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Municipal Services Taxing Unit Special Project funding for the Palm Harbor Little League Safety Netting Project.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) Special Project funding request, in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00, for the Palm Harbor Little League (PHLL) Safety Netting Project at the Sunderman Sports Complex in Palm Harbor.
• The MSTU funding is requested to purchase and install four new baseball netting systems at baseball/softball fields located at the Sunderman Sports Complex in Palm Harbor. The netting will be installed along the first and third base lines and backstop at two playing fields.
• The current netting is not sufficient to keep the balls in the field of play and not cause damage to property or injury to fans. The new netting system will ensure all baseballs/softballs that are hit will stay in the field of play and not damage surrounding homes or cause injuries to fans or bystanders.
• Sunderman Sports Complex is operated and maintained by Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation under the auspice of the Palm Harbor Community Service Agency (PHCSA), an ad-valorem special taxing district. Once complete, the netting will become a permanent asset of PHCSA.
• The total cost of the project will be $74,930.87. The project funding request is $20,000.00. All costs in excess of the funding request will be paid from Palm Harbor National Little League’s Capital Improvements funds.
• Grant funds will be paid to the applicant as a reimbursement for the work performed upon submittal of all invoices from and proof of payments to the recommended vendor.
• Funding for this project is included in the current-year General Government Budget in the General Fund. With approval of this special project for $20,000.00, a total of $216,733.94 will remain available for Board approved MSTU projects.
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Strategic Plan:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health
2.2 Enhance community safety
. This project provides affordable recreation opportunities to all residents.
Smart Service Delivery
4.2 Achieve and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• This project maximizes partner relationships and public outreach
• This project ensures effective and efficient delivery of County services and support and be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
Summary
Palm Harbor Little League (PHLL) is a chartered member of Little League International which believes in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. PHLL averages 400-600 registered player each year and along with the players come moms, dads, siblings, and grandparents. PHLL wants to ensure people are protected from the hot sun. This will enhance the overall park and game experience for everyone.
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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 appropriated and available in the FY25 Adopted Budget. All costs exceeding the maximum award will be paid for by PHLL utilizing capitalized expenditure funds set aside in their annual budget.
Staff Member Responsible:
Nancy McKibben, Assistant to the County Administrator, County Administration
Partners:
Palm Harbor Little League
Palm Harbor Community Service Agency
Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation
Attachments:
PHLL MSTU Special Projects Funding Application
PHLL Gorilla Netting Quote Sunderman Park $74,930.87_Recommended
Better Baseball Netting $90,283.09