Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1836FY0001 Parrot Jungle and Gardens Acquisition
Requester:		Mayor Evelyn Greer			Organization:		Village of Pinecrest
Project Title:		Parrot Jungle and Gardens Acquisition			Date Submitted:		2/15/01 8:44:27 PM
Sponsors:		Daryl Jones
Statewide Interest:		Furthers the Florida Statewide Land Acquisition Plan Objectives.
Recipient:		Village of Pinecrest			Contact:		Mayor Evelyn Greer
		11551 South Dixie Highway			Contact Phone:		(305) 854-8989
		Pinecrest 33156
Counties:		Dade
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Requesting Legislative Appropriation in the amount of $4.3 million for the acquisition of a 22 acre historical site known as Parrot Jungle and Gardens.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Conversion of former Parrot Jungle land to passive urban park space for general public access and use
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$4,300,000
Total cost of the project:			$12,500,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$6,000,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000		Amount:		$2,200,000
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:		Miami-Dade and Comprehensive Plan
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Pinecrest Village Council
	Meeting Date:		2/5/01