkett; Kenyan, MichaelSubject: RE: Florida Blvd and 26th St. W.

Jeff

Thank you sir

Sincerely,

!7VIatt 9vlerucciManatee County

ROW & Zoning Inspector Ill

1022 26th Ave E

Bradenton, FL 34208

Office: 941-708-7450 ext 7342

Cell: 941-737-4523

Email: [email protected]

From: Jeff Grosseibl [mailto:[email protected]: Monday, September 10, 2018 11:24 AMTo: Matt Merucci <Matt.Meruccimymanatee.org>Cc: Washmuth, Brett <[email protected]>Subject: RE: Florida Blvd and 26th St. W.

Hello Matt,

I am in route to make these corrections.

Thank you,1

Jeff GrosseibiGeneral ForemanPike Electric239-229-3066

Jeff GrosseibiGeneral Foreman

Pike Electric, LLCJGrosseibl@ pike.comwww.pike.com

JL:1

From: Matt Merucci [mailto:[email protected])Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 11:20 AMTo: Jeff Grosseibl <[email protected]>Cc: Washmuth, Brett <Brett.Washmuthfpl.com>Subject: FW: Florida Blvd and 26th St. W.

Jeff

Please see below regarding MOT issue and have corrected asap.

Sincerely,

7kIatt 9vIenicciManatee County

ROW & Zoning Inspector Ill

1022 26th Ave E

Bradenton, FL 34208

Office: 941-708-7450 ext 7342

Cell: 941-737-4523

Email: [email protected]

jt44anatee

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From: Aaron BurkettSent: Monday, September 10, 2018 11:11 AMTo: Matt Merucci <Matt.Meruccimymanatee.org>Cc: Kenyan, Michael <[email protected]>Subject: RE: Florida Blvd and 26th St. W.

Matt,See below. Do you know who’s MOT this is?

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Aaron BurkettTraffic Operations Division ManagerPublic Works Department(941)-708-7509aaron.burkettmymanatee.org

From: Kenyan, Michael [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 10:57 AMTo: Aaron Burkett <aaron.burkettmymanatee.org>Cc: Schaeffer, Stanley <[email protected]>; McCabe, Brady <[email protected]>; RobinDiSabatino <robin.disabatinomymanatee.org>Subject: Florida Blvd and 26th St. W.

Aaron,

When traveling south bound on 26th St. West approaching the four way stop intersection at Florida Blvd., there is a “DETOUR”sign for south bound traffic that obstructs the line of sight to the stop sign as you approach it.

As well there is a “no right turn” sign also posted next to the detour sign... I cannot see prohibiting right turn traffic since thereare multiple streets west of 26 St. that need access.

If you are west bound on Florida Blvd there is not any signage prohibiting straight through traffic. So prohibiting right turn makesno sense.

Let me your thoughts/findings please....guessing you will need to get with the contractor

Mike

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Sheri Smith

From: Wells, Rick <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 07, 2018 4:34 PMTo: Robin DiSabatinoCc: Schaeffer, StanleySubject: Re: I’m adding an item to the 25th Agenda

Absolutely!

Sent from the iPhone of Sheriff Rick Wells

On Sep 7, 2018, at 4:18 PM, Robin DiSabatino <[email protected]> wrote:

Sheriff,

Would someone from MSO be able to attend the meeting on Sept 25th at 10 am addressing a light at26th St W and Fla Blvd and weigh in on Public Safety issue?


Robin Sue DiSabatinoManatee County CommissionerDistrict 4941-685-5368


From: Diane Voilmer <diane.vollmer@ mymanatee.org>Date: September 7, 2018 at 3:00:48 PM EDTTo: Robin DiSabatino <[email protected]>Cc: Sheri Smith <[email protected]>, Vida Gordon<[email protected]>, Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>,Bobbi Roy <[email protected]>, Chad Butzow<[email protected]>, Cheri Coryea <[email protected]>, DanSchlandt <[email protected]>, Ed Hunzeker<[email protected]>, John Osborne <[email protected]>Subject: RE: Iâ€Tfm adding an item to the 25th Agenda

Commissioner,

I have added the item to the September 25 agenda, under the Commissioner Agenda section, fora 10 a.m. time certain.

