Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #52FY0001 Escambia County Equestrian Facilities
Requester:		Mark Thornton			Organization:		Escambia County Parks Department
Project Title:		Escambia County Equestrian Facilities			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 2:44:13 PM
Sponsors:		Jefferson Miller
Statewide Interest:		Provide a location for local organizations to host rodeos, competitions & exhibits that educate and
Recipient:		Board of County Commissioners			Contact:		Mark Thornton
		P.O. Box 1591			Contact Phone:		(850) 595-4914
		Pensacola 32597
Counties:		Escambia
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
To develop a much needed regional equestrian park, included will be arenas, outdoor pavillions, indoor classrooms, tracks, paths, and camping facilities.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Effective use of natural resources
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$2,000,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1329L
Specific Appropriation Title:			Grants & Aids to Local Govt., Fixed Capital Outlay, Agricultural Promotion & Education Facilities
Amount to be reduced:			$2,000,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$4,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
					Total In-Kind Amount:		$1,130,610
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?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Parks Master Plan from independent outside contractor
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Escambia County Commission
	Meeting Date:		8/1/00