LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Council Member Casey Jones
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., PLAZA PARK - OUTDOOR RESTROOMS PROJECT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Mayor to transfer funds within the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund to provide funding for expenses related to the construction of outdoor restrooms located at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza Park.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Downtown Improvement Board is requesting to enter into an agreement with the City of Pensacola to construct two outdoor restrooms facilities. One would be on the north side of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza Park and a second one on the south side of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza Park. Downtown Improvement Board will fund up to 50% of the total construction cost of $422,950. Upon approval of transferring of funds an agreement will be brought to Council for approval.
PRIOR ACTION:
June 17, 2021 - City Council appropriated funding in relation to ARPA for the recovery of revenue loss, grant compliance and administration and facility improvements.
July 15, 2021 - City Council appropriated funding in relation to ARPA for premium pay and employee vaccination incentive pay.
August 12, 2021 - City Council appropriated funding in relation to ARPA for the design and construction of the skateboard park at the Hollice T. Williams Park.
August 12, 2021 - City Council appropriated funding in relation to ARPA for Stormwater, Drainage, and Sewer Abatement and Citizen Assistance.
November 18, 2021 - City Council appropriated funding in relation to premium pay for City employees.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Upon approval by City Council funding in the amount of $225,000 will be transferred from potential acquisition of property located at 5450 Scenic Highway to be used for costs associated with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., - Outdoor Restroom Project.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
4/18/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Adrian Stills, Interim Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No end