Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2211FY0001 Re-Open East Pass Bay County
Requester:		John Goin			Organization:		Bay County Commission
Project Title:		Re-Open East Pass Bay County			Date Submitted:		2/8/01 3:48:00 PM
Sponsors:		Allan Bense
Statewide Interest:		Environmental Protection of endangered species
Recipient:		Bay County Commission			Contact:		John Goin
		225 McKenzie Ave.			Contact Phone:		(850) 784-4069
		Panama City 32401
Counties:		Bay
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Restore East Pass (historic tidal inlet) and provide habitat by dredging closed pass and building lateral dunes
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase in population of Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse, increased turtle nesting, improved water quaility and enhanced habitat
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$1,000,000
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:			$2,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$800,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$200,000
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?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Various federal, state and local environmental agencies
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Bay County Commission
	Meeting Date:		7/25/00