COUNCIL CHANGES TO PENNY FOR PINELLAS
Interoffice Memorandum
To:
From:
Mayor and City Council
Tina Wilson, Budget Director e
Bill Home, City Manager
Garry Brumback, Assistant City Manager
Rod Irwin, Assistant City Manager
October 31, 2006
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Date:
Re:
Council Changes to Penny Extension List - Version 3
The attached document reflects the Council's changes to the proposed Penny for Pinellas
project list for the years 2010-2020 as follows:
· The Police Equipment Shelter project has been eliminated.
· One new project, New Sidewalk Constmction, for $2,833,250 has been added.
This updated list in the attached document reflects all changes that were approved by the
Council at the October 19, 2006 Council Meeting. This final list has been forwarded to Pinellas
County.
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PENNY FOR PINELLAS EXTENSION
CITY OF CLEARWATER
2010-2020
FOR PI N E LLAS
#3
October 20, 2006
Penny for PineIlas Extension
2010 -2020
In 1989 the "Penny for Pinellas" (infrastructure) sales tax was originally approved at countywide referendum for a
ten-year period starting in 1990. Soon after, on September 21, 1989, the Clearwater City Commission approved an
interlocal agreement with Pinellas County for the distribution of the net proceeds of the 1 % discretionary sales
surtax. About one-half of the money was used for County projects and the remainder was divided among the
municipalities within Pinellas County.
In the spring of 1997, county voters approved the extension of the "Penny for Pinellas" tax for a second ten-year
period ending in the year 2010.
Since the inception of Penny in 1990, the City has received approximately $120 million of Penny dollars. This has
provided a major economical boost to the City's economy, offering a means to provide facilities and service, most
which would have never been achievable without this resource.
Some of the major City of Clearwater projects that have been funded from receipts to date include:
. Memorial Causeway Bridge
. MainLibrary
. Bright House Stadium
. Sand Key Fire Station
. Northwest Fire Station
. Clearwater Mall Fire Station
. Countryside Recreation Center
. Ross Norton Complex
· North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatics Center
. Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex
. Pier 60
. Pier 60 Park
. Pier 60 Entranceway Approaches
· Municipal Service Building
. Harborview Center
. Clearwater Pass Bridge
. Drew Street Widening
. Countryside Boulevard Widening
. Stevenson Creek Improvements
. Landmark Drive Extension
Other projects planned for the remainder of the current ten-year cycle include:
· Reconstruction of the Main Fire Station #45 (Downtown)
· Fire Station #48 (Belcher Road) Renovation and Replacement
· Druid Road Improvements
· Downtown Streetscaping
· Momingside Recreation Center Replacement
· Long Center Infrastructure Improvements
Facts about the Penny for Pinellas tax:
. More than 35% of the funds come from tourists, seasonal residents and non-property owners.
. It is equitable - everyone pays their fair share of preserving, protecting, and improving our community.
. Necessities, such as groceries and medicines, are NOT taxed.
. Only the first $5,000 of any single purchase (such as a car) is taxed.
Current Plans for Penny
According to Pine lias County estimate, the City of Clearwater will receive approximately $138,855,000 of
proceeds over the third ten-year period beginning in the year 2010.
The following pages detail the City Manager's list of recommended projects to the City Council for infrastructure
projects during this next ten-year cycle. All of these projects support the City Council's adopted vision for the
City of Clearwater.
Penny for Pinellas Extension
Approved City Council Projects
2010-2020
Police Homicide Vehicle
Clearwater Beach Fire Station Renovation/Reconstruction
Lakeview Fire Station Renovation/Reconstruction
Countryside Fire Station Renovation/Reconstruction
Downtown Streetscaping
Highland Ave Widening - Union St to Sunset Point Rd
Bayshore Blvd Realignment North of Drew St
Downtown Parking
Coachman Park Redevelopment
Youth Sports Fields Renovations & Improvements
Neighborhood Parks Renovations & Improvements
Recreation Trails
Countryside Family Aquatics Center Development
Municipal Beach Parking Garage
City-wide Seawall Replacement
Countryside Branch Library Expansion & Renovation
East Branch Library Expansion & Renovation
Library Technology
New City Hall & Parking Garage
City-wide Wireless Mesh
Senior Facility
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Traffic Calming
New Sidewalk Construction
TOTAL
150,000
4,147,910
4,755,560
4,648,460
12,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
6,250,000
5,000,000
7,000,000
5,000,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
12,500,000
1,250,000
6,250,000
6,250,000
1,250,000
25,000,000
3,125,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
2,833,250
130,910,180
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POLICE HOMICIDE VEHICLE
SCOPE:
This project provides for the purchase of a Traffic Homicide Van to replace the
vehicle currently in service. This vehicle is used to respond to serious traffic
accidents when there is a potential or actual fatality and used for special events
such as drunk driver enforcement programs. The vehicle contains the
sophisticated equipment used by traffic homicide investigators and can sustain
these investigations for many hours while these officers are on the scene of a
traffic homicide call.
