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Commission OKs P3 to harden hotel for emergency lodging and EOC support
Summary
The board approved a public‑private partnership with Mainsail to secure and harden a hotel for emergency operations, authorizing land purchase allocations and CIP reassignments and noting a 102‑room capacity and 1,000 room‑nights per year benefit to the county's Sportsplex.
County staff presented a public‑private partnership to secure a franchised hotel for emergency lodging, operations surge capacity and continuity of services during declared emergencies.
Deputy County Administrator Greg Horwedel described the project as filling a long‑standing gap at the county’s PESOC emergency operations site. John Mueller, director of facilities management and real estate services, noted the hotel would provide 102 rooms with capacity for 122 personnel and would be hardened (windows, roof, and full backup power) as part of the agreement. Mueller summarized planned county allocations of $2.5 million for land purchase, $2.5 million for hardening improvements and $2.5 million for a priority‑use agreement, and said staff would move $4 million from an existing CIP plus request $3.5 million in county wind funds to a new CIP to fund P3 transactions.
Board discussion emphasized operational need during hurricane response, with the fire chief noting that 500 staff often operate 24/7 during major events and require improved restroom and shower capacity. After questions and a brief public record, the board voted to approve the package and associated budget movements; the motion carried 7‑0.
