Subject:
Agreement with the University of South Florida for services associated with the Philippe Park Interpretive Signs grant project.
Recommended Action:
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Agreement with the University of South Florida in the amount of $45,000.00 for completion of the scope of work for the Philippe Park Interpretive Signs grant project.
• Work will be performed during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 consistent with the Grant Award Agreement between Pinellas County and the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources (Legistar File # 24-1093D).
• Pinellas County has received a $45,000.00 grant award from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources to complete this work.
• This is sufficiently budgeted for in the FY25 Operating Budget for Housing and Community Development (HCD) in the General Fund.
Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare:
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to create and enhance a safe, secure, and healthy community.
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship:
3.2 Preserve and manage environmental lands, beaches, parks, and historical assets.
Deliver First-Class Services to the Public and Our Customers:
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources.
Summary:
Execution of this Agreement will address the scope of work outlined for the Philippe Park Interpretive Signs Project, as funded by a grant from the Florida Division of Historical Resources (FDHR). The Grant Award Agreement for this project has already been executed by the County and FDHR under Legistar File #24-1093D.
Work will be performed by professors and graduate students in the University of South Florida Department of Anthropology and the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) Regional Office with assistance from County staff in Parks & Conservation Resources and Housing & Community Development.
A representative from the University of South Florida has already provided a signature on the attached contract document.
The Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board will be provided with project updates on a regular basis.
Fiscal Impact:
The expenditure of $45,000.00 will be entirely from FDHR grant funds.
Funding for this agreement was approved on February 11, 2025, as part of RES-25-XX (25-0002A) amending the annual budget. 25-0002A specifically includes unanticipated fund recognition of $45,000 for this grant. With this amendment, the project has been sufficiently budgeted for in the FY25 Operating Budget for HCD in the General Fund.
Delegated Authority:
The County Administrator is authorized to execute this Agreement for Pinellas County.
Staff Members Responsible:
Glenn Bailey, Interim Director, Housing & Community Development
Spencer Curtis, Deputy Director, Parks & Conservation Resources
Tom Scofield, Principal Planner, Historic Preservation Specialist (Project Manager), Planning Division, Housing & Community Development
Attachments:
Pinellas-USF Agreement - FDHR Grant 25.h.sm.300.052_PE