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December 12, 2023 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 62.

Title
APPROVAL OF THE CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE CONTRIBUTION TO A NEW FIRE SCIENCE ACADEMY WITH AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FROM SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Description
The County has decided to relocate and build new Fire Science Academy Facilities. We have had this budgeted since June 3, 2021.

Gap Analysis
The current facilities located near Circus Blvd. and Beneva Rd. in North Sarasota are becoming obsolete and it has been determined that relocation and rebuilding the facilities would be more cost effective in the long run. This will give our Fire Academy students access to the most up-to-date facilities and equipment for this important program for community safety.

Previous Outcomes 
The School District has had $5,000,000 set aside for this project since June 3, 2021.

Expected Outcomes 
The approval of this budget amendment will allow us to contribute the requested $10,000,000 by Sarasota County Government.

Strategic Plan Goal

Recommendation
That the Capital Budget Amendment Number 1 be approved as presented. 

Contact Information

BONNIE PENNER   bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact
$5,000,000

ATTACHMENTS:
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Amendment11/30/2023Cover Memo