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CBIRS Request 269
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #269
North Central Florida Agricultural/Expo Center
 
Requester: Jamie Griffin, Mayor Organization: Town of Bronson
 
Project Title: North Central Florida Agricultural/Expo Center Date Submitted 1/15/2003 10:32:17 AM
 
Sponsors: Argenziano, Smith
 
Statewide Interest:
To provide a centralized agricultural center than can serve the north central area of the state.
 
Recipient: Town of Bronson   Contact: June Greenlee  
  660 E. Hathaway Ave., P O Box 266   Contact Phone: (352) 486-2354  
  Bronson 32621
 
Counties: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Taylor
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Agriculture Expo Center
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
To provide an agricultural facility for the residents of North Central Florida where agriculture is a main source of income.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $375,000
 
Total cost of the project: $625,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $50,000   In-kind Amount $200,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency Agriculture And Consumer Services, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Agriculture
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Unknown
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Bronson Town Council
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/02/2002