[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E520-E524]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 2009

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise today to submit documentation 
consistent with the new Republican Earmark Standards.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service, 
Special Research Grant (SRG)
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: University of Florida--Institute of 
Foods and Agriculture Sciences (UF-IFAS)
  Address of Receiving Entity: 700 Experiment Station Red, Lake Alfred, 
Florida 33850
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,217,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the SRG account for Citrus Canker and Greening research.
  This funding will be used for research by UF-IFAS to improve 
technologies for treatment and detection, methods of movement and 
containment, and means to control and eliminate citrus canker and 
citrus greening.
  The benefit of this project is the management of citrus canker and 
greening to minimize mortality and yield loss in a cost effective 
manner. This research is imperative to Florida citrus and all U.S. 
citrus production.
  The University of Florida--Institute of Foods and Agriculture 
Sciences/Horticulture Research Laboratory, the state of Florida, and 
Florida Citrus Mutual have matching funds totaling $13 million for this 
project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Office of Justice Programs--Juvenile Justice
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: PACE Center for Girls, Inc.
  Address of Receiving Entity: 1 West Adams Street Suite 301 
Jacksonville, FL 32202
  Description of Request: I have secured $100,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the OJP-Juvenile Justice Account, under the Department of 
Justice for the PACE Center for Girls Inc.
  The purpose of this gender-responsive assessment instrument is to 
predict risk for involvement or further involvement in the juvenile 
justice system among adolescent girls and to ensure a treatment model 
based on assessment data. This assessment instrument and program model 
has been called for by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 
Prevention's Girls Study Group and as the only statewide gender-
responsive prevention program in the country.
  The funding would be used for to conduct an external evaluation of 
the PACE Center for Girl's prevention program delivery model so that it 
can be replicated nationally and to train staff on implementation at 
all 18 PACE Center locations across Florida.
  Pace Center for Girls will match $100,000 of state funds from the 
Dept. of Juvenile Justice and $100,000 is contributed to the program 
through PACE Center for Girls funds.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Office of Justice Programs--Byrne Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
  Address of Receiving Entity: 117 W. Duval St., #400 Jacksonville, 
Florida 32202
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,200,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Office of Justice Programs--Byrne Discretionary Grants 
under the Department of Justice for the Jacksonville Journey Anti-
Violence Initiative.
  Jacksonville has been the ``murder capital'' of Florida for eight 
years running, and 14 of the last 19 years, with the per capita 
homicide rate spiking at an alarming rate since 2001. More than 10% of 
the murders in Florida occur in Duval County, even though it represents 
about 5% of the state population.
  Federal funding will help implement the Jacksonville Journey Anti-
Violence Initiative, a comprehensive approach to reduce Duval County's 
exceptionally high level of murder and violence through integrated 
enforcement, intervention, and prevention activities. Elements of the 
strategy include intensified community policing and technologies 
targeting violence ``hot spots,'' illegal gun abatement through gun 
bounties, heightened enforcement, and jurisdictional information-
sharing. At-risk youth interventions and positive youth development 
programs will provide after-school havens, employment, and chronic 
truancy reduction will also be a focus of the Jacksonville Journey 
program.
  The Jacksonville Journey Anti-Violence Initiative is funded by local, 
state, and private funds at $5,200,000.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: COPS Law Enforcement Technology
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Jacksonville Sheriff
  Address of Receiving Entity: 501 East Bay Street Jacksonville, 
Florida 32202
  Description of Request: I have secured $700,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the COPS Law Enforcement Technology Account under the 
Department of Justice for Atmospheric Detection Equipment for the 
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
  The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is seeking Atmospheric Detection to 
monitor atmospheric conditions related to: HazMat accidents, emergency 
situations and criminal activity. By providing funding for this project 
it will enhance the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office detection capability 
and mitigate consequences to HazMat accidents and crime scenes, 
increase public and officer safety.
  This project will serve the Port of Jacksonville, DOD facilities 
based at the Port of Jacksonville, and all of Duval County. The 
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responds to Atmospheric Emergency 
situations for both commercial and military facilities at the port of 
Jacksonville. Federal assets at the Port of Jacksonville do not have 
the capabilities for atmospheric detection that this project will 
provide.
  The Jacksonville Police Department is contributing $551,374 over a 
four year period for officer training and administrative costs related 
to this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: COPS Law Enforcement Technology
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Union County Sheriff
  Address of Receiving Entity: 55 W Main St Courthouse, #102, Lake 
Butler, FL 32054
  Description of Request: I have secured $450,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the COPS Law Enforcement Technology Account under the 
Department of Justice for the Visual Intelligence Tool for Union County 
Sheriff.
