Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1687
City of Coral Gables Downtown Trolley
 
Requester: David Brown Organization: City of Coral Gables
 
Project Title: City of Coral Gables Downtown Trolley Date Submitted 1/15/2003 10:01:03 AM
 
Sponsors: Robaina
 
Statewide Interest:
Public transportation connectivity to rapid transit and county bus system.
 
Recipient: City of Coral Gables   Contact: Maria A. Jimenez  
  405 Biltmore Way   Contact Phone: (305) 460-5204  
  Coral Gables 33134
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Implementation and permanent operation of trolley system in the Coral Gables business district using hybrid-electric vehicles.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Providing public transportation options, therefore eliminating the use of private vehicles and traffic congestion.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $100,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 2484A
 
Specific Appropriation Title:  
 
Amount to be reduced: $100,000
 
Total cost of the project: $2,047,500
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $100,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2001-2002 Amount: $75,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $100,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency Transportation, Department Of
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: "City of Coral Gables Trolley Program, Overview of Methology, Operation and Funding", December 2002
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: City of Coral Gables Commission
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/17/2002