COST:
Penny for Pine lias
$150,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Annual operating costs are estimated at $800 for fuel and maintenance services.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live" element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
CLEARWATER BEACH FIRE STATION RENOV A TION/RECONSTRUCTION
SCOPE:
This project funds the renovation/reconstruction of the existing Clearwater Beach
Fire Station #46. This facility will be approximately 46 years old at the time of
planned renovation/reconstruction. The facility was not constructed to
accommodate a diverse workforce, and the technological changes that have
occurred since 1964. The current geographic location of the station is ideal and
the extensive remodeling of the facility will provide continued service to the
community.
COST:
Penny for Pine lIas
$4,147,910
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No additional operating costs are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live" element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
This project also supports the "Clearwater includes Special Places that Belong to
Everyone in the Community" element of the City Council's Vision and the
following related priority:
.:. A Quality Beach Environment
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LAKEVIEW FIRE STATION RENOVATION/RECONSTRUCTION
SCOPE:
This project funds the renovation/reconstruction of the existing Fire Station #47.
This facility will be approximately 36 years old at the time of planned
renovation/reconstruction. The facility was not constructed to accommodate a
diverse workforce, and the technological changes that have occurred since its
construction. The current geographic location of the station continues to serve the
community.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$4,755,560
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No additional operating costs are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live" element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
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DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPING
SCOPE:
This project will continue the downtown streetscaping theme currently underway
on Cleveland Street between Osceola and Myrtle Avenues. The project will focus
on streets within the downtown area between Court and Drew Streets and between
Myrtle and Highland Avenues.
The design theme will be consistent throughout, with a goal of making downtown
Clearwater an attractive, pedestrian oriented destination. It is anticipated that this
project will encourage continued residential and retail development in the
downtown area.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$12,500,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No additional operating costs are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live" element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
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COUNTRYSIDE FIRE STATION RENOVATION/RECONSTRUCTION
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SCOPE:
This project funds the renovation/reconstruction of the existing Clearwater Fire
Station #50. This facility will be approximately 36 years old at the time of
planned renovation/reconstruction. The facility was not constructed to
accommodate a diverse workforce, and the technological changes that have
occurred since its construction. The current geographic location continues to
serve a rapidly expanding community.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$4,648,460
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No additional operating costs are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live" element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
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DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPING (continued)
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project also supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support
all its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
priority:
.:. Well Maintained Infrastructure
This project also supports the "Clearwater includes Special Places that Belong to
Everyone in the Community" element of the City Council's Vision and the
following related priority:
.:. A Vibrant Downtown that's Mindful of its Heritage
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HIGHLAND AVENUE WIDENING
(Union Street to Sunset Point Road)
SCOPE:
This project will add a bi-directional center turn lane on Highland A venue from
Sunset Point Road north to the city limits at Union Street. This new cross section
will be consistent with the current configuration south of Sunset Point Road and
with improvements recently completed by the City of Dunedin to the north, and
will improve the level of service on this multi-jurisdictional north-south corridor.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$2,500,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No additional operating costs are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support all
its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
priority:
.:. Well Maintained Infrastructure
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BA YSHORE BOULEVARD REALIGNMENT
(North of Drew Street)
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SCOPE:
This project will eliminate a dangerous curve on heavily traveled Bayshore
Boulevard. The curve in the road just north of Drew Street is difficult for vehicles
to navigate. Straightening of this section of road will significantly enhance the
safety for Clearwater & Safety Harbor residents who use this route daily.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$2,500,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No additional operating costs are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support all
its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
priority:
.:. Well Maintained Infrastructure
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COACHMAN PARK REDEVELOPMENT
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SCOPE:
The proposed project provides for the expansion of Coachman Park to include the
Drew Street extension, under the new Memorial Causeway Bridge, Harborview
parking lot & Cleveland Street west of Osceola Ave. This area will be redesigned
to allow for a cohesive downtown waterfront that may include an amphitheatre for
special events, improved restroom facilities, parks, parking facilities, and other
improvements as determined by the citizens of Clearwater that would support the
economic and development goals of Clearwater. This improved waterfront /
public space should be designed as Clearwater's "Central Park." Harborview
Center, Bayfront Tennis Courts, the Bayfront Memorial Parks and the waterfront
area are included in the project scope.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$5,000,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Annual operating costs are estimated at $400,000, (includes 3.0 additional FTE's).