  The Counties of North Florida will greatly benefit from the 
availability of this Law Enforcement Visual Intelligence Tool. It will 
allow them to manage natural disasters, crime scenes, and emergencies. 
Within seconds, a law enforcement officer will be able to view and 
analyze any house, building, intersection, fire hydrant, tree or any 
feature in the county from their laptop, workstation, or mobile device.
  The Union County Sheriff will administer the program for the 
following eight North Florida counties: Union, Baker, Nassau, Columbia, 
Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson and Leon.
  No matching funds necessary.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Office of Justice Programs: Juvenile Justice
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Youth Crisis Center, Inc.
  Address of Receiving Entity: 3015 Parental Home Rd Jacksonville, FL 
32216
  Description of Request: I have secured $200,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the OJP-Juvenile Justice Program, under the Department of 
Justice for the New Life Village.
  New Life Village is an Independent Living and Transitional Living 
complex and program whose primary function is to prepare disadvantaged 
youth for the transition to adulthood. Clients coming to New Life 
Village will be youth in foster care, youth referred from juvenile 
justice programs, and youth who are temporarily or permanently 
homeless.
  New Life Village will provide these at-risk youths with an 
intervention program that provides stable housing in a caring 
environment supported by therapeutic services, education/career 
planning, job readiness development and independent living skills, all 
with a focus of helping them to successfully transition to adulthood.
  The Youth Crisis Center will contribute $1.2 million to the project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009

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  Account: Office of Justice Programs--Byrne Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Tallahassee Community College
  Address of Receiving Entity: 444 Appleyard Drive Tallahassee, FL 
32304
  Description of Request: I have secured $100,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the OJP Byrne Discretionary Grant Program under the Department 
of Justice for the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy at Tallahassee 
Community College.
  After the September 11, 2001 tragic events, a concerted effort was 
begun by law enforcement agencies to reduce barriers that impede 
intelligence sharing so that future tragedies could be prevented.
  The National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan (NCISP) was developed 
as a key tool that law enforcement agencies can employ to support 
crime-fighting and public safety efforts. The NCISP developed minimum 
criminal intelligence training standards for law enforcement personnel, 
and recommended that ``training should be provided to all levels of law 
enforcement personnel involved in the criminal intelligence process.''
  The Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy (PTLEA) at Tallahassee 
Community College initiated a project to update existing intelligence 
training programs at PTLEA to enable law enforcement and other criminal 
justice agency personnel engaged in the planning, collection, 
collation, analysis, and dissemination of information and criminal 
intelligence to meet NCISP standards.
  Tallahassee Community College will contribute $394,000 to the 
project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Investigations
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 
Jacksonville District
  Address of Receiving Entity: 701 San Marco Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 
32207-8175
  Description of Request: I have secured $167,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Investigations Account under the Army Corps of Engineers 
for the Mile Point Study.
  The funding would study possible improvements to the Mile Point area 
in the St. John's River where erosion issues severely restrict deep 
draft navigation. This a major safety concerns for all commercial 
vessels transiting to the Jacksonville Port Authority.
  The study is cost-shared 50% Federal, 50% non-Federal. The non-
Federal sponsor for this project is the Jacksonville Port Authority 
(JAXPort).
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Construction
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 
Jacksonville District
  Address of Receiving Entity: 701 San Marco Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 
32207-8175
  Description of Request: I have secured $3,349,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Construction Account under the Army Corps of Engineers for 
the Jacksonville Harbor.
  The funding would complete Phase II dredging of the federal ship 
channel to the Talleyrand Terminal.
  The study is cost-shared 75% Federal, 25% non-Federal. The non-
Federal sponsor for this project is the Jacksonville Port Authority 
(JAXPort).
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Operations and Maintenance
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 
Jacksonville District
  Address of Receiving Entity: 701 San Marco Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 
32207-8175
  Description of Request: I have secured $5,650,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Operations and Maintenance Account under the Army Corps of 
Engineers for the Jacksonville Harbor.
  The funding would provide routine maintenance dredging to the federal 
shipping channel.
  There is not a cost share for routine operations and maintenance, it 
is 100% Federally funded.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Operations and Maintenance
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 
Jacksonville District
  Address of Receiving Entity: 701 San Marco Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 
32207-8175
  Description of Request: I have secured $5,890,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Operations and Maintenance Account under the Army Corps of 
Engineers for the Intercoastal Waterway, Jacksonville to Miami, FL.
  The funding would provide maintenance dredging for the waterway.
  The Florida Inland Navigation District will provide $2,500,000 in 
matching funds.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Electricity Efficiency and Renewable Energy
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: City of Tallahassee, Florida
  Address of Receiving Entity: 300 S. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 
32301
  Description of Request: I have secured $570,900 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Electricity Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account under 
the Department of Energy for the City of Tallahassee Innovative Energy 
Initiatives.
