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CBIRS Request 2212
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2212
Airport In-Line Baggage Screening System
 
Requester: Broward County Organization: Broward County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Airport In-Line Baggage Screening System Date Submitted 1/13/2006 12:07:30 PM
 
Sponsors: Geller
 
Statewide Interest:
Ft. Lauderdale Int'l Airport is an major hub for domestic and foreign travelers. Moving passengers efficiently will support tourism and economic development for Broward County and other travel destinations throughout the state.
 
Recipient: Broward County Aviation Department   Contact: Pamela Landi  
  320 Terminal Drive   Contact Phone: (954) 253-7320  
  Fort Lauderdale 33315   Contact email: plandi@broward.org
 
Counties: Broward
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Project removes baggage screening equipment from terminal ticketing lobbies allowing reclamation of space for queuing and ticket counters by new design and construction of interim baggage screening rooms and related conveyor systems for terminals 1, 2 and 3. This project will enhance the overall efficiency of these three terminals by restoring the space to pre-9/11 uses. It also removes Explosive Detection Systems from their temporary locations as were mandated by Federal requirements following 9/11.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reclaims valuable terminal space from a use it was never intended. Freeing up queuing space in front of ticket counters in accordance with the original design parameters.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $12,000,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Federal
  Cash Amount $10,500,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: BSO Citation/Passenger-Egress Access, Fire Marshal's recommendations.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Broward County Board of County Commissioners
  Hearing Meeting Date: 03/31/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No