Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1883FY0102
Upper Myakka River
Requester:		David Rathke			Organization:		Southwest Fl. Water Management District
Project Title:		Upper Myakka River			Date Submitted:		1/18/2002 3:27:03 PM
Sponsors:		Michael Bennett
Statewide Interest:
Assuring the availability of adequate water supply and maintaining the functions of a system
Recipient:		Southwest Florida Water Management District			Contact:		David Rathke
		2379 Broad Street			Contact Phone:		(352) 796-7211
		Brooksville 34604
Counties:		Manatee
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
To the reduce the excess water entering Flatford Swamp so that normal hydroperiods can be restored.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Establishment of normal hydro-periods in Flatford Swamp.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$250,000
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:			$1,850,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
What type of match exists for this project?					Local
	Cash Amount:		$4,500
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$250,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Non-recurring Construction
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Yes
	Agency:		Environmental Protection, Department Of
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Tree Mortality Assessment of Upper Myakka River Watershed (UMRW) 1998, 1999,2000
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Southwest Florida Water Managment District
	Meeting Date:		12/12/2001