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Projects in Largo, Florida

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Largo is $27,600,000

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Highland Avenue Reconstruction - Reconstruction of Highland Avenue to include median landscaping and center turning lanes, as well as drainage system modifications to address roadway wear, standing water and localized flooding. Largo FL 90 $7,150,000 Streets/Roads -21
4th Street SW Road Reconstruction - Re-design of Fourth Street SW roadway from Cleveland to 8th Ave SW to include full brick reconstruction, drainage improvements, the installation of wider 8 foot sidewalks, and buffer areas for landscaping. Largo FL 60 $2,200,000 Streets/Roads -12
Mast Arm Design and Installation program – This project includes replacement of the concrete poles and span wire traffic signal structures with galvanized steel mast arms. Existing structures are not designed to withstand FDOT standard of 110mph wind load Largo FL 30 $1,500,000 Streets/Roads 1
Multi-use trail and sidewalk construction and repair - Facilitates the implementation of community connectivity, a core objective of the City's long-term sustainability plan. This project will connect schools, neighborhoods, parks, civic attractions , etc Largo FL 20 $1,000,000 Streets/Roads 0
Local Road Paving, Reconstruction, & Resurfacing – Extends the service life of the City's roadways, improves on their driving conditions, and minimize maintenance needs. Resurfacing overlays will restore surface smoothness and increase the integrity Largo FL 25 $1,000,000 Streets/Roads -5
Unpaved Road Program - Construct roads where only unpaved roads exist within the City right-of-way (ROW). Prioritized based on number of homes serviced, stormwater permitting constraints, and project cost. Largo FL 30 $820,000 Streets/Roads -3
Northwest Sanitary Sewer Expansion – This project will serve two primary purposes: allow for redevelopment in the Clearwater-Largo Road Community Redevelopment District, and reduce wastewater flows to the Donnegan Road area Largo FL 95 $2,400,000 Water 7
Interceptor Manhole Rehabilitation - This project consists of by-pass pumping, cleaning, patching and sealing of 100 manholes along the City's main interceptor sewer pipe. The scope of the project includes the installation of an epoxy based coating Largo FL 30 $1,650,000 Water 6
Church Creek Phase 2 - The Church Creek drainage basin is located in southwest Largo. The current drainage system is in poor condition and does not have the necessary capacity. This project replaces the aging infrastructure, improves capacity, etc. Largo FL 40 $1,450,000 Water -5
Margaret Manor Drainage Improvements - This project includes installation of a drainage system within the Margaret Manor subdivision to collect and convey stormwater to McKay Creek. The stormwater collection system within the subdivision is inadequate Largo FL 50 $1,425,000 Water -1
Annual Stormwater Replacement Program - The purpose of this program is to replace deteriorated stormwater infrastructure. The project is comprised of two components. The first is the replacement of existing stormwater pipes and structures that are faili Largo FL 30 $1,420,000 Water 2
Sunset Manor Drainage Improvements - This will provide improvements to the outfall ditch. The existing ditch banks have eroded to the point where it is approaching the adjacent property lines. Largo FL 20 $1,270,000 Water 0
Largo Towne Center Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Improvements - Sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements designed to increase capacity and meet concurrency requirements with the Largo Towne Center Development. The Town Center is a mixed use project Largo FL 40 $940,000 Water 1
Downtown Regional Stormwater Treatment Pond Rehabilitation - The purpose of this project is to replace the underdrain systems of the Downtown Drainage Ponds, which provide regional stormwater treatment for properties located in the West Bay Drive Redevelo Largo FL 20 $750,000 Water -2
Kent Place Ditch Improvements - The project consists of evaluation, acquisition, redesign, and reconstruction of the ditches to include clearing, regrading, and bank stabilization. This will improve on their conveyance and capacity. Largo FL 20 $680,000 Water -14
Lift Station Upgrades, Construction - The City owns and operates 52 lift stations, each of which requires periodic preventative maintenance and rehabilitation in order to maintain class one reliability and satisfy guidelines Largo FL 20 $450,000 Water 2
Alum Facility Improvements - This project includes design and construction of a new pollutant removal system at the Largo Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility. Largo FL 10 $300,000 Water -1
Lift Station 19 Forcemain Rehabilitation - There has been frequent breaking of the force main concluding that it has reached the end of its useful life. With the forcemain's close proximity to the intracoastal waterway, it needs to be replaced Largo FL 15 $95,000 Water 8
Infrastructure Improvements - Sidewalks – Construction of urban trails within the CDBG target area. Provides connectivity within the neighborhoods, and enhances safety conditions for kids to and from the local school. Largo FL 20 $600,000 CDBG -2
Housing Rehabilitation – CDBG funds assist in affordable housing and infrastructure improvements for rental and owner occupied unit rehabilitation benefiting low income citizens. 10 jobs. Largo FL 300 $500,000 CDBG -22