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Howard Bishop Recreation Area Interlocal Agreement (B)
This item requests approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Gainesville and the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) to reimburse the School Board for recreational improvements on Howard Bishop Middle School grounds.
Explanation
The City and School Board wish to coordinate the recreational facilities and activities of the City and School Board in order to prevent duplication and to provide more fully for the recreational needs of the neighbors of our City and School Board at the least expense.
The School Board desires to offer certain outdoor active recreational facilities at Howard Bishop Middle School, located at 1901 NE 9th Street as shown in Exhibit A, for use and benefit of the general public, while retaining control of these facilities.
The City shall provide funding in the amount of $250,000 for the renovations of the Facility track, tennis courts and/or basketball courts utilizing the full amount for the highest prioritized of the foregoing improvements as determined by the School Board.
Staff from the SBAC and City agree to meet and discuss this agreement within six months of its execution to determine if further negotiations and adjustments are needed to address the level of use and maintenance experienced at the recreational facilities. The parties agree to engage in a good faith evaluation of the respective responsibilities of the Parties based on the level of use experienced at the facilities.
Strategic Connection: This item is connected to Goal 3: A Great Place to Live and Experience
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $250,000 are available for the Howard Bishop Recreation Area project from the Howard Bishop Improvements Wild Spaces & Public Places ½ cent sales tax project cost center.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the agreement for recreational improvements on Howard Bishop Middle School grounds.