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CBIRS Request 1986
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1986
Building 27 Conversion to Cruise Terminal, Phase 1 and 2
 
Requester: Larry Strain Organization: Broward County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Building 27 Conversion to Cruise Terminal, Phase 1 and 2 Date Submitted 1/15/2003 11:08:05 AM
 
Sponsors: Geller
 
Statewide Interest:
See attached.
 
Recipient: Port Everglades Department   Contact: Christopher B. Novack, P.E.  
  1850 Eller Drive   Contact Phone: (954) 523-3404  
  Fort Lauderdale 33316
 
Counties: Broward
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
As one component of an $11.9 million integrated project, this is a one-time capital request for the purpose of converting Building 27 from an office / warehouse use to a cruise terminal use.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Given the projected increase in cruise passengers, the proposed project will increase the Port's ability to handle the additional passenger capacity which will improve efficiency and customer service. Additionally, the proposed project will allow the revenue streams within the cruise sector to remain consistent by providing the necessary infrastructure to support the existing and future cruise sector needs.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $2,650,000
 
Total cost of the project: $11,900,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $9,250,000  
 
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? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: The Port Everglades Vision 2020 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: Broward County Board of County Commissioners
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/10/2002