Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1869FY0001 St. Lucie River Issue Team
Requester:		Frank Finch			Organization:		South Florida Water Management District
Project Title:		St. Lucie River Issue Team			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 3:18:11 PM
Sponsors:		Joe Negron
Statewide Interest:		Regional project to meet statewide interest, produce measurable result and tangible commun. support
Recipient:		South Florida Water Management District			Contact:		Frank Bernardino, Leg. Affairs Rep.
		P.O. Box 24682			Contact Phone:		(305) 729-3643
		West Palm Beach 33416-4682
Counties:		Palm Beach
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
This request represents the third year of implementation of the St. Lucie River Issues Team, whose mission is to solicit, screen and prioritize local, turn-dirt projects to help restore the habitat and water quality of the St. Lucie River and its watershed.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Improved stormwater quality, an improved delivery of stormwater to the estuary, restored habitat, healthier ecosystem
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$5,000,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:
Specific Appropriation Title:
Amount to be reduced:			$
Fund Source:
Total cost of the project:			$10,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Federal
	Total Cash Amount:		$5,000,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000/2001		Amount:		$10,000,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$10,000,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					YesNon-recurring Construction
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
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:		St. Lucie River Issue Team Report, IRL SWIM Plan, IRL CCMP (Federal)
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Treasure Coast Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/17/01