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CBIRS Request 86
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #86
Taylor County Sports Complex
 
Requester: Taylor Board of County Commissioners Organization: Taylor Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Taylor County Sports Complex Date Submitted 1/12/2005 5:13:24 PM
 
Sponsors: Argenziano
 
Statewide Interest:
The Taylor County Sports Complex is a multi-phase project for the county and has tremendous public support. This has been a long awaited project for our citizens and will offer unlimited recreational and economic opportunities for the citizens of Taylor county.
 
Recipient: Taylor Board of County Commissioners   Contact: Wayne D. (Buddy) Humphries  
  201 East Green Street   Contact Phone: (850) 838-3500  
  Perry 32347   Contact email: co_manager@qtcom.net
 
Counties: Taylor
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
We are requesting funding assistance to construct a turn lane of of us19 north,infrastructure costs, a handicap accessible playground and a nature fitness trail with observation decks in the wetland conservation area.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increased use of recreational facilities and positive economic influence on Taylor County.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $3,100,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $1,520,000   In-kind Amount $80,000
 
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?   Yes
  Agency Environmental Protection, Department Of
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: The county had a feasibility study to determine local need due to current lack of facilities.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Taylor Board of County Commissioners
  Hearing Meeting Date: 10/19/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No