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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Resolution for Impact Fee Fund Disbursement from the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for Construction, Construction Management and Design for an Addition of 20 Classrooms at Alonso and Newsome High Schools and Approve Resolution Amending the Prior Impact Fee Fund Disbursement for Middle School "TT" from the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On February 25, 2014, the School Board of Hillsborough County approved a Resolution for Impact Fee Fund Disbursement from the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for the construction of Middle  School "TT" on Balm Road (CR 672) in the South County area.  District staff has determined that classroom additions at Newsome and Alonso High Schools are a higher priority to support the students and communities.  Each school would require a 20 classroom addition, consisting of 25 student stations each; cafeteria; parking lot expansion; and capital equipment.

The February 25, 2014, School Board Resolution approving the Impact Fee Fund Disbursement of $31,622,837.78 for Middle School "TT" is amended to reflect the current expenditures and pending expenditures, in the amount not to exceed $1,590,000.

Two additional Resolutions requesting Impact Fee Fund Disbursement of $19,000,000 for the additions at Alonso High School and Newsome High School for expenses related to construction, construction management and design for school facilities are attached for School Board review and approval.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Demonstrate best financial practices • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)

Expenses for the construction, construction management and design for 20 classroom additions at both Alonso and Newsome High Schools will be funded by Impact Fees in the amount of $19,000,000. 

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Denise A. Taraschi, Property Specialist
Lorraine Duffy Suarez   Christopher Farkas
General Manager, Growth Management & Planning
(813) 272-4685
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 7.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150519_692 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.07