PLACEMENT: Consent
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JENSEN BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MARTIN COUNTY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This agenda item seeks Board of County Commissioners’ consideration and approval to enter an Interlocal Agreement with the Martin County School Board. The purpose of the agreement is to formalize public access and use of the recreational facilities at Jensen Beach Elementary School. The proposed agreement will clarify roles, responsibilities, and maintenance obligations for both parties, ensuring efficient management and shared benefits for the community.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: George M. Stokus
Title: Assistant County Administrator
REQUESTED BY:
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
In recognition of the significant impact of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases on both individual health and public health costs, Florida Statutes Section 1013.101 encourages broader public access to recreational and sports facilities. The Legislature acknowledges that public schools, supported by taxpayer investment, are well-equipped with indoor and outdoor facilities that can serve as accessible venues for community physical activity. Accordingly, it is the stated policy of the state to promote shared use of school buildings and grounds. District school boards are directed to adopt policies and enter into agreements with local governments and nonprofit organizations to facilitate community access to school recreational facilities outside of school hours. This initiative aims to expand opportunities for healthy lifestyles by increasing the number of school districts that open their playgrounds and recreational spaces to the public.
1. Agreement drafted by: Martin County and Martin County School District
2. Parties to Agreement: Martin County and Martin County School District
3. Purpose of Agreement: To repeal and replace prior Jensen Beach Interlocal
4. New/Renewal/Modification: Modification
5. Duration: Either party may terminate after 60 days-notice
6. Benefits to Martin County: Expansion of public access to recreation facilities
ISSUES:
This interlocal agreement establishes the respective responsibilities and permitted uses for each recreational component located at Jensen Beach Elementary. The agreement specifies that any project costs exceeding $35,000 shall be classified as capital expenditures and further delineates the fiscal obligations of each party regarding such expenditures.
Additionally, the agreement outlines the allocation of fiscal responsibilities for normal wear and tear, and the installation or construction of specific recreational components. This ensures clarity regarding which entity is accountable for each aspect of maintenance, repair, and enhancement of the facilities.
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, and legal staff have identified legal risks and developed strategies for legal defensibility, as applicable.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board approve the proposed interlocal agreement.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and provide staff with further direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
None
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☒Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
☐Other:
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