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Operations
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DATE:	Tuesday, September 22, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Addison Davis, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
<p style="text-align: justify;">Approve Agreement to Extend the Long-Term Care and Monitoring of the Closed Leto High School Landfill Between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners <em>(Operations Division)</em></p>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<p style="text-align: justify;">Staff from both the Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Division of the Public Utilities Department and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection have requested permission to continue the long-term care and monitoring of the closed landfill located at Leto High School.  The current agreement was initiated in 1994 and will expire in May 2024 unless extended by the School Board of Hillsborough County.  The term of the proposed agreement is from May 2024 through May 2054.  There are currently nine monitoring wells located on site as shown on Appendix 1 of the Agreement.  Reports generated from the monitoring of the site will be submitted to the school district's Safety Division.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Agreement has been reviewed and approved by school district legal counsel as to legal form and sufficiency.  As owner of the property, the School Board is required to approve and execute the agreement first.</p>
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
<p>• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health</p> <p>• Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning</p>
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Denise A. Taraschi, Property Specialist, denise.taraschi@sdhc.k12.fl.us, 813-272-4690

		Christopher Farkas
		Chief Operating Officer (813) 272-4004
		B 7.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200922_1010 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 7.03