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CBIRS Request 2781
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2781
Stormwater Improvements to Local Roadways
 
Requester: Eugene Flinn, Mayor Organization: Village of Palmetto Bay
 
Project Title: Stormwater Improvements to Local Roadways Date Submitted 1/15/2003 4:55:13 PM
 
Sponsors: Diaz de la Portilla
 
Statewide Interest:
Reduce impact of stormwater runoff which may impact public health/safety, public/private property, and the environment.
 
Recipient: Village of Palmetto Bay   Contact: Charles Scurr, Advising Village Manager  
  900 Perine Avenue   Contact Phone: (305) 663-6338  
  Palmetto Bay 33157
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
The Village of Palmetto Bay is still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Andrew and the more recent " No Name Storm". These two storm events destroyed a significant amount of the Village and have caused ongoing issues associated with stormwater discharge. The Village of Palmetto Bay is a newly incorporated municipality located in southeast Miami-Dade County. The Village was incorporated in February 2002. During these infancy stages of incorporation, the Village is in need of several initial elements to begin implementing stormwater improvements and programs. Several areas within the Town are in need of immediate stormwater improvements
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
By implementing stormwater improvements for these areas the Village can provide a safer environment for their citizens. Reduce the ill effects of stormwater run-off
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,800,000
 
Total cost of the project: $2,000,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $100,000   In-kind Amount $100,000
 
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? 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: Village of Palmetto Bay City Council
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/07/2002