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 Towns 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.
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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.

Help Beaufort County as a whole? Yes

Cost/Benefit Study? No





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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).

Estimated Cost - $5,500,000

Benefits: Maintains expected level of service,
enhanced safety and efficiency of movement
for motoring public.

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Other sources of funding? Yes, through Towns 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

Help Beaufort County as a whole? Yes

Cost/Benefit Study? No





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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 Towns CIP. May necessitate
bond issue or millage increase.

Will the project create revenue? No

Maintenance/personnel costs? To be borne by Town.

Create jobs? No

Help Beaufort County as a whole? Yes

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




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FIRE STATION #2 (SEA PINES)
REPLACEMENT


Description: Replacement of 30+ year old
Fire Station which serves Sea Pines Resort.

Estimated Cost - $3,000,000

Benefits: Ensures long term adequacy of
public safety and emergency response to Sea
Pines Resort.

Other sources of funding? Yes, via Towns 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.

Create jobs? Yes

Help Beaufort County as a whole? Yes

Cost/Benefit Study? No





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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.

Estimated Cost - $6,905,000

Benefits: Current facility has outlived its
useful life. Allows for the provision of
adequate recreational opportunities programs
for the current population/demographics.
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Other sources of funding? Yes, through Towns CIP. May
necessitate bond issue or millage increase.

Will the project create revenue? Yes

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

Create jobs? Yes

Help Beaufort County as a whole? Yes

Cost/Benefit Study? No





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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.

Estimated Cost - $5,000,000

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 Towns CIP. May
necessitate bond issue or millage increase.

Will the project create revenue? No

Maintenance/personnel costs? To be borne by Town.

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

Help Beaufort County as a whole? Yes

Cost/Benefit Study? No





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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 Islands
pathway network providing continuous
facilities along Wm. Hilton Parkway to the
Graves Bridge. Augments and provides
connectivity to the Towns almost 60 mile
pathway network.

Estimated Cost - $6,250,000

Benefits: Expansion of award winning
pathway program. Provides enhanced
recreational and commuter facilities.
Encourages healthy life-style, provides added
attraction for visitors.

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Other sources of funding? Yes, via Towns CIP or operating budget.
May necessitate bond issue or millage increase. County ??

Will the project create revenue? Yes

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

Create jobs? Short term

Help Beaufort County as a whole? Yes

Cost/Benefit Study? No





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RECREATIONAL FACILITY
REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION



Description: Building, parking, field
enhancements Crossings Park, Chaplin Park
and Barker Field.

Estimated Cost - $5,000,000

Benefits: Allows for improved programming
and enhanced use of aging public recreational
facilities.

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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.