| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #320 | |||||||||
| Gadsden County Agricultural Multi-Purpose Center | |||||||||
| Requester: | Bill Mc Gill | Organization: | Gadsden Co. Board of Co. Commissioners | ||||||
| Project Title: | Gadsden County Agricultural Multi-Purpose Center | Date Submitted | 12/30/2003 11:02:44 AM | ||||||
| Sponsors: | Lawson | ||||||||
| Statewide Interest: | |||||||||
| The facility presently serves as a disaster relocation center for livestock | |||||||||
| Recipient: | Gadsden County Board of Co. Commissioners | Contact: | Henry Grant | ||||||
| 2140 W. Jefferson Street | Contact Phone: | (850) 875-7255 | |||||||
| Quincy 32351 | Contact email: | hgg@mail.1fas.ufl.edu | |||||||
| Counties: | Gadsden | ||||||||
| Gov't Entity: | Yes | Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): | |||||||
| Project Description: | |||||||||
| Facility houses Gadsden Co. Extension Service and is used for agricultural and community activities, workshops and training institutes. Established programs in family resource management, 4-H, parenting, community resource development, agriculture and affordable housing are daily educational opportunities available for area participants. | |||||||||
| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? | No | ||||||||
| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: | |||||||||
| The multi-purpose facility will house livestock, companion animals and people during periods of weather emergenies and other times when relocation is necessary for safety. Facility will also be used for 4-H camps, livestock shows and agricultural fairs in addition to providing educational classes in agriculture. | |||||||||
| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: | $1,961,366 | ||||||||
| Total cost of the project: | $2,421,366 | ||||||||
| Request has been made to fund: | Construction | ||||||||
| What type of match exists for this project? | Local | ||||||||
| Cash Amount | $ | In-kind Amount | $89,000 | ||||||
| Was this project previously funded by the state? | Yes | Fiscal Year: | 2000-2001 | Amount: | $300,000 | ||||
| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? | No | ||||||||
| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? | Yes | ||||||||
| Agency | Agriculture And Consumer Services, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Agriculture | ||||||||
| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? | Unknown | ||||||||
| Is there a documented need for this project? | Yes | ||||||||
| Documentation: | Fire Marshall Building Evaluation and Gadsden Co. Economic Development Seratic Plan | ||||||||
| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? | Yes | ||||||||
| Hearing Body: | Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners | ||||||||
| Hearing Meeting Date: | 11/19/2003 | ||||||||