Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #424FY0001 Septic Tank Impacts in Coastal Zones
Requester:		Taylor Kirschenfeld			Organization:		NW Florida Natural Resources Advisory Committee
Project Title:		Septic Tank Impacts in Coastal Zones			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 3:22:05 PM
Sponsors:		Charlie Clary
Statewide Interest:		Improves water quality in near-shore and in-shore waters.
Recipient:		University of West Florida			Contact:		Dr. Richard Snyder
		11000 University Parkway			Contact Phone:		(850) 474-2806
		Pensacola 32514
Counties:		Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Identify optimum design and operation criteria for septic tanks in coastal areas to minimize their impact on public health, ground water quality, and surface water quality.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Provide science-based recommendations for septic tank regualtions in coastal areas.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$80,000
Total cost of the project:			$160,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$80,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						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:		See Escambia County Grand Jury report on thte environment.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		NW Florida Natural Resource Advisory Committee
	Meeting Date:		1/18/01