[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 34 (Thursday, February 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E484-E487]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. GEOFF DAVIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 26, 2009

  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House 
Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information for publication in the Congressional Record regarding 
earmarks I secured as part of H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act, 
2009.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Justice--Byrne Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Buffalo Trace/Gateway Narcotics Task 
Force
  Address of Requesting Entity: 908 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 
41056
  Description of Request: Appropriate $280,000 to continue the 
operations of the Buffalo Trace/Gateway Narcotics Task Force to 
collect, analyze and process information through an organized, 
coordinated investigation, with the assistance of local, State, and 
federal agencies, to discourage and eliminate the use and sale of 
illegal narcotics.
  The Task Force will benefit law enforcement in the investigation of 
all types of crimes related to drug trafficking and drug abuse which 
may include thefts, robberies and homicides. Local law enforcement does 
not have the funds to strengthen and investigate drug related crimes in 
some of our communities.
  The Task Force will impact the drug abuse and drug related deaths in 
the ten county area in which it covers, as well as provide the 
offender's with treatment and recovery. Local governments and law 
enforcement agencies provide matching funds to support operations of 
the task force.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Justice--Byrne Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oldham County Sheriff's Office
  Address of Requesting Entity: 100 W. Jefferson Street, La Grange, KY 
40031
  Description of Request: Appropriate $90,000 to acquire upgraded 
equipment to assist the Sheriff's Department in responding to a variety 
of law enforcement situations within the community. Needed equipment 
includes: dual antenna radar units, handheld radar units, Mobile Data 
Terminals, tazers, four wheel drive police vehicle, GPS positioning 
units, PD6500 security scanner, and other appropriate equipment

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to assist the agency in responding to a variety of law enforcement 
situations within the community. The Oldham County Sheriff's Office is 
a twenty-four hour law enforcement agency that provides immediate 
assistance to the residents of Oldham County and surrounding counties 
as requested. In addition, the Sheriff's office is responsible for 
courtroom security, prisoner transport throughout Kentucky, protection 
of government employees, officials and government property.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Justice--COPS Law Enforcement Technology
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Alexandria Police Department
  Address of Requesting Entity: 8236 W. Main St., Alexandria, KY 41001
  Description of Request: Appropriate $30,000 to digitize police 
records and make them available in real time to officers throughout a 
three county region. The City of Alexandria Police Department on behalf 
of the Northern Kentucky Police Chief's Association is working 
collaboratively with local law enforcement agencies throughout our 
region to share police records. These records are considered public 
record, but are not readily available to local law enforcement as a 
means of data intelligence or for viewing by patrol officers in the 
field. This project uses state of the art software in a web interface 
that enables officers in real time to check master name files and 
previous contacts, as well as print warnings and other citations from 
the car using broadband internet connectivity. This project will allow 
local law enforcement to become more responsive to the community from a 
crime reduction standpoint.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Justice--COPS Law Enforcement Technology
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Flemingsburg Police 
Department--
  Address of Requesting Entity: 140 W. Electric Avenue, Flemingsburg, 
KY 41041
  Description of Request: Appropriate $45,000 for the acquisition of 
four Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) for installation and use in the 
police cruisers used by the City of Flemingsburg Police Department. 
