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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #3187 |
| Bonnet House Museum and Gardens Hurricane Recovery |
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| Requester: |
Karen Beard |
Organization: |
Bonnet House, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens Hurricane Recovery |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2006 3:01:35 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Atwater |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Bonnet House serves all Floridians by providing public access to natural coastal habitat, by conserving a natural Florida coastline habitat, by preserving and presenting historically significant examples or art and architecture for the education of all Floridians, by providing educational opportunities in the arts and ecology for Florida's children and adults, and by offering recreational opportunities to Floridians as well as visitors. |
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| Recipient: |
Bonnet House, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Patrick Shavloske |
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900 N. Birch Rd. |
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Contact Phone: |
(954) 563-5393 |
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Ft. Lauderdale 33304 |
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Contact email: |
development@bonnethouse.org |
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| Counties: |
Broward |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is a designated Fort Lauderdale Landmark, and is a project of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Save America's Treasures program. The grounds, which are adjacent to Birch State Park, contain virtually the only preserved ecosystem of a native barrier island in Broward County. Birch State Park Beach and Bonnet House Beach together are one mile long and form one of the only remaining natural coastal environments in South Florida. The 35-acre property has five environmental zones and closely resembles the ecosystem typical of the barrier islands prior to the advent of the 20th Century. The five zones include: mangrove wetland, primary and secondary dune, freshwater slough, coastal hardwood hammock, and beach. At fourteen feet above sea level, the Bonnet House property is a blend of native and exotic flora and fauna, including the Bonnet Lily for which the property was named. The property supports a fragile ecosystem vital to South Florida's ever-endangered natural habitat.
Bonnet House is one of only eight learning institutions approved by the Broward County School Board. Over 4,000 school children come each year to attend a variety of Bonnet House-created and sponsored programs that provide education and enrichment opportunities in history, botany, art, music, and ecology.
Before striking the Gulf coast, Hurricane Katrina caused significant damage to Bonnet House. Tree and vegetation debris removal costs surpassed $115,000. Out buildings such as the Island Theater and Boat House that are partially over water (and thus uninsurable) sustained roof damage of over $14,000. When insurance deductibles and mold remediation are included, Katrina caused over $162,000 in damage to Bonnet House.
Wilma then finished what Katrina began. Debris removal costs from this major hurricane surpassed $197,000. In addition, Bonnet House suffered serious structural damage when high winds caused cracks in second floor load bearing concrete beams. Additional outbuildings including the barn, laundry building, and greenhouses sustained roof damage. Numerous sections of parameter fences were damaged, and the intensity of wind and rainfall caused damage to most of the roads and trails on the property. Total losses from Hurricane Wilma exceeded $518,000. In total, damages from Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, exclusive of any replanting or reforestation, exceed $778,000.
This project will provide funding to repair an historic property damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, will provide funding to plan for replanting and reforestation of the property, and will provide partial funding for replanting and reforestation. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
Yes |
| If yes, which declared disaster? |
Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma |
| If yes, which year? |
2005 |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| At the completion of the project, there will be a comprehensive and historically accurate plan for replanting the property, historic structures will be deemed safe for public use, and planting and reforestation of key areas will have begun. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$1,092,272 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$1,492,167 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Private |
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Cash Amount |
$399,895 |
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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? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Bonnet House American Association of Museums Self Assessment and Accrediation Program |
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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: |
Ft. Lauderdale City Commission |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
01/04/2006 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
