House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2963 Frank Pate Park Phase II
Requester:	City of Port St. Joe		Organization:		City of Port St Joe
Project Title:	Frank Pate Park Phase II		Date Submitted:		01/31/2000 9:34:30 PM
District Member:	Bev Kilmer		Service Area:		City/Town
Counties Affected:	Gulf
Recipient:	City of Port St. Joe		Contact:		William J Kennedy
	402 Reid Ave		Contact Phone:		(850) 227-7215
	Port St Joe 32456
Project Description:
The primary focus of this project is to upgrade an existing boat launching facility and provide better access to public waters. The ramp was constructed many years ao and is in very poor shape Land resources are scarce, so priority was given to the only launching facility within the city limits. Other elements included in this project include playground equipment, picnic facilities, parking, beach access walkover, benches, security lighting, and a community events sign. The intent was to provide a multi-purpose facility because it will provide a greater range of opportunities. Tourism is vital to the economy of the community and the State of Florida. This park is the "centerpiece" for the Labor Day Scallop Festival and other local events.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
(This project is in the Governor's designated Area of Economic Critical Concern) This park contains the only boat launch facility in the city limits and is frequented by thousands of visitors per year. This funding will replace the existing boat ramp and fishing pier, replace the picnic facilities grills, provide for playground equipment, an exercise trail, and a beach access walkover.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Provide a new fishing pier and boat launch for thousands of visitors to the area as well as to the community, provide recreational facilities in a safe lighted environment.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$112,500
Total cost of the project:		$150,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?					Yes
	Cash Amount:	$15,000		In-Kind Amount:	$22,500
Was this project previously funded by the State?					Unknown
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?					Unknown
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?					Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?					Yes
	Documentation:	City of Port St. Joe Capital Improvement Plan
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?					Yes
	Hearing Body:	Gulf County Board of County Commissioners
	Meeting Date:	08/17/1999