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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the 2016-17 PECO and Millage Projects
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In 2015 the Florida Legislature appropriated funds to support Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO).  The District received an allocation of $3,496,051 for the 2015-16 fiscal year.  The district staff is projecting an allocation of $4,894,472 for PECO funds.   

 Millage funds are received from local property tax assessments.  Millage funds also provide payment for debt service, site and bus purchases, and other obligations.  The 2016-17 projects identified on the attached sheets are the result of prioritizing recommendations from facility assessments, maintenance staff, Area Superintendents and individual schools.  The millage funds are projected as $53,609,282.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship • 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)

The 2016-17 District Capital Outlay PECO Maintenance Fund allocation is 4,894,472.  The 2016-17 Local Millage Assessment available for projects after prior obligations is $53,609,282.

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Amber K. Wheeler, Department Manager, Planning & Siting
Lorraine Duffy Suarez, General Manager, Growth Management & Planning
Christopher Farkas   Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Operating Officer, Operations Division
(813) 272-4004
  Chief of Staff
(813) 272-4986
    C 7.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160719_764 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 7.05