The Wilton Drive Landscape Project
The Wilton Drive Landscape Project
September 2021 Update
The project consists of:
– Repair of existing irrigation system and installation of new system components
– Removal of construction fill in landscape holes, replace with topsoil
– Installation of 50-60 trees and ground cover
– Maintenance of the landscaping for one year
History
The design process began in 2015 with the roadway narrowing and sidewalk widening. The construction of that portion began in August 2018 and completed in September 2019. That portion of the project was paid for by $2.7 million dollars in federal transportation funds.
Meanwhile, the landscaping and irrigation system was being designed. When the roadway construction was complete in September 2019, the City was allowed to submit the landscape and irrigation design to the FDOT for review and approval of a permit. That process was completed with FDOT variance and permit approvals in September 2020.
The City paid for the landscape and irrigation design, and was prepared to pay for the construction but were encouraged to apply for county transportation surtax funds to pay for the construction. We did so, and the project was one of the highest rated in the first funding cycle. That was in 2020. As the state process did, the county process has taken many months to complete approvals. The really good news is that the county has preliminarily approved about $270,000 for the project. The City Commission approved the interlocal agreement with the county in August 2021.
What’s next?
An Invitation to Bid (ITB) went out, inviting companies to provide a proposal for construction of the project. Once that window to bid closes (about 30 days) a selection committee will meet to review and score the bids, and choose a vendor. The county will then review and, hopefully, approve the vendor. Once the city signs a contract with the vendor, construction on the irrigation system will commence. When that’s complete, the trees and groundcover will go in.
How much will it cost?
The design documents indicate probable construction costs of about $250,000 in 2018, but until the bids come in we won’t know for sure. Here’s what we have in funding for the project so far:
Broward County Surtax $270,000
City $100,000
Wilton Drive Improvement District $60,000
Broward County Tree Trust Fund$23,000
Private Donations $10,000
Total to Date $463,000
Next Phase
Once we understand the actual cost of the irrigation and landscape, we will know how much (if any) we have left over for the next phase, street furniture and lighting. The Wilton Drive Improvement District is currently reviewing designs for trash bins, bike racks, benches and more. City staff is seeking funding for electrifying the Drive, including uplighting for landscaping and outlets for holiday lighting.
Our goal is to transform The Drive into an even more vibrant destination that will attract local, national and international visitors.
Businesses and individuals can donate and support the beautification of The Drive while promoting a positive environmental impact in our city’s center. Did you know a shade tree can significantly cool down a sidewalk while providing thousands of pounds of oxygen a year? We hope you consider making a donation to the Wilton Drive Beautification Project. Any amount is greatly appreciated and your name will be added to our Donor List on our website.
HOW TO DONATE
Click the “DONATE HERE!” button and select “00. Donations” in the drop down menu. Under “Donation or Note”, fill in “Landscape”.
Thank you for your generous donation! You are helping create the Main Street of our future.
The Wilton Drive Landscape Project
September 2021 Update
The project consists of:
– Repair of existing irrigation system and installation of new system components
– Removal of construction fill in landscape holes, replace with topsoil
– Installation of 50-60 trees and ground cover
– Maintenance of the landscaping for one year
History
The design process began in 2015 with the roadway narrowing and sidewalk widening. The construction of that portion began in August 2018 and completed in September 2019. That portion of the project was paid for by $2.7 million dollars in federal transportation funds.
Meanwhile, the landscaping and irrigation system was being designed. When the roadway construction was complete in September 2019, the City was allowed to submit the landscape and irrigation design to the FDOT for review and approval of a permit. That process was completed with FDOT variance and permit approvals in September 2020.
The City paid for the landscape and irrigation design, and was prepared to pay for the construction but were encouraged to apply for county transportation surtax funds to pay for the construction. We did so, and the project was one of the highest rated in the first funding cycle. That was in 2020. As the state process did, the county process has taken many months to complete approvals. The really good news is that the county has preliminarily approved about $270,000 for the project. The City Commission approved the interlocal agreement with the county in August 2021.
What’s next?
