SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve recommended changes to Penny for Pinellas project funding, authorizing a transfer of $750,000 from the existing PD Equipment Facility project to a new Main PD Parking Expansion project. (APH)
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SUMMARY:
On March 6, 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance 6137-97. The ordinance established the requirement for a special hearing prior to adoption of the capital improvement budget to discuss the use of Penny for Pinellas tax, and at any time in which there is any proposed change to the Penny for Pinellas project funding of $500,000 or more.
Capital project C2206, PD Equipment Facility, was funded with $750,000.00 in Penny for Pinellas revenues in fiscal year 2021/22. This project, originally created to provide a storage facility for the Police Department’s oversized vehicles and equipment, is being changed in scope. Staff is requesting approval to transfer the previously allocated penny funds to a new project, Main PD Parking Expansion. This project supports Clearwater Police Departments need for additional secure parking spaces to support operations. This effort supports the new City Hall construction by freeing up parking spaces in the Municipal Services Parking Garage for incoming City Hall personnel.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This project furthers the strategic priority of High Performing Government, to foster safe and healthy communities in Clearwater through first-class public safety and emergency response services.
