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October 15, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 15.
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ITEM MOVED TO FUTURE AGENDA: APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE $7.5 MILLION AWARD AGREEMENT AND EXECUTION OF THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FROM SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT RESILIENT SRQ GRANT
Description
On September 10, 2024, the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners has conditionally awarded Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for the below project and award amount:
• Suncoast Technical College – North Port Expansion – $7,500,000
This award is contingent upon the execution of a Subrecipient Agreement with Sarasota County and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations contained therein.
Gap Analysis
Suncoast Technical College (STC) is expanding its North Port branch to address the needs of one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. The project includes constructing a new building to offer more career and technical programs, renovating student services to support increased enrollment, enhancing safety with a single entry point, and adding an awning to expand lab space for trades programs.
With North Port’s rapid growth, there’s a critical shortage of skilled workers in fields like construction and healthcare. The new building will house programs such as automotive, carpentry, electricity, HVAC, and manufacturing to help fill these workforce gaps. Students will earn career certificates, industry credentials, and certifications, leading to employment in high-wage, high-demand careers. The expansion will also boost enrollment in the Electrical and HVAC apprenticeships, with potential for new programs.
Previous Outcomes
In 2017, SCSB completed the first 2 of 3 phases of Suncoast Technical College North Port, expanding workforce training opportunities to the residents in south county. Over the last 7 years, the enrollment and interest have grown and today there is growing demand for additional training opportunities.
Expected Outcomes
This award will allow for additional training opportunities in the trades for the residents of the North Port area.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 1 - Every Student Achieves
Priority 4 - Equip students for life
Recommendation
That the subrecipient agreement for the Resilient SRQ Grant be approved as presented.
Contact Information
RON DIPILLO ronald.dipillo@sarasotacountyschools.net
MEGAN GREEN megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.ne
Financial Impact
N/A
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