• Road Bond Proposed Paving Phase 1 through 5 Unit Map

GO Roads Projects Status

In November 2018, Palm Bay residents voted to approve a $150 million GO Roads Bond to repave city roads. Since then, the City has completed over 418 miles of road improvements in several areas of the city, including Eldron, Garvey, Port Malabar, sections of Emerson, Palm Bay Colony, Kirby Industrial Parks, and more. Several road projects are still in progress, with some under construction, others in the design phase, and more preparing for bidding.

The City is nearly complete with work in northeast Palm Bay in the neighborhoods off Port Malabar Blvd. between Palm Bay Road and Babcock Street, known as Country Club Units 1-10. Final completion of the road improvements is expected later this month. The work here is a mix of full-depth reclamation, mill and pave, and thin lift. The construction contractor for this area is Timothy Rose Contracting. The cost of the work in this area is close to $9M.

Other areas are in engineering with the design work around 90% completed. These areas include Koutnick, Seven Gables, and a portion of Eldron Blvd for mill and pave at a cost of nearly $11.7 million. In the vicinity of Fallon Blvd and Brookside Street and streets around Cricket Drive a combination of full-depth reclamation and mill and paving will be used, estimated at $3.7 million. A portion of Emerson Road NW, Jacobin, Glencove, Wake Forest, and Pace will be mill and paved at $13.5 million. Finally, Emerson Road from Malabar Road south to Waco Blvd, full-depth reclamation will be used for $3.9M.

In addition, easterly portions of Palo Alto and some of Eldron in the southeast quadrant, neighborhoods in the southwest quadrant west of Garvey to DeGroodt, and San Filippo from Malabar to Jupiter and portions of Community College Parkway are out to bid and due back February 18. These units were a mix of full-depth reclamation and mill and paving for $8.6 million.

Road paving for the northwest quadrant of the city, which includes the western portion of Serenade and Barritz and 20 cul-de-sacs within the neighborhoods off the east section of Krassner, is set to go out for bids in February. The work in this area is mill and paving, and is estimated to cost $2.5 million.

Road paving in the northeast quadrant of the city including Lockmar Estates is awaiting final design. This project is estimated at $8.6 million for full-depth reclamation and mill and paving.

Go Roads Paving Program has made significant progress, completing Phases 1 and 2. Phase 3 is 50% complete with the remaining areas out to bid. Work through Phase 4 is funded and in the design process.

Phase 5 is currently unfunded. However, the City is actively exploring alternative funding options to move forward. 

Note: Blue color rows indicate completed, Orange color rows indicate in construction and Red color rows indicate in procurement.

Note: Blue color rows indicate completed, Orange color rows indicate in construction and Red color rows indicate in procurement.

Note: Blue color rows indicate completed, Orange color rows indicate in construction and Red color rows indicate in procurement.

Note: Blue color rows indicate completed, Orange color rows indicate in construction and Red color rows indicate in procurement.

Note: Blue color rows indicate completed, Orange color rows indicate in construction and Red color rows indicate in procurement.

What is GO Roads?

GO Roads is a proposed General Obligation Bond series intended to fund projects that will improve local roadways and ancillary facilities within the City of Palm Bay.  The GO Roads program passed on Referendum No. 2: Bonds for Road Improvement Projects in Palm Bay in November 2018.  Since passed, Referendum No. 2 would authorize the City to issue GO Bonds in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000 payable from annual ad valorem taxes.

What is a General Obligation Bond (GO Bond)?

A General Obligation Bond, also known as a GO Bond, is City-issued debt that is financially backed by ad valorem (property) taxes. A GO Bond must be approved by the voters before proceeding. The City’s proposed issuance of the GO Bonds to fund GO Roads was presented on the November 2018 General Election ballot and was passed by the voters. 

Why issue GO Bonds?

GO Bonds will make funding available for needed road improvements and are considered to be the most cost-effective bonds to issue, typically offering the lowest interest rate when compared to other bond types.

How much will the GO Bond cost me as a homeowner?

The GO Bond cost for homeowners will vary based on the Taxable Value Non-School amount reflected on your annual tax bill.

How do I find my home’s Taxable Value Non-School?

Your home’s Taxable Value Non-School is the assessed value of the property less exemptions.  Property owners can determine their “Taxable Value Non-School” by going to the Brevard County Property Appraiser’s website or reviewing their latest tax bill. See image below for example of where to find the Taxable Value Non-School for your home on the property appraiser website.

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What are the "Phase One" annual and monthly costs based on Taxable Value Non-School of my home?

The table below shows examples of the "Phase One" annual cost to homeowners.

