Senate Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1763 Wildfire Suppression
Requester:	David Haas		Organization:		Flagler County
Project Title:	Wildfire Suppression		Date Submitted:		01/31/2000 3:16:11 PM
District Member:	Jim King		Service Area:		County
Counties Affected:	Flagler
Recipient:	Flagler County		Contact:		David Haas
	1200 E. Moody Boulevard		Contact Phone:		(904) 437-7480
	Bunnell 32110
Project Description:
Purchase all-terrain vehicle (skidder) to allow greater access to wildfires; Fire-fighting helicopter (from DOF) for location/suppression of fires.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Quick location and response time to contain wildfires and help ensure safety of residents and preservation of resources.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Faster response time; enhancement of location and containment of wildfires.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$75,000
Total cost of the project:		$75,000

Request has been made to fund:			Unknown
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?				No
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?				Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?				Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?				Yes
	Documentation:	Experience with recent wildfires
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?				Yes
	Hearing Body:	Flagler County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:	01/27/2000