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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #344 |
| Hendry County Detention Center Expansion |
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| Requester: |
William C. "Bo" Pelham, Chairman |
Organization: |
Hendry County Board of County Commissioners |
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| Project Title: |
Hendry County Detention Center Expansion |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2005 3:38:57 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Larcenia Bullard |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Project addresses public safety in constructing an adequate facility to incarcerate State and county prisoners in Hendry County. |
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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 constructing an expansion of the Detention Center for Hendry county to address the lack of space in the current facility. Construction will meet approved standards and provide for improved services. |
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| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Services for county detainees will be enhanced by providing a proper detention center. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$5,000,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$5,050,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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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: |
CIP of the Comprehensive Plan, Exhibit A-1, page IX-A-4 |
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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 |
