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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1802 |
| Wakulla Springs Aquifer Protection Project |
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| Requester: |
Leon County |
Organization: |
Leon County Board of County Commissioners |
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| Project Title: |
Wakulla Springs Aquifer Protection Project |
Date Submitted |
1/12/2006 12:57:05 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Argenziano, Lawson |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| By elimination the septic tanks upstream to Wakulla Springs, this project assists the Florida Springs Initiative in protecting freshwater springs. |
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| Recipient: |
Leon County |
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Contact: |
Joe Brown |
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301 South Monroe Street, Suite 502 |
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Contact Phone: |
(850) 606-1500 |
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Tallahassee 32302 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Leon |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| This project will provide sewer service to 1,432 homes or properties located within the Woodville area, upstream from Wakulla Springs and threaten one of the world's largest and deepest freshwater springs. It will eliminte the need for septic tanks which, in the event of failure, cause environmental concerns and impacts. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| This measure will protect natural resources and the public health. The State of Florida has acquired more than half of the 6,500 acre buffer zone around Wakulla Springs acknowledging the importance of preserving this natural habitat. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$250,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$500,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$100,000 |
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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? |
No |
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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: |
Leon County Board of County Commissioners |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
11/22/2005 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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Yes |
| Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? |
No |
| Is this project eligible under section 403.885(5) F.S.? |
Yes |
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| Is your project addressed in a state, regional or local plan (such as a SWIM plan, Comprehensive Plan, local master plan, etc.)? |
No |
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| If you are requesting funding for a stormwater or surface water restoration project: |
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| Which Water Management District has the jurisdiction of your project? |
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| If you are requesting funding for a wastewater project: |
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| Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.? |
No |
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| Other wastewater projects: |
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| Have you received previous legislative funding for this project? |
No |
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| Is the project under construction? |
No |
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| Have you provided at least a 25% local match? |
Yes |
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Amount: |
100000 |
Source: |
Leon County Capital Improvement Budget |
