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CBIRS Request 991
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #991
Sanford Veterans Memorial Island
 
Requester: Mayor Brady Lessard Organization: City of Sanford
 
Project Title: Sanford Veterans Memorial Island Date Submitted 1/13/2005 2:33:47 PM
 
Sponsors: Constantine
 
Statewide Interest:
This project will provide and promote community based and statewide initiatives for cultural rememberance, economic growth and recreational purposes.
 
Recipient: City of Sanford   Contact: Al Grieshaber, Jr., City Manager  
  300 North Park Avenue   Contact Phone: (407) 330-5604  
  Sanford 32772-1788   Contact email: grieshabera@ci.sanford.fl.us
 
Counties: Seminole
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Sanford Memorial Island Monumnet and Park Improvements
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Construction of Monument and Park Improvements. The Central Florida has recently had several families lose a loved one in Irag and Afghanistan. This park will serve as a memorial and gathering point for all of the families in the Central Florida Area to remember the scarifice made for our great country.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $150,000
 
Total cost of the project: $350,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $200,000  
 
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: City of Sanford Comprehensive and Strategic Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Public Forums, City Commission and Various Boards
  Hearing Meeting Date: 03/03/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No