Senate Community
Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2182 Historic Preservation-Special Categories-Alcazar Hotel |
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Requester: |
Bill Harriss |
Organization: |
City of St. Augustine |
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Project Title: |
Historic Preservation-Special Categories-Alcazar Hotel |
Date Submitted: |
01/31/2000 12:35:43 PM |
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District Member: |
Jim King |
Service Area: |
City/Town |
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Counties Affected: |
St. Johns |
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Recipient: |
City of St. Augustine |
Contact: |
Bill Harriss |
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75 King Street |
Contact Phone: |
(904) 825-1005 |
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St. Augustine 32084 |
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Project Description: |
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The purpose of this project is the rehabilitation of the Alcazar Hotel/City Hall building located in downtown St. Augustine. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The City of St. Augustine occupies the northern portion of the building, while the southern portion is occupied by the historic Lightner Museum. Constructed in 1888, the building was built with concrete and coquina. During the age of the building (111 years old), the exterior is showing signs of extreme wear and tear. Specifically, funds are being requested for re-roofing, repair and installation of columns and balusters for the East Tower, water proofing of the North Facade, repair and repainting of the North soffits, repointing of decorative terra cotta and a full termite treatment of the entire building. Currently, the East Tower has leaks that have continued to damage drywall and untill the columns and balisters are replaced and the re-roofing is completed, the building will continue to leak. The City also has reason to believe, because of the method of construction, the multiple lifts made in placing the coquina, concrete,additional water is getting into the building at the cracks. To preserve the exterior of this important structure, a sealing/water-proofing application to the entire facade is required to stop additional deterioration. However, the north facade is in the worst condition, hterefore the Architect has suggesteed the North facade be waterproofed as soon as possible. Additionally, the soffit areas along the north facade are in dire need of attention. As a major preservation effort, the City has budgeted the majority of the money neede for this important and costly process, but additional funds are needed to effectively treat the entire building. |
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Services Provided/Benefit to State: |
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Funding of the project will allow for the continued preservation of the "Alcazar Hotel/City Hall" building, which is vital to the historic fabric of downtown St. Augustine and, when completed, will ensure the preservation of one of the City's mmost important original historic structures. |
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Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
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This project will result in the continued preservation of one of Florida's most visited historic properties. |
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Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$425,000 |
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Total cost of the project: |
$1,744,020 |
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Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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Is there Local Government or Private match for this request? |
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Yes |
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Cash Amount: |
$1,319,020 |
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Was this project previously funded by the State? |
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Unknown |
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Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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Yes |
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Agency: |
State, Department Of, And Secretary Of State |
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Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Yes |
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Is there a documented need for this project? |
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Yes |
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Documentation: |
There are several structural issues with regard to the Alcazar Hotel that need to be addressed. |
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Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
Unknown |
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