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CBIRS Request 989
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #989
Thalatta Park Development
 
Requester: Ron E. Williams Organization: Village of Palmetto Bay
 
Project Title: Thalatta Park Development Date Submitted 1/4/2008 3:32:39 PM
 
Sponsors: Bullard
 
Statewide Interest:
The restoration and preservation of a historically-significant structure and its redevelopment into a public recreational facility by the bay.
 
Recipient: Village of Palmetto Bay   Contact: Olga Cadaval  
  8950 SW 152nd Street   Contact Phone: (305) 259-1234  
  Palmetto Bay 33157   Contact email: ocadaval@palmettobay-fl.gov
 
Counties: Miami-Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
The restoration of a historically-significant structure built in 1926 and its conversion into a public recreational facility of regional significance. Proposed improvements include the construction of a walking trail and support facilities and restoration of the structure to accommodate public ADA-compliant restroom facilities.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? Yes
If yes, which declared disaster? Hurricane Andrew, Hurricanes Katrina, and Hurricane Wilma
If yes, which year? 1992, 2000
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The preservation of a part of Florida�s history and increased recreational and educational opportunities.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $200,000
 
Total cost of the project: $400,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $200,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2005 Amount: $50,000
 
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? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Miami-Dade County & Palmetto Bay Comprehensive Plans- Recreation Element & Parks Master Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Village of Palmetto Bay Council
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No