[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E321-E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. MARK E. SOUDER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2009

  Mr. SOUDER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards 
on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding 
earmarks I received as part of H.R. 1105, the Omnibus Appropriations 
Act, 2009.
  Bill: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009.
  Project Name: The Renaissance Pointe YMCA.
  Entity: YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne.
  Address: 347 W. Berry, Suite 500, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
  Amount: $142,000.
  Justification for use of Federal taxpayer dollars: This project would 
provide a landmark facility in a depressed area to help children and 
families through education, arts, and recreation programs. Similar 
revitalization efforts have been successful in the state of Indiana, 
and this project can be used as a model for revitalization in depressed 
areas across the United States. Federal appropriations are needed for 
the following reasons: (1) the high cost of preparing a Brownfield site 
for construction, which would not be applicable under normal 
circumstances; (2) those in the community directly served by this YMCA 
are prevented from making large contributions to this project due to 
socioeconomic circumstances.

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  Finance Plan: All of the funds would be used for construction on the 
Brownfield site.
  Bill: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009.
  Project Name: Fort Wayne International Runway 5-23 Shoulder 
Reconstruction Project.
  Entity: Fort Wayne Allen County Airport Authority.
  Address: Lt. Paul Baer Terminal, Suite 209 Fort Wayne, IN 46809-3194.
  Amount: $817,000.
  Justification for use of federal taxpayer dollars: As a result of the 
Annual Airport Certification/Safety Inspection conducted on September 
5-6, 2006, the following comment/recommendation was provided by Birkely 
M. Rhodes, Airport Certification/Safety Inspector (AC/SI): ``The Runway 
5-23 shoulders have deteriorated well beyond maintenance levels. Plan 
and program a repaving project.''
  This proposed reconstruction project would allow the airport to be in 
compliance with the above AC/SI recommendation. This project will 
provide for the reconstruction of approximately 5,150 lineal feet of 
existing shoulders, adjacent to Runway 5-23, with new 25' paved asphalt 
shoulders. The project scope will include the removal of the existing 
shoulders, grading/drainage improvements, new runway edge lights, and 
paving of the new shoulders.
  Finance Plan: Specific to this request, about $4M has been spent on 
this project over the last 3 years, in the first two phases. The local 
source of funding is Airport Revenues. The requested funding would be 
allocated to the Construction and Services During Construction 
(inspection) contracts, as well as reimbursement for Design contract to 
the Authority. All costs identified and incurred are AIP-eligible.
  Bill: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009.
  Project Name: Career and Technical Education Program.
  Entity: Grace College and Seminary.
  Address: 200 Seminary Lane, Suite 333, Winona Lake, 46590.
  Amount: $95,000.
  Justification for use of Federal taxpayer dollars: Funds will provide 
a more non-traditional education opportunity for adult learners through 
special programs that can be accessed electronically as well as on site 
during evenings and weekends. This program will help better educate the 
workforce of northern Indiana, and provide access to educational 
opportunities to minorities and other underserved segments of the 
population. Northern Indiana is one of the hardest hit areas in the 
country during this economic downturn.
  Finance Plan:


                                 Budget

                                                                       
Equipment.......................................................$30,000
Course prep......................................................60,000
Administration..................................................250,000
Learning House fees..............................................70,000
Training.........................................................50,000
Faculty.........................................................150,000
Project sustainability..........................................500,000
Marketing.......................................................140,000

  Bill: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009.
  Project Name: Literacy and Graduation Rate Improvement for Goshen's 
English as a Second Language (ESL) Students.
  Entity: Goshen Community Schools.
  Address: 721 E. Purl St., Goshen, IN 46526.
  Amount: $285,000.
  Justification for use of Federal taxpayer dollars: These funds will 
allow Goshen Community schools to purchase and implement a technology 
system that will help our schools' ESL students overcome their language 
barriers to learning and improve their literacy skills so they can 
successfully graduate from school on time with their English speaking 
peers. Goshen Community Schools is a public school corporation in 
northern Indiana with a high percentage (currently 37 percent) of ESL 
students.
  Finance Plan:


        Program Description                               Budget Amount
Staff Development (SIOP) Training...............................$20,000
Substitutes for Teachers being Trained............................4,000
Staff Trainer integration of computer software...................78,000
Computer Hardware and ESL Software..............................165,000
Curriculum Resources..............................................4,000
Literacy Materials for middle and high school....................14,000
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                                                              285,000