  The City of Tallahassee will provide $2,000,000 in matching funds for 
this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Small Business Administration
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Operation New Hope
  Address of Receiving Entity: 1830 N. Main St. Jacksonville, Fl 32206
  Description of Request: I have secured $500,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Small Business Administration Account for Operation New 
Hope.
  Jacksonville, Florida has continued to experience one of the nation's 
highest murder rates. Many experts have come to now understand that 
successful re-entry can be one of the best ways to address violence and 
crime. The funding of this program dramatically improves public safety 
by taking people out of the cycle of crime. This program also supports 
small businesses by introducing many new workers to the workforce.
  The State of Florida, City of Jacksonville and other private sources 
will contribute $2,450,000 to this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: City of Jacksonville Beach
  Address of Receiving Entity: 11 North Third St., Jacksonville Beach, 
FL 32250
  Description of Request: I have secured $500,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project account 
under the Environmental Protection Agency for the City of Jacksonville 
Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade.
  This funding will be used for the removal of nutrients from the 
City's wastewater effluent before it is discharged into the lower St. 
Johns River, a federally designated impaired river segment, with a 
January 2006 EPA-mandated 5-year cycle Nutrient Total Maximum Daily 
Load (TMDL) with requirements for Wastewater NPDES Permit holders to 
reduce nutrients significantly to at or near Advanced Wastewater 
Treatment (AWT) Standards.
  The City of Jacksonville Beach will provide 45% in required non-
Federal matching funds for the project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Land Acquisition
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: United States Forest Service
  Address of Receiving Entity: 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, 
DC 20250
  Description of Request: I have secured $500,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Land Acquisition account for the Florida National Forest, 
Osceola.
  The purchase of this parcel of land, which is over 1,500 acres, will 
bridge the gap between and connect the Okefenokee National Wildlife 
Refuge and the Osceola National Forest, creating one of the largest 
forested wetland habitat corridors east of the Mississippi River.
  There are no matching funds required for this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Higher Education (including FIPSE), Department of Education
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: The Schultz Center for Teaching and 
Leadership
  Address of Receiving Entity: 4019 Boulevard Center Drive 
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
  Description of Request: I have secured $190,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Higher Education Account within the Department of Education 
for the Florida ESOL E-Learning Network.
  School districts in Florida duplicate their efforts by creating and 
revising their own ESOL courses and having them approved by the state. 
The Florida ESOL E-Learning Network will provide an educational 
interactive network to serve all districts with constant and state-
approved ESOL courses. By offering the

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courses online, the Schultz Center will be able to serve larger numbers 
of teachers in multiple school districts within the state.
  The Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership will provide $105,000 
in non-Federal matching funds for the project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Elementary & Secondary Education (including FIE), Department 
of Education
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: City of Jacksonville, Florida
  Address of Receiving Entity: 117 W. Duval Street Suite 400 
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
  Description of Request: I have secured $333,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Elementary & Secondary Education account within the 
Department of Education for the Jacksonville Journey alternative 
education program.
  More than 15% of all middle school and high school students in Duval 
County are two or more years behind grade level. ``Overage'' is a prime 
indicator for truancy, behavioral problems, and likelihood of coming 
into contact with the juvenile justice system. As part of its 
Jacksonville Journey initiative aimed at preventing and reducing crime, 
the City of Jacksonville is partnering with the Duval County Public 
Schools to expand a program that provides alternative education 
opportunities for overage and academically-challenged students. The 
Alternative Learning Centers program is currently established in 16 
comprehensive high schools located throughout the district. The program 
is designed to eliminate the achievement gap faced by these struggling 
youth and provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to move 
on to higher education or employment.
  The City of Jacksonville will provide $400,000 in non-Federal 
matching funds for the project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Elementary & Secondary Education (including FIE), Department 
of Education
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Duval County Public Schools
  Address of Receiving Entity: 1701 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, 
Florida 32207
  Description of Request: I have secured $285,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Elementary & Secondary Education account within the 
Department of Education for the Instructional Technology Initiative 
including for the purchase of equipment.
  The Instructional Technology Initiative would provide an innovative 
and effective method for engaging students who are falling behind in 
their oral language and reading skills. Intervention products use 
software founded on adaptive technology that matches the participant's 
incoming skill level and developmental progress through training 
exercises. These exercises are continuously calibrated and adjusted to 
the student's changing skill levels to ensure that they are constantly 
challenged. Along with Duval County Public Schools, the Instructional 
Technology Initiative will ensure that these students will not be 
denied the education they deserve.
