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Where the money would go

Here's how much money Pinellas municipalities could get if voters approve a 10-year extension of the Penny for Pinellas sales tax and what projects they would build.

By TIMES WIRES
Published February 21, 2007

Belleair - $5.1-million

Five roadway projects: Rosery/Laurie/Meredith/Evoniaire, Ponce de Leon, Palmetto/Oleander, Druid/Belleview/Willadell/Corbett, Pinellas/Althea/Cypress.

Belleair Beach - $2.03-million

Parks and recreation projects include cul de sac island planter improvements, dock repair and maintenance, and renovation to parks and beach access parking. Public works projects include underground utilities on Gulf Boulevard, residential streets and the causeway.

Belleair Bluffs - $2.8-million

Stormwater improvement projects, debt repayment on City Hall property and building, curbing and sidewalks, road improvements and fire station replacement.

Clearwater - $136.9-million

Redevelopment of Coachman Park, youth sports fields renovations and improvements, neighborhood parks renovations and improvements, recreation trails, development of the Countryside Family Aquatics Center, expansion and renovation of the Countryside and East Branch libraries, a senior center, improvements to Ruth Eckerd Hall, downtown streetscaping, road improvements, traffic calming, municipal beach parking garage, restortation/reconstruction of the Clearwater Beach and Countryside fire stations, construction of sidewalks, replacement of seawall and citywide wireless radio network.

Dunedin - $46.2-million

Reconstruction of Michigan Boulevard, Pinehurst Road and San Christopher Drive, reconstruction of residential streets, drainage improvements, bicycle and pedestrian trails, an environmental education center, a new library, expansion of the fire administration office building and revitalization.

Gulfport - $15.95-million

Replacement of police vehicles and fire/EMS apparatus, improvements to the city complex, upgrades to alleyways, water and sewer lines, street and sidewalk repair, improvements to city parks, construction of a family aquatic and fitness center.

Indian Rocks Beach - $6.6-million

Library expansion, house for city manager, YMCA wellness facility, boardwalk and docks at Keegan-Claire Park, pedestrian shelters on Gulf Boulevard, skate park improvements, restrooms at Chic-A-Si Park, expansion and restrooms for Historical Museum, purchase of Beach Art Center, high and dry marina in Keegan-Claire Park and renovation of GTE building if the city buys it.

Kenneth City - $5.6-million

Street repair, addition to public building, police cars, storm drains, park improvements, computers for police department and a generator.

Largo - $90.3-million

Drainage improvements to Ponce De Leon, McKay Creek, a public safety training center; a new Fire Rescue Station 37 and a new East Largo fire station, fire/rescue/EMS supply storage facility, development of Mid-Largo Central Park, Phase III of Largo Datsko Park, purchase of land for green space, construction of new Highland Recreation Complex, a parks complex and expansion of Largo Cultural Center, skate park for the east side of Largo, enhancements to facilities for seniors, tot playground for Largo Central Park, bike paths and trails, sidewalks and roadways.

Madeira Beach - $5.6-million

Stormwater master plan improvements, civic complex with a new City Hall and fire station, boating and public water access improvements at City Hall and Rex Place, underground utilities and streetscape improvements and a reverse 911 system for notifications.

Oldsmar - $17.04-million

Alternative water supply, parks connection, restoration of Oldsmar bank building, Bicentennial Park Community Center, Douglas Road construction, improvements to Shore Drive East, Mobley Bayou Wilderness Preserve and $889,000 for unspecified future projects.

Pinellas Park - $59.1-million

New police station, renovation to Senior Citizens Center, new fire station in the Gateway area, extension to the 114th Avenue N bridge/road, new public works complex, new skate park, new indoor pool complex, new football field and drainage improvements.

Safety Harbor - $22.1-million

Fire engine, ladder truck, two pumpers, streetscaping, parking development, park and playground improvements, City Park ballfield project, rehabilitation to city marina, expansion of City Hall, improvements to the recreation center, addition of second floor to the library and improvements to the recreation center.

St. Pete Beach - $12.4-million

Fire station renovation, expansion and replacement of public library, improvements to the Pass-a-Grille and Upham Beach public restrooms and concession stands and upgrades to park facilities.

St. Petersburg - $313.9-million

Resurfacing of 1,833 lane miles of streets, addition of 45 miles of sidewalk, replacement of 67 miles of sidewalk, 6,384 handicapped access ramps, reconstruction of 32 bridges, improvements to extend the life of 66 bridges, addition of 140 street and pedestrian lighting fixtures, 11 major drainage projects, restoration of Lake Maggiore, construction of fire station in the Gateway area, replacement of four fire stations, renovation of six fire stations and the department's headquarters, purchase and replacement of 198 police cruisers, reconstruction of five recreation centers and improvement of 10 others, construction of four pools and improvement of six others, rebuilding of three branch libraries and major renovations/expansions to four others, addition of nine major youth athletic complexes and improvements to eight others, creation of 16 handicapped accessible playgrounds, replacement of playground equipment in 47 locations, regular resurfacing of the city's tennis and basketball courts and refinishing of gymnasium floors, major park renovations at Dell Holmes Park, Maximo Park, Booker Creek Park, Childs Park, Lake Maggiore Nature Preserve, Vinoy Park, Bartlett Park, Gladden Park, Northeast Exchange Coffee Pot Park, Crisp Park, Walter Fuller Park, Crescent Lake Park, Jungle Prada Park, Kiwanis Park, Grandview Park and Coquina Key Park

Seminole - $22.1-million

Senior services center, emergency operations center, public works complex, library expansion, fire station replacement, open space/recreation space acquisition, and improvements to roadways and drainage.

Tarpon Springs - $28.7-million

New roads and improvements to existing roads, new pumper and ladder trucks for the fire department, new police cars, a recreation sports complex, a new City Hall and new fire station north of the Anclote River.

Treasure Island - $9.3-million

Replacement of Palms and Capri bridges, 16 police SUVs, police patrol boat with lights and equipment, vehicle for employees, additions to Treasure Bay.

Countywide - $897.97-million

Transportation projects, road improvements, expansion of the Pinellas Trail, underground utilities on Gulf Boulevard, drainage improvements to Park Boulevard, bridge renovations, public safety and hurricane preparedness, building for public works emergency responders, land acquisition for parks, improvements to Fort De Soto and other parks, library improvements, land acquisition for a countywide park boat ramp, improvements to Brooker Creek and Weedon Island Preserve, removal of sediment from Lake Seminole and replacement of County Extension Building.

Source: Pinellas County and various municipalities.

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