Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1042
Continuous Sidewalk Program - El Portal
 
Requester: Regina Russell Organization: Village of El Portal
 
Project Title: Continuous Sidewalk Program - El Portal Date Submitted 1/13/2003 4:33:51 PM
 
Sponsors: Brutus
 
Statewide Interest:
Ensuring the safety of pedestrians and school students during their daily communte to school, work and daily activities.
 
Recipient: Village of El Portal   Contact: Regina Russell  
  500 Northeast 87th Street   Contact Phone: (305) 795-7880  
  El Portal 33138
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Construct new sidewalks for Village of El Portal's main thoroughfare on Northeast 87th street from 5th avenue to Northwest 5th to Northeast 5th.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Decreased pedestrian related accidents and/or fatalities especially during peak traffic periods. Safe passageway for students and pedestrians. Decrease in jay walking in the public right of way by providing alternative walk routes.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $250,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
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Specific Appropriation Title:  
 
Amount to be reduced: $
 
Total cost of the project: $500,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $297,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Unknown
 
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: Public Works Committee Meeting - October 2, 2001
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Village Council of El Portal
  Hearing Meeting Date: 09/12/2002