Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Amended Interlocal Agreement with Hillsborough County for Road Improvements in the Vicinity of the "UUU" Campus

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On June 10, 2008, the School Board approved an Interlocal Agreement with Hillsborough County for off-site road improvements in the vicinity of the High School "UUU" campus. Since then, Facilities staff and Hillsborough County staff have negotiated amendments to the Agreement related to the items listed below:

  1. The closing of Newsome Road;
  2. Hillsborough County Public Schools' (HCPS) proportionate share of the road improvements at US Highway 92 and McIntosh Road; and
  3. Reservation of each party's rights with regard to the outcome of the pending Petition for Declaratory Relief including HCPS' responsibility related to funding of off-site road improvements.
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved the final agreement on September 9, 2008.

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)

HCPS will initially fund all improvements. Reimbursement from Hillsborough County is dependent on the outcome of the Declaratory Petition. Funds in the amount of $3.2 million will be derived from Millage Funds.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: David Borisenko

Lorraine Duffy Suarez, AICP
Manager, Growth Management
(813) 272-4685
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
A 6.07
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