BP Projects Under Consideration
On Aug. 4, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners held a public work session to discuss project ideas submitted by citizens for potential funding using BP settlement funds. This list summarizes the projects that moved on to the next phase of consideration for funding with BP monies or Penny IV potential funds, as well as projects further researched. On Dec. 13, 2016, the Board approved a final selection of projects, which can be viewed here.
| Project Description | Estimated Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing - Housing Trust Fund | $1,000,000 | Under Consideration |
| Arts/Orchestra - Endowment | $500,000 | Under Consideration |
| City of Gulfport Mooring Field | $100,000 | Under Consideration |
| Community Access Project for At-risk Youth | $70,000 | Under Consideration |
| Dr. MLK Building Restoration (Happy Workers) | $150,000 | Under Consideration |
| East Lake Library-Cypress Oaks School Parking Lot | $350,000 | Under Consideration |
| Electric Bus Charging Station / Infrastructure | $589,000 | Under Consideration |
| Fecon FTX 400 Mulching Mower | $500,000 | Under Consideration |
| Foster Care Transition Housing Program | $75,000 | Under Consideration |
| Hammock Park | $250,000 | Under Consideration |
| Historic Lincoln Cemetery Memorial Rehabilitation | $90,000 | Under Consideration |
| Historic Palm Harbor Lights and Landscaping | $222,000 | Under Consideration |
| Indian Shores - Tiki Gardens Beach Access | $30,000 | Under Consideration |
| Kenneth City Lakes Stormwater Water Quality | $30,000 | Under Consideration |
| Largo Nature Park Trail upgrades | $150,000 | Under Consideration |
| Metro Wellness Center | $150,000 | Under Consideration |
| Military & Veterans Resource Guide | $40,000 | Under Consideration |
| Palm Harbor Chamber CIP (Capital Improvement Project) | $78,000 | Under Consideration |
| Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge at Phillippe Park | $250,000 | Under Consideration |
| Sidewalk/Trail Improvements | $250,000 | Under Consideration |
| SJWAA Youth Sports Complex (Design) | $284,000 | Under Consideration |
| St. Pete - Tampa Ferry Pilot | $350,000 | Under Consideration |
| Veterans Park - Crest Lake, Phase 2 | $150,000 | Under Consideration |
| Water Rescue | $250,000 | Under Consideration |
| Wounded Warriors Abilities | $250,000 | Under Consideration |
| Heritage Village Collections Building | Penny IV Potential | |
| Lealman Community Center | Penny IV Potential | |
| Palm Harbor Library Roof Replacement | Penny IV Potential | |
| Tierra Verde Community Center | Penny IV Potential | |
| Clearwater Ferry System | Research | |
| Land Purchase in Ozona due to Sea Level Rise | Research | |
| Offsite Mammal Stranding Program | Research | |
| Palm Harbor Land Prep for Recreation Center | Research | |
| Sewer System Lining/Sewer/Stormwater Capacity/Upgrades | Research | |
| Tampa Bay Estuary Program Environmental Fund | Research | |
| Tierra Verde - Grand Canal Dredge | Research | |
| US Coast Guard | Research | |
| Grand Total l (based on estimated amounts) | $6,158,000 | |