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CBIRS Request 991
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #991
Park Boulevard Infrastructure Improvements
 
Requester: Pinellas Park City Council Organization: The City of Pinellas Park
 
Project Title: Park Boulevard Infrastructure Improvements Date Submitted 1/14/2003 10:01:02 AM
 
Sponsors: Jones
 
Statewide Interest:
Infrastructure enhancements and reconstruction will foster hurricane evacuation preparedness for one of the state's hurricane prevalent areas. Park Boulevard is currently an evacuation route for the Gulf Beaches; however, the current infrastructure makes it a hazardous route, especially 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:
Infrastructure reconstruction to enhance mobility, safety and accessibility for tourists and residents, as well as upgrading emergency preparedness for one of the state's hurricane 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 mobility.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $3,210,494
 
Total cost of the project: $4,815,741
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $1,605,247  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $8,586,000 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 Comprehensive 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