Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1424FY0001 Fiske Boulevard Stormwater Connection
Requester:		James McKnight			Organization:		City of Rockledge
Project Title:		Fiske Boulevard Stormwater Connection			Date Submitted:		02/07/2001 11:05:03 AM
Sponsors:		Bob Allen
Statewide Interest:		Reduction of neighborhood flooding and improve the drainage of S.R. 519 (Fiske Blvd)
Recipient:		James P. McKnight			Contact:		James McKnight
		1600 Huntington Lane			Contact Phone:		(321) 690-3978
		Rockledge 32955
Counties:		Brevard
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
During a major rainfall event in late September 2000 (9 inches over 8 hours), the stormwater system along Fiske Boulevard (State Road 519) within the City of Rockledge had multiple headwall failures (see photo documentation sent by mail) that led to a system blockage and flooding streets in two subdivisions including structural damage to numerous single family dwellings. From previous heavy rainfall events, it is apparent that the system is inadequate to move water from this area and another road crossing is needed to relieve system pressure and to protect the integrity of homes and roads. It will benefit the State road greatly. The Citry has an adopted Stormwater Master Plan and additional retention areas are planned to the west for treatment of stormwater runoff (see map following by mail). However, the problem will persist unless another drainage crossing is provided from east to west under Fiske Boulevard. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has recognized this as problematic and has contracted for engineering services to address the problems at the crossing where the headwalls failed (see FDOT letter following by mail). Construction dollars are needed and the City is willing to provide a match for this multi-jurisdictional problem (also helps to drain areas in unincorporated areas of Brevard County).
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Will reduce street flooding, protect structures, and the integrity of a State Road.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$50,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1591D
Specific Appropriation Title:			Grants and Aid to Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations for Wastewater Treatment and Stormwater Management
Amount to be reduced:			$50,000
Fund Source:			Trust Fund
Total cost of the project:			$95,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$45,000
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:		Stormwater Master Plan, FDOT Study Request
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Rockledge City Council
	Meeting Date:		01/17/2001