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October 15, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 17.

Title
APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD AND SUPPORTING FACILITIES FOR JOINT USE AT SKYE RANCH 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 multi-purpose field and supporting facilities on the campus of Skye Ranch School. This joint use facility will benefit the students at Skye Ranch School by providing state of the art lighted multi-purpose 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
Skye Ranch School is currently under construction.

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, the Library at STC South and the recently approved soccer fields at Oak Park.

Expected Outcomes 

That the Board approve the agreement.



Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure


Recommendation
That the agreement to construct a multi-purpose field and supporting facilities for joint use at Skye Ranch School between Sarasota County and the School Board of Sarasota, Florida be approved, as presented.

Contact Information

DIANE COMINOTTI   diane.cominotti@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact

Funding Source: Not to exceed $1,500,000 – Funds provided by Sarasota County.



ATTACHMENTS:
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2024-25 Interlocal Agreement Construction and Use of Multi-Purpose Field - Skye Ranch School10/2/2024Cover Memo