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CBIRS Request 658
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #658
Rehabilitation Of Historic SW 11th Ave. Bridge
 
Requester: George Gretsas Organization: City of Fort Lauderdale
 
Project Title: Rehabilitation Of Historic SW 11th Ave. Bridge Date Submitted 1/4/2008 1:06:55 PM
 
Sponsors: Geller
 
Statewide Interest:
The project provides for the restoration of the Historic Swing Bridge which connects the historic neighborhood of Sailboat Bend to Riverside Park
 
Recipient: City Of Fort Lauderdale Street: 100 North Andrew   Contact: Albert Carbon, P.E.  
  100 N. Andrews Avenue   Contact Phone: (954) 828-5290  
  Fort Lauderdale 33301   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Broward
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This project is for electrical, mechanical and general structural repairs to this historic bridge. After 78 years of service, the bridge is showing the natural wear and tear on some of its components. The electrical and mechanical systems are the most affected making the bridge subject to breakdown often affecting the resident's daily activities
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The repairs will extend the life of the structure for at least twenty years, preserve the historic significance of the bridge, and continue to provide automobile and pedestrian access to the sail Boat Bend neighborhood.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $6,000,000
 
Total cost of the project: $6,000,000
 
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: FDOT Inspection and City of Fort Lauderdale Design Documents
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: City of Fort Lauderdale Commission Meeting
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No