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CBIRS Request 1831
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1831
Burnsed Blockhouse Restoration
 
Requester: LaViece M. Smallwood, Director Organization: Baker County Heritage Park
 
Project Title: Burnsed Blockhouse Restoration Date Submitted 1/16/2004 1:48:56 PM
 
Sponsors: Argenziano
 
Statewide Interest:
The Burnsed Blockhouse is the only frontier pioneer house with its unique construction left in the state. It was moved into Heritage Park by W.W. Bill Gay of Jacksonville at a cost of $79,800. Its urgent need for protection is imperative.
 
Recipient: City of Macclenny, Owner of Baker County Heritage Park   Contact: LaViece M. Smallwood  
  118 East Macclenny Ave.   Contact Phone: (904) 259-1900  
  Macclenny 32063   Contact email: laviece@nefcom.net
 
Counties: Baker
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
) It is for the urgent need of restoration and protection of the early 1830s frontier Burnsed Blockhouse located in Heritage Park, Macclenny, Fl.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Salvation of the only frontier pioneer house of the 1830's which will be a valuable asset for the education of early Florida for many Floridians and visitors.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $257,450
 
Total cost of the project: $350,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Private
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $79,800
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2002 Amount: $8,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency State, Department Of, And Secretary Of State
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Forida Historical Commission; 2004 Historic Preservation Special Category Projects
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Baker County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/25/2004