Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #189FY0102

Escambia County Equestrian Facilities

Requester:

Tom Forrest

Organization:

Board of County Commissioners, Escambia County

Project Title:

Escambia County Equestrian Facilities

Date Submitted:

1/10/2002 11:56:53 AM

Sponsors:

Durell Peaden

Statewide Interest:

The development of a multi-use facility that highlights our agricultural and rural characteristics & provides a location for local organizations to host competitions & exhibits that educate, support and encourage tourism dollars for the county and state.

Recipient:

Board of County Commissioners

Contact:

Mark Thornton

PO Box 1591

Contact Phone:

(850) 475-5220

Pensacola 32597

Counties:

Escambia

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

Phase II-Construction of enclosed arena at new Esc. Equestrian Center and develop into much needed regional park with classrooms; equestrian paths, camping facilities, host site for rodeos and other equestrian competitions.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Effective use of natural resources.� Increased tax revenue from tourism dollars for county and state.

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

Cash Amount:

$2,000,000

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?

Unknown

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

Unknown

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Independent study for Escambia County Master Plan

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

Yes

Hearing Body:

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners

Meeting Date:

8/16/2001