Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1166FY0102

On and Off Port Rail System Improvements

Requester:

Port of Miami Port of Miami

Organization:

Miami-Dade County

Project Title:

On and Off Port Rail System Improvements

Date Submitted:

1/17/2002 12:34:43 PM

Sponsors:

Daryl Jones

Statewide Interest:

This will provide a more streamlined transportation system across Miami-Dade County thereby facilitating the many aspects of transportation needed to make Miami-Dade County a more appealing destination.

Recipient:

Port of Miami

Contact:

Charles Towsley

111 NW 1 Street Suite 2910

Contact Phone:

(305) 371-7678

Miami 33130

Counties:

Dade

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

This comprehensive rail access project addresses the Port's systematic rail access needs from three perspectives: 1)improvements to the existing on-Port rail infrastructure, including tracks, bridge, and loading equipment; 2)improvements to the off-Port rail connections to an off-Port container yard and 3)property acquisition, design and construction of the container yard itself to meet current and imminent demand.� Improvements to the rail links to the Port of Miami will make cargo and cruise movements more efficient and safe and will enhance regional connectivity.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

1)improvements to the existing on-Port rail infrastructure, including tracks, bridge, and loading equipment; 2)improvements to the off-Port rail connections to an off-Port container yard and 3)property acquisition, design and construction of the container yard itself to meet current and imminent demand.� Improvements to the rail links to the Port of Miami will make cargo and cruise movements more efficient and safe and will enhance regional connectivity.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$7,000,000

Total cost of the project:

$47,000,000

Request has been made to fund:

Construction

What type of match exists for this project?

None

Was this project previously funded by the State?

Yes

Fiscal Year:

2000-2001

Amount:

$3,000,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$7,000,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations and Non-recurring Construction

Will this be an annual request?

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:

FDOT's work program (FM2511561); Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Improvement

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 County Board of Commissioners (10/01); Dade Delegation

Meeting Date:

11/19/2001