Subject:
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Municipal Services Taxing Unit special project funding for the Friends of Palm Harbor Troop 26 Replacement of Exterior Door and Windows at Troop 26 Boy Scout Hut
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) Special Project funding request, in the amount of $20,000.00, for the Friends of Palm Harbor Troop 26 (Friends of Troop 26) for replacement of exterior doors and windows at the Troop 26 Boy Scout Hut and for the purchase of lawn maintenance equipment.
• The MSTU funding is requested to purchase and install the following:
o Six new hurricane impact rated exterior windows. The windows were installed in the original building in 1975. Several have broken glass; all do not meet current code and lack energy efficiency ratings.
o Three exterior doors (one rear door and a front double door). These doors are original to the building as well. The frames are rusted, and this prevents the doors from closing and being secured properly.
o Purchase an environmentally friendly mower and edger/trimmer. The outside maintenance of the scout hut is performed by parents of the scouts who volunteer and use their own lawn maintenance equipment. Having this equipment on hand will lessen the burden of this task and encourage the older scouts to assume some of this responsibility.
o The total cost of the project will be $20,046.00. The project funding request is $20,000.00. Any costs in excess of the funding request will be paid from the Friends of Troop 26’s operating funds.
• Grant funds will be advanced to the applicant upon execution of the attached Funding Agreement.
• 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 $196,733.94 will remain available for Board approved MSTU projects.
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Strategic Plan:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.4 Improve environmental quality
. This project improves the environment by installing energy efficient windows and doors.
Healthy and Safe Communities
4.2 Achieve and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• This project maximizes partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
Summary
Friends of Troop 26, Inc. is a non-profit community organization dedicated to fostering camaraderie and personal growth among the scout members of Boy Scout Troop 26. Their mission is to preserve and maintain the building and property where Boy Scout Troop 26 meets and conducts activities regularly. It was the intent of the original owner of the property, Roy Troutman, that it forever be a place dedicated to the enjoyment of the community. Friends of Troop 26 was deeded the property located at 1000 11th St. in 2009 and became the trustee for keeping it as Roy Troutman originally intended.
Despite receiving no financial support to maintain the Scout Hut, other than donations and fundraising efforts by the Boy Scouts, the Friends of Troop 26 have remained a steadfast part of the downtown Palm Harbor community. Escalating fixed costs and unexpected expenses strain resources. Yet, they continue to foster economic growth and vitality by supporting Eagle Scout Service projects that beautify the area. These projects help those youths develop leadership skills, learn project management, and take responsibility for completing a significant accomplishment. But most importantly, the Friends of Troop 26 help young people make ethical and moral choices by reinforcing the values of the Scout Law and Oath.
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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 award will be paid for by Friends of Troop 26 utilizing operational funds in their annual budget.
Staff Member Responsible:
Nancy McKibben, Assistant to the County Administrator
Partners:
Friends of Palm Harbor Troop 26
Attachments:
Friends of Palm Harbor Troop 26 MSTU Special Projects Funding Application
Window and Door Quotes:
1. Keystone Construction Contractors - $18,948.00 Recommended
2. Pasco Window and Door - $24,940.00
Maintenance Equipment Quotes:
Mower:
3. Ryobi 40V hp, 21” Crosscut, Battery Powered, Self-Propelled Mower - $649.00 Recommended
4. Makita 40V hp, 21” Battery Powered, Self-Propelled Mower - $1,228.00
Edger Trimmer:
5. EGO 56 V Battery Edger/Trimmer Kit $449.00 (Ace) Recommended
6. EGO 56 V Battery Edger-Trimmer Kit $582.12 (Walmart)