Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2054
Davis Lake Restoration Project
Requester:		Richard Wm, Wesch, Esq. - County Administrator			Organization:		Citrus County BOCC
Project Title:		Davis Lake Restoration Project			Date Submitted		1/13/2006 11:24:42 AM
Sponsors:		Argenziano
Statewide Interest:
This project will allow and improve water movement, augment water quality, assist in protection from flood, and greatly enhance fisheries habitat.
Recipient:		Citrus County BOCC			Contact:		Mark Edwards
		110 North Apopka Avenue			Contact Phone:		(352) 527-7620
		Inverness 34450			Contact email:		mark.edwards@bocc.citrus.fl.us
Counties:		Citrus
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
Proposed is a restoration effort that would aid with future planning and removal efforts of the estimated 2 million cubic yards of material.
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster?							No
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Removal of approximately 2 million cubic yards of material which will assist in flood control capabilities, improve water flow and water quality. This project would also enhance recreational use of this water body.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$5,000,000
Total cost of the project:			$20,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
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?							Yes
	Amount:		$5,000,000		To Fund:		Operations
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:		Tsala Apopka Chain-of-Lakes Management Plan
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:			Citrus County BOCC
	Hearing Meeting Date:			09/13/2005
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?								Yes
DEP identifying number:			2002505
Is this project eligible under section 403.885(5) F.S.?								Yes
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?
	Southwest Florida Water Management District
Have you provided at least 50% match?				No
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