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CBIRS Request 716
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #716
Davis Lake Restoration Project
 
Requester: Richard Wesch, Esq. Organization: Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Davis Lake Restoration Project Date Submitted 1/16/2004 1:32:04 PM
 
Sponsors: Argenziano, Fasano
 
Statewide Interest:
This project will allow and improve water movement, augment water quality, assist in protection from flood, and greatly enhance fisheries habitat.
 
Recipient: Citrus County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: Mark Edwards  
  111 West Main Street   Contact Phone: (352) 527-7620  
  Inverness 34450   Contact email: mark.edwards@bocc.citrus.fl.us
 
Counties: Citrus
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Proposed is a restoration effort that would aid with future planning and removal efforts of the estimated 2 million cubic yards of material.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Removal of approximately 2 million cubic yards of material which will assist in flood control capabilities, improve water flow and water quality. This project would also enhance recreational use of this water body.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $2,000,000
 
Total cost of the project: $16,000,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
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?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Tsala Apopka Chain-of-Lakes Management Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
  Hearing Meeting Date: 10/14/2003