Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #11FY0001 Showalter Park Expansion./ Acquisition
Requester:		Mayor Benny Barnes			Organization:		Town of Century
Project Title:		Showalter Park Expansion./ Acquisition			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 2:49:58 PM
Sponsors:		Charlie Clary
Statewide Interest:		Promote eco-tourism and regional economic prosperity.
Recipient:		Town of Century			Contact:		Mayor Benny Barnes
		7995 North Century Blvd.			Contact Phone:		(850) 256-3208
		Century 32535
Counties:		Bay
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Acquisition of a 22-acre parcel of land adjoining the existing Showalter Park in order to extend and expand the recreational opportunities for the residents of the Town of Century and northern Escambia County.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase in economic development/job opportunities; provision of additional public recreational facilities; provision of after-school supervised activities for children; provision of additional recreational facilities for handicapped/disabled residents.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$258,500
Total cost of the project:			$500,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$18,625
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Unknown
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$250,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					YesNon-recurring Construction
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
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:		FRDAP Application
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No