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July 16, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 8.
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APPROVAL OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
Suncoast Technical College (STC) provides fire fighter training through the STC Fire Academy. In a joint venture, the County and the School Board have partnered to create a regional fire training facility which will be the new home to the STC Fire Academy.
This agreement defines responsibilities related to the $1,000,000 allocation that was appropriated by the state.
Gap Analysis
- Since the concept, planning, and design process, costs to complete this project have increased.
- To avoid reducing the scope of this project, these funds were requested and provided by the state to help maintain the proposed objectives of this collaboration.
- The current fire academy facility is mainly outdated portables and require expensive maintenance and costly repair.
Previous Outcomes
The School Board has committed a total of $10 million of capital funds to support this joint venture.
Expected Outcomes
These funds will be used to support the construction of the Regional Fire Training Facility, a joint project between Sarasota County and Sarasota School Board – Suncoast Technical College.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 4.2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure
Recommendation
That the grant agreement between the State of Florida and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Contact Information
RON DIPILLO ron.dipillo@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
$1,000,000 Revenue
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