Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2579FY0001 Harns Marsh Flood Detention Project
Requester:		David Lindsay			Organization:		East County Water Control District
Project Title:		Harns Marsh Flood Detention Project			Date Submitted:		02/09/2001 10:28:27 AM
Sponsors:		Lindsay Harrington
Statewide Interest:		Flood detention for communities affected
Recipient:		East County Water Control District			Contact:		David Lindsay
		601 E County Lane			Contact Phone:		(941) 368-0044
		Lehigh Acres 33936
Counties:		Lee
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Improvement of water quality, plant life, groundwater recharge, safety of a 578-acre wetland used as a regional flood detention facility.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Improvements according to standards outlined for Harns Marsh in the District's project maps.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$500,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1591G
Specific Appropriation Title:			Grants and Aid to Local
Amount to be reduced:			$500,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$1,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Federal
	Total Cash Amount:		$500,000
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:		East County Restudy Report (AIM Engineering)
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		East County Water Control District
	Meeting Date:		01/22/2001