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live "element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
This project also supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Play" element
of the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Variety of Cultural and Recreational Offerings
This project also supports the "Clearwater includes Special Places that Belong to
Everyone in the Community" element of the City Council's Vision and the
following related priorities:
.:. A Vibrant Downtown that's Mindful of its Heritage
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YOUTH SPORTS FIELDS RENOVATIONS & IMPROVEMENTS
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SCOPE:
This project will provide for much needed renovation and construction of new
sports facilities needed to meet the demands of youth sports in Clearwater as well
as north County. This project would provide for the renovations of Sid Lickton
Park, Countryside Community Park, Frank Tack Park and Countryside Sports
Complex as well as new facilities for North Clearwater (4-6 new multipurpose
fields and other amenities). Safety Harbor residents as well as north County
residents would use the new facilities, since, both Pinellas County and Safety
Harbor would partner with the City in these developments.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$7,000,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Annual operating costs are estimated at $162,000, (includes 2.0 additional FTE's).
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live "element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
This project also supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Play" element
of the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Variety of Cultural and Recreational Offerings
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NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS RENOVATIONS & IMPROVEMENTS
SCOPE:
One of the most important parts of the Park and Recreation Master Plan is the
maintenance and renovation of existing parks, whether they are neighborhood,
community, special facilities or resource-based parks. Several parks in the
existing inventory will need to be renovated over the next ten years. This project
will provide for much needed renovation to several of the neighborhood parks
throughout the city. Some of the facilities and designs at the older parks are over
30 years old and in need of major renovation.
The parks identified for possible renovation include, NE Coachman Park, Pier 60
Park, W oodgate Park, Valencia Park, Cliff Stephens Park, Charles Park,
Overbrook Park. In addition, two new neighborhood parks are proposed at Salls
Lake Park and State Street Park. These two new parks may include park
amenities, i.e., tennis courts, basketball courts, parking, playgrounds, open
playfield areas and park amenities.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$5,000,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Annual operating costs are estimated at $85,000, (includes 1.0 additional FTE).
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live "element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
This project also supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Play" element
of the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Variety of Cultural and Recreational Offerings
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RECREATION TRAILS
SCOPE:
The project will provide for the completion of the City wide trail system.
Attention is given to planning trails that will connect neighborhoods with existing
trails such as the East West Trail, Progress Energy Trail and Pinellas Trail. The
City is in a major development phase for many current trail projects including the
East West Trail, Mandalay Channel Pedestrian Bridge, Memorial Causeway Trail
and the Turner Street Druid Road Trail. However, there are many additional trails
that are being proposed by this project which include the Landmark Trail,
Edgewater Drive Trail, Bayshore Drive Trail South, Courtney Campbell Parkway
Trail, and East A venue Trail improvements in the Downtown corridor to give all
citizen residents access to the trail system.
The City will be seeking other State and Federal funding sources to match the
Penny funds to make the trail system a reality. There appears to be a great deal of
interest in providing alternative transportation options and trails are one of the key
ingredients in accomplishing this goal.
COST:
Penny for Pine lIas
$3,000,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Annual operating costs are estimated at $195,000, (includes 2.0 additional FTE's).
