Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "I" (CITRUS PARK DRIVE)
NEW FACILITY
APPROVAL OF SITE ADAPTATION

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On January 17, 2006, the Board appointed The Architectural Practice, Inc. and Ellis Construction Company, Inc. to provide design and construction management services. This new facility will be a reuse of the Collins Elementary School design. As of the current boundaries, relief will be provided for Bryant Elementary School. Project completion is scheduled for the 2007-08 school year.

Approval of the site adaptation will allow the architect to proceed with construction documents.

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

Critical Success Factor 6.a.8 - Provide sufficient student stations to ensure uninterrupted student learning and data gathering as measured by District Operational Goals plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The project is currently funded at $13,810,407. The estimate of probable cost is $13,538,250, which includes $311,000 for extraordinary site conditions. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Certificates of Participation Series 2004C, Classrooms for Kids 2005, Community Investment Tax, and School Infrastructure Thrift Award (SIT).

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

J. Thomas Blackwell
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20060516_176 * Section E Item# 6.01a