SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Support PSTA’s Planning and Environmental Task Work Order for the planning and design of an intermodal center on property owned by the City Of Clearwater at 710 Court Street and adopt Resolution 16-25.
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SUMMARY:
In 2011, the City acquired property on Myrtle Avenue at Court Street from the Tampa Bay Times consolidating that parcel with existing city property along Myrtle Avenue and Pierce Street for future use as an Intermodal Facility. The acquisition was consistent with the City Council’s identification of an Intermodal Facility Project within Penny for Pinellas III for which funding in the amount of $2,425,000 remains reserved. City staff has been meeting with PSTA in discussion of various iterations of a facility on the property as a preferred location for an intermodal facility.
PSTA is seeking a city resolution defining a preferred site for the intermodal center and the City’s intention to sell and/or exchange property for that intermodal facility and supporting all the proposed planning and design work. Resolution 16-25 has been drafted for that purpose.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
PSTA proposes to fund the planning and design phases for the Downtown Intermodal Facility through a $1.2 million grant so city funding is not involved or requested at this time.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A