Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #39FY0001 Anastasia Island---Removal of Septic Tanks from Pristine Barrier Island
Requester:		Ted Zebrowski			Organization:		St. Johns County Commission
Project Title:		Anastasia Island---Removal of Septic Tanks from Pristine Barrier Island			Date Submitted:		02/05/2001 6:15:14 PM
Sponsors:		Doug Wiles
Statewide Interest:		Executive Order 99-288 states that: "Florida's water resources are vital to the future quality."
Recipient:		St. Johns County Commission			Contact:		Bill Young
		P.O. Drawer 349			Contact Phone:		(904) 471-2161
		St. Augustine 32085-0349
Counties:		St. Johns
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
This appropriation will allow St. Johns County to replace failing septic tanks and install a central sewer system for Anastasia Island. The water quality in the Matanzas River has been degrading for several years and these failing septic tanks are a large part of the cause. Last year, the City of St. Augustine received $350,000 for a similar project in their jurisdiction. This is part of the continuation of the appropriation approved by the Legislature last year.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Water quality in the Matanzas River, an "Outstanding Florida Waterway," will be measurably improved. The goal is to improve the waterway in order to re-open currently closed shellfish harvesting areas.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$920,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1591 I
Specific Appropriation Title:			Fixed Capital Outlay---Small County Outreach Grant Program
Amount to be reduced:			$920,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$1,227,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$307,000
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?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Engineering Study, prepared by CDM Consultants
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		St. Johns County Commission
	Meeting Date:		01/09/2001