  Bill: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009.
  Project Name: Middlebury Economic Development.
  Entity: Town of Middlebury/ Redevelopment Commission.
  Address: 418 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 812, Middlebury, IN 46540.
  Amount: $95,000.
  Justification for use of Federal taxpayer dollars: This money will 
help Middlebury develop a comprehensive city plan for economic 
development that takes into account infrastructure needs, land use 
planning, downtown redevelopment while balancing the needs of the large 
Amish population with that of the larger community.
  Finance Plan: All of the funds will be used to construct a 
comprehensive city plan for economic development.
  Bill: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009.
  Project Name: Energy Efficient Electronics Cooling Project.
  Entity: Parker Hannifin/Climate Systems Division.
  Address: 10801 Rose Avenue, New Haven, Indiana 46774.
  Amount: $951,000.
  Justification for use of Federal taxpayer dollars: The national 
significance of this project relates to the expressed goal of Congress 
and the White House to reduce energy consumption in this country to 
further enhance our national energy security. Due to the national 
interest in energy security, one of the focuses of the Department of 
Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is the 
improvement of heating and cooling systems in buildings. The website 
quotes this important goal as follows: ``By conducting R&D in 
cooperation with industry partners, DOE seeks to accelerate the 
development and introduction of highly efficient heating, ventilating, 
refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems, and water-heating 
technologies.'' (http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tech/hvac/)
  The Energy Efficient Electronics Cooling Project will further this 
important federal goal by involving industry partners in research and 
development to accelerate the development and introduction of highly 
efficient air-conditioning systems, especially for data centers. The 
project will also advance national security by reducing the 
vulnerability of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) 
systems by reducing or eliminating the risk of mechanical failure of 
systems due to heat-induced data management failure. Because of these 
national benefits, the federal government rightly deserves a 
facilitating role in this technology's realization.
  Finance Plan: All of the funds will be used in research and 
development to accelerate the development and introduction of highly 
efficient air-conditioning systems, especially for data centers
  Bill: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009.
  Project Name: Bass Modernization Initiative.
  Entity: University of St. Francis.
  Address: 2701 Spring Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
  Amount: $100,000.
  Justification for use of Federal taxpayer dollars: Listed on the 
National Register of Historic Places, the 1903 Bass Mansion, the former 
home of local industrialist John Bass, is an architectural wonder with 
winding staircases, original wall coverings and painted murals, hand-
carved fireplaces, and other amenities unique to the Victorian era. The 
University is seeking to restore the Bass Mansion to its rightful place 
as one of Fort Wayne's great community resources.
  Federal funds to support this project will enable the University to 
re-open the Bass Mansion to the community in a significant way, with 
historic collections on display and rooms available for community-based 
events.
  Finance Plan: A recent survey by an architectural and engineering 
firm has identified a three-phase renovation and restoration plan at an 
estimated cost of $6,000,000. Specific priorities include: general roof 
stabilization as well as replacement of flat roofs; foundation repair, 
a drainage system and sealing; mechanical/electrical replacement and 
updating; elevator installation; selected interior wall surface 
treatment; floor and stair repair; mortar joint pointing and repair, 
and door and window repair. St. Francis University has a fundraising 
effort underway, with more than $2,500,000 already raised.
  Bill: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009.
  Project Name: Health Sciences Laboratory Construction and Equipment 
Initiative.
  Entity: University of Saint Francis.
  Address: 2701 Spring Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
  Amount: $190,000.
  Justification for use of Federal taxpayer dollars: The national 
shortage of nurses and other health care professionals is well 
documented. The University of Saint Francis has built a strong 
reputation as an educational leader in the health care industry. The 
university seeks to graduate high quality students with strong 
backgrounds in areas of great need to the medical profession, 
especially nursing. Through its undergraduate and graduate teaching, 
laboratory experiences and community outreach efforts, the University 
contributes significantly to the advancement of scientific learning and 
skilled health care professionals working in both the Fort Wayne region 
and nationwide.
  Federal resources to support this initiative will further enhance the 
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the biological and health sciences and the quality of the professional 
healthcare workforce in the Fort Wayne Region. The University of Saint 
Francis plans to construct a health sciences laboratory and purchase 
needed equipment in order to provide the next generation of health care 
professionals with the most modern and technologically up-to-date 
education possible.
  Finance Plan: Funds will be used for the construction of a health 
sciences laboratory and to purchase needed equipment.

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