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East Lake Recreation Fiscal Year 2024 Municipal Services Taxing Unit Special Projects Funding Request for Bleacher Replacement.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the Municipal Services Taxing Unit Special Projects Funding Request made by the East Lake Recreation (ELR) District for Aluminum Bleacher Replacement.
• This project will allow ELR to replace four aging bleacher sets serving the football fields at the East Lake Recreation Main Complex located at 3555 Old Keystone Road in Unincorporated North Pinellas County.
• The current bleachers are aged out and require continual repairs. The new bleachers are safer and will have back and side chain link protection.
• ELR provides and manages recreation and sports programming to the community of East Lake. Funding for the requested project will increase its ability to provide these recreation opportunities to the community.
• The project funding request is for $20,000.00. The total cost of the project, including installation, is $20,753.41. ELR will utilize additional capital funds for permitting and any other costs exceeding the requested amount.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
4.6 Support a vibrant community with recreation, arts, and culture to attract residents and visitors
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
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
Summary
MSTU Special Projects FY23 Funding Request for East Lake Recreation District; a non-profit organization under the auspice of the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency Inc. ELR provides recreation services and maintains and operates multiple recreation facilities in the unincorporated area of East Lake.
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The current football bleachers area aging and in constant need of repair. This project will address safer and better recreational experience for visitors and supporters of East Lake Recreation activities.
Background Information:
The MSTU Special Projects Funding opportunity was created by the Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of supporting projects that enhance community and neighborhood opportunities in unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. These MSTU Special Projects Awards are intended to support culture, recreation, and community engagement opportunities for residents in unincorporated areas that are comparable to those opportunities which municipalities typically provide to their residents.
Fiscal Impact:
The request for funding in the amount not to exceed $20,000 is a one-time expenditure of budgeted MSTU Special Projects funds. Any costs exceeding the maximum award will be paid through the East Lake Recreation District’s capital fund budget. Body
Staff Member Responsible:
Nancy McKibben, Assistant to the County Administrator Representing Unincorporated North County
Partners:
Palm Harbor Community Services Agency
Attachments:
• East Lake Recreation FY24 MSTU Special Projects Funding Request Application
• Bleacher Install Estimate $2,000.00
• Belson Outdoors - $18,753.41 (w-o installation) Recommended
• Anthem_Sports_Quote_$21,298.47 (w-o installation)
• ULine Bleacher Quote $32,280.00 (w-o installation)