Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Right-of-Way Dedications on Gallagher Road in Dover to Hillsborough County at Strawberry Crest High School and David E. Bailey, Jr. Elementary School

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As part of the overall construction of Strawberry Crest High School and David E. Bailey, Jr. Elementary School in Dover, the School Board of Hillsborough County (the School Board) was required by Hillsborough County (the County) to construct certain roadway improvements on Gallagher Road. These improvements required acquisitions of land from adjacent property owners as additional rights-of-way. These acquisitions were approved by the School Board on May 5, 2009.

The documentation required for County conveyances was submitted to the County Attorney's office for format compliance and title ownership review and deemed acceptable. After School Board execution of the Right-of-Way Deeds, they will be delivered to the County's Real Estate Department for presentation to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (the BOCC) for acceptance and recording.

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

* Demonstrate best financial practices, * Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The acquisition of the properties for additional rights-of-way for roadway improvements on Gallagher Road in Dover at Strawberry Crest High School and David E. Bailey, Jr. Elementary School was funded by Local Millage. The total purchase price, including closing costs, was $110,116.23.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Denise A. Taraschi, Property Specialist

Lorraine Duffy Suarez
General Manager, Growth Management & Planning
(813) 272-4685
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
A 6.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100309_395 * Section A Item# 6.02