Dtve’ VoU,vneAgenda CoordinatorManatee County Government1112 Manatee Avenue WestBradenton, FL 34205Phone: 941 -745-3724; Fax: 941 -745-3790diane.voflmer@ mymanatee.orci

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From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Friday, September 07, 2018 12:17 PMTo: Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>; Bobbi Roy<[email protected]>; Diane Volimer <diane.volImermymanateeorg>Cc: Sheri Smith <sheri.smithmymanatee.org>; Vida Gordon <[email protected]>Subject: I’m adding an item to the 25th Agenda

I am hereby adding an Item to The Sept 25th Agenda for a 10:00 am Time Certain.

The topic is adding a traffic light at the 4-way intersection of 26th St W and FloridaBlvd.

I will be sending emails to add for the Record.

Kindly confirm as soon as possible as I am notifying the residents to appear and or tosubmit information.



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Sheri Smith

From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Friday, September 07, 2018 9:58 AMTo: Robin DiSabatino; Sharon Denson; Suzanna Young; [email protected]: Fwd: Florida Blvd at 26th St W

Respectfully yours,

Robin

Robin Sue DiSabatinoManatee County CommissionerDistrict 4941-685-5368Robin.disabatinomymanatee.org



From: “Wells, Rick” <Rick.WeIlsimanateesheriff.com>Date: March 24, 2018 at 9:15:51 AM EDTTo: Robin DiSabatino <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: Florida Blvd at 26th St W

Thanks he Cc me.

Sent from the iPad of Sheriff Rick Wells

On Mar 24, 2018, at 9:10 AM, Robin DiSabatino <[email protected]> wrote:

Forwarding



District 4

941-685-5368

On Mar 23, 2018, at 10:20 PM, Rob McNeal <rob.mcneal@’verizon.net> wrote:

Robin,

Again, the officer sits right at the intersection in full view of approaching drivers.Additionally my neighbors tell me he’s only there around 945AM to 1045AM. Thatisn’t the crazy time at all. It is not a marked car but clearly drivers know they arethere and they comply but only while they are sitting there. We had thisdiscussion before-They seemed to think that is effective but it’s not- except whilethey actually sit there. They seem to think the driving public is stupid- they aren’t..I can tell you that all of us endure near misses almost daily at that intersection.The officer is not there at the busy times- like rush hour- when people are in a

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hurry and are jumping the intersection because there is nothing to keep themfrom doing so.. I do not know why they continue to say there isnt a problemwhen all of us say clearly there is. Somebody died because of a wreck there buteven that is not enough to do ANYTHING different’? Seriously? Does that makeany sense to you? If they tried to monitor this intersection in the least bit out ofsight I’m sure they would see plenty of violations. Frankly I dont think eithergroup is truly interested in improving the traffic situation here. Clearly they don’tsee what we see and even more clearly they don’t listen to what we say. Somemonths ago, I gave you a vehicle description, a license number and a name of adriver who runs that intersection every morning on work days which includesSaturdays. EVERY MORNING. He only stops if someone else is on the otherside cause he has to in order to not crash. I shared the time he drives thru. Ihappen to leave at the same time and observe this behavior all the time. Nothingwas done about it then. Not one thing. there was no effort at all to deter it. Andfrankly the “effort” they make during the day is simply not effective. It’s token. It’snot intended to fix the problem or change drivers behavior, it’s intended toplacate those of us that say there is a problem. So we constantly say there is aproblem and they constantly say there is no problem. To tell me there are noviolations at that intersection is insulting. The two officers investigating the deathtold me to my face that they could write violations all day long there. I don’t thinkthose guys were lying to my face. We all saw people run the signs while we wereall discussing it 10 ft from the intersection.. I drive thru it twice every day. So howis it that these people talking to you say there are NO violations there? This isridiculous. Obviously they are not interested in actually doing anythingproductive. Or they are so completely out of touch with the traffic reality in thiscounty that they cannot comprehend what we’re telling them.

Sheriff Wells- I’m not impressed with the support. The front line guys seem to getit. The management clearly doesn’t. It’s been that way for years.

The County Traffic Dept is worse. They are incompetent.

That intersection needs a stop light and it needs enforcement similar to what theschool zones on 63rd get. officers out of the cars, Out of obvious sight, radioingother cars down the road of violations. Enforcement during rush hours. Actualtickets rather than warnings.

