Senate Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2083 Savanna Outdoor Recreation Area Improvement
Requester:	Douglas Anderson		Organization:		St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
Project Title:	Savanna Outdoor Recreation Area Improvement		Date Submitted:		01/31/2000 11:25:51 AM
District Member:	Patsy Kurth		Service Area:		Statewide
Counties Affected:	St. Lucie
Recipient:	St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners		Contact:		Mike Leeds
	2300 Virginia Avenue		Contact Phone:		(561) 462-1517
	Fort Pierce 34982-5652
Project Description:
Development of master plan, upgrade utility infrastructure, new restrooms, park entrance, trails, signage, pool and exotic removal.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Improvements would result in more cost effective and efficient park operation and increase the eco-tourism.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase out-of-state campers (revenue), promote state eco-tourism.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$850,000
Total cost of the project:		$1,700,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?					Yes
	Cash Amount:	$426,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?					No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?					Yes
	Amount:	$200,000
	Purpose for future year funding:			YesNon-recurring Construction
	Will this be an annual request?				No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?					No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?					No
Is there a documented need for this project?					Yes
	Documentation:	DEP report on Savanna Park 9/5/96
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?					Yes
	Hearing Body:	Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:	09/22/1999