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CBIRS Request 133
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #133
EOC Communications Tower
 
Requester: Janet B. Taylor, Chair Organization: Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: EOC Communications Tower Date Submitted 1/4/2008 9:38:42 AM
 
Sponsors: Bullard
 
Statewide Interest:
Project addresses public safety in providing emergency communication capabilities at the new EOC to be constructed this fiscal year. This project is located in a rural area of critical economic concern, as designated by the Governor, pursuant to Chapter 288.0656.
 
Recipient: Hendry County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: D.Wayne O�Neal  
  165 South Lee Street   Contact Phone: (863) 675-5220  
  LaBelle 33935   Contact email: woneal@hendryfla.net
 
Counties: Hendry
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
The County has procured funds to construct a much needed EOC but funds are needed to install a communications tower as part of this project. Emergency communication will be provided as a result as well as interagency interoperability
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Project will provide emergency communications and overall communications will be enhanced
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $350,000
 
Total cost of the project: $350,000
 
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: Comprehensive Plan CIP, Exhibit A, page IX-30
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No