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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Temporary Construction Easement Between the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and the City of Plant City for Drainage Improvements at the Nifong Building, Plant City, Florida
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Plant City has requested assistance from the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, to allow access onto School Board property at the Nifong Building, Area Five Superintendent's Office, 703 North Thomas Street, Plant City to relieve flooding issues in the area.  Plant City has an existing drainage easement on site, but needs to excavate the swale on School Board property for better flow into the east-west ditch they currently maintain.  This drainage improvement has been approved by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and will be reviewed and permitted by the School Board's Florida Building Code Manager. 
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
Approval of a Temporary Construction Easement between the School Board of Hillsborough County and the City of Plant City for construction of improved drainage facilities at the School Board's Nifong Building, will have no financial impact to the School Board.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Denise A. Taraschi, Property Specialist, Operations
    Christopher Farkas

  Deputy Superintendent, Operations
(813) 272-4004
    B 7.16
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190507_923 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section B Item# 7.16