Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #138
Blountstown Sewer Improment Project Phase III
 
Requester: City of Blountstown Organization: City of Blountstown
 
Project Title: Blountstown Sewer Improment Project Phase III Date Submitted 1/14/2003 4:20:24 PM
 
Sponsors: Kilmer
 
Statewide Interest:
City of Blountstown documented need.
 
Recipient: City of Blountstown   Contact: Jimmy Hand  
  20591 Central Avenue West   Contact Phone: (850) 674-5488  
  Blountstown 32424
 
Counties: Calhoun
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Blountstown utilizes a wastewater collection piping system that was initially designed and started in 1924. Because of the age of this system and the new technology and mandates, we have had to continuously work on this system trying to bring it up to todays FDEP standards. This project will reduce storm water inflow and infiltration into the City's existing sewer collection system.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? Yes
Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? Yes
DEP Identfying Number: WW2002000
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
To replace the clay pipes which have existed since 1924 which have the potential to fail, thus releasing untreated sewage into the surrounding areas.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $7,130,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 1769
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Grants & Aids to local governments & non-state entities - fixed capital outlay statewide restoration projects from ecosystem management & restoration trust fund
 
Amount to be reduced: $7,130,000
 
Total cost of the project: $7,130,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
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: Locally adopted wastewater, stormwater, or other water quality improvement or restoration plans
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: City Council of Blountstown
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/12/2002