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CBIRS Request 656
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #656
Historic Preservation
 
Requester: Edward Strube, City Administrator Organization: City of Arcadia
 
Project Title: Historic Preservation Date Submitted 1/11/2006 3:59:34 PM
 
Sponsors: Bennett
 
Statewide Interest:
This project is located in a Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern, as designate by the Governor, pursuant to Chapter 288.0656. Provide assistance to owners and correct deficiency with infrastructure in an effort to maintain the character of Arcadia and develop economic opportunities for business expansion and increase State sales tax revenues.
 
Recipient: City of Arcadia   Contact: Steven Weeks  
  23 North Polk Street   Contact Phone: (863) 990-0239  
  Arcadia 34266   Contact email: admin@cityofarcadia.org
 
Counties: DeSoto
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Historic Preservation - revitalize historic downtown
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? Yes
If yes, which declared disaster? Hurricanes Charlie, Frances, and Jeanne
If yes, which year? 2004
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase economic opportunities, increase State Sales tax revenue.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,000,000
 
Total cost of the project: $1,000,000
 
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: Long Term Mitigation Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: DeSoto County Legislative Delegation Hearing
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/15/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No