Subject:
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Agreement with the City of Pinellas Park to provide reimbursement funding toward the construction of a new fire station.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the funding agreement between Pinellas County and the City of Pinellas Park toward construction of a new fire station.
• Provides reimbursement funding of up to $538,200.00 to construct a new fire station at 4050 80th Avenue North, Pinellas Park, Florida 33781.
• Funding is approved within the current County Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 and the proposed budget for FY22-23.
• The actual cost to the County shall not exceed the proportionate share of the project cap of $6,000,000.00 without an amendment to this agreement subject to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
Summary
The City of Pinellas Park requests funding support toward the construction of a new fire station to be located at 4050 80th Avenue North, Pinellas Park, Florida 33781.
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Background Information:
The City of Pinellas Park provides fire and emergency medical services under contract with the County for the City’s area of unincorporated Pinellas County.
The County has reviewed the City’s request and confirms the need for a new fire station to serve the City of Pinellas Park.
The County has agreed to enter into this Agreement to provide funding to assist the City in their construction of a new fire station.
Fiscal Impact:
The County will provide funding of up to $538,200.00 on a reimbursement basis.
Funding is derived from the millage rate levied on the Pinellas Park fire district property owners. County funds are budgeted to the following cap each fiscal year for disbursement and is consistent with the FY21-22 Adopted Budget and FY22-23 Proposed Budget:
FY21-22 Up to $450,160.00.
FY22-23 Any remaining balance up to the proportion share of the Project cap. The county agrees to fund the FY21-22 proportionate share of 8.97% throughout the project.
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
City of Pinellas Park
Attachments:
Fire Station 36 Funding Agreement