Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #3554
Gymnasium/Emergency Shelter/Performing Arts Theater
 
Requester: Mayor Billy Bain Organization: City of Miami Springs
 
Project Title: Gymnasium/Emergency Shelter/Performing Arts Theater Date Submitted 1/13/2006 4:49:47 PM
 
Sponsors: Lopez-Cantera
 
Statewide Interest:
With this new structure, we will be better able to provide for the basic recreation needs of our community, provide a safe place for residents during or after a disaster, and also provide a new venue for the South Florida arts community, all in one building
 
Recipient: City of Miami Springs   Contact: James R. Borgmann, City Manage  
  201 Westward Drive   Contact Phone: (305) 805-5010  
  Miami Springs 33166   Contact email: borgmannj@miamisprings-fl.gov
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
To provide a multi-purpose community building that will serve as an emergency shelter, a gym and a performing art theater
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? Yes
If yes, which declared disaster? Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma
If yes, which year? 2005
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Two new basketball courts, the area of which can serve as an emergency shelter, plus a mulit-purpose room with a stage that will seat over 200 patrons for performances or larger meetings of citywide importance
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $1,500,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Federal
  Cash Amount $1,620,000   In-kind Amount $50,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $1,500,000 To Fund: Construction
 
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: Required 40 year Recertification analysis of commercial and public buildings
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Miami Springs Council
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/14/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No