Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #225
Miracle Strip Park on the Sound
 
Requester: FWB Cty Council Organization: City of Fort Walton Beach
 
Project Title: Miracle Strip Park on the Sound Date Submitted 1/14/2003 11:03:22 AM
 
Sponsors: Sansom
 
Statewide Interest:
The development will blend wetland preservation, environmental education and outdoor recreation opportunities for the many anticipated users.
 
Recipient: City of Fort Walton Beach   Contact: Reid Silverboard  
  PO Box 4009   Contact Phone: (850) 833-9504  
  Fort Walton Beach 32549
 
Counties: Okaloosa
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Restoration and preservation of an approximately 2.5 acre waterfront parcel with wetland protection and installation of a 75' fishing pier and a 675' boardwalk.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The property will be publicly owned and operated as a natural conservation and outdoor recreation area with accessibility for all citizens.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $184,850
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 1369
 
Specific Appropriation Title: interim land managemnt of land conservation and recreation lands program, from conservation and recreation lands.program trust fund
 
Amount to be reduced: $184,850
 
Total cost of the project: $369,700
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $184,850  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Unknown
 
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? Yes
  Documentation: citizens requests during neighborhood meetings
 
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 Fort Walton Beach
  Hearing Meeting Date: 06/25/2002