Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1846
Relocation of Bay County Fairgrounds
 
Requester: Horace Carr Organization: Bay County Fairground Association
 
Project Title: Relocation of Bay County Fairgrounds Date Submitted 1/14/2003 6:42:11 PM
 
Sponsors: Bense
 
Statewide Interest:
Provide educational and economic opportunities for regional youth participating in agri-business programs. Provide a venue for regional and local entertainment programs.
 
Recipient: Bay County Commission   Contact: Horace Carr  
  P.O. Box 1818   Contact Phone: (850) 785-8836  
  Panama City 32402
 
Counties: Bay
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Provide study and analysis to relocate Bay County Fairgrounds to a more suitable area to allow for much needed expansion of fairground area.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Current fairground location is in urban area of Bay County with no room for growth - parking or structural. Lack of facilities have forced fair association to downsize annual fair attractions and agricultural and livestock showcases, thus reducing revenues. By relocating to a rural area the board can provide increased offerings, thus attracking greater crowds and more and better attractions.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $500,000
 
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: $500,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $250,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $500,000 To Fund: Construction
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Unknown
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Unknown