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CBIRS Request 1761
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1761
John B. Gorrie Elementary School - Special Category Grant Historic Preservation
 
Requester: Susan Foster - Principal Organization: Gorrie Elementary School
 
Project Title: John B. Gorrie Elementary School - Special Category Grant Historic Preservation Date Submitted 1/16/2004 11:23:54 AM
 
Sponsors: Sebesta
 
Statewide Interest:
Florida Historical Site - Gorrie is the oldest continually operating elementary school in the state of Florida
 
Recipient: Hillsborough County School District   Contact: Susan Foster, Principal  
  901 E. Kennedy   Contact Phone: (813) 276-5673  
  Tampa 33602   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Hillsborough
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Restoration of the historic school including window replacement and interior and exterior finishes to comply with the Secretary of Interior's standards. The school is located in the National Historic District of Hyde Park in Tampa
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The grant money would be spent in Hillsborough County, creating jobs and improving one of local elementary schools. The improvements to the school will enhance the appearance of the neighborhood.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $240,000
 
Total cost of the project: $1,300,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $1,060,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Documentation on file with the State Division of Historical Resources
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/17/2003