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Municipal Service Taxing Unit Funding Agreement with Tierra Verde Community Association, Inc. for the benefit of youth sports in the County.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Funding Agreement with Tierra Verde Community Association, Inc. (TVCA) for the benefit of youth sports in the County.
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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 Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
Summary:
The MSTU Funding Agreement will enable TVCA to complete improvements to the playground and bleacher facilities at the Tierra Verde Community Recreation Facility, located at 540 Sand Point Drive S. TVCA has demonstrated financial need for facilities maintenance at the complex. The organization has the sole responsibility for the maintenance and operations for the complex, which benefits residents of both incorporated and unincorporated Pinellas County.
Background/Explanation:
The County recognizes the benefits youth sports organizations such as TVCA provides the community. At the request of TVCA, the Board of County Commissioners approved funding on July 18, 2017, for specific complex improvements using available MSTU project fund appropriation within the General Fund. TVCA will resurface the playground and install new bleachers as outlined in the attached Agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
Appropriation to support these agreements is included in the FY17 adopted budget in the General Fund. The not-to-exceed amount is $12,000.00, with a maximum reimbursement amount of $7,000.00 for new bleachers and $5,000.00 for playground improvements.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign the MSTU Funding Agreements is granted under (Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Paul Cozzie, Director, Parks and Conservation Resources
Partners:
Tierra Verde Community Association, Inc.
Attachments:
Funding Agreement with Tierra Verde Community Association, Inc.
Memo from Commissioner Justice and Request Letter from TVCA dated May 16, 2017
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