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CBIRS Request 298
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #298
CR 470 Improvement Phase 2 from Two Lanes to Four Lanes
 
Requester: Noble Olasimbo Organization: Lake County Public Works Department
 
Project Title: CR 470 Improvement Phase 2 from Two Lanes to Four Lanes Date Submitted 1/4/2006 3:44:48 PM
 
Sponsors: Baker
 
Statewide Interest:
This project will encourage, enhance and create economic benefits in terms of the movement of goods and services on the Turnpike and US 27, before and after the six---lane improvement is completed on US 27. The project will provide regional linkage to the Federal Correctional Institution in Sumter County.
 
Recipient: Lake County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: Noble Olasimbo  
  315 West Main Street   Contact Phone: (352) 253-4983  
  Tavares 32778   Contact email: nolasimbo@co.lake.fl.us
 
Counties: Lake
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This improvement calls for adding two lanes as well as rehabilitating the two existing lanes. This will enhance safety by eliminating two sharp curves. The project will provide better access and capacity for the new Turnpike interchange at CR 470.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increased capacity and access to the Turnpike and increased safety.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $6,360,000
 
Total cost of the project: $12,720,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $6,360,000  
 
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: Turnpike Interchange CR 470 Completed, CR 470 PD&E Corridor Study done. We are in design phase.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Lake County Board of County Commissioners
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/31/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No