Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #361 City of Brooksville Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan
Requester:	City of Brooksville city of Brooksville		Organization:		City of Brooksville
Project Title:	City of Brooksville Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan		Date Submitted:		01/13/2000 1:39:42 PM
District Member:	Ginny Brown-Waite		Service Area:		City/Town
Counties Affected:	Hernando
Recipient:	City of Brooksville		Contact:		Angie Brewer
	201 North Howell Ave		Contact Phone:		(941) 756-5800
	Brooksville 34601
Project Description:
Phase 1, Upgrade to protect the health, safety & welfare of our infrastructure. Most of Brooksville's water & sewer pipes were installed in 1925. Time and use have resulted in breakage, infiltration & decreased efficiency. Presently, there is not enough water pressure to fight fires, this endangers our citizens and preservation of Historical Landmarks such as Gov. Jennings Mansion which is on the National Register. Several phases of the plan to include streetscaping, restructured zoning guidelines, aesthetic enhancements to infrastructure improvements, recreationa opportunities to business development.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Same as above and to provide a safe and healthy environment to approx 8,500 residents within the city limits and the County seat of Hernando County.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
To enhance the operational and visual impact of downtown by developing a uniform image, to maximize downtown properties and their values, to attract more professionals, Visitors and shoppers. To diversify the area's economic base. Revitalization will increase tourism, business & residential development.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$1,650,000
Total cost of the project:		$8,000,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?						Yes
	Cash Amount:	$250,000		In-Kind Amount:		$82,700
Was this project previously funded by the State?						No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?						Yes
	Amount:	$1,500,000
	Purpose for future year funding:				YesPhase11
	Will this be an annual request?					Yes
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:	Project analysis
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?						Yes
	Hearing Body:	Brooksville City Council Meeting
	Meeting Date:	06/07/1999