Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1840FY0102

Orlando Executive Airport - Airfield Lighting and Signage Improvements

Requester:

Robert Brancheau

Organization:

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Project Title:

Orlando Executive Airport - Airfield Lighting and Signage Improvements

Date Submitted:

1/18/2002 4:10:51 PM

Sponsors:

D. Lee Constantine

Statewide Interest:

Orlando Executive Airport has been selected to serve as "host airport" for the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual convention in 2002, 2003 and 2006 a significant economic development opportunity for the state as result of 30,000 attendees.

Recipient:

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Contact:

Robert Brancheau

One Airport Blvd.

Contact Phone:

(407) 825-3126

Orlando, FL 32827-4399

Counties:

Orange

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

To provide for design and construction for the upgrading of airfield lighting and safety related facilities that are nearing the end of their service life and require replacement or rehab.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Improvements will provide substantial economic benefit to the community and state by ensuring that Orlando Executive Airport can provide the highest standard of service to NBAA and encourage them to hold future conventions in Orlando.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$600,000

Total cost of the project:

$750,000

Request has been made to fund:

Construction

What type of match exists for this project?

Local

Cash Amount:

$150,000

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:

OEA CIP, FDOT/FAA JACIP, Metroplan TIP, local comp. plans

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

Yes

Hearing Body:

Orange Co. Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

11/19/2001