Robin, I’m done trying to get help with this thru these channels. We’ve beentalking about it for years and years and years and the only thing that haschanged is a couple of fancy flashers in 2 directions. Visibility was never theproblem. I never said it was. It’s driver behavior and a complete lack of effectiveenforcement to correct that behavior. Next time I next big wreck I just may see ifany of the news channels are interested in the story and trust me I have everysingle one of my communications and the responses for them.

Rob McNeal

Original MessageFrom: Robin DiSabatino <robin.disabatino @ mymanatee.orcp.To: Kenyan, Michael <[email protected]>Cc: Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>; Sia Mollanazar<sia.mollanazar © mymanatee.orQ>; Ron Schu Ihofer<ron.schulhofer@ mymanatee.orp>; Chad Butzow<[email protected]>; Ed H unzeker<ed.hunzeker@ mymanatee.orcp.; Cheri Coryea<cheri.coryea © mymanatee.orcj>; Dan Schlandt<dan.schlandt @ mymanatee.orQ>; Rob Mcneal <[email protected]>;Suzanna Young <[email protected]>; Don Gassie<gassie © outlook.com>; Jeannette Sparrow <ieannettesparrow@ yahoo.com>;Joyce Fisher <ioycef0230 © yahoo.com>; Sharon Denson <oriQinaltr@ cs.com>;Schaeffer, Stanley <[email protected]>; Wells, Rick<Rick.WeIIs © manateesheriff.com>

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Sent: En, Mar 23, 2018 3:12 pmSubject: Re: Florida Blvd at 26th St W

Ok


Robin Sue DiSabatinoManatee County CommissionerDistrict 4941 -685-5368

On Mar 23, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Kenyan, Michael<Michael. Kenyan © manateesheriff.com> wrote:

I concur, mt Staff has been monitoring and have not had anyviolations while they were on scene.

Sergeant M. KenyanTraffic EnforcementPhone: 941-747-3011 xl 077Cell: 941-518-2158

From: Sage Kamiya [mailto:saqe.kamiyamymanatee.org]Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 11:46 AMTo: Robin DiSabatino; Sia Mollanazar; Ron Schulhofer; ChadButzow; Ed Hunzeker; Cheri Coryea; Dan SchlandtCc: Kenyan, Michael; Rob Mcneal; Suzanna Young; Don Gassie;Jeannette Sparrow; Joyce Fisher; Sharon Denson; Schaeffer,Stanley; Wells, RickSubject: Florida Blvd at 26th St W


Last month we reviewed the most recent crash report andfound that visibility of the stop sign was not an issue. We applythe more costly (installation and maintenance) LED signs forlocations that visibility is a concern.

Also, in discussion with MSO staff, they did not issue anyviolations in the past couples weeks at this intersection.

That said, we did note that the southbound “Bike Lane Ends”signage at this intersection, could be moved to improvevisibility. Staff will schedule this improvement.

Thanks.

Sage Kamiya, P.E., PTOEDeputy Director, Traffic Management(941) 708-7407 ext. 7425

From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Friday, March 23, 2018 9:47 AMTo: Sage Kamiya <sage.kamiyamymanatee.org>; SiaMollanazar <[email protected]>; Ron Schulhofer<ron.schuIhoferfmymanatee.org>; Chad Butzow<chad.butzowmymanatee.org>; Ed Hunzeker

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<ed.hunzekerJmymanatee.org>; Cheri Coryea<cheri.coryeaimymanatee.org>; Dan Schlandt<dan.schlandtmymanatee.org>

Cc: Michael Kenyan <[email protected]>;Rob Mcneal <[email protected]>; Suzanna Young<[email protected]>; Don Gassie <[email protected]>;Jeannette Sparrow <[email protected]>; JoyceFisher <joycef0230yahoo.com>; Sharon Denson<originaltrcs.com>; Stanley.Schaeffermanateesheriff.com;[email protected]: Re: Traffic Safety IssueImportance: High

Sage,

What’s the status of getting the 4-way blinking stop light atFlorida Blvd and 26 th St W vs the 2-way we now havethere? When can we hope to help stop that traffic better at thatintersection?

