Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #214
Lake Conway Hoffner Canal Improvement
 
Requester: Lake Conway Water and Navig. C Organization: Orange County Environmental Protection
 
Project Title: Lake Conway Hoffner Canal Improvement Date Submitted 1/14/2003 5:06:33 PM
 
Sponsors: Gardiner
 
Statewide Interest:
The Conway Chain of lakes is an integral part of the Boggy Creek and Kissimmee Basin. It is open to the public for recreational uses. In addition, it a major conduit for flood control.
 
Recipient: Orange County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: Keshav Setaram  
  201 E. Rosalind   Contact Phone: (407) 836-1428  
  Orlando 32801
 
Counties: Orange
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Deepening of the Hoffner Canal and reworking of the banks to prevent erosion.
 
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? No
DEP Identfying Number:  
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Better boat traffic handling and erosion control
 
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 #: 1769
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Grants and Aids to Local Governments and Nonstate entities -Fixed Capital Outlay Statewide Restoration Projects From Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust Fund
 
Amount to be reduced: $100,000
 
Total cost of the project: $100,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $33,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $472,000 To Fund: Construction
 
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: Lake Conway Water and Navigation Control District Advisory Board Minutes
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Lake Conway Water and Navigation Control District Advisory Board
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/10/2002