This will allow the department to connect to the Kentucky State Police 
LINK/NCIC terminal directly from the police vehicle. MDTs increase both 
officer and public safety by empowering law enforcement with critical 
information prior to exiting their vehicle. MDTs will let the officers 
know if a vehicle is stolen, the person driving is wanted and if the 
person is licensed to carry a concealed weapon.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Justice--COPS Law Enforcement Technology
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Owen County Sheriff Office, Owenton, 
KY--
  Address of Requesting Entity: 102 North Madison Street, Owenton, KY 
40359
  Description of Request: Appropriate $55,000 for the acquisition of 
six Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) for installation and use in the police 
cruisers used by both the Owen County Sheriff's Office and the City of 
Owenton Police Department. The topography of Owen County limits the 
effectiveness of cell phones and two-way radios. However, experience 
has shown that MDTs are responsive throughout the county. MDTs will 
allow the department to connect to the Kentucky State Police LINK/NCIC 
terminal directly from the police vehicle. MDTs increase both officer 
and public safety by empowering law enforcement with critical 
information prior to exiting their vehicle. MDTs will let the officers 
know if a vehicle is stolen, the person driving is wanted and if the 
person is licensed to carry a concealed weapon.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Interior, EPA, STAG
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Warsaw, KY
  Address of Requesting Entity: 303 East Main Street, Warsaw, Kentucky 
41095
  Description of Request: Appropriate $500,000 for the extension of a 
public water main to service area of the county not currently served by 
potable water supply. The project benefits include the delivery of safe 
drinking water to area residents not currently served by potable water 
supply and improved fire protection. The existing 0.21 MGD WWTP will be 
upgraded to a 1.0 MGD treatment facility.
  Expansion and upgrading the existing facilities is vital for the area 
to continue its residential and economic growth. The proposed project 
would bring the Warsaw WWTP into compliance with KY EPA regulations and 
prevent the imposition of a consent decree or ``agreed order.'' 
Furthermore, the project would ensure that water quality and 
environment would be protected.
  The recipient has certified that the matching funds required by the 
STAG program (45% non-federal) can and will be met.
  Adequate water and sewer service are essential infrastructure 
foundations that are required for residential and commercial growth. In 
addition, this funding will assist the community in complying with 
federal environmental regulations.
  Budget allocation: Construction--81%; Administrative--1%; 
Engineering--7%; Resident Inspection--6%; Financing--1%; Project 
Contingencies--4%. Note: these percentages represent the allocation 
based on the total cost of the project as determined through the 
certified financing plan.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Energy & Water, Department of Energy--Fossil Energy
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Kentucky
  Address of Requesting Entity: 243 Bowman Hall, Lexington, KY 40506-
0059
  Description of Request: Appropriate $951,500.00 to the University of 
Kentucky's Center for Applied Energy Research for the Coal-Derived Low 
Energy Materials for Sustainable Construction Project. The project and 
product development needs for the concrete, ready-mix, and masonry 
product industries that produce construction materials from coal 
combustion by-products and will provide data for using these materials 
in LEEDs certified green construction projects.
  New products including low energy, low CO2 producing 
cement and concrete can be fabricated almost entirely from coal 
combustion products. Portland cement is an energy intensive product 
that represents the third highest anthropologic source of 
CO2. A high performance substitute for Portland cement, 
based on calcium sulfoaluminate (or CAS cement) can be made from 
fluidized bed combustion ash, synthetic gypsum and bauxite.
  These new materials are not only low energy but also recycled and can 
play a major role in sustainable, energy-efficient construction. 
Kentucky and many other states have made a commitment to LEEDs 
certified green building and architecture. These new materials will 
require documented performance and certification for their use that can 
only be provided by a cross cutting research effort as is proposed for 
the Center.
  Budget allocation: 100% of the funds will be spent on research, 
including equipment and support for two senior engineers.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Energy & Water, Department of Energy--Fossil Energy
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Kentucky
  Address of Requesting Entity: 243 Bowman Hall, Lexington, KY 40506-
0059
  Description of Request: Appropriate $1,379,675 for the University of 
Kentucky Strategic Liquid Transportation Fuels Derived from Coal 
Project at the Center for Applied Energy Research. The funding will 
continue the expansion of capabilities at the University of Kentucky 
directed toward research and labor force development and training 
related to the production of liquid transportation fuels (diesel, 
aviation fuel, etc.) derived from coal.
  The use of coal for transportation fuels can provide additional 
independence from oil imports, safeguard the nation's security, allow 
for the development of new industries, and provide new incentives for 
coal mining. The Department of Defense has a keen interest in securing 
alternatives to petroleum for reliable supplies of battlefield fuels. 
Moreover, there are certain applications where coal-derived fuels are 
environmentally superior for the production of ultra-clean diesel and 
jet fuel of interest to the aviation, heavy equipment and trucking 
industries. Eastern and western Kentucky coals are suitable feed stocks 
for these purposes.