Respectfully yours,

Robin

Robin Sue DiSabatinoManatee County CommissionerDistrict 4941 -685-5368Robin.disabatino @ mymanatee.orc


On Mar 23, 2018, at 9:30 AM, Sage Kamiya<[email protected]> wrote:

Commissioner Baugh,

Well take a look and reach out to Mr.OHalloran.

Given current staffing and workload, review andresponse for traffic studies like this are takingapproximately 16 weeks.

We appreciate the interest in traffic safety inManatee County.

Sage Kamiya, P.E., PTOEDeputy Director, Traffic Management(941) 708-7407 ext. 7425

Original MessageFrom: Vanessa BaughSent: Friday, March 23, 2018 8:47 AMTo: Tom OHalloran <tohall23 © msn.com>Cc: [email protected]; Sage Kamiya<sacje.kamiva© mymanatee.orcp.; Clarke Davis<clarke.davis © mymanatee.orp>Subject: Re: Traffic Safety IssueImportance: High

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Mr. O’Halloran, I am forwarding your email toPublic Works requesting a traffic warrant studybe done. Thank you for the information.

I am also forwarding your email to Anne Ross atLWR Townhall regarding the vegetation yourefer to. Perhaps we can get this cut back aswell.

Please, always feel free to contact me as I am atyour service.

Vanessa

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 22, 2018, at 9:51 PM,Tom OHalloran<tohall23@ msn.com> wrote:

Vanessa,

We are residents of theWaterCrest Condos and wouldlike to bring to your attentionthe traffic safety issue whenleaving WaterCrest Way andentering onto Lakewood RanchBlvd. There are two safetyissues at play, traffic moves at ahigh rate of speed and there is avisibility issue when turningsouth onto Lakewood RanchBlvd caused by the mediumvegetation just to the north. Wewould appreciate thecommission looking into thisissue before there is a seriousaccident. Thank you.

Tom and Linda O’Halloran

Sent from my iPad

Tom OHalloran

701-238-9143

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Sheri Smith

From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Friday, September 07, 2018 9:54 AMTo: Robin DiSabatino; Suzanna Young; Sharon Denson; [email protected]: Fwd: Intersection 26th street and Florida Blvd

Respectful/i’ yours,

Robi,z

Robin Sue DiSabatinoManatee County CommissionerDistrict 4941-685-5368Robin.disabatino @mymanatee.org



From: ‘Wells, Rick” <[email protected]>Date: August 13, 2018 at 9:22:18 AM EDTTo: Robin DiSabatino <[email protected]>, ‘[email protected]’ <[email protected]>,“Schaeffer, Stanley” <Stanley. [email protected]>Subject: RE: Intersection 26th street and Florida Blvd

Good Morning Commissioner,

I believe it’s critical for the safety of our residents that we act as quickly as possible. I would considerthis a dangerous intersection that warrants a traffic signal. Thanks!

From: Robin DiSabatino [mailto: robin .disabatinomymanatee.orq]Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2018 2:37 PMTo: originaltrcs.com; Schaeffer, Stanley; Wells, RickSubject: Re: Intersection 26th street and Florida Blvd

Sorry they have been so stubborn about a light. Perhaps that’s a good question to ask at tonight’sBayshore Candidate Meeting @ 7 pm.



On Aug 9, 2018, at 1:36 PM, “[email protected]” <[email protected]> wrote:

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Our community has lodged numerous complaints regarding the intersection of Florida Blvd and26th Street, some lights have been added to the sign but the running of the stop sign has notbeen deterred.

Last night, returning home from a Board of Trustee meeting, I was hit by someone running thestop sign. I was not the first of the evening at this intersection. Our children walk and ride bicyclesacross this intersection as this is the only way to the pool and other activities of the District. Thisis the only access to the District facilities and it is not safe.

It is obvious that the 4 way stop sign is not working, nor did adding the lights.

This intersection needs immediate attention.

I await your response,

Sharon DensonChairman Bayshore Gardens Board of Trustees

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Sheri Smith

From: Suzanna Young <[email protected]>Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 4:17 PMTo: Robin DiSabatino; [email protected]; Sage Kamiya; Marianne Lopata; Ed Hunzeker; Sheri

Smith; Dan Schlandt; Cheri Coryea; Chad Butzow; Sia Mollanazar; [email protected]; SharonDenson; [email protected]

Subject: Increasing accidents 26th St. W. & Fla. Blvd.

