Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #168
Ortona Multi-use Shelter
 
Requester: Glades County Organization: Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Ortona Multi-use Shelter Date Submitted 1/10/2003 9:28:25 AM
 
Sponsors: Spratt
 
Statewide Interest:
To provide for adequate shelter space in an area that is too far from county seat to use other shelter space. There is only one hardened shelter in all of Glades County. This project is in a Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern, designated by the Governor, pursuant to Chapter 288.0636.
 
Recipient: Glades County   Contact: Clifford Miller, County Manage  
  500 Avenue J   Contact Phone: (863) 946-6001  
  Moore Haven 33471
 
Counties: Glades
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Construct a multi-use structure that will be built and used for a multi-use/hurricane shelter.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Protection of citizens and visitors and those evacuating from coastal areas.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $200,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 1523A
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Local Emergency Management & Mitigation Initiatives
 
Amount to be reduced: $325,000
 
Total cost of the project: $325,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $100,000   In-kind Amount $25,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Unknown
 
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: There is only one (1) hardened shelter that meets specs in all of Glades County.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Glades County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/18/2002