Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #861FY0102

Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum and Park

Requester:

Kathleen Monahan

Organization:

City of Tarpon Springs

Project Title:

Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum and Park

Date Submitted:

1/16/2002 12:23:33 PM

Sponsors:

Jack Latvala

Statewide Interest:

Economic development and urban revitalization through increased tourism/ecotourism.

Recipient:

City of Tarpon Springs

Contact:

Kathleen Monahan

324 Pine Street

Contact Phone:

(727) 937-0699

Tarpon Springs 34689

Counties:

Pinellas

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

Develop programs and exhibits that emphasize the unique cultural heritage and influences within the City. Further development and enhancement of the Spring Bayou ecosystem and its growing manatee population.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

An estimated 30% increase in tourism and a 25% growth increase of the manatee population.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$666,667

Total cost of the project:

$743,667

Request has been made to fund:

Construction

What type of match exists for this project?

Local

Cash Amount:

$27,000

In-Kind Amount:

$50,000

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:

$666,595

Purpose for future year funding:

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:

Reports tourism decline from the General Revenue Estimating Conference, as well as OTTED reports.

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

Yes

Hearing Body:

Board of Commissioners

Meeting Date:

7/30/2001