  Budget allocation: 60% for construction; 15% for utilities and 
infrastructure; 25% for integration of the existing slurry column 
reactor.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Energy & Water, USACE, PED
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 
Huntington District
  Address of Requesting Entity: 502 Eighth Street, Huntington, WV 25701
  Description of Request: Appropriate $335,000 for the Greenup Lock and 
Extension, KY & OH. Greenup Lock and Dam is the eighth busiest of the 
Corps of Engineers' 230 locks and dam projects. Closure of the lock, 
for maintenance or in the event of an accident, generates massive 
delays and associated costs to industry. Traffic delays are increasing 
in frequency and duration due to the dilapidated state of the 
infrastructure. Budget Allocation: 100% of the funds will be used to 
complete the preconstruction engineering and design (PED) phase.

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  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Energy & Water, USACE, Construction
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 
Louisville District
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 59, Louisville, KY 40201-0059
  Description of Request: Appropriate $10,144,000 to continue the 
construction and rehabilitation of the Markland Locks and Dam. This 
funding is for construction and installation of miter gate assembly 
area and pier, new miter gates for the main chamber and new culvert 
valves for the main chamber.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Energy & Water, USACE, General Investigations
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 
Louisville District
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 59, Louisville, KY 40201-0059
  Description of Request: Appropriate $96,000 for the Northern Kentucky 
Riverfront Commons. The Army Corps of Engineers has completed a Master 
Plan and Reconnaissance Report for the Northern Kentucky Riverfront 
Commons Project. This request for funding is intended for preliminary 
design and engineering for the entire length of the project area.
  The Riverfront Commons project coordinates riverbank stabilization 
strategies and public access enhancements along the Phase I 2.75 mile 
corridor of the south bank of the Ohio River in the communities of 
Covington, Newport, and Bellevue, Kentucky.
  Implementation of the Riverfront Commons Project will improve quality 
of life for Northern Kentucky residents and residents of the Greater 
Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana metropolitan area.
  Riverfront tourism and festivals along the riverfront make a large 
contribution to the Northern Kentucky economy. Currently, an estimated 
5,647,928 visitors, including 1,000,000 festival attendees, visit the 
Northern Kentucky riverfront area each year.
  Budget allocation: 100% of the funding will be used for preliminary 
energy and design. Note, however, that the bill does not fund the 
original request completely. As a result, progress will be limited by 
the limited appropriation.
  The affected local communities plan to provide a fifty-fifty local 
match of case and in kind services.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Financial Services, SBA, Salaries & Expenses
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Northern Kentucky University-
  Address of Requesting Entity: Administrative Center 616, Nunn Drive, 
Highland Heights, KY 41099
  Description of Request: Appropriate $1,900,000 for equipment, faculty 
development and start-up costs for the College of Informatics to 
develop and apply informatic-based solutions to the real world, as well 
as train students for new jobs in various professions that could 
benefit from the application of informatics, including health.
  Informatics is the science of gathering, processing and manipulating 
information. Employment potential in health informatics careers is 
skyrocketing, a result of the growing number of public and private 
stakeholders, increased health care technology applications, and the 
desire to positively impact health care evolution and programs.
  The U.S. Department of Labor projects the healthcare industry to hold 
twelve of the twenty fastest growing occupations, five of the remaining 
eight in the computer technology industry. The Labor Department also 
identifies ``medical records and health information technology'' as the 
sixth largest field for growth, with a forty-seven percent employment 
increase over the ten years ending in 2012.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Financial Services, SBA, Salaries & Expenses
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Thomas More College-
  Address of Requesting Entity: 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview 
Hills, KY 41017
  Description of Request: Appropriate $100,000 for Thomas More 
College's Center for Regional Health Sciences and Health Care 
Management. The Center will use the funds to expand upon current 
programs to address both immediate and projected future needs of 
businesses in health care and health care related fields, both at the 
advanced skills and at the management level. The College is a leader in 
both nursing and business in the region and has a unique affiliation 
with St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center. Federal funds will be used 
for continued faculty development and operating costs of programs at 
the Center.
