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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #3 |
| Heart of East Tampa Revitalization Project |
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| Requester: |
Dr. G'han Singh, Community Liason |
Organization: |
Heart of East Tampa Revitalization Council, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Heart of East Tampa Revitalization Project |
Date Submitted |
1/6/2004 2:45:26 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Miller |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Statewide interest in this particular project is first to protect the citizens and children of the East Tampa community and secondly to provide an attractive atmosphere to attract commerce to the East Tampa Community and Florida. |
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| Recipient: |
Heart of East Tampa Revitalization Council, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Dr. G'han Singh |
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P.O. Box 11688 |
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Contact Phone: |
(813) 248-3977 |
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Tampa 33680 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Hillsborough |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| The East Tampa community is centrally located near the intersection of I-4 and I-275, which is currently under construction. The location of this community is highly visible from the interstate and is key to the first overall impression that visitors traveling these busy interstates will see. Several years ago, this area was designated a "Front Porch Florida" community by Governor Jeb Bush. This area is also currently under revitalization by a Department of Housing and Urban Development's HOPE VI housing initiative. The community is also within the City of Tampa's revitalization initiative area.
Specifically, this project will provide beautifications and improvements, including fencing in the vicinity of North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and North 22nd Street in Tampa. Street lighting, street signs, traffic signs, and paver-defined crosswalks for pedestrian safety would also be included. Additionally, the project will include landscaping and portals to theses major arteries and transportation corridors.
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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: |
| Outcomes for this project will include increased safety for pedestrians. Proper street lighting will assist in the decrease of illegal activities in the area. Therefore, a small business corridor can develop without concerns for residents' personal safety.
50% increase in small business development
50% decrease in criminal activity
75% decrease in vehicular and pedestrian accidents
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$500,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$700,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Private |
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Cash Amount |
$80,000 |
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In-kind Amount |
$65,000 |
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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: |
Needs Assessment Study |
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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 |
