SUBJECT
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Approve a contract to construct and maintain a Joint Use Fire Rescue Station between the City of Bartow and Polk County. (Fiscal impact - Total project $12,000,000, Polk County portion $6,780,000 & City of Bartow portion $5,220,000)
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DESCRIPTION
On July 11, 2023, the Board approved a Land (4-acres +/-) Purchase Agreement between the Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. for a new replacement Fire Rescue Station to be located at 2421 Smith Lane, Bartow, Florida.
On February 3, 2025, the City of Bartow approved a contract for the County to construct and maintain a Joint Use Fire Rescue Station between the City of Bartow and Polk County to be located at 2421 Smith Lane, Bartow, Florida.
RECOMMENDATION
The Board approve a contract to construct and maintain a Joint Use Fire Rescue Station between the City of Bartow and Polk County.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the Highland/Smith Lane Fire Rescue station are budgeted in the General Capital Fund for a total amount of $5,300,000. After completion of the architectural and engineering design, construction documents and bidding, the remaining funds to complete the Highland/Smith Lane Fire Rescue station will be addressed during the FY25/26, CIP budget process.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Keith R. Tate, Director
Facilities Management Division
863-534-5511
keithtate@polk-county.net