Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1101
Orlando Sanford International Aiport Entrance Roadway Enhancements
 
Requester: Victor D. White Organization: Orlando Sanford International Airport
 
Project Title: Orlando Sanford International Aiport Entrance Roadway Enhancements Date Submitted 1/14/2003 9:05:29 AM
 
Sponsors: Johnson
 
Statewide Interest:
This project provides for a new entrance road to the Airport, which is the first and last view of the State for more than 1.3 million international and domestic visitors to Florida.
 
Recipient: Orlando Sanford International Airport   Contact: Victor D. White  
  One Red Cleveland Blvd., Suite 1200   Contact Phone: (407) 585-4004  
  Sanford 32773
 
Counties: Seminole
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This project will provide for the construction of a new 4-lane divided highway entrance to the Airport, as well as a signalized intersection with the new East Lake Mary Boulevard divided highway that is connecting to S.R. 415. The project will also provide for underground electric utilities, stormwater improvements, landscaping, and a new welcoming sign at the entrance to the Airport.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
A safer and more efficient roadway entrance to the Airport will result, as well as a more attractive path in and out of the facility.
 
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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Amount to be reduced: $
 
Total cost of the project: $4,375,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Federal
  Cash Amount $4,125,000  
 
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: FDOT-funded Wilbur Smith study of roadway access to the Airport, as well as Airport Master Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Sanford Airport Authority Board of Directors
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/07/2003