SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the recommended Penny for Pinellas project list, as revised for Fiscal Years 2016/17 through 2019/20.
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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.
Changes to Penny for Pinellas projects that meet this criteria in the proposed 2016/17 capital improvement budget and six-year plan include the following:
• City Emergency Operations (EOC) and Disaster Recovery Facility Expansion - This project has been established in the amount of $3,360,000. The funding will provide for the creation of an EOC for mission critical operations at the existing training facility. The build out will provide for a new CAT-5 data center, emergency call center and communications studio to support mission critical City operations during emergency or disaster conditions.
• Crest Lake Park Improvements - This project has been established in the amount of $1,600,000, to provide for sidewalk/path improvements; park amenities for example water fountains, benches and bike rack; restrooms; additional parking and landscaping improvements. This funding has been reallocated from the Neighborhood Parks Renovations project.
• Fire Ladder Truck - This project has been established in the amount of $1,155,820 to provide for the purchase and equipping of a replacement aerial unit for one of the three (3) existing Pierce Aerial vehicles.
• Fire Boat - Marine 44 - This project has been established in the amount of $650,000 to provide funds needed for the replacement of the Fire Department’s Marine 44.
• Police Vehicles - The total project funding for the replacement of Police Vehicles has been increased from $100,000 to $700,000. This represents an additional $200,000 in funding for fiscal year 2017 and 2018 to assist in the purchase of additional vehicles for the assigned vehicle program, and adds $100,000 to fund vehicle replacements in 2019 and 2020.
• Long Center Parking Improvements - This project has been established in the amount of $550,000 to provide funding for parking improvements. This funding has been reallocated from the Neighborhood Parks Renovation project.
• Ed Wright Park Renovations - This project has been established in the amount of $490,000 to provide for the renovations to include a new design to allow for more efficient use of the space for parking, picnic areas, and restrooms. This funding has been reallocated from the Neighborhood Parks Renovation project.
• Woodgate Park Renovation - This project has been established in the amount of $450,000 to provide for improved parking facilities, three new basketball courts, and renovation to existing restrooms. This funding has been reallocated from the Neighborhood Parks Renovation project.
• Del Oro Park Renovations - This project has been established in the amount of $450,000 to provide for new tennis courts; a refurbished playground area; and improvements to existing parking, sidewalks and shelters. This funding has been reallocated from the Neighborhood Parks Renovation project.
• North East Coachman Park Renovations - This project has been established in the amount of $300,000 to provide for the renovation including the construction of a parking lot and improvement to the disc golf course. This funding has been reallocated from the Neighborhood Parks Renovation project.
• Morningside Recreation Center Replacement - This project funding has been increased $250,000 for a new total of $2,830,000. The additional funding will provide for the replacement of the swimming pool filtration and pumping system.
• Neighborhood Parks Renovations - This project was reduced by $3,840,000 with the funding being reallocated to Crest Lake Park Improvement project in the amount of $1,600,000; Long Center Parking Improvements in the amount of $550,000; Ed Wright Park Renovations in the amount of $490,000; Woodgate Park Renovation in the amount of $450,000; Del Oro Park Renovations in the amount of $450,000; North East Coachman Park Renovations in the amount of $300,000.