Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Grant Award Agreement and Addendum for Mitchell Elementary School (Project # SC624)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The grant monies will facilitate a historic renovation at Mitchell Elementary. Upon approval of this agreement, work will begin August 10, 2005, and will be completed July 31, 2007. The project will include: reopening and repair and replacement of transoms; removal of dropped ceilings and restoration of original ceiling heights and finishes; repair of interior finishes; installation of period pendant lighting; and related architectural and engineering services.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Goal - 6.a.7 Maintenance: Provide school facility maintenance that allows for uninterrupted student learning (proper electricity, A/C, etc.) as measured by District Operational Goals plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Grant funds awarded are $302,990. Matching funds from Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) are $1,700,000.

EVALUATION

07/31/07

SUBMITTED BY:

Barbara Anderson
Grants & Research Operations Officer
(813) 272-4880
Gwendolyn L. Luney
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services & Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
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