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