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Agreement with the City of Clearwater to provide funding to assist with the construction of a new Fire Station at the same location as the prior station.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the funding agreement between Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater (City) toward the construction of a new fire station.
• The $1,166,523.08 request is consistent and included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Adopted Budget and included in the FY23 estimate within the Fire Districts fund.
• The department will cut a check to the City of Clearwater for $1,166,523.08 and mark the check as an old year expense for the Clerk to process and record the expenditure in FY23.
• The City provides fire and emergency medical services under contract with the County for the City’s area of unincorporated Pinellas County.
• The City shall be responsible for all aspects of land acquisition, design, construction, operation, and future maintenance of its Fire Station facility. The County is solely providing funding support for the project. The new fire station facility will be located at 546 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33767, the same location as the prior station.
• The County shall provide $1,166,523.08 to pay for the project in accordance with this agreement. County funds may be used by the City for the following to include, but not limited to, land acquisition, engineering, site preparation, design, construction, and associated costs directly related to the Project.
• Funding is derived from the millage rate levied on the City of Clearwater Fire District property owners. County funds are budgeted for disbursement and is consistent with the F23 budget.
• The cost to the County shall not exceed the proportionate share of the project cap of $10,350,692.83 without an amendment to this agreement subject to the approval by 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
Agreement with the City of Clearwater to provide funding to assist the City in their construction of a new Fire Station 46 to be located at 546 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33767, the same location as the prior station.
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Background Information:
The City provides fire protection and emergency medical services (“EMS”) 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 Clearwater and has agreed to enter into this Agreement to provide funding to assist the City in their construction of a new fire station facility to be located at 546 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33767, the same location as the prior station.
The City shall be responsible for all aspects of land acquisition, design, construction, operation, and future maintenance of its Fire Station facility. The County is solely providing funding support for the project.
Fiscal Impact:
The County will provide funding of $1,166,523.08 ("County Funds") on a reimbursement basis.
Funding is derived from the millage rate levied on the City of Clearwater Fire District property owners. County funds are budgeted for disbursement and is consistent with the F23 budget.
This will be charged to FY23 funds.
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
City of Clearwater
Attachments:
Agreement