To: Kenyan, Michael <[email protected]>; Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>Cc: Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>; Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>; Ed Hunzeker<[email protected]>; Sheri Smith <[email protected]>; Dan Schlandt<[email protected]>; Cheri Coryea <[email protected]>; Chad Butzow<[email protected]>; Sia Mollanazar <[email protected]>; Schaeffer, Stanley<[email protected]>; Suzanna Young <[email protected]>; Sharon Denson<[email protected]>; Cardwell, Conner <ConnerCardweIlflhsmv.gov>Subject: Re: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @941-251-5727

Hello,If I may weigh in here, living south of this intersection we have to use it almost daily. After the lastaccidents—not including Ms. Denson’s—we implored to Robin that further steps needed to be taken,such as a demand light and her response is characteristic of her diligence as our Commissioner.

We have experienced multiple near misses ourselves and have seen several aftermaths of accidents--one knocking a car out of the intersection. Some of these, might not always be reported.

People in Bayshore Gardens report speeding and that Stop signs are repeatedly ignored, especiallyon Florida Blvd. These are mostly residents who see this go on daily! I experience it when drivinghere.

After recently talking to other neighbors who live close by, they claim the flashing lights do not make adifference and ask why we are not getting speed tables.

Two years ago, our organization, Restore Bayshore, after working diligently with NeighborhoodServices, set out to get petitions from Public Works signed for speed tables geared to local speedlimits. Public Works said 67% of the community had to approve to even get them on designatedstreets We got to over 500 but it wasn’t enough. Residents on Columbia, a busy street, werealmost at 100% approval.

Another suggestion is to install raised intersections. If one has Stop signs at an intersection,does it not make sense that a speed table like that will not be a traffic “barrier” as drivers aresupposed to stop anyway?! No more running signs = safety for everyone, especially pedestrians,and of course, our kids.

With the increased incidents we are fearful about our kids. This intersection is the “funnel” to ourPark & Recreation Center from all of the community.

Thank you for your utmost attention,

Suzanna Young94 1-25 1-5 727

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Sheri Smith

From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 12:29 PMTo: [email protected]: Re: 26th Street and Florida Blvd



District 4941-685-5368

On Aug 28, 2018, at 12:13 PM, “[email protected]” <[email protected]> wrote:

So far flashing lights have not worked, adding more?? The person that hit me had the flashing lights.

Sharon

Original MessageFrom: Robin DiSabatino <[email protected]>To: Sage Kamiya <sacie.kamiya @ mymanatee.orci>; Stanley.Schaeffer<Stanley.Schaeffer@ manateesheriff.com>; Michael Kenyan <Michael.Kenyan @ manateesheriff.com>; SharonDenson <[email protected]>; Don Gassie <[email protected]>; Suzanna Young <[email protected]>;misty <[email protected]>Sent: Tue, Aug 28, 2018 11:01 amSubject: Re: 26th Street and Florida Blvd


Robin Sue DiSabatinoManatee County CommissionerDistrict 4941 -685-5368

On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:09 AM, Sage Kamiya <[email protected]> wrote:

Board of County Commissioners,

As an update and a little background to the below email, federal guidelines (the MUTCD)provide warrants for installing traffic signals. The warrants are not met for 26th St and FloridaBlvd.

Staff has revisited this intersection about 2 weeks ago and we will install the flashing LEDoutlined stop signs for the north-south direction (in addition to the east-west direction wherethey are already in place). We have begun the process of ordering the necessary materials andhope to schedule installation next month, pending receipt of the signs.

Thanks.

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From: originaltrccs.com [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 9:41 AMTo: Priscilla WhisenantTrace <[email protected]>; Charles Smith<Charles.Smithimymanatee.org>; Stephen R Jonsson <[email protected]>; RobinDiSabatino <[email protected]>; Vanessa Baugh<vanessa.baughmymanatee.org>; Carol Whitmore <carol.whitmoremymanatee.org>; BetsyBenac <[email protected]>

Cc: [email protected]: 26th Street and Florida Blvd

Another accident that I am aware of last night at the intersection of 26th street and Florida Blvd.Thank you Sheriff Wells for supporting the residents of Bayshore Gardens with your request for atraffic light at that intersection. It is dangerous, too much traffic cutting thru and in a hurry. Manytimes 3 or 4 cars go thru without stopping. The four way stop at certain times of the day is a placefor vehicular chicken.

