| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #985 | |||||||||
| Miami River Commission (MRC) Funding | |||||||||
| Requester: | David Miller | Organization: | Miami River Commission | ||||||
| Project Title: | Miami River Commission (MRC) Funding | Date Submitted | 1/14/2003 6:07:58 PM | ||||||
| Sponsors: | Villalobos | ||||||||
| Statewide Interest: | |||||||||
| The MRC was created by the Florida Legislature to "substantially improve" the Miami River. MRC spearheaded the dredging project increasing the federal government cost share ratio to 80%. Other significant projects - development of downtown Riverwalk; initiated and completed the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan; improve stormwater system; galvanize local, state, and federal support for the River. | |||||||||
| Recipient: | Miami River Commission | Contact: | David Miller | ||||||
| 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy. | Contact Phone: | (305) 361-4850 | |||||||
| Miami 33149 | |||||||||
| Counties: | Dade | ||||||||
| Gov't Entity: | Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): | Yes | |||||||
| Project Description: | |||||||||
| MRC will continue river improvement projects including: dredging; development and construction of a Riverwalk/Greenway; implement the completed Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan; improve public safety; improve stormwater systems, seek grand funding for river improvement projects; provide river website for public education (see miamirivercommission.org); provide environmental education via Miami River Boat Tours for students and community based organizations; coordinate volunteer Miami River corridor clean-up efforts, etc. | |||||||||
| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? | No | ||||||||
| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: | |||||||||
| Improved river shipping commerce and international trade creating new employment opportunities; Riverwalk will bring new entertainment businesses to riverside (cafes, restaurants, night clubs, etc.) Implementation of the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan will provide economic incentives and recommendations for appr | |||||||||
| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: | $200,000 | ||||||||
| Total cost of the project: | $200,000 | ||||||||
| Request has been made to fund: | Operations | ||||||||
| What type of match exists for this project? | Local | ||||||||
| Cash Amount | $229,000 | ||||||||
| Was this project previously funded by the state? | Yes | Fiscal Year: | 2002-2003 | Amount: | $200,000 | ||||
| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? | Yes | Amount: | $200,000 | To Fund: | Operations | ||||
| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? | Unknown | ||||||||
| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? | Unknown | ||||||||
| Is there a documented need for this project? | Yes | ||||||||
| Documentation: | Commission Report and the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan | ||||||||
| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? | Yes | ||||||||
| Hearing Body: | Miami Dade Legislative Delegation | ||||||||
| Hearing Meeting Date: | 12/17/2002 | ||||||||