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CBIRS Request 2543
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2543
Park Boulevard Infrastructure-Phase II
 
Requester: Pinellas Park City Council Organization: The City of Pinellas Park
 
Project Title: Park Boulevard Infrastructure-Phase II Date Submitted 1/15/2003 3:20:22 PM
 
Sponsors: Sebesta
 
Statewide Interest:
Continued infrastructure enhancements and reconstruction will foster hurricane evacuation preparedness for one of the state's hurricance prevalent areas. Park Boulevard is currently an evacuation route for the Gulf Beaches; however, the current infrastructure makes it a hazardous route, espiecially in times of emergency. Furthermore, improvements will increase mobility, while stimulating economic development through job creation and redevelopment.
 
Recipient: The City of Pinellas Park   Contact: Tim Caddell  
  5141 78th Avenue   Contact Phone: (727) 541-0721  
  Pinellas Park 33781
 
Counties: Pinellas
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This project is the second construction phase of a major infrastructure reconstruction to enahance mobilty, safety and accessibilty for tourists and residents. It upgrades emergency preparedness for one of the state's hurricance evacuation routes.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Elimination of dangerous road conditions and economic development through increased mobilty.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $3,480,639
 
Total cost of the project: $5,720,959
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Federal
  Cash Amount $2,240,320  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $5,105,361 To Fund: Construction
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: The City of Pinellas Park Coprehensive Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Pinellas Park City Council-Legislative Workshop
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/14/2003