Learn about the ongoing Public Works and Facilities repair projects to county roads, right of ways and facilities from damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
Landfill Scale House (Zemel Road)
Last Updated: 11/08/2024 Category: County Facilities Current Phase: Turnover and Closeout
The scale house at the Zemel Road Landfill is currently a trailer nearing end of expected usable lifecycle. Additionally, not compliant with the County's Ordinance of not utilizing trailers as permanent operations. The project would move the physical location of the scale house and its ancillary functions of a convenience center and household hazardous waste. The project will also streamline the flow and control of traffic in and out of the landfill.
Mid-County Library Hurricane Repairs
Last Updated: 11/08/2024 Category: County Facilities Current Phase: Construction
Utilizing the Hurricane repair consultant contract as well as the construction manager at risk for Mid-County repairs contract, design and restore the Mid-County Library to its condition prior to the event. Utilize the opportunity to make improvements to the facility where applicable following the guidelines of the County's insurance policy.
Last Updated: 11/08/2024 Category: Parks And Recreation Current Phase: Planning and Project Approval
Creation of a master plan through the park design process and phase 1 development.
North County Public Works Yard
Last Updated: 11/08/2024 Category: County Facilities Current Phase: Complete
A Public Works presence in North & Mid-County is critical for their operation. The old JB Yard on Kenilworth Blvd has been demoed for the new Charlotte Transit Facility. The County has purchased new property located at 18181 Sinatra Ave in Port Charlotte for the Public Works Yard.
Placida West Boat Ramp Expansion
Last Updated: 11/08/2024 Category: Parks And Recreation Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Design Development
A 2014 Tier 2 Sales Tax project. The Placida Boat Ramp West Expansion project develops the property adjacent to the existing boat ramp to add features including a new two-lane boat ramp, kayak launch, restroom, and parking.
Last Updated: 11/08/2024 Category: Parks And Recreation Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Design Development
The proposed pool will be 54% larger than the existing pool (140,000 vs. 65,000 gallons) and include lap lanes. To account for the increase in pool size and amenities, an increase in operating budget is included for staffing and operational needs (chemicals, utilities, equipment such as lane lines, programs, general maintenance, etc.). Due to the addition of lap swimming, the new facility will also increase operating hours to meet patron interest.
Port Charlotte Beach Recreation Center
Last Updated: 11/08/2024 Category: Parks And Recreation Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Design Development
Design a new recreation center that will serve the current needs of rental venue for events, as well as community facilities for sailing and regatta events.
Riverside Boat Ramp Replacement
Last Updated: 11/08/2024 Category: Parks And Recreation Current Phase: Design Development
As part of the CMP, Community Services is conducting structural assessments on all piers, boardwalks, seawalls and boat ramps; through this assessment process it was bought to CS attention that Riverside Boat Ramp provides immediate safety concerns. During the site analysis the engineer determined the ramp could not be repaired in place; this project will be to design a replacement ramp that alleviates the safety issues.
Sheriff Administration and Hardened 911 Facility
Last Updated: 11/08/2024 Category: Sales Tax Funded Category: County Facilities Current Phase: Planning and Project Approval
Current facility is on airport-owned land with lease term up for renewal in 2023. Current building is a metal building repaired from damage in Hurrican Charley which is still suseptible to hurrican damage. It is not functionally laid out for current needs or growth. It is not designed or constructed to the needs of a modern law enforcement agency. E 911 will be colocated in the same facility.