Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2081FY0001 Regional Agricultural Facility
Requester:		Okaloosa County			Organization:		Okaloosa COunty Board of County Commissioners
Project Title:		Regional Agricultural Facility			Date Submitted:		2/8/01 3:51:03 PM
Sponsors:		Donald Brown, Jerry Melvin
Statewide Interest:		Provide facilites to support agriculture in West Florida, which is part of overall state economy.
Recipient:		Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners			Contact:		Chris Holley
		1804 Lewis Turner Blvd, Suite 100			Contact Phone:		(850) 651-7515
		Fort Walton Beach 32547
Counties:		Okaloosa
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
This facility will provide regional offices for agriculture agencies in a three county area. This wouls provide an indoor assembly for area agricultural, forestry, rural development, 4_h, and consumer groups. It willprovide a one stop location for agriculture producers, consumers, landowners and homeowners. Agriculture contributes approximately 16 million dollars per year to the local economy. USDA agencies provide 5 million dollars annually to the agricultural sector and local communities. It is vital that support be maintained for the agricultural sector in this regional area. Establishment of a farmers market in the Crestview area will provide a much needed outlet for local grown agricultural commodities. Many producers are looking at alternative crops and niche crops due to the low prices of traditional row crops. A facility will provide a much needed location for local producers and citizens.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The success and sustainability of agriculture in West Florida.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$1,600,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1329L
Specific Appropriation Title:			Grant & Aids to local Governments and non Profit organizations, fixed Capital outlay, Agricultural promotion and education facilities
Amount to be reduced:			$1,600,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$2,200,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$300,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$600,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Yes
	Agency:		Agriculture And Consumer Services, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Agriculture
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Citizens meetings, Extension Advisory Committee, Farm Services Agency, Farm Bureau Board
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Unknown