There is a fence on the south east corner of that intersection that may be causing a problem forsmaller vehicles. I can see over it in my truck, but could be an issue with smaller vehicles.Perhaps code enforcement could take a look at it.

I would like to know when this issue will be addressed by the Commission. Our children crossthat intersection daily walking and on bicycles as well as our elderly going to the RecreationCenter. This is the only way for the 1400+ homes to reach the Center that we support with ourtaxes and we are at the mercy of those cutting thru to save time. The one that hit me was on hisway to the 1MG area where he lived.

Thank you,

Sharon DensonBayshore Gardens Board of Trustees

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Sheri Smith

From: Debbie Korell <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, August 27, 2018 11:08 AMTo: Robin DiSabatinoSubject: Re: 26th and Florida Blvd

Good Morning Robinwill add my story to the list.

I was driving south on 26th on my way to a district meeting.I had come to a complete stop at the corner.I waited and let other cars pass.I checked again and began to move forward.

I slammed on my brakes and barely avoided hitting the runner who had appeared out of the darkness

Please, streets lights or stop lights

Thanks Robin

Debbie Korell

On Aug 27, 2018, at 10:20 AM, Robin DiSabatino <robin.disabatinomymanatee.org> wrote:

I’m sending this out to Administration and to County Staff on behalf of the citizens of my District to answer:

It is my understanding that there is approx $10 million in the SWTIF and about $7 million of potentially usable funding notdesignated or committed to any specific project.

I am completely baffled as to why Captain Schaefer has to beg and jump through hoops in order to get one intersectionsignalized?

This intersection is so dark at night that you don’t realize that you’ve been through it till you’ve been through it.

I really would like to know what projects are underway that would tie up all the millions of dollars that have been accumulatingin that Fund?

Please provide me with the list of all projects and their dollar amounts committed from this SWTIF FUND, showing me thatthere’s absolutely no money left to pay for one intersection’s signalization.

When compiled, please share this and the results with All Commissioners.

Respectfully yours,

Robin

Robin Sue DiSabatinoManatee County CommissionerDistrict [email protected]


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On Aug 27, 2018, at 8:46 AM, Schaeffer, Stanley <[email protected]> wrote:

Good Morning Commissioner;I know you are still getting complaints about the above intersection. I have spoken with Geri Lopez regardingusing funds from the Southwest TIF for a traffic light. I was informed there are other projects underway and thefunds could not be used for a traffic light. So for now we will continue with enforcement and see if driving habitsare changed once the “blinking” stop signs are installed by county traffic.

Captain Stanley SchaefferDistrict 2 CommanderManatee County Sheriff’s Office

600 US HWY 301 Blvd W.Bradenton, FL 34205941-747-3011 ext 1000

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Sheri Smith

From: Sage KamiyaSent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 4:43 PMTo: Robin DiSabatino; Marianne LopataCc: Sheri Smith; Sia Mollanazar; Marianne Lopata; Ed Hunzeker; Dan Schlandt; Cheri Coryea; Chad Butzow; John

OsborneSubject: RE: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727


Staff has revisited this intersection and based in part on your concerns of limited night time visibility, we will install the flashingLED outlined stop signs for the north south direction, too. We have begun the process of ordering and will schedule installationin approximately 6 weeks, depending on receipt of the equipment.

Sage Kamiya, P.E., PTOEPublic Works Deputy Director - Traffic Management(941) 708-7407 ext. 7425

From: Robin DiSabatinoSent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 3:02 PMTo: Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>Cc: Sheri Smith <[email protected]>; Sage Kamiya <[email protected]>; Sia Mollanazar<[email protected]>; Marianne Lopata <[email protected]>; Ed Hunzeker<[email protected]>; Dan Schlandt <[email protected]>; Cheri Coryea<[email protected]>; Chad Butzow <[email protected]>Subject: Re: PHONE MESSAGE: Suzanna Young @ 941-251-5727Importance: High



District 4941-685-5368

On Aug 15, 2018, at 2:51 PM, Marianne Lopata <[email protected]> wrote:

She called to follow up about her email requesting signalization of the intersection of 261 St W andFlorida Blvd. I told her you had gotten other correspondence about this and was following up with staff.

