Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2647FY0001 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Retrofit Plan
Requester:		Helen D. Levine			Organization:		Hillsborough County
Project Title:		Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Retrofit Plan			Date Submitted:		2/16/01 2:48:37 PM
Sponsors:		Victor Crist
Statewide Interest:		To provide access to state services in county buildings.
Recipient:		Hillsborough County			Contact:		Helen D. Levine
		601 E. Kennedy Blvd.			Contact Phone:		(813) 276-2640
		Tampa 33602
Counties:		Hillsborough
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
The county surveyed all county owned and operated buildings which the public accesses for county and state services. The survey was conducted by an access team from the disability community along with county staff and they measured access and compliance with state and federal laws governing accomidations to persons with disabilities. Modifications, construction and remodeling of buildings have been scheduled and will be funded within a five year period.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Compliance with state and federal accessibility laws, completion within five years and removal of barriers by the disabled community.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$300,000
Total cost of the project:			$850,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$550,000
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:		ADA transition plan for Hillsborough County
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
	Meeting Date:		2/7/01