Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #232
Hamilton County Agricultural Arena & Fairgrounds
 
Requester: Mike Williams Organization: Hamilton County BOCC
 
Project Title: Hamilton County Agricultural Arena & Fairgrounds Date Submitted 1/13/2003 1:51:59 PM
 
Sponsors: Kendrick
 
Statewide Interest:
Improvements will enhance the life and sustainability of agricultural activites of both a recreational and educational nature. this is considered to be a local project, but is used to host regional agricultural events such as rodeos and other agricultural events.
 
Recipient: Hamilton County BOCC   Contact: Mike Williams  
  207 NE First Street   Contact Phone: (386) 792-6639  
  Jasper 32052
 
Counties: Hamilton
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Renovation/construction of existing & additional facilities at agricultural arena and fairgrounds. Focus is on construction of a cover over existing arena, reroof existing livestock barn, and construction of several small pavillons.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increased use of facilities, enhancement of agricultural educational opportunities and recreational activities.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $250,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 1443C
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Grants & Aids to Local Governments
 
Amount to be reduced: $250,000
 
Total cost of the project: $250,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency Agriculture And Consumer Services, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Agriculture
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Hamilton County BOCC Review
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Hamilton County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/17/2002