An Invitation to Bid (ITB) went out, inviting companies to provide a proposal for construction of the project. Once that window to bid closes (about 30 days) a selection committee will meet to review and score the bids, and choose a vendor. The county will then review and, hopefully, approve the vendor. Once the city signs a contract with the vendor, construction on the irrigation system will commence. When that’s complete, the trees and groundcover will go in.
How much will it cost?
The design documents indicate probable construction costs of about $250,000 in 2018, but until the bids come in we won’t know for sure. Here’s what we have in funding for the project so far:
Broward County Surtax $270,000
City $100,000
Wilton Drive Improvement District $60,000
Broward County Tree Trust Fund$23,000
Private Donations $10,000
Total to Date $463,000
Next Phase
Once we understand the actual cost of the irrigation and landscape, we will know how much (if any) we have left over for the next phase, street furniture and lighting. The Wilton Drive Improvement District is currently reviewing designs for trash bins, bike racks, benches and more. City staff is seeking funding for electrifying the Drive, including uplighting for landscaping and outlets for holiday lighting.
Our goal is to transform The Drive into an even more vibrant destination that will attract local, national and international visitors.
Businesses and individuals can donate and support the beautification of The Drive while promoting a positive environmental impact in our city’s center. Did you know a shade tree can significantly cool down a sidewalk while providing thousands of pounds of oxygen a year? We hope you consider making a donation to the Wilton Drive Beautification Project. Any amount is greatly appreciated and your name will be added to our Donor List on our website.
HOW TO DONATE
Click the “DONATE HERE!” button and select “00. Donations” in the drop down menu. Under “Donation or Note”, fill in “Landscape”.
Thank you for your generous donation! You are helping create the Main Street of our future.
The Wilton Drive Improvement District thanks the following for their generous donations.
FELIPE ARAGON
DOUGLAS BACHMAN
JAMES BARBER JR
CHARLES BELL
JAKE BIVIANO
DOUG BLEVINS
DAVID BOEHIKE
PAUL BONGAT
JULIAN BOUZAS
MIKE BRACCHI
RONALD CABBIBO
DOUGLAS CANDLER
JUAN CARLOS
RAYMOND CARRIER
JULIE CARSON
CLAUDIA CASTILLO
RICHARD CHESLEY
BILL CODA
PAUL CORNELISSEN
JOSE COSS
TOMMY CRIBINTE
CARLOS CRUZ
BARB DEMPSEY
DAVID DINCHER
MATTHEW DREGER
TOD DRISKELL
ALLEN EGGMEN
ETHOS WILTON MANORS
DANIEL ESTES
MICHAEL EKMAN
RICHARD & JUAN FERRGIOVALLADARES
ADRIENNE FOLAND
BRUCE GOWAN
MIKE HALTON
WILL HAAS
KEITH HUBER
MICHAEL KREUTZ
PAMELA LANDI
PAISAN LAUMVITTAYAKUL
MIKE LEE
MARK LEQUE
BILL LINEHAN
ANTHONY LO GRANDE
MIGUEL MARTINEZ
BARRY MAYNARD
BOB MAZUR
WILLIAM MC CAFFREY
RICHARD & ANTONIA MEGERSON
MIKE MICCE
BARRY MAYNARD
TERRY MONTEL
DR GREG MOYER
HARVEY OWEN
HENRY PABIAN
ARNIE PALENZUELA
RONALD POSKUS
ADAM POWELL
JASON RAULLS
MATT REDMOND
GLEN ROGERS
CONSTANCE RUPPENDER
BIU SCHEETZ
DOUG SCHIDIG
RETRO DESIGN GROUP
RICK SNOCH
WILTON DRIVE REALTY LLC
WALL
LANCE WAAGNER
BILL VOLBRECHT
CRISTIAN VELASQUEZ
CARLOS VARGAS
CARLOS VARAS
LARRY TURK
MARIO TRTTIER
RONALD TAYLOR
DUKE STOKES
STEVEN STEGMAN
RAYMOND STARNES
ANDREWS SPINA
CHRIS SPIRH
JOHN WRENCH
PETER ZACCOGNINO