Subject:
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East Lake Recreation Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Services Taxing Unit special projects funding request for an upgraded lightning protection/detection system.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) special projects funding request made by the East Lake Recreation (ELR) District for the replacement of lightning protection/detection system.
• This project will allow ELR to replace an aged-out lightning detection system at the East Lake Recreation main complex located at 3555 Old Keystone Road in unincorporated north Pinellas County.
• The current model has been discontinued and parts are no longer available. This detection system is an essential piece of safety equipment which provides advance warning of dangerous weather conditions and gives the players and visitors time to seek shelter.
• The system will be installed by a certified installer and will provide the latest technology to keep players and visitors safe.
• East Lake Recreation provides and manages recreation and sports programming to the community of East Lake. Funding for the requested project will increase its ability to provide these recreation opportunities to the Community.
• The project funding request is for $20,000. The total cost of the project is $27,665.00. East Lake Recreation will utilize additional capital funds for costs exceeding the requested amount.
• Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget for MSTU Special Projects within the General Fund.
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Strategic Plan:
Healthy and Safe Communities
• Keeps adults and children safe and in good health
• Mitigates natural hazard (damaging weather conditions) risk
Prosperity and Opportunity
• Provides affordable recreation opportunities to all residents
Smart Service Delivery
• Ensures effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
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East Lake Recreation District is a non-profit division of the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency Inc. ELR provides and manages recreational and sports programming for the unincorporated area of East Lake. ELR’s mission is to provide a safe and affordable recreation facility that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors.
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 FY25 budgeted MSTU Special Projects funds. Any costs exceeding the maximum award will be paid through the East Lake Recreation District’s 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:
• East Lake Recreation FY25 MSTU Special Projects Funding Request Application
• East Lake Recreation Quotes: