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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1712 |
| Port of Tampa - Vessel Traffic Information System [VTIS] |
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| Requester: |
George Williamson, Port Director |
Organization: |
Port of Tampa |
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| Project Title: |
Port of Tampa - Vessel Traffic Information System [VTIS] |
Date Submitted |
1/16/2004 11:20:35 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Sebesta |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The project will provide necessary traffic management for the Port of Tampa, which is Florida's largest seaport, and the largest economic engine in West Central Florida. Commerce generated by the Port impacts 108,000 jobs and generates an annual economic impact of $13 Billion. |
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| Recipient: |
Port of Tampa |
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Contact: |
George Williamson |
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1101 Channelside Drive |
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Contact Phone: |
(813) 905-5120 |
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Tampa 33602 |
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Contact email: |
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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: |
| The VTIS is an Internet & Intranet-based software system which will support automated data collection, analysis and distribution of specific vessel tracking information for all Port of Tampa stakeholders, facility managers, vessel operators and the traffic management cadre. The system will integrate specific surveillance and information systems to enhance vessel navigational safety and port security. |
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| An overall increase in the efficiency of moving vessels into and out of the port; an enhancement in the safety of moving hazardous cargo. Port security will be enhanced by a more efficient exchange of crucial information between stakeholders. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$750,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$2,010,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$150,000 |
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In-kind Amount |
$1,140,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
U.S. Coast Guard Investigation into the Circumstances Surrounding the Collission Between... |
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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: |
12/17/2003 |
