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CBIRS Request 342
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #342
LaBelle rodeo Arena Facility, Phase II
 
Requester: William C. "Bo" Pelham Organization: Hendry county Board of county Commissioner
 
Project Title: LaBelle rodeo Arena Facility, Phase II Date Submitted 1/13/2005 3:32:06 PM
 
Sponsors: Larcenia Bullard
 
Statewide Interest:
Project addresses public safety in constructing adequate seating and an exposition facility in Hendry county helping to attract more tourism to the area which helps to stumulate Florida's economy.
 
Recipient: Hendry County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: Lester B. Baird, Sr.  
  25 E. Hickpochee Ave   Contact Phone: (863) 675-5220  
  LaBelle 33975   Contact email: lbbairdsr@hendryfla.net
 
Counties: Hendry
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Project consists of constructing an exposition facility and adequate seating to address the deficiency of the current facility. Safety and security issues will also be addressed by installing security lighting.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
tourism and other services for county and state will be enhanced by providing an adequate rodeo facility.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $200,000
 
Total cost of the project: $250,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $50,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2001-2002 Amount: $100,000
 
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: CIP of the Comprehensive Plan, Exhibit A-1, page IX-A-3.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/14/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No