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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #26-012 for the 2024 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund, transferring $540,000 from reserves to support engineering and design for the adaptive reuse of a portion of the WB Equestrian facility into office and storage space for the Parks and Recreation Department and to provide necessary building maintenance improvements. District5 Herr (Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director) - Requesting Department: Fleet and Facilities Department
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Fleet and Facilities - Facilities Development
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Authorized By:
Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Davison Heriot/407-665-7177
Background:
The WB Equestrian facility, located between Sylvan Lake Park and the Seminole Soccer Complex, was acquired by the County in April 2025. As was presented and discussed at the Board Retreat in March 2026, the site presents an opportunity to support long-term Parks and Recreation Department operational needs through adaptive reuse of the existing property and structures.
Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #26-012 will allocate $540,000 from Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund reserves to establish the project budget to advance design and preconstruction services for the conversion of a portion of the facility into administrative office and storage space, and to provide necessary building maintenance improvements. The overall project budget is estimated to be $5,000,000 (including the costs associated with design and pre-construction services) and will require the approval of a future BAR to fund construction services. This relocation will consolidate administrative functions currently located in downtown Sanford and potentially, the Five Points Complex. In addition, the consolidation will improve operational efficiencies supporting programs within the Sylvan Lake service area.
Project scope includes architectural and engineering design, rezoning and site development activities, and development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Planned work includes roof and window replacement, interior renovations to support administrative operations and development of equipment storage areas for park maintenance functions, with consideration for future expansion.
The project will be delivered by D.E. Scorpio Corporation utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method to allow early contractor involvement, enhance constructability review, and improve cost and schedule certainty prior to establishment of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).
The 2024 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund Reserves are currently budgeted at $34 million.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #26-012 for the 2024 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund, transferring $540,000 from reserves to support engineering and design for the adaptive reuse of a portion of the WB Equestrian facility into office and storage space for the Parks and Recreation Department and to provide necessary building maintenance improvements.