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CBIRS Request 2369
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2369
Suwannee River Fair Multipurpose Facility
 
Requester: Darrell Smith Organization: Suwannee River Fair & Youth Livestock Show
 
Project Title: Suwannee River Fair Multipurpose Facility Date Submitted 1/4/2008 1:59:44 PM
 
Sponsors: Oelrich
 
Statewide Interest:
This facility will enhance multi-county youth and adult educational opportunities.
 
Recipient: Suwannee River Fair   Contact: Darrell Smith  
  PO Box 252   Contact Phone: (352) 463-6007  
  Trenton 32693   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Build a multi-purpose facility on the fair grounds located in Fanning Springs that will allow youth organization such as 4-H, FFA and also provide a place for Adult Education purposes. This facility will serve three counties.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Better educated communities, more youth programs in small rural area.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $250,000
 
Total cost of the project: $776,772
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $99,000   In-kind Amount $411,772
 
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: Association Business Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Dixie, GIlchrist & Levy County Board of County Commission
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No