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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Interlocal Agreement Between Hillsborough County and the School Board of Hillsborough County for Construction of a Ball Field Lighting System at Sgt. Paul R. Smith Middle School

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Hillsborough County and the School Board of Hillsborough County share mutual use of ball fields at Sgt. Paul R. Smith Middle School and the County's adjacent Citrus Park Sports Complex pursuant to terms of the General Cooperative Agreement dated June 15, 2010.  The County has requested permission to improve the field lighting system at Smith Middle School to serve the County programs during non-school hours.  The County will be responsible for the cost, design and construction of the Project and the School Board will provide permitting services.

All County employees, agents and contractors who access School Board property when students are present for purposes of this Agreement, will meet level 2 screening requirements.  The School Board will inspect the construction and coordinate with County personnel responsible for the day-to-day progress of the Project.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)

Hillsborough County will be responsible for all costs associated with the design, construction and operation of the field lighting project at Sgt. Paul R. Smith Middle School.

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Denise A. Taraschi, Property Specialist
Lorraine Duffy Suarez   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager, Growth Management & Planning
813-272-4685
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 6.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110517_459 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.02