Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #116FY0102

Okeechobee County Courthouse

Requester:

George Long

Organization:

Okeechobee County Commission

Project Title:

Okeechobee County Courthouse

Date Submitted:

1/4/2002 9:50:14 AM

Sponsors:

John Laurent

Statewide Interest:

Safety and Security for County and Circuit Court

Recipient:

Okeechobee County

Contact:

George Long

304 N.W. 2nd Street, Room 106

Contact Phone:

(863) 763-6441

Okeechobee 34972

Counties:

Okeechobee

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

To bring conclusion to repair and renovation of courthouse repair and renovation project.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Court security, space for adequate record storage and ADA requirements being met

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$500,000

Total cost of the project:

$1,000,000

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:

2001

Amount:

$500,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

No

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:

study showing inadequate space and security

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Yes

Hearing Body:

Okeechobee Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

12/10/2001