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live "element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
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RECREATION TRAILS (continued)
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project also supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Play" element
of the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Variety of Cultural and Recreational Offerings
This project also supports the "Clearwater includes Special Places that Belong to
Everyone in the Community" element of the City Council's Vision and the
following related priorities:
.:. A Quality Beach Environment
.:. A Vibrant Downtown that's Mindful of its Heritage
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COUNTRYSIDE FAMILY AQUATICS CENTER DEVELOPMENT
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SCOPE:
The Countryside area has many fine recreation facilities but does not have a
public pool. The Park & Recreation Master Plan recommended the construction
of a family aquatics center that will meet the needs of the Countryside residents
similar to other aquatics centers in the City. The facility would provide for a
variety of activities that could include a lap pool, diving boards, slides, spraying
fountains, playgrounds, and other creative state of the art aquatics fun activities.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$2,500,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Annual operating costs are estimated at $325,000, which includes 6.5 additional
FTE'S. It is anticipated that a portion of the annual operating costs will be
covered by user fees.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live "element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
This project also supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Play" element
of the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Variety of Cultural and Recreational Offerings
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MUNICIP AL BEACH PARKING GARAGE
SCOPE:
The purpose of this project is to provide additional public parking for Clearwater
Beach, the City's Marina and beach businesses, and eliminate the need for
overflow parking on the causeway during peak periods. This project could take
the form of a public-private partnership to provide a facility that would meet the
needs of the City, our citizens and the visitors to our community.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$12,500,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Annual operating costs are unknown.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support all
its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
priorities:
.:. Efficient Responsive City Services
This project also supports the "Clearwater includes Special Places that Belong to
Everyone in the Community" element of the City Council's Vision and the
following related priority:
.:. A Quality Beach Environment
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CITY-WIDE SEAWALL REPLACEMENT
SCOPE:
This project provides funds to replace seawalls as needed. There are numerous
seawalls located on City property in Downtown, Island Estates and Clearwater
Beach, many of which are reaching the end of their useful life. Replacement of
these seawalls prior to their failure is of vital importance to protect the upland
uses adjacent to them.
COST:
Penny for Pine lIas
$1,250,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No additional operating costs are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support all
its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
priority:
.:. Well Maintained Infrastructure
This project also supports the "Clearwater Includes Special Places that Belong to
Everyone in the Community" element of the City Council's Vision and the
following related priority:
.:. A Quality Beach Environment
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COUNTRYSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY EXPANSION AND RENOVATION
SCOPE:
The Countryside Branch is the busiest facility in the Clearwater Library System.
Built in 1988 with only 15,000 square feet of space, the library receives nearly
350,000 visits each year from residents and visitors.
The proposed project would include the demolition of the existing building and
the construction of a two-story facility on the current site, basically doubling the
space while maintaining the current footprint. The expanded facility would
include a separate children's section as well as an enlarged section for computer
technology and public access.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$6,250,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no need for additional staffing assuming that recommended library
technology improvements are implemented to provide self-checkout and other
improvements to routine procedures. Increased costs to cover areas including
higher utility bills, custodial costs, building and maintenance increases,
information technology costs for additional computers are estimated at $111,000.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Learn" element of
the City Council's Vision.
This project also supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Play" element
of the City Council's Vision and the following related priority:
.:. A Variety of Cultural and Recreational Offerings
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EAST BRANCH LIBRARY EXPANSION AND RENOVATION
SCOPE:
The East Branch is the oldest facility in the Clearwater Library System. Built just
as computers were beginning to be incorporated into library service, the building
is not designed for the technological needs of today, or for the heavy usage it
receIves.
The proposed project could include the demolition and construction and/or
reconstruction of the existing facility to provide a two-story facility on the current
site, basically doubling the space while maintaining the current footprint.
Another option would be the possibility of developing a joint use library with the
Clearwater campus of SPC as an alternative to expanding the existing facility.
Either way, the expanded facility would provide larger youth and computer
sections.
COST:
Penny for Pine lias
$6,250,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no need for additional staffing assuming that recommended library
technology improvements are implemented to provide self-checkout, and other
improvements to routine procedures. Increased costs to cover areas including
higher utility bills, custodial costs, building and maintenances increases,
information technology costs for additional computers are estimated at $105,000.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Learn" element of
the City Council's Vision.
This project also supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Play" element
of the City Council's Vision and the following related priority:
.:. A Variety of Cultural and Recreational Offerings
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LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
SCOPE:
The project provides for the implementation of Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) technology at all City of Clearwater branches. This technology allows
libraries to perform many routine, repetitive tasks more efficiently. Stacks of
books can be checked in and out with one movement. Patron self-checkout
allows the public to complete their transactions without staff assistance. With the
more efficient use of staff, the expanded branch facilities can be effectively run
with no increase in staffing levels. The system also provides the most effective
security system currently available.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$1,250,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
It is anticipated approximately $30,000 a year would be required for maintenance.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Learn" element of
the City Council's Vision.
