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CBIRS Request 1530
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1530
City of Okeechobee Mosquitio Control
 
Requester: Bill Veach Organization: City of Okeechobee
 
Project Title: City of Okeechobee Mosquitio Control Date Submitted 1/15/2004 3:06:35 PM
 
Sponsors: Alexander
 
Statewide Interest:
Spread of West Nile Virus that is an area of medical concern. This project is located in a rural area of critical economic concern as designated by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 288.0656.
 
Recipient: City of Okeechobee   Contact: Bill Veach  
  55 SE Third AVe   Contact Phone: (863) 763-3372  
  Okeechobee 34974   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Okeechobee
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Provide Misquito control
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Elimination of the spread of West Nile Virus
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $100,000
 
Total cost of the project: $100,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: West Nile Virus Outbreak; Medical concerns; no current funding exist
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Okeechobee County legislative delegation meeting
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/06/2003