*PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF*  Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Khalil Mack Foundation for a public private partnership for site improvements at Ilous Ellis Park.

In October 2020, representatives of the Khalil Mack Foundation approached staff concerning Mr. Mack’s interest in upgrading the field named in his honor. In the interest of moving the project along with a goal of completing renovations by the end of March 2021 or before the youth football season begins, foundation representatives asked City staff to assist with overseeing the project. The attached agreement solidifies the public private partnership with the City of Fort Pierce to oversee the renovations of Firehawks Field as outlined in the attached cost estimate of approximately $500,000. The renovations include, but may not be limited to Design Services, Selective Demolition and Renovation, Walkway Coverings, Foodservice Equipment, Play Structures, Non-Reimbursable General Conditions, Overhead, and Reimbursable General Conditions.

Staff recommends approval of the agreement with the Khalil Mack Foundation. 

Staff will proceed as directed by the City Commission..

Audria Moore-Wells, Special Projects Coordinator

Nicholas C. Mimms, P.E., ICMA-CM, City Manager
Peter J. Sweeney, City Attorney