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CBIRS Request 1873
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1873
Maddens Hammock Park
 
Requester: Mayor Wayne Slaton Organization: Town of Miami Lakes
 
Project Title: Maddens Hammock Park Date Submitted 1/14/2003 7:07:25 PM
 
Sponsors: Diaz de la Portilla
 
Statewide Interest:
This request for state appropriations is regional in scope and will provide enhanced quality of life for the citizens of Miami Lakes and Miami Dade County. The construction of this park has immense community support and will benefit the state of Florida as this land is identified as environmentally sensitive.
 
Recipient: Town of Miami Lakes   Contact: Alex Rey  
  6853 Main Street   Contact Phone: (305) 364-6100  
  Miami Lakes 33014
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Land Purchase
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
To preserve environmentally sensitive lands and to provide green spaces for residents of Miami Lakes and Miami Dade County.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $4,300,000
 
Total cost of the project: $8,300,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $4,000,000  
 
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?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Miami-Dade County Endangered Lands Project & Florida Department of Environmental Protection
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Miami Lakes town Council
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/14/2003