Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #244
Dean Park Neighborhood Flood Protection
Requester:		Mayor Jim Humphrey			Organization:		City of Fort Myers
Project Title:		Dean Park Neighborhood Flood Protection			Date Submitted		1/12/2006 11:20:44 AM
Sponsors:		Kyle
Statewide Interest:
Flood water and stormwater control during times of heavy rains due to frequent storms experienced in the hurricane season.
Recipient:		City of Fort Myers			Contact:		Mayor Jim Humphrey
		2200 Second Street			Contact Phone:		(239) 332-6820
		Fort Myers 33901			Contact email:		mayorhumphrey@cityftmyers.com
Counties:		Lee
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
The Dean Park Neighborhood is a group of locally significant homes, which were built in the early of mid 20th century. The homes have many noteworthy and unusually architectural features, which make the buildings distinctive and unique. There exists a localized storm water drainage concern in the neighborhood. Consistent inundation of some of the homes has jeopardized the viability and life of these structures. The private loss associated with this continual flooding have been considerable. This application is for a small drainage localized project. The project will provide protection to the Dean Park Neighborhood by designing and constructing a flood barrier at the perimeter of the drainage area.
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster?							No
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
This project will construct a flood barrier along both the Caloosahatchee River and Billy's Creek to minimize the possibility of water flowing back into the neighborhood. The placement and construction barrier will provide protection of improved property. The flood barrier is to be constructed to an elevation of 8.5 feet which is one foot above the estimated 50 year flood elevation of 7.5 feet.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$1,750,000
Total cost of the project:			$3,500,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
What type of match exists for this project?					Federal
	Cash Amount		$1,750,000
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:		Flood Insurance Study
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:			Lee County Delegation Meeting
	Hearing Meeting Date:			11/17/2005
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?								Yes
Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection?								No
Is this project eligible under section 403.885(5) F.S.?								No
Is your project addressed in a state, regional or local plan (such as a SWIM plan, Comprehensive Plan, local master plan, etc.)?								No
If you are requesting funding for a stormwater or surface water restoration project:
Which Water Management District has the jurisdiction of your project?
	South Florida Water Management District
Have you provided at least 50% match?				Yes
	Match Amount:		1750000
	Match Source:		FEMA
Will this project reduce pollutant loadings to a water management district designated 'priority' surface water body?								No
If you are requesting funding for a wastewater project:
Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.?								No
Other wastewater projects:
Have you received previous legislative funding for this project?						No
Is the project under construction?					No
Have you provided at least a 25% local match?					No