Okaloosa County BOCC — October 13, 2015 — Agenda Packet — reading text

the current Engineering, Aerospace, and Science Department’s capabilities to produce workforce and college ready through the upgrade of programs while building community partnerships ∗ Increasing and upgrading program assets with the grant will allow for the increased participation in various programs, leading to increased opportunities to earn college credit and industry certifications while at CHS Packet Pg. 36  16 Okaloosa Lane Bridge Conversion ∗ Amount Requested: $90,000 ∗ Proposer: Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners ∗ Project Summary: ∗ Okaloosa Lane (between Aplin Rd and Serenity Dr) is a dirt roadway with significant relief; two culverts serve as a creek crossing. Heavy rainfall commonly overwhelms the culverts and causes damage to the roadway (usually resulting in closures) and sediment deposit into the creek ∗ The County's current capital improvement plan has $1.5M to make improvements to this segment of Okaloosa Lane; project scope includes acquisition of right of way to accommodate sidewalks (for school access), paving the roadway, and a stormwater management system ∗ In conjunction with this work, County forces will replace the existing culverts in favor of a new, single-span, concrete bridge; permits have been obtained from the NWFWMD and the Army Corps of Engineers ∗ Installation of the single span bridge will allow the existing creek to be reestablished to conditions similar to what would exist if the culverts had never been placed there Packet Pg. 37  17 Preservation Trail ∗ Amount Requested: $90,000 ∗ Proposer: Ruckel Properties (partnering with City of Niceville) ∗ Project Summary: ∗ The Preservation Trail (Phases 1 & 2) is the first 1.6 mile section of a trail system that will be built in phases in conjunction with the development of approx. 1,100 acres ∗ The trail system will provide healthy, recreational, and educational activities in the natural setting of a native Xeric Hammock forest area within the Niceville city limits ∗ The trail system will include exercise stops, flora and fauna educational information, and peaceful vistas; the general public will be able to experience nature whether walking, jogging, biking, pushing a stroller or by wheel chair ∗ Project cost is $343,000 ($90,000 direct component funds and $253,000 developer funds) for clearing, grading, paving, wayfinding/signage, benches, art, etc. Continuing maintenance will be partnership w/ City of Niceville ∗ The project does not have any risks to implementation and will provide short term jobs for construction and landscape workers ∗ The trail system amenity will draw retail tenants and other businesses to planned town center and commercial/light industrial area, thereby creating jobs Packet Pg. 38  Environmental/Ecological 18 Science Fair Projects ∗ Amount Requested: $36,862 ∗ Proposer: Northwood Art and Science Academy Team ∗ Project Summary: ∗ Northwood Arts and Science Academy is seeking to expand the current science curriculum by means of a school-wide, ongoing science fair project focusing on the environment and ecology. This real-life project enables teachers to better prepare and motivate students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM subjects) ∗ With proper funding, students will be able to conduct studies involving: growing food; composting; adverse situations that threaten our local aquatic life; inorganic waste management; hydroponics; our fragile ecosystem ∗ Grant will impact entire student body in a School-Wide Science Fair, thus motivating and involving students from Kindergarten through 5th grade ∗ Project expenditures will include the following: digital cameras; experiment-specific materials; science kits; hydroponic/greenhouse system; professional development via NSTA virtual conference; participation award kits; and recognition certificates Packet Pg. 39  19 Bringing Up the Trades ∗ Amount Requested: $67,321 ∗ Proposer: Baker School ∗ Project Summary: ∗ The requested funding is to purchase materials required for a basic construction course for the foundation of the NCCER program. The supplies consumed annually are purchased through the Carl Perkins Vocational Grant ∗ Funds will be used for: general shop tool locker with tools; building trades tool locker with tools; woodworking tool locker with tools; station workbenches; simulators from RealityWorks; and steel stools ∗ Specific Objectives: 1. To focus on a clear curriculum aimed at achieving the goal of foundational math skills for all students. 2. To meet the needs of construction and safety at the middle school level with the concepts taught in an application method. 3. To incorporate the relationship of math and tools application. 4. To create and conceptualize designs for production. 5. To increase the analytical component required for construction 6. To develop communication skills and leadership of a superintendent role in teamwork to reach a common goal ∗ The topics are the foundational necessities to succeed in the high school career academies that lead to high wage, high demand occupations in our region as well as the State of Florida. This course will set the foundation of the math standards required for construction. Packet Pg. 40  Way Ahead ∗ Finalize integrated project list ∗ Submit draft MYIP to BCC ∗ BCC approves draft MYIP; start 45-day comment period ∗ BCC submits final MYIP to Treasury for approval ∗ Treasury approves MYIP; applicants complete Part C Packet Pg. 41