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Municipal Service Taxing Unit Funding Agreement with Tierra Verde Community Association, Inc. for the benefit of public recreation 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 public recreation in the County.
- The Board approved a MSTU funding request for a LED sign at the Tierra Verde Community Center on June 19, 2018 to provide enhanced recreation and community program information to the public
- Approved funding is up to $20,000
- TVCA will be responsible for the maintenance of the sign in perpetuity
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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 installation of the LED sign 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 operation for the complex, which benefits residents of both incorporated and unincorporated Pinellas County.
Background/Explanation:
The County recognizes the recreational benefits organizations such as TVCA provide the community. At the request of TVCA, the Board of County Commissioners approved funding on June 19, 2018, for specific complex improvements using available MSTU project fund appropriation within the General Fund. Specifically, TVCA will purchase and install LED signage at the recreation facility to provide enhanced recreation and community program information to the public.
Fiscal Impact:
Appropriation to support this agreement is included in the FY19 adopted budget in the General Fund. The not-to-exceed amount is $20,000.00.
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 June 1, 2018
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