Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1273FY0102
Intermodal Yard-Vehicle Distribution Center
Requester:		George Williamson			Organization:		Tampa Port Authority
Project Title:		Intermodal Yard-Vehicle Distribution Center			Date Submitted:		1/17/2002 5:22:49 PM
Sponsors:		Sandra Murman
Statewide Interest:
The Intermodal Rail Yard is a capital outlay project with the potential of increasing national and international trade through the Port of Tampa, which would be of positive economic benefit for the Tampa Bay region and beyond. Funding would expedite existing Port plans which document the need to increase capacity for auto trade with Mexico beyond current levels. It addresses statewide interests as a prime example of intermodal transportation defined in the "2020 Florida Statewide Intermodal System Plan" by improving the, "Distribution of goods produced in other parts of the United States or the World to consumer markets in Florida and beyond." This project has community support from several members of the Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation and from local business organizations including the Greater Tampa Area Chamber of Commerce.
Recipient:		Tampa Port Authority			Contact:		Mark Flynn
		1101 Channelside Drive			Contact Phone:		(813) 495-8880
		Tampa 33602
Counties:		Hillsborough
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
Intermodal vehicle distribution center that will combine three modes of transportation - rail, truck, ship. (See attachment A for additional information)
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Significant domestic and international trade. Project will support 100+ jobs (direct and indirect)
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$10,000,000
Identify items(s) in the FY 2002-03 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:
Specific Appropriation Title:
Amount to be reduced:			$
Total cost of the project:			$10,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
What type of match exists for this project?					None
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?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		detailed project information and letters of interest/support available
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No