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CBIRS Request 350
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #350
Polk County Agriculture Center
 
Requester: John Hall Organization: Polk County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Polk County Agriculture Center Date Submitted 1/7/2004 9:45:25 AM
 
Sponsors: Alexander
 
Statewide Interest:
The Board of County Commissioners has promoted agriculture and has educated the public about agriculture programs for many years. This building is home to the cooperative extension, home to the youth fair, numerous meetings and conferences are also held here, including the Polk County Farm Bureau annual meeting and two membership meetings of the Polk County Cattleman's Association.
 
Recipient: Polk County   Contact: John Hall  
  PO Box 9005, Drawer AS02   Contact Phone: (863) 534-5511  
  Bartow 33831   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Polk
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This is the 5th and final phase. Phase V Renovations include building a parking lot addition, sidewalks, and an entry canopy, a covered walkway from the Stuart Center to the Ag Building, renovating the concessions kitchen; design fees, handicapped acess in both barns and replace the barn doors.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Completion of the renovation project and meeting the ADA accessibility requirements.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $280,000
 
Total cost of the project: $280,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2001 Amount: $557,000
 
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? Yes
  Documentation: Bring the facility up to ADA requirements.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: County and Delegation Work Session
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/01/2003