hilton head island sales tax project list

BEAUFORT COUNTY CAPITAL

PROJECTS SALES TAX

COMMISSION

TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND CANDIDATE

PROJECTS

SCOTT LIGGETT, PE

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROJECTS & FACILITIES/CHIEF ENGINEER

MAY 12, 2014

Health, Safety, Welfare Projects Ward 1 Sewer Projects $ 3,400,000 Roadway Improvements $30,750,000 Fire Station 2 Replacement $ 3,000,000 Lifestyle/Recreation Projects Island Recreational Center Expansion $ 6,905,000 Arts Center of the Carolinas Rehabilitation and Restoration $ 5,000,000 Multi-use Pathways $ 6,250,000 Recreation Facility Rehabilitation and Restoration $ 5,000,000 Total $60,305,000

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CANDIDATE PROJECTS TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND

THE ISLAND ECONOMY IS PRIMARILY DRIVEN BY TOURISM AND

REAL ESTATE WITH VISITORS ANNUALLY CONTRIBUTING MORE THAN $1 BILLION

DOLLARS TO THE ECONOMY.

• Other sources of funding? Yes, but considered overly burdensome to

property owners.

• Will the project create revenue? Yes, via development/redevelopment

opportunities

• Maintenance/personnel costs? Provided by HHPSD via user fees on a

cost-of-service basis.

• Create jobs? Yes

• Help Beaufort County as a whole? Yes

• Cost/Benefit Study? No

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WARD ONE SEWER PROJECTS

Description: Expansion of sewer line

network within the Hilton Head Public

Service District.

Estimated Cost - $3,400,000

Benefits: Enhanced protection of public and

environmental health, marketability of

affected properties.

• Other sources of funding? Federal ? SCDOT ? • Will the project create revenue? No • Maintenance/personnel costs? Provided by SCDOT

• Create jobs? Short term design/construction. Long term enhancements across all facets of HHI economy.

• Help Beaufort County as a whole? Yes • Cost/Benefit Study? No

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US 278 ENTRY CORRIDOR

IMPROVEMENTS BLUFFTON PARKWAY PHASE 5A TO SQUIRE POPE ROAD

Description: US 278 Ingress/Egress

improvements at Pinckney Island NWR and

Jenkins Island and concept development,

analysis, design, permitting and land

acquisition for causeway improvements,

Bowers and Graves Bridge replacement and

potential roadway expansion and realignment.

Estimated Cost – 23,500,000

Benefits: In the short term – enhanced safety,

access and efficiency for more than 50,000

vehicles/day. In the long term – necessary

replacement of public infrastructure which is

approaching the end of its useful design life.

• Other sources of funding? Yes, through Town’s CIP. May

necessitate bond issue or millage increase. SCDOT ??

• Will the project create revenue? No. But has positive financial impact as a result of reduced delay/congestion for motorists.

• Maintenance/personnel costs? To be borne by SCDOT.

• Create jobs? Short term design/construction. • Help Beaufort County as a whole? Yes • Cost/Benefit Study? No

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WM. HILTON PARKWAY / SQUIRE POPE

ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

Description: Construction of a third

westbound through lane at signalized

intersection. Intended to be made part of the

project endorsed by voters in 2006. Only

signalized intersection between Cross Island

Parkway and Highway 170 with less than 3

through lanes.

Estimated Cost - $500,000

Benefits: Enhanced safety and efficiency for

approximately 50,000 vehicles/day that move

through the intersection.

• Other sources of funding? Yes, for Town owned roads through CIP or

operating budget. May necessitate bond issue or millage increase.

SCDOT ??

• Will the project create revenue? No

• Maintenance/personnel costs? To be borne by road owner, Town or

SCDOT respectively.

• Create jobs? Short term construction.



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ROADWAY RESURFACING AND PAVING

Description: Resurfacing of State and Town

owned paved roads, paving of Lawton Beach

Subdivision Roads, (South Forest Beach).


Benefits: Maintains expected level of service,

enhanced safety and efficiency of movement

for motoring public.

• Other sources of funding? Yes, through Town’s CIP. May necessitate bond issue or

millage increase.

• Will the project create revenue? Yes, indirectly through engine of adjacent

public/private land use.

• Maintenance/personnel costs? To be borne by Town, SCDOT or private interests.

