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Municipal Services Taxing Unit funding for the Feather Sound Community Services District for the installation of landscaping improvements to community medians.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) funding request, in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00, for the Feather Sound Community Services District (FSCSD) for the installation of landscaping improvements in the community medians.
• Hurricane Ian caused serious damage to all the landscaping in the Feather Sound neighborhood. Plants and trees were destroyed, and the current greenspace and landscaping was left in poor condition.
• The project will repair medians, and install weed barriers, trees, and shrubs within the medians.
• The project will enhance the visual appeal of the community, have a positive impact on property values, and improve air quality by absorbing pollutants.
• The total cost of the project will be $40,000.00 and the FSCSD will fund the remaining $20,000.00.
• This request for funding in the amount of $20,000.00 is a one-time expenditure of budgeted MSTU Special Project funds. Funding is included in the General Government MSTU cost center within the General Fund and is consistent with amounts provided during Fiscal Year 2024 budget development.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.6 Support a vibrant community with recreation, arts, and culture to attract residents and visitors
Deliver First Class Service to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
Summary
Hurricane Ian caused serious damage to all the landscaping in the Feather Sound neighborhood. Plants and trees were destroyed, and the current greenspace and landscaping was left in poor condition. The community services district has pledged to maintain the landscaping in our community to contribute to the aesthetics and maintain strong property value.
The landscaping project totals $40,000.00 will be partially funded by the Feather Sound Community Services District budget. This project will address the need for repaired islands and new weed barriers to improve the aesthetics of our beautiful neighborhood.
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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:
This request for funding in the amount of $20,000.00 is a one-time expenditure of budgeted MSTU Special Project funds. Funding is included in the General Government MSTU cost center within the General Fund and is consistent with amounts provided during FY24 budget development.
Staff Member Responsible:
Brian Lowack, Assistant to the County Administrator, County Administration
Partners:
Feather Sound Community Services District
Attachments:
Feather Sound Community Services District MSTU Request Form
MSTU Tracking Chart as of 8.10.23