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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Lease Renewal With McDill Columbus Corporation for Classroom Space for Career Recruitment and Instruction in Basic English (CARIBE) Program for the 2016/2017 Term

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Since 2001, classroom space for the CARIBE Adult Education Program has been located at McDill Columbus Plaza, 2700 North MacDill Avenue in Tampa.  The current lease term will expire on July 31, 2016, the renewal lease will commence on August 1, 2016, and expire on July 31, 2017.  Classroom space consists of 3,600 square feet with an annual rent of $63,756.00 ($5,313.00 per month), with utilities and custodial services included.

The facility is used for approximately 500 adult learners enrolled through CARIBE for instruction in the English language for rent refugees and political asylees.  This location has proven to be ideal for recruiting and retaining the targeted refugee population.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $63,756.00 will be available in the 451-5900-360. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3121. As of Monday, August 1, 2016, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $153,021.12.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Denise A. Taraschi, Property Specialist
Denny B. Oest   Christopher Farkas
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Operating Officer
(813) 272-4004
    C 7.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160628_763 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 7.05