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CBIRS Request 81
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #81
Village of El Portal Seawall/Canal Bank Stabilization
 
Requester: Regina R. Russell Organization: Village of El Portal
 
Project Title: Village of El Portal Seawall/Canal Bank Stabilization Date Submitted 1/8/2004 10:18:34 AM
 
Sponsors: Wilson
 
Statewide Interest:
Keep appropriate waterways navigable and restore Everglades ecosystem.
 
Recipient: Village of El Portal   Contact: Regina R. Russell  
  500 NE 87th Street   Contact Phone: (305) 795-7880  
  El Portal 33138   Contact email: rrussell@villageofelportal.com
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Requested funding will be utilized to protect the environment by stopping erosion on the banks of the Litle River (a navigable Everglades drainage system) and by reducing the pollutant loadings, and silt from entering into the Little River, C-7 canal.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
This project will provide a cleaner and safe environment for the public and navigation of vessels.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $575,000
 
Total cost of the project: $646,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $71,000  
 
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?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Unknown
 
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 Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/03/2003