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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #725 |
| Lake Thonotosassa Water Body Restoration Project |
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| Requester: |
David Rathke |
Organization: |
Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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| Project Title: |
Lake Thonotosassa Water Body Restoration Project |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2003 10:25:22 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Lee |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Lake Thonotosassa is a Southwest Florida Water Management District SWIM-priority water body. The lake is the largest in Hillsborough County and discharges into the Hillsborough River, which is the primary drinking-water source of the City of Tampa. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has entered into partnership with Hillsborough County, the City of Plant City, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to reduce pollutant loading, improve flood control, and restore habitat related to Lake Thonotosassa. |
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| Recipient: |
Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Contact: |
David Rathke |
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2379 Broad Street |
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Contact Phone: |
(352) 796-7211 |
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Brooksville 346044150 |
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| Counties: |
Hillsborough |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| Funds for this project will be used for ongoing Phase III activities of the Pemberton/Baker Creek Erosion Control Project, supplemental wetland restoration at the Thonotosassa Marsh Restoration Project, and establishing basin-specific water quality targets. Projects are designed to reduce contaminants from non-point sources prior to discharge into the lake. |
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
Yes |
| Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? |
Yes |
| DEP Identfying Number: |
SWR20022180 |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Improved water quality, improved habitat in and around the lake, and improved flood control/protection. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$60,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$100,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$40,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2002-2003 |
Amount: |
$250,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$600,000 |
To Fund: |
Construction |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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Unknown |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Unknown |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Southwest Florida Water Management District SWIM Plan |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
01/31/2003 |
