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July 16, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 17.

Title
APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT A SOCCER FIELD FOR JOINT USE AT OAK PARK SCHOOL BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement between the School Board and Sarasota County outlines the construction and joint usage of a soccer field on the campus of Oak Park School.  This joint use facility will benefit the students at Oak Park by providing state of the art lighted soccer field and track.  The community at large will benefit from additional opportunities for community and youth sports.  Joint ventures like this opportunity leverage the assets of both organizations to maximize the benefits for all community members.

Gap Analysis
Oak Park currently has no track or soccer field.

Previous Outcomes 
Previous agreements with the School Board and Sarasota County have resulted in creating successful joint use projects.  Examples include Tatum Ridge soccer fields and the Library at STC south.

Expected Outcomes 
That the Board approve the agreement.

Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 4.2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure          


Recommendation

That the agreement to construct a soccer field for joint use at Oak Park School between Sarasota County and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.



Contact Information

DIANE COMINOTTI   diane.cominotti@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact
Funding Source:   $500,000 - Funds provided by Sarasota County 

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Agreement 6/18/2024Cover Memo