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Play" element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priority:
.:. A Variety of Cultural and Recreational Offerings
This project also supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support
all its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
priorities:
.:. Well Maintained Infrastructure
.:. Efficient Responsive City Services
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NEW CITY HALL AND PARKING GARAGE
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SCOPE:
This project provides funds for construction of a new City Hall facility with an
associated employee and possibly public parking garage. This specific location
has yet to be determined. The facility would house those functions existing in the
current City Hall and possibly relocate some functions from the Municipal
Services Building. It is intended for this to be a signature building equipped with
the latest technological advancements in order to provide quality service to the
customers.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$25,000,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Annual operating costs are unknown.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support all
its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
priorities:
.:. Well Maintained Infrastructure
.:. Efficient Responsive City Services
.:. Communication
This project also supports the "Clearwater includes Special Places that Belong to
Everyone in the Community" element of the City Council's Vision and the
following related priority:
.:. A Vibrant Downtown that's Mindful of its Heritage
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CITY-WIDE WIRELESS MESH
SCOPE:
This project will construct a wireless network across the entire jurisdictional area
of Clearwater that can be used by the public and City operations to provide access
to the internet at broadband speeds (data transfer in excess of 3Mbs). City
operations would be able to access computer applications and communications
databases to support business operations and improve service delivery.
Development of this network technology will also provide free access to the
internet for all visitors and residents, reducing barriers to equal opportunity,
promoting economic development and increasing quality of life and services.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$3,125,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Additional operating costs of $50,000 for maintenance are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support all
its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
elements:
.:. Well Maintained Infrastructure
.:. Efficient Responsive City Services
.:. Communication
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SENIOR FACILITY
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SCOPE:
The City has made a commitment to address the senior population in Clearwater
by creating the Office of Aging. A Senior Facility would be a place for all
seniors to get information and support for those activities and services they are in
need of. The Facility could include offices that can be used by aging service
providers, classroom facilities for educational seminars and recreation activities,
fitness room and a large activity room that could be used for a variety of
recreational and community activities. This facility could provide a social
gathering place as well as a space for the arts and self help classes in technology,
health, finances, housing, transportation; just to name a few. The facility would
be constructed on existing City property, possibly where the existing lawnbowls
and shuffleboard building and courts are located, and could be incorporated into
other facilities used by seniors.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$3,500,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Annual operating costs are estimated at $400,000, (includes 4.5 additional FTE's).
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live" element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
This project also supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Play" element
of the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Variety of Cultural and Recreational Offerings
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RUTH ECKERD HALL
SCOPE:
The project will provide for the expansion of the PACT learning center (Marsha
P. Hoffman Institute of Performing Arts) by providing additional space for classes
and activities currently being conducted at the center. The new Marsha P.
Hoffman Institute of Performing Arts is popular with the community with all
practice and classroom spaces occupied on a full time basis. The City has
partnered with PACT on many projects and proposes to partner with PACT again
to accomplish the needed cultural expansion. There is no need for the City to
duplicate other facilities that are doing an excellent job in meeting the performing
arts needs in the community. This project will allow for additional space to
expand the program offering for the performing arts, including dance, music,
acting and choral performances.
COST:
Penny for Pinellas
$4,000,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No additional operating costs are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Learn" element of
the City Council's Vision.
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Play" element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priority:
.:. A Variety of Cultural and Recreational Offerings
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RUTH ECKERD HALL (continued)
This project also supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support
all its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
priorities:
.:. Well Maintained Infrastructure
.:. Efficient Responsive City Services
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TRAFFIC CALMING
SCOPE: This project will provide funding to continue implementation of traffic calming
projects in neighborhoods throughout the City. Traffic calming serves to reduce
speeding and deter cut-through traffic, resulting in safer neighborhoods for
pedestrians and vehicular traffic. These projects provide comprehensive
neighborhood solutions using various traffic calming elements as deemed necessary
for the particular location. Neighborhood involvement from the beginning is crucial
to the success of traffic calming projects.
COST: Penny for Pinellas $5,000,000
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No additional operating costs are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live" element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priority:
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
This project supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support all
its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
priority:
.:. Well Maintained Infrastructure
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NEW SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
SCOPE: This project provides for construction of new sidewalks throughout the City.
Locations will be prioritized from the City streets, which are identified in the City
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. In residential areas, sidewalks will only be
installed in locations where a majority of the residents are in favor of the installation.
COST: Penny for Pinellas $2,833,250
FUTURE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No additional operating costs are anticipated.
CITY COUNCIL'S VISION:
This project supports the "Clearwater is a Wonderful Place to Live" element of
the City Council's Vision and the following related priorities:
.:. A Safe Clean Green Environment
.:. Safe Comfortable Walkable Neighborhoods
This project also supports the "Clearwater Provides the Infrastructure to Support
all its Attributes" element of the City Council's Vision and the following related
priorities:
.:. Well Maintained Infrastructure
.:. Efficient Responsive City Systems
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