Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1801FY0102
Palmetto Avenue Extension
Requester:		Mayor James Humphrey			Organization:		City of Fort Myers
Project Title:		Palmetto Avenue Extension			Date Submitted:		1/18/2002 2:27:48 PM
Sponsors:		Bruce Kyle
Statewide Interest:
This road project provides relief to I-75 and US 41 by serving as an economic development engine for a Federal Enterprise Zone thereby enhancing transportation and employment. This intermodal route also serves important freight and hurricane evacuation purposes.
Recipient:		City of Fort Myers			Contact:		Mayor James Humphrey
		2200 Second Street			Contact Phone:		(941) 332-6600
		Fort Myers 33901
Counties:		Lee
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
Extension of Palmetto Avenue to connect adjacent arterial roadways.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Congestion relief to I-75 and enhanced employment within the Enterprise Zone.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$6,136,000
Identify items(s) in the FY 2002-03 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:
Specific Appropriation Title:
Amount to be reduced:			$6,136,000
Total cost of the project:			$10,936,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
What type of match exists for this project?					Local, Private
	Cash Amount:		$4,800,000
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?							Yes
	Agency:		Transportation, Department Of
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Comprehensive Plan City of Fort Myers, Lee County
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Fort Myers City Council, Lee County Commission, Lee MPO, TOP Advisory Council
	Meeting Date:		10/26/2001