Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #98
Avenue T Improvement Project
Requester:		David L. Green			Organization:		City of Winter Haven
Project Title:		Avenue T Improvement Project			Date Submitted		1/7/2004 9:41:12 AM
Sponsors:		Alexander
Statewide Interest:
Improve transportation and quality of life.
Recipient:		City of Winter Haven			Contact:		Michael A. McMahon
		451 Third Street, NWst			Contact Phone:		(863) 291-5600
		Winter Haven 33881			Contact email:		mmcmahon@mywinterhaven.com
Counties:		Polk
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
Reconstruction of 1 mile section of Avenue T to include: sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, landscaping, curbs, and improved stormwater drainage.
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida?								No
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Improvements to: traffic congestion, economic development and safety.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$2,000,000
Total cost of the project:			$4,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
What type of match exists for this project?					Local, Private, Federal
	Cash Amount		$4,000,000
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:		Current funds obligated is 50% less than project budget.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:			Polk County Legislative Delegation Meeting
	Hearing Meeting Date:			12/01/2003