Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2767
Ocoee Weatherization Initiative
 
Requester: Jim Gleason, City Manager Organization: City of Ocoee
 
Project Title: Ocoee Weatherization Initiative Date Submitted 1/15/2003 3:54:55 PM
 
Sponsors: Johnson
 
Statewide Interest:
Florida received funds to aid homeowners who need assistance with energy costs in their homes. This program is consistent with the Federal Court Settlement as to how those funds should be distributed.
 
Recipient: City of Ocoee   Contact: Janet Shira, Assistant to the  
  150 N. Lakeshore Drive   Contact Phone: (407) 905-3109  
  Ocoee 34761
 
Counties: Orange
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This project will allow the City of Ocoee to provide weatherization (insulation) for 80 low-income family homes in Ocoee.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Weatherize 80 low-income homes
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $900,000
 
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: $900,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $10,000
 
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? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan - Housing Element
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Ocoee City Commission (also approved by the State Dept. of Community Affairs)
  Hearing Meeting Date: 10/01/2002