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CBIRS Request 521
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #521
El Portal Drainage Improvements Project
 
Requester: Steve Alexander Organization: Village of El Portal
 
Project Title: El Portal Drainage Improvements Project Date Submitted 1/13/2006 3:39:16 PM
 
Sponsors: Wilson
 
Statewide Interest:
Keep appropriate waterways navigable and restore Everglades ecosystem.
 
Recipient: Village of El Portal   Contact: Steve Alexander  
  500 NE 87th street   Contact Phone: (305) 795-7880  
  Miami 33138   Contact email: salexander@villageofelportal.org
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Funding is requested to improve the Village's drainage system for flood prevention during moderate to heavy rainfall.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Adequate and improved drainage systems.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $2,500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $2,500,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
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: Stormwater Master Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Miami-Dade Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/30/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   Yes
Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? Yes
DEP identifying number: 2130
Is this project eligible under section 403.885(5) F.S.? No
 
Is your project addressed in a state, regional or local plan (such as a SWIM plan, Comprehensive Plan, local master plan, etc.)? No
 
If you are requesting funding for a stormwater or surface water restoration project:
 
Which Water Management District has the jurisdiction of your project?
  South Florida Water Management District
Have you provided at least 50% match? No
 
Will this project reduce pollutant loadings to a water management district designated 'priority' surface water body? No
 
If you are requesting funding for a wastewater project:
 
Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.? No
 
Other wastewater projects:
 
Have you received previous legislative funding for this project? Yes
List the amount and fiscal year Amount: 450000 Fiscal Year: 2003-2004
 
Is the project under construction? Yes
 
Have you provided at least a 25% local match? No