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CBIRS Request 522
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #522
El Portal Nature Trail Extension Project
 
Requester: Steve Alexander Organization: Village of El Portal
 
Project Title: El Portal Nature Trail Extension Project Date Submitted 1/12/2006 3:22:59 PM
 
Sponsors: Wilson
 
Statewide Interest:
Preserve natural resources and expansion of recreational options.
 
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 being requested to extend the Nature Trail to its full capacity and use by Village residents and neighboring communities. The 20 ft. expansion of the Nature Trail will enhance public recreational activities to provide for a tennis or basketball court, extended bike/exercise path, park lighting, decorative fencing to enclose the park for security purposes.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increased visits to the Nature Trail and increase in health status of community.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $125,000
 
Total cost of the project: $125,000
 
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: Village Comprehensive 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 Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/30/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No