Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #944
Park Boulevard Drainage, Phase 1
 
Requester: City of Pinellas Park Organization: City of Pinellas Park
 
Project Title: Park Boulevard Drainage, Phase 1 Date Submitted 1/13/2003 1:44:29 PM
 
Sponsors: Waters
 
Statewide Interest:
Park Blvd. is a hurricane evacuation route for the Gulf Beaches of Pinellas County.
 
Recipient: City of Pinellas Park   Contact: Tim Cadell  
  5141 78th Ave. North   Contact Phone: (727) 541-0845  
  Pinellas Park, FL 33781
 
Counties: Pinellas
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
The first of a three (3) phase drainage enhancement program to alleviate flooding on Park Blvd. btw SR 693 & US 19.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Elimination of dangerous flooding conditions.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $4,815,741
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 2486
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Grants to aid local government/economic development transportation.
 
Amount to be reduced: $3,210,494
 
Total cost of the project: $4,815,741
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $1,605,247  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $12,879,000 To Fund: Construction
 
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: Numerous repeated floodings. Photos available.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Pinellas County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/14/2003