House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2853 Okeechobee County Courthouse
Requester:	George Long		Organization:		Okeechobee County
Project Title:	Okeechobee County Courthouse		Date Submitted:		01/31/2000 9:05:04 PM
District Member:	Rick Minton		Service Area:		Regional
Counties Affected:	Okeechobee
Recipient:	Okeechobee County Court System		Contact:		George Long
	304 NW 2nd Street, Room 106		Contact Phone:		(863) 763-6441
	Okeechobee 34972
Project Description:
While the Okeechobee County Courthouse is historic it must have expansion and additional security in order to keep the state court system safe and secure. This old (1925) facility must also be adapted to meet the ADA rules and requirements. Additional space is a requirement in order to operate the State Court system.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
The present Court System operates from this Courthouse and this project will not only provide additional space that is required but also for new and additional security and handicapped accessibility.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Comply with ADA; provide better security; add courtroom space
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$750,000
Total cost of the project:		$4,400,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?					Yes
	Cash Amount:	$3,000,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?					Yes
	Fiscal Year:	1999-2000		Amount:	$650,000
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:	Comply with ADA and needs assessment
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?					Yes
	Hearing Body:	Okeechobee County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:	10/28/1999