Let us know how you’d like to respond.

Thanks,Marianne

From: Suzanna Young <atyoungnelsonicloud.com>Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:10 PMTo: Robin DiSabatino <[email protected]>Cc: [email protected]; Holly Clouse <hollycIouseverizon.net>Subject: Accident frequency 26th St.-Fla Blvd.

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Hello Robin,











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Sheri Smith

From: Suzanna Young <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:10 PMTo: Robin DiSabatinoCc: [email protected]; Holly ClouseSubject: Accident frequency 26th St.-Fla Blvd.

Hello Robin,





A week ago this Sunday was a bad “cruncher” a car was knocked severalfeet up 26th from the corner. Granted minor accidents may not be reported orinsurance purposes.

Last winter, there was one where one person was taken to the hospital. An eyewitness, my neighbor, pulled him from the car as gas was leaking. He said theguy was in very bad shape and unconscious and of course taken to the hospitalI heard he died sometime later.Jeff Bishop said it was ‘two days later but may not have been a result ofthe accident”. We might be able to find that out? Or the County can.



I could probably find a whole raft of people who have had near misses, myself andRichard included. What worried me the most is this intersection has to be navigatedby our kids almost daily going to the Rec Center. Kids are impatient and take chances.Is there any way you can get this information since your ‘District 4 constituents arehounding you” about this?


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Sheri Smith

From: Schaeffer, Stanley <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 11:19 AMTo: Robin DiSabatinoSubject: RE: 26th and Florida

I ran a check in the State Crash Reporting system, here is what I got for that location, just FYITop of Form

Summary:

2 Total Crashes 4 Total Vehicles Involved

Injury Details:

2 Crashes with Injuries* 5 Total Injuries

1 Injury Crashes**

4 Driver Injuries

0 Crashes with Incapacitating Injuries 0 Total Incapacitating Injuries

1 Crashes with Non-incapacitating Injuries 1 Total Non-incapacitating Injuries

2 Crashes with Possible Injuries 4 Total Possible Injuries

*Crashes with Injuries are all crashes with at least one reported injury, and including those where a fatality was reported.**Injury Crashes are any crash in which there was at least one reported injury, and excluding those where a fatality wasreported.

Fatality Details:

1 Crashes with Traffic Fatalities 1 Total Traffic Fatalities

0 Driver Fatalities

Criteria: Geolocated Latitude is between 27.4222170215745 and 27.4233788593401 And Geolocated Longitude isbetween -82.5882587494617 and -82.5872502388721 And Date of Crash is between 1/1/2017 and 8/13/2018 And Agency isone of: FHP TROOP F, MANATEE CO SO*A5 of Date: 8/12/2018*Crash Data is compliant with FS 316.066(1)(a) exclusively. Refer to ‘Types of Crashes Included for further information.

Bottom of Form

Captain Stanley Schaeffer

District 2 Commander

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

600 US HWY 301 Blvd W.Bradenton, FL 34205941-747-3011 ext 1000

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From: Robin DiSabatino [mailto: [email protected]]Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 10:49 AMTo: Schaeffer, StanleySubject: Re: 26th and Florida

I’m up in Tampa at a Regional Planning Commission Meeting. May I call you (hands free, of course), on my way backto Manatee County around 11:30-12?What number should I use?



On Aug 13, 2018, at 10:19 AM, “[email protected]’ <[email protected]> wrote:

Thank you for forwarding my email to the Sheriff. I received a call from the county on Friday, I was outside withthe insurance adjuster when I received the call informing me that the intersection was not dangerous at least notenough to warrant a light. I did not catch his name, but was calling in reference to my concerns/complaint.

The Sheriffs Dept receives the 911 calls, not the county. I hope that the Sheriff will carry more weight thansomeone that does not appear to have the training to draw that conclusion.

Please stay on their backs about this and let me know what more I can do. This is a real danger to our children.

Sharon

Note: Florida has a broad public records law. All work-related emails sent to or lrom this email address may be subject to public disclosure.

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