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CBIRS Request 1653
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1653
Miami West Park
 
Requester: Mimai-Dade County Organization: Park and Recreation Dept.
 
Project Title: Miami West Park Date Submitted 1/14/2004 4:34:17 PM
 
Sponsors: Garcia
 
Statewide Interest:
This park provides for the recreation and activity area needed for the United States Southern Command Headquarters which is located adjacent to the site. The park also serves a densely populated area of west Miami-Dade County including the Town of Doral.
 
Recipient: Miami Dade County   Contact: Howard Gregg  
  111 NW 1 Street Ste. 2930   Contact Phone: (305) 755-7877  
  Miami 33128   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Complete the development of an 80-acre park located adjacent to the U.S. Southcom Headquarters. Unfunded elements of the park include softball center, fitness/wellness center, tennis and racquetball courts, and picnic grounds.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
A critical component to the retention of U.S. Southcom in Miami-Dade County.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $150,000
 
Total cost of the project: $1,200,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $1,200,000  
 
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?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: CDMP, Miami-Dade County Five-Year Capital Plan and the Southcom Community Action Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Miami Dade County Board of Commissioners
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/06/2003