• Create jobs? Short term design and construction. Long term positive impact associated

with successful redevelopment



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WM. HILTON PARKWAY / SHELTER COVE

TOWN CENTER IMPROVEMENTS

Description: Intersection improvements at

Wm. Hilton Parkway / Shelter Cove Lane (3

locations). Involves potential signalization,

turning lanes median improvements and

pedestrian /bicycle connectivity.

Estimated Cost – $1,250,000

Benefits: Enhanced safety, access and

efficiency for motoring public and patrons of

the redevelopment. Will serve marquis public

event space – Shelter Cove Park.

• Other sources of funding? Yes, through Town’s CIP. May necessitate

bond issue or millage increase.


• Maintenance/personnel costs? To be borne by Town.

• Create jobs? No


• Cost/Benefit Study? No, but need identified via approved Fire Rescue

Masterplan 10

FIRE STATION #2 (SEA PINES)

REPLACEMENT

Description: Replacement of 30+ year old

Fire Station which serves Sea Pines Resort.


Benefits: Ensures long term adequacy of

public safety and emergency response to Sea

Pines Resort.

• Other sources of funding? Yes, via Town’s CIP. May necessitate

bond issue or millage increase.

• Will the project create revenue? Yes

• Maintenance/personnel costs? To be borne by Town/Island Recreation Association.




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ISLAND RECREATION CENTER

EXPANSION

Description: Construction of a new

gymnasium, expanded parking, office and

changing room renovations, plus enclosure for

existing pool. Replacement of 3 basketball

courts and ROTC drill field displaced by

improvements.


Benefits: Current facility has outlived its

useful life. Allows for the provision of

adequate recreational opportunities programs

for the current population/demographics.

• Other sources of funding? Yes, through Town’s CIP. May

necessitate bond issue or millage increase.


• Maintenance/personnel costs? To be borne by Arts Center.




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ARTS CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS

REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION

Description: Deferred maintenance on

existing Arts Center Building (HVAC,

mechanical systems, roof) Completion of

future needs assessments and studies.


Benefits: Arts and Cultural activities are of

significant importance. This includes festivals,

community activities and events,

programming, personal participation, and

facilities. There is a desire to see Hilton Head

Island as a destination for premiere arts and

cultural experiences. The priority should be

cultural development for residents, while

benefiting visitors and tourists.

• Other sources of funding? Yes, via the Town’s CIP. May

necessitate bond issue or millage increase.


• Maintenance/personnel costs? To be borne by Town.

• Create jobs? Short term design/construction. Long term indirect



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MULTI USE PATHWAYS

Description: Construction of approximately

6.9 miles of multi use pathways on Hilton

Head Island. Would expand the Island’s

pathway network providing continuous

facilities along Wm. Hilton Parkway to the

Graves Bridge. Augments and provides

connectivity to the Town’s almost 60 mile

pathway network.


Benefits: Expansion of award winning

pathway program. Provides enhanced

recreational and commuter facilities.

Encourages healthy life-style, provides added

attraction for visitors.

• Other sources of funding? Yes, via Town’s CIP or operating budget.

May necessitate bond issue or millage increase. County ??


• Maintenance/personnel costs? To be borne by Town and County

• Create jobs? Short term



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RECREATIONAL FACILITY

REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION

Description: Building, parking, field

enhancements – Crossings Park, Chaplin Park

and Barker Field.


Benefits: Allows for improved programming

and enhanced use of aging public recreational

facilities.

Health, Safety, Welfare Projects Ward 1 Sewer Projects $ 3,400,000 Roadway Improvements $30,750,000 Fire Station 2 Replacement $ 3,000,000 Lifestyle/Recreation Projects Island Recreational Center Expansion $ 6,905,000 Arts Center of the Carolinas Rehabilitation and Restoration $ 5,000,000 Multi-use Pathways $ 6,250,000 Recreation Facility Rehabilitation and Restoration $ 5,000,000 Total $60,305,000

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CANDIDATE PROJECTS TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND

THE ISLAND ECONOMY IS PRIMARILY DRIVEN BY TOURISM AND

REAL ESTATE WITH VISITORS ANNUALLY CONTRIBUTING MORE THAN $1 BILLION

DOLLARS TO THE ECONOMY.

hilton head island sales tax project list

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