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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #436 |
| Okaloosa County Agricultural Center |
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| Requester: |
Okaloosa County |
Organization: |
Okaloosa BOCC |
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| Project Title: |
Okaloosa County Agricultural Center |
Date Submitted |
1/4/2008 3:29:38 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Peaden |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Okaloosa County Agriculture is a part of the 100 billion agriculture industry in the State of Florida. It is vital that agriculture and specifically agricultural products be maintained and enhanced if possible. Agriculture and forestry activities from the private sector contribute approximately 20 million to the local economy each year. This facility will meet the goals of Chapter 570.07 by facilitating activities that foster a better understanding and more efficient cooperation among producers, dealers, buyers, and the consuming public in the promotion and marketing of Florida�s agricultural and agricultural business products; and by providing a facility wherein trade breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners can be sponsored and promotional materials distributed in connection with meetings, conferences, and conventions of dealers, buyers, food editors, and merchandising executives that will assist in the promotion and marketing of Florida�s agricultural and agricultural Business products to the consuming public.
The project plan includes appropriate design in accordance with state guidelines for the construction of the building for use as a Hurricane Shelter.
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| Recipient: |
Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners |
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Contact: |
Gerald Edmondson |
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5479 Old Bethel Road |
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Contact Phone: |
(850) 689-5850 |
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Crestview 32536 |
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Contact email: |
gedmondson@co.okaloosa.fl.us |
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| Counties: |
Okaloosa |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| The Okaloosa County Agricultural Facility will be constructed to serve the tax payers more efficiently. Agriculture will be promoted by providing an indoor assembly area to conduct product expos, career fairs, trade fairs, and 4-H competitions. Master Gardeners, Family and Community Educators, 4-H volunteers, Cattlemen�s Association and other commodity associations will have a location for their meeting. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| The agricultural industry contributes $20 million dollars per year to the local economy. This facility will insure the health of this industry and will result in an even higher economic impact as producers receive education on alternative crops and niche crops. Additionally, citizens will receive educational programs on health related issues (diabetes, healthy eating), and money management. Youth will be served through participation in 4-H activities including life skills development, hands-on experiences, leadership, and citizenship activities. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$750,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$750,000 |
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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 |
$50,000 |
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In-kind Amount |
$300,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2006-2007 |
Amount: |
$750,000 |
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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? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners |
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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: |
Okaloosa County 10/17/06 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