Estimated Annual Cost: Calculated by dividing the Taxable Value Non-School by 1,000 x .8296 mils (if someone wants to calculate for an amount not shown above). Applies to the November 2019 Tax Bills only. The amount will increase as additional bonds are issued for future years.

Since the GO Bond referendum is approved, when is the earliest the charge will appear on the tax bill?

November 2019

When will the GO Roads program begin?

The City of Palm Bay is estimating the first wave of identified projects will begin in  October 2019.

Will the GO Bond eliminate the stormwater assessment?

No.

Are there any exemptions available?

The amount charged to a parcel is based on the Taxable Value Non-School for that parcel. If an institution is wholly tax exempt, they would not pay. Similarly, if a person receives a deduction or exemption in property taxes for any reason, that would reduce their fee.

How will the bonds be paid off?

Issued bonds will be paid for by all current and future taxpayers living in Palm Bay over the life of the bonds.

What can bond funds be used for?

The money received from the bond can only be used for approved items and projects that have been specified in the bond referendum question.

How will GO Roads projects be implemented?

Roads projects will be recommended by City staff and the Infrastructure Advisory and Oversight Board (formerly Local Road Advisory Board) and chosen by the City Council.

Who will manage and have oversight over the funds generated from GO Bond?

The City’s Finance and Procurement departments will manage the day to day oversight of the bond funds and expenditures. The City’s current Infrastructure Advisory and Oversight Board will monitor the project activity. The oversight committee will also provide updates to citizens on spending, status, and outcome of projects.

What does certain language on the ballot mean?

Local roadways – streets and roads owned and maintained by the City of Palm Bay.

Ancillary facilities – things associated with the roadways but not necessarily pavement: for instance, sidewalks/trails, streetlights, and underground pipes related to the roadway.

Eliminating potholes – road improvements may include resurfacing to eliminate potholes and provide safer streets.

Maximum legal rate – the highest rate of interest the City is authorized to borrow money at. The maximum legal rate is determined pursuant to Section 215.84, Florida Statutes.

• Rejuvenation
• Milling and Paving
  
• Thin Lift
• Full Depth Reclamation (FDR)
• Full Reconstruction

What is Rejuvenation?

Rejuvenation utilizes Reclamite®, a Maltene based treatment that is typically used on roads that are 1-5 years old, and can be done a few more times to further extend the life of the pavement.  It is a low cost option that improves the durability and life of the pavement by 4-6 years, and it seals the surface against intrusion of air and water elements.

What are Rejuvenators?

Pure Maltene based rejuvenators are translucent and leave pavement marking visible with no need for restriping. The Maltenes are asphalt binders that seals ¼” cracks in the asphalt pavement.

Why is this process necessary?

The penetrating sealer we are using has been the most widely used Pavement Rejuvenator in the market for over 50 years. This product simply replaces the vital ingredients that have been lost from the pavement’s binder over time due to exposure to the suns UV rays and wet weather. Without timely preventive maintenance, an asphalt road will deteriorate faster than necessary.

The maintenance treatment being provided on your street will help your agency protect one of their largest assets and give you a road that will provide years of additional service. This Preventive Maintenance process is a most economical use of your tax dollar. 

Points to remember during the rejuvenation process:

• You will have access to your driveway at all times. During the short application period any work crew member can assist you.
• Remove parked cars from along the edge/side of the road between the hours of
  7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Please observe all signs & flagman’s directions
• Sand cover will be swept up within two days. Use CAUTION when driving on loose sand.
• Drive SLOWLY (5 mph) if you accidentally enter a freshly treated area.
• For special events, moving, garage sales, etc, call 1-800-333-6309 for assistance.
• Keep children & pets out of treated areas to avoid tracking into houses.
• Material tracked onto driveways will weather off in three weeks or less leaving no stain.
• Please refrain from using lawn sprinklers, washing cars, etc on the day of treatment. Pavement must be dry.
• Rain will delay work until the following day.
• Remember, any work crew member can assist you during the actual application.

Milling and Paving

The existing asphalt pavement surface is milled and then typically paved with a 2" thick layer of new asphalt pavement.

Thin Lift Overlay

The existing pavement surface is repaired of cracks and pots holes an then a 1.5" thick layer of asphalt overlay is placed on top of the existing pavement

Full Depth Reclamation (FDR)

The Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) process pulverizes the existing asphalt and base material, mixes cement and water, and compacts the materials to produce a strong, durable base for the new road.  Then the asphalt is placed on top of the new base structure.

Full Reconstruction

The existing roadway is completely removed of the pavement and base material and then reconstructed by compacting sub-base and adding a new 8" thick base rock compacted and 2" think asphalt pavement.