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CBIRS Request 130
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #130
Sharpes Ferry Bridge Replacement
 
Requester: Mounir Bouyounes, PE County Engineer Organization: Marion County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Sharpes Ferry Bridge Replacement Date Submitted 1/12/2005 2:42:28 PM
 
Sponsors: Argenziano, Lynn
 
Statewide Interest:
Marion County and the State of Florida will be benefited by addressing the documented degradation of a natural resource.
 
Recipient: Marion County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: Mounir Bouyounes, PE County Engineer  
  601 SE 25th Avenue   Contact Phone: (352) 620-7270  
  Ocala 34471   Contact email: mounir.bouyounes@marioncountyfl.org
 
Counties: Marion
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Replacement of older, undersized bridge. Sharpes Ferry Bridge, located on CR314, over the Ocklawaha River. This is the only alternate route for SR 40 across the Ocklawaha River.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increased traffic and loading capacity.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $2,000,000
 
Total cost of the project: $6,000,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $3,950,000   In-kind Amount $50,000
 
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?   Yes
  Agency Transportation, Department Of
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: FDOT Bridge Inspection Reports
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Marion BOCC
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/21/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No