Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #858FY0102

Miami River Commision Operational Funding

Requester:

Capt. David Miller

Organization:

Miami River Commission

Project Title:

Miami River Commision Operational Funding

Date Submitted:

1/17/2002 1:04:15 PM

Sponsors:

J. Alex Villalobos

Statewide Interest:

Unites all govenment agencies, businesses and residents in order to improve Miami-River

Recipient:

Miami River Commission

Contact:

Capt. David Miller

4600 Rickenbacker Causway

Contact Phone:

(305) 361-4850

Miami 33149-1098

Counties:

Dade

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

The MRC's mission is to unite all government agencies, businesses & residents to work together to develop public policy and� projects that will improve the Miami River.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Miami River Dredging improves environment and economy of state's 5th largest port, develop greenways & riverwalks, urban plan.� Cleaner river, improved economy, better quality of life.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$200,000

Total cost of the project:

$200,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

None

Was this project previously funded by the State?

Yes

Fiscal Year:

2001-2002

Amount:

$150,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$200,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

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:

State Legislature established MRC to substantially improve the Miami River

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

Yes

Hearing Body:

Dade Deleegation

Meeting Date:

10/5/2001