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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #316 |
| Tallahassee Regional Airport Solar Energy Project |
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| Requester: |
David Byrne |
Organization: |
City of Tallahassee |
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| Project Title: |
Tallahassee Regional Airport Solar Energy Project |
Date Submitted |
1/2/2008 10:24:07 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Lawson |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The proposed project will provide a state-of-the-art Solar Energy system that will be a showpiece for the City of Tallahassee and the State of Florida. It addresses statewide interests by producing clean, renewable electric energy, supporting the Governor�s climate change goals. Solar energy is expected to have a significant role in meeting the State�s future energy needs. This project will have the benefit of being one of the largest in the area, and also being prominently located at the Tallahassee Regional Airport. This location will result in excellent promotion of the City�s and State�s renewable energy initiatives as travelers from all over the country see the project as they move in and out of the airport. This will create positive comparisons to other cities and states and promote our area as a clean energy capital. |
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| Recipient: |
City of Tallahassee |
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Contact: |
David Byrne |
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300 S Adams ST |
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Contact Phone: |
(850) 891-6898 |
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Tallahassee 32301 |
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Contact email: |
david.byrne@talgov.com |
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| Counties: |
Leon |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| A solar PV array would be located at Tallahassee Regional Airport. The project will include signage that states the City�s commitment to renewable energy sources, and would be seen daily by all travelers coming in and out of Tallahassee Airport. This project would improve the City's image as a leading �green� city, attracting comparisons to other cities around the country. It is anticipated that the project would be a starting point for further development of high-tech, renewable energy projects and businesses in the community and state, and encourage visitors to consider alternative energy choices, all while producing clean, renewable energy for citizens and businesses. |
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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 Solar Energy System will be among the largest in Tallahassee, producing over 60,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable solar electricity each year for the Tallahassee Regional Airport, reducing its energy costs. Use of Solar Photovoltaic energy replaces energy produced by fossil fuels, and thus benefits the environment through reduced pollutants, including Greenhouse gas emissions, forwarding the Governor�s climate change goals. Once built and operating, the Tallahassee Regional Airport Solar Energy project will be visible to travelers from in and out of the state, attracting interest in renewable energy, and serving as a showpiece for the State of Florida. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$250,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$500,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$250,000 |
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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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No |
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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: |
City's long range energy plan |
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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: |
Tallahassee City Commission |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
