Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

DESOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR SIDEWALK
PURPOSES IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF TAMPA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

District staff has been working with the City of Tampa to improve the school bus drop-off and pick-up area at DeSoto Elementary School located on Clark Street. This project requires the District to create an off-street bus ramp using the City right-of-way. The installation of a covered walk to shield the children and relocation of the garbage dumpster onto a concrete pad away from the ramp area is also included in the District's project.

In order to achieve this improved bus ramp, the District needs to grant an easement in favor of the City of Tampa in exchange for the City's relinquishment of their right-of-way. The purpose of this easement is to provide the general public with pedestrian and bicycle ingress and egress across the entire width and length of the new sidewalk area. The approval of this easement would also greatly improve traffic flow on Clark Street, pedestrian access to the school campus and student safety.

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

Provide adequate school facilities for the accomplishment of all District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds will be derived from Qualified Zone Academy Bonds 2004.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Denise A. Eliason, Property Manager

Lorraine Duffy Suarez
Manager, Growth Management
(813) 272-4685
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070717_261 * Section E Item# 6.06