  The Center serves to stimulate job creation in the region. The health 
care industry is expected to grow by 25% by 2010 out pacing the ability 
of post-secondary institutions to fill the void. The center will 
produce a greater volume of highly skilled workers. Employment 
opportunities in the health care field are expected to increase by more 
than 25% by the year 2010, creating 1.3 million jobs on a national 
level.
  The total project cost estimate is $3,180,000. The College (through 
tuition revenue, foundation support and alumni giving) will provide 61% 
of the required funds.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources 
and Services Administration
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Harrison Memorial Hospital-
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1210 KY Highway 36 E, Cynthiana, 
Kentucky 41031
  Description of Request: Appropriate $285,000 to upgrade the 
technology and enhance the capabilities of Harrison Memorial Hospital's 
Amicus PACS Imaging System in order to improve efficiency, health care 
delivery and cost savings. This appropriation would enable Harrison 
Memorial Hospital to enhance PACS to include critical services and 
provide same-day testing for patients.
  The current system is currently able to capture and distribute images 
of general radiology, CT, and general ultrasound. At present, bone 
density and stereotactic biopsy services are only available through a 
mobile service one day per month. Digital mammography is also currently 
not available at the hospital. Federal funds will enable HMH to enhance 
the PACS system to include these critical services and provide same-day 
testing for patients. This increases access to critical health care 
resources in the community, as well as reduces multiple trips to the 
facility and multiple billings.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources 
and Services Administration
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: HealthPoint Family Care-
  Address of Requesting Entity: 601 Washington St., Suite 300, Newport, 
Kentucky 41071
  Description of Request: Appropriate $238,000 to replace the current 
paper records system with electronic medical records to reduce errors, 
save money and improve the quality of care. HealthPoint Family Care is 
a federally qualified health center providing primary care medical and 
dental services to 35,800 mainly low-income, uninsured patients. 
Funding will cover hardware, software and training to convert medical 
records from paper to electronic.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Education, Elementary & Secondary Education 
(FIE)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Grant County Board of Education-
  Address of Requesting Entity: 820 Arnie Risen Boulevard, 
Williamstown, Kentucky 41097
  Description of Request: Appropriate $190,000 for equipment for the 
Grant County Board of Education's new Grant County/Williamstown Area 
Career and Technical Education Center. The new Center will provide 
closer career and technical training opportunities for high school 
students in Grant County. The flagship program will be the Aviation 
Maintenance Technician (AMT) Program. This field is an attractive and 
in demand area of expertise with Grant County's strategic location 
between three major airports. Federal funding will go towards technical 
equipment needed for the AMT Program.
  The proposed Grant County/Williamstown Area Career and Technical 
Education Center will dramatically improve opportunities for students. 
The improved labor force will attract much needed industry to Grant 
County and the region.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Education, Higher Education (FIPSE)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ashland Community and Technical 
College-
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1400 College Drive, Ashland, KY 41101
  Description of Request: Appropriate $143,000 for the purchase of 
necessary equipment for the allied health laboratories and classrooms 
located in the Parsons Building. The Parsons Building is a new building 
gifted to the College in the downtown district of Ashland. The new 
location will be used for college classes in Health Sciences, the 
Business and Job Testing Center and a conference center. Federal funds 
will be used for equipment, including computers and related computer

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equipment, laboratory equipment; training aids; and curriculum 
development tools for the allied health laboratories and classrooms in 
the new building.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Education, Higher Education (FIPSE)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gateway Community and Technical 
College-
  Address of Requesting Entity: 300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 334, Fort 
Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
  Description of Request: Appropriate $95,000 for the Gateway Community 
and Technical College's Center for Advanced Manufacturing. The new 
Center's goal is to prepare, train and retrain a skilled workforce in 
Northern Kentucky that will create a pipeline of young workers for new 
and expanded manufacturing jobs, train and retrain 10,000 workers in 
200 companies annually to boost productivity, and provide just-in-time 
training for new manufacturing firms in the region. Federal funds will 
be used to purchase equipment for the training programs, including 
training modules and equipment for specific manufacturing careers.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Federal Highway Administration, Transportation & Community & 
System Preservation
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Carroll County Fiscal Court--
  Address of Requesting Entity: 4400 Main Street, Second Floor, 
Carrollton, Kentucky 41008
  Description of Request: Appropriate $95,000 to begin replacement of 
the Highway 36 West Bridge over Locust Creek in Carrollton, Kentucky. 
