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Palm Harbor Library Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Services Taxing Unit special projects funding request.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the Municipal Services Taxing Unit special projects funding request made by the Palm Harbor Library for the installation of new flooring in the Youth Services area of the library.
• This funding request will completely replace the existing flooring in the Youth Services Department.
• The library welcomes annual foot traffic of 340,000 library users. As such, the carpeted flooring has been heavily used and is exhibiting many signs of wear.
• Carpeting attenuates sound better than other flooring surfaces and is preferred in libraries.
• Funding this request will make the youth services area more conducive to learning and will bring added value and serviceability to this County owned facility.
• The project funding request is in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00. Costs exceeding the maximum award will be paid for through the Palm Harbor Library’s capital fund budget.
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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:
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MSTU Special Projects FY21 Funding Request for Palm Harbor Library (PHL); a non-profit organization under the auspice of the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency Inc. The PHL operates the library facility which is owned by the County. Palm Harbor Library aspires to be the definitive educational and cultural destination for all members of the Palm Harbor community.
Palm Harbor Library’s responsibility is to maintain a safe, secure, and an environment conducive to learning. The building is 34 years old, and the last major remodeling project was undertaken 14 years ago. Recently the library began a facility-wide endeavor to upgrade, improve and replace all areas of the building that required attention. This included flooring. Normally the library welcomes annual foot traffic of 340,000 library users so the carpeted flooring has been heavily used, exhibiting much signs of wear. Carpeting rather than an alternative hardened flooring material is preferred primarily to reduce sound.
In FY21, the library was granted MSTU Special Projects funding to complete flooring replacement in the Adult Services Department. This was part of a continuing effort to replace all flooring throughout the 26,000+ square foot facility as established in the library’s 10-year Capital Replacement Schedule. In FY22, the library is requesting MSTU funding to fully complete the Youth Services Department. These monies will allow for the: 1) temporary moving of the shelving units, 2) removing the old and installing the new flooring and 3) replacing the shelving units. Total new carpeted area is approximately 432 sq. ft.
Cost for the entire project is $29,787.05 based on state contract pricing. The balance of $9,787.05 will be paid by the library through its Capital Fund.
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 of $20,000 is a one-time expenditure of budgeted MSTU Special Projects funds. The cost for the entire project is $29,787.05 based on state contract pricing. The balance of $9,787.05 will be paid by the library through its 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:
Palm Harbor Library MSTU Special Projects Funding Request Application
Palm Harbor Library Evaluation Criteria Form FY22 MSTU
PHL FY22 MSTU Request- Quote for Flooring in the Youth Services Area
PHL MSTU Special Projects Area “Before” Image