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CBIRS Request 509
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #509
West Town Center Sports Complex
 
Requester: Ken Parker - City Manager Organization: City of Port Orange
 
Project Title: West Town Center Sports Complex Date Submitted 1/13/2005 9:12:34 AM
 
Sponsors: Lynn
 
Statewide Interest:
Yes, this project will further state interests by increasing recreational opportunities vis the construction of a 36 acre sports complex that will serve this region of Florida.
 
Recipient: City of Port Orange   Contact: Ken Parker  
  1000 City Center Circle   Contact Phone: (386) 506-5501  
  Port Orange 32129   Contact email: kparker@port-orange.org
 
Counties: Volusia
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Construct a regional sports complex consisting of 2 baseball fields, 3 soccor/football fields, 2 softball fields, 2 playgrounds, 8 picnic tables and 1 support facility. As Port Orange's population soars beyond 53,000 the demand for sports fields, especially soccer and basebasll, has exceeded current facilitiies. Completion of this project will allo the city to meet recreation participant needs and fulfill Comp. Plan initiatives.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase recreational opportunities in area that has limited recreational facilities.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,250,000
 
Total cost of the project: $2,500,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $1,250,000  
 
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? No
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Volusia County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/06/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No