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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2027 |
| Englewood Interstate Connector |
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| Requester: |
Sarasota County Government |
Organization: |
Sarasota County Government |
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| Project Title: |
Englewood Interstate Connector |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2005 6:08:54 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Bennett |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The project is a captal outlay that is regional in scope. It's intended to meet a documented need for an evacuation route serving Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee Counties which is of statewide interest. The measurable results will be increased safety and improved evacuation times. In light of the four hurricanes that hit the State of Florida, this project has tangible community support. |
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| Recipient: |
Sarasota County Government |
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Contact: |
James K. Harriott, Jr. |
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1660 Ringling Boulevard |
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Contact Phone: |
(941) 861-0925 |
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Sarasota 34230 |
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Contact email: |
Jharriot@scgov.net |
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| Counties: |
Charlotte, Lee, Sarasota |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| The Englewood Interstate Connector (EIC) is a 13 mile long corridor connecting the Cape Haze peninsula and southern Sarasota County to Interstate 75. The project will serve regional mobility and as an essential evacuation route for Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee Counties. The Boards of County Commissioners from Sarasota and Charlotte Counties pledged cooperation to expedite this project. Sarasota County completed the Project Development and Environmental Study in 2003 and is currently managing design for the first two phases of the EIC. This project meets National Environmental Policy Act requirements and is eligible for Federal funding.In Sarasota County alone, the population is expected to grow from a 2004 population of 358,000 to 476,000 by 2025. Much of this growth is expected to locate in southern Sarasota County. In addition to providing for evacuation needs, the project will also serve to improve traffic circulation throughout southern Sarasota County. It will serve designated employment centers in the corridor located in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties and planned economic development within the City of North Port. Currently in design, construction on Phases 1 & 2 could begin as early as 2009 with continued funding. |
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| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| This project will provide an evacuation route for the Englewood/Cape Haze population that presently has no evacuation route in the event of an emergency such as a hurricane. The entire area is at sea level, this project in essence builds a dike with a road on top. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$2,000,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$4,000,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$2,000,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2003-2004 |
Amount: |
$1,000,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$2,000,000 |
To Fund: |
Construction |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Emergency Evacuation Plan |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Sarasota Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
11/22/2004 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
