Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Purchase Contract for Property Adjacent to Gorrie Elementary School for Proposed Parking Lot

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Hillsborough County Public Schools' staff has been informed of an opportunity to purchase two lots located at 503 and 505 South Boulevard Avenue, Tampa. These lots are situated between Gorrie Elementary School and Wilson Middle School on the north side of West DeLeon Street between South Boulevard Avenue on the east and South Edison Avenue on the west. Staff had two independent appraisals performed and the purchase price of $1,525,000 is below the lowest value established for these properties.

Rezoning of the property through the City of Tampa for the proposed use as a parking lot will be initiated by the Seller and will be assigned to the School Board. Costs associated with this rezoning, in an amount not to exceed $1,300, will be reimbursed to the Seller at closing.

Providing adequate parking for the Gorrie Elementary School campus has been an ongoing challenge. With the proposed acquisition, immediate parking needs could be accommodated and future Gorrie Elementary and Wilson Middle Schools' expansion a possibility.

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

All Strategic Objectives

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funding in the amount of $1,525,000, plus rezoning and closing costs for the acquisition of 503 and 505 South Boulevard Avenue adjacent to Gorrie Elementary School, will be derived from Local Millage.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Denise T. Eliason, Property Specialist

Lorraine Duffy Suarez
General Manager, Growth Management & Planning
(813) 272-4685
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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