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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #343 |
| Riddle McKay WWII Airfield Hangar Historic Restoration |
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| Requester: |
William C. "Bo" Pelham, Chairm |
Organization: |
Hendry County Board of County commissioners |
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| Project Title: |
Riddle McKay WWII Airfield Hangar Historic Restoration |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2005 3:36:26 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Larcenia Bullard |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Project addresses statewide interest in attracting more tourism to the area which helps to stimulate Florida's economy. |
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| Recipient: |
Hendry county board of county commissioners |
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Contact: |
Lester B. Baird, Sr. |
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25 E. Hickpochee Ave |
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Contact Phone: |
(863) 675-5220 |
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LaBelle 33975 |
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Contact email: |
lbbairdsr@hendryfla.net |
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| Counties: |
Hendry |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| Project consists of restoration of the historic Riddle McKay WWII Airfield Hangar. Labor and materials are major elements of this restoration. All work will be conducted in accordance with Historic Preservation criteria. |
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| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Project will allow for display/museum of historical material related to the training of cadets prior to WWII. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$332,244 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$382,244 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$50,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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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: |
Res. 2004-37 adopted May 11, 2004 and Comprehensive 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: |
Hendry county Board of County Commissioners |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/14/2004 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
