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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2855 |
| S.W. 11th Avenue Bridge Repair Project (Swing Bridge) |
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| Requester: |
Albert Carbon |
Organization: |
City of Fort Lauderdale |
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| Project Title: |
S.W. 11th Avenue Bridge Repair Project (Swing Bridge) |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2006 11:18:47 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Dawson |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The New River Swing Bridge is one of the oldest and longest swing bridges in the state. It is one of five swing bridges related to water bodies connected to the Atlantic Intracoastal water ways that traverses the entire length of Florida's east coast. It is located in the historic Sailboat Bend Neighborhood in the City. Repairs facilitated by these funds would extend the life of this historic structure by twenty years. Furthermore, despite the age of the bridge (78 years old) it is still a working bridge that carries daily commuter traffic. These funds will provide for the continued, daily use of this bridge. |
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| Recipient: |
City of Fort Lauderdale |
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Contact: |
Ann Kelleher |
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100 North Andrews Avenue |
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Contact Phone: |
(954) 828-5868 |
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Fort Lauderdale 33301 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Broward |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| These funds will be used to make electrical, mechanical and structural repairs for the New River Swing Bridge. Although the Bridge is in daily use, it is beginning to show signs of natural wear-and-tear. The electrical and mechanical systems are most affected, making the bridge subject to breakdown that affects daily commuter traffic. These funds will be used to correct those problems. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| The repairs made with these funds will extend the usability of the bridge by twenty (20) years. Furthermore, these funds will preserve a historical site and provide access to the historic Sailboat Bend Neighborhood. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$800,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$800,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
None |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2003-2004 |
Amount: |
$300,000 |
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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: |
Florida Department of Transportation District 4 Annual Report |
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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: |
Fort Lauderdale City Commission |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
01/17/2006 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
