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CBIRS Request 349
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #349
Dallas Townsend Agricultural Civic Center Expansion
 
Requester: William C. "Bo" Pelham, Chairman Organization: Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Dallas Townsend Agricultural Civic Center Expansion Date Submitted 1/13/2005 3:47:09 PM
 
Sponsors: Larcenia Bullard
 
Statewide Interest:
Project addresses public safety in constructing an adequate facility to conduct agricultural and educational events in Hendry County.
 
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 expansion of the Dallas Townsend Agricultural Civic Center for Hendry County to address the lack of space in the current facility. Construction will provide for improved services
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Services for county and state will be enhanced by providing an adequate agricultural civic center.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $900,000
 
Total cost of the project: $1,501,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $601,000
 
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?   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-4.
 
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