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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #189 |
| Saenger Theatre Renovation and Expansion Project |
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| Requester: |
Mayor John Fogg |
Organization: |
City of Pensacola |
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| Project Title: |
Saenger Theatre Renovation and Expansion Project |
Date Submitted |
1/4/2008 2:55:58 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Peaden |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The Saenger Theatre is the only facility in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties which offers nationally produced touring and theatrical shows. This historic theatre is an integral part of the cultural community of Escambia County, serving the cultural, educational and recreational needs of Escambia County residents and the surrounding communities. The Saenger Theatre is listed on the National Historic Register. |
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| Recipient: |
City of Pensacola |
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Contact: |
Robert Payne |
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Government Center, 222 West Main St. |
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Contact Phone: |
(850) 435-1628 |
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Pensacola 32502 |
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Contact email: |
RPayne@ci.pensacola.fl.us |
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| Counties: |
Escambia, Santa Rosa |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| This renovation and expansion project is a $16M project which consists of three primary components: 1) Stage and Performer Tech areas 2) Audience Chamber 3) Lobby and Meeting Spaces
The scope of each component is listed below:
1) Stage and Performer Tech Area-Create stage support spaces; install orchestra shell; expand orchestra pit; extend rigging to new stage area; expand sound system infrastructure; install new lighting system infrastructure; install wheel chair accessible lift at stage.
2) Audience Chamber-replace mechanical system; repair/replace electrical system; install new fire curtain; increase audience accessibility and comfort; upgrade electrical systems; install new finishes, room acoustics, etc.
3) Expansion Area: Expand existing building by approximately 27,000 sf to add new dressing rooms, storage, rehearsal space, meeting space, restrooms.
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| This project will provide an economic stimulus for the community by facilitating more performances and drawing more crowds. This project will also support historic preservation of a national treasure in the panhandle area. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$850,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$16,000,000 |
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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 |
$15,000,000 |
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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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Yes |
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Agency |
State, Department Of |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Unknown |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
This project has been recommended for funding by the Department of State, Division of Cult. Affairs |
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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: |
City Council of the City of Pensacola and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
