Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #255FY0102
Old Citrus County Courthouse
Requester:		Beverly Drinkhouse			Organization:		Citrus County Historical Society, Inc.
Project Title:		Old Citrus County Courthouse			Date Submitted:		1/14/2002 10:39:10 AM
Sponsors:		Anna Cowin, Richard Mitchell
Statewide Interest:
To provide an educational center where the preservation of the county's history and heritage can be achieved through presentation and interpretation. As a hub for cultural heritage tourism and as a focal point for community activities.
Recipient:		Citrus County Board of Commissioners			Contact:		Richard Wesh
		111 West Main Street			Contact Phone:		(352) 527-5210
		Inverness 34450
Counties:		Citrus
Gov't Entity:			Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):					Yes
Project Description:
This request was initially for the completion of the restoration of the 1912 Citrus County Courthouse, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Upon completion the Courthouse serves as a Museum, County Archives and Cultural Facility.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
50,000 visitors expected within the first 3 years.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$150,000
Total cost of the project:			$2,400,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
What type of match exists for this project?					None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		1997-98		Amount:		$225,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
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:		the original request of $600,000 was appropriated . The County has only received $450,000 to date.
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 Board of Commissioners
	Meeting Date:		5/8/2001