SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the Fire Station 47 Funding Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Pinellas County to provide funding to reimburse the City for the construction of new Fire Station 47, in an amount up to $1,192,028.65, during the contract period concluding December 31, 2025, pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 163.01, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Clearwater Fire & Rescue (CFR) provides fire and emergency medical services under the contract with Pinellas County (County) for the City of Clearwater’s (City) area of unincorporated Pinellas County. The County agreed to enter into this agreement to provide funding to assist the City in the construction of a new fire station. The County funds may be used by the City for land acquisition, engineering, site preparation, design, construction, and associated costs directly related to the Project.
Pinellas County’s funding is derived from the millage rate levied on the City of Clearwater property owners. The County agrees to fund the FY24-25 proportionate share of 11.48% throughout the project. The cost to the County shall not exceed the proportionate share of the project cap of $10,383,524.85 ($9,675,000.00 in FY24-25 and $708,524.85 in FY25-26) without an amendment subject to approval. Funding to be disbursed to the City for FY24-25 is in an amount up to $1,110,690.00 and for FY25-26 in an amount up to $81,338.65 for a total amount of $1,192,028.65.
Current Fire Station 47, located at 1460 Lakeview Road, will be vacated and the new Fire Station 47 will be located at 601 South Hercules Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33764. Construction began in 2024 and is expected to be completed within the next few months.
This agreement is effective the date approved and signed by the County through December 31, 2025.
The agreement includes a provision that the City indemnify the County. Nothing in the agreement is deemed a waiver of the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
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USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Foster safe and healthy communities in Clearwater through first-class public safety and emergency response services. Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