This bridge is on a main thoroughfare for commercial road traffic. A 
number of fatalities have occurred on the existing bridge. Replacement 
of the bridge will improve the flow of traffic and be safer for those 
traveling the bridge.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Federal Highway Administration, Interstate Maintenance 
Discretionary (IMD)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
  Address of Requesting Entity: 200 Mero St., Frankfort, KY 40622
  Description of Request: Appropriate $380,000 to rehabilitate the 
section of I-471 between I-275 and the Ohio River in Campbell County, 
Kentucky. The project is listed in Kentucky's six year highway plan. 
This section of I-471 is an essential thoroughfare, serving residents 
of Kentucky, Ohio, and other States. It provides a link that is 
critical to the economic growth and safety of Northern Kentucky. This 
section will serve as an alternate route when work begins on 
replacement of the Brent Spence Bridge on I-71/75. The pavement has 
deteriorated to the extent that grinding and repairing is no longer 
feasible. Federal funds will be used for pavement rehabilitation in the 
form of structural overlay to restore this deficient thoroughfare.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Federal Transit Administration, Buses & Bus Facilities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Transportation Authority of Northern 
Kentucky (TANK)
  Address of Requesting Entity: 3375 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY 
41017
  Description of Request: Appropriate $1,900,000 for the Transit 
Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK). Federal funds will be used to 
purchase replacement buses needed to address safety and capacity issues 
with the aging fleet. Newer buses will also help to achieve better fuel 
economy and have cleaner emissions than the buses currently in use and 
in need of replacement.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Federal Transit Administration, Buses & Bus Facilities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Tri-County Community Action Agency
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1015 Dispatchers Way, LaGrange, KY 
40031
  Description of Request: Appropriate $76,950 for Tri-County Community 
Action Agency for the Non-Emergency Medical and Independent Living 
Activities Transportation for Older Adults program. Federal funds will 
be used to purchase new vehicles and GPS systems in order to better 
serve senior citizens and veterans who need transportation to medical 
appointments, adult day care and independent living activities. The 
purchases will also be available to Emergency Management and First 
Responder Personnel in each county to help with evacuation of special 
needs residents should an emergency situation occur.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: HUD, Economic Development Initiatives
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Maysville
  Address of Requesting Entity: 216 Bridge Street, Maysville, Kentucky 
41056
  Description of Request: Appropriate $2,565,000 for the renovation and 
restoration of the Cox Building in the downtown area of the City of 
Maysville. The Cox Building is a historic keystone building for the 
City. Federal funding will be used for masonry, repairs, fire alarm, 
sprinkler, plumbing, HVAC, elevator, plaster, painting and other 
construction needs. The goal of the project is to renovate the building 
to become an income producing and economically stimulating entity for 
the historic business district. The restoration of the building will 
also provide space for the community's new ``Entrepreneurial--Incubator 
Program'' and provide local art organizations with affordable space and 
an opportunity to be located downtown.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Geoff Davis
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: HUD, Economic Development Initiatives
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Mason County Fiscal Court
  Address of Requesting Entity: 221 Stanley Reed Court, Maysville, 
Kentucky 41056
  Description of Request: Appropriate $95,000 to complete the 
construction of the multi-use Mays Lick Community Center. Federal funds 
will be used to finish the community center, including drywall, 
flooring, ceiling and insulation. The Mays Lick Community Center will 
provide a place for community events, Boys and Girls club activities, 
Boy Scouts of America and other community meetings. The community does 
not currently have any type of facility to meet these needs.

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