Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #62
Falling Creek Falls
 
Requester: Ronald Williams Organization: Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Falling Creek Falls Date Submitted 1/10/2003 8:56:13 AM
 
Sponsors: Kendrick, Stansel
 
Statewide Interest:
Outdoor recreational area in a historical and minority area. Part of a multi-site, historical and cultural passive recreational area.
 
Recipient: Columbia County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: Dale Williams, County Coordinator  
  P.O. Box 1529   Contact Phone: (386) 758-1005  
  Lake City 320561529
 
Counties: Columbia
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Construction of restrooms, nature trails, boardwalks, playground and parking area.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase recreational opportunities in a historical area. Falling Creek Church is on the the National Historic Registry.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $200,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 1843
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Grants & Aid to Local Governments
 
Amount to be reduced: $200,000
 
Total cost of the project: $200,000
 
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 Environmental Protection, Department Of
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: SCORP
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Board of County Commission
  Hearing Meeting Date: 08/01/2002