  The State of Florida and The City of Jacksonville will provide 
$650,000 in non-Federal matching funds for the project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Higher Education (including FIPSE), Department of Education
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Lake City Community College
  Address of Receiving Entity: 149 SE College Place Lake City, Florida 
32025
  Description of Request: I have secured $95,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Higher Education Account within the Department of Education 
for the Math for College and Career Excellence program.
  More than 70% of the high school graduates that enroll in Lake City 
Community College do not have the foundational math skills needed for 
success in college and the workforce. The Math for College and Career 
Excellence program will address this critical issue by raising academic 
standards and expectations; institutionalizing collaboration between 
high school and college faculty; incorporating ``real world'' 
applications from careers that depend on math skills; and, ensuring 
high school graduation standards predict success in both college and 
career.
  Program research outcomes will enable stakeholders to align 
curricula, assessment tools, and definitions of college- and career-
readiness, ensuring that students exit high school ready for success. 
Building on strong academic partnerships and competitively awarded 
grant funding, the Math for College and Career Excellence program will 
transform local math education, support statewide enhancement 
initiatives, and produce a qualified workforce for 21st century 
careers.
  Lake City Community College will provide $267,000 in non-Federal 
matching funds for the project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Higher Education (including FIPSE), Department of Education
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: North Florida Community College
  Address of Receiving Entity: 325 NW Turner Davis Drive Madison, FL 
32340
  Description of Request: I have secured $143,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Higher Education Account within the Department of Education 
for the purchase of equipment for North Florida Community College.
  Specifically, this funding will provide two Human Patient Simulators, 
which are essential to teaching methodology for nursing, emergency 
medical technicians, paramedics, and other allied health students 
enrolled at North Florida Community College. With limited clinics and 
hospitals, using the human patient simulator offers students critical 
``hands on'' experience. Additional equipment, such as dopplers, 
scanners, computerized charting systems and simulated barcode 
medication administration programs, ensures that the simulation 
experience is as close to the present technology utilized in modern 
health care facilities. Providing students with the opportunity to 
learn and then practice patient care, computerized documentation and 
medication administration systems in a simulated environment promotes 
student success and enhances the safety of the patient in the clinical 
area.
  This is a one-time purchase of equipment and the Federal funds will 
cover the purchase price.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Employment and Training Administration (ETA)--Training & 
Employment Services (TES)
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Florida Community College, 
Jacksonville
  Address of Receiving Entity: 501 W. State Street Jacksonville, 
Florida 32202
  Description of Request: I have secured $381,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Employment and Training Administration (ETA)--Training & 
Employment Services (TES) Account within the Department of Education 
for a veterans employment and training initiative.
  As an increasing number of our nation's soldiers, sailors and airmen 
return to civilian life from service in combat zones, they face the 
sometimes enormous challenge of reestablishing their family life and 
re-entering the workforce. Many have no substantial civilian work 
experience and struggle to translate their military experience to the 
demands of civilian employers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 
reports that nearly fifteen percent--that's three times the national 
average--of veterans aged 20-24 are jobless. The Veterans Center for 
Career Re-Entry will provide the skills assessment, agency referrals, 
case management, education and employment counseling that veterans in 
northeast Florida need to successfully re-enter the workforce.
  The state of Florida will provide $80,000 in matching funds for this 
program.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Federal Lands (Public Lands Highways)
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: United States Department of 
Transportation
  Address of Receiving Entity: 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 
20590
  Description of Request: I have secured $475,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Federal Lands (Public Lands Highways) account for 
construction of a paved, two-way road and bridge connection from State 
Road A1A to Fort George Island.
  Funding is requested to construct access road improvements on Ft. 
George Island. As part of recommendations from a federally-sponsored 
FY2006 study, improvements are needed to alleviate roadway hazards and 
create a safe, efficient flow for traffic--while preserving the unique 
character of the Island. Specifically, funds will construct a paved, 2-
way road and bridge connection from State Route A1A across Batten 
Island to Ft. George Island. Construction will also include a new 
intersection at Palmetto and Ft. George Roads, a park security gate, 
and a 2-way, paved connector road to handle traffic generated by 
visitors accessing the primary park area.
  The Ft. George Island access road is a long-term solution for 
controlling traffic to the island and the State national parks. A new 
intersection at Palmetto and Ft. George Roads would separate automobile 
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tabby ruins located immediately to the west of the existing Ft. George 
Road entrance to the island. This routing also would remove traffic 
from one of the most hazardous sections of Ft. George Road. In 
addition, the security gate would be incorporated into the design to 
control access to the island after park hours to address security 
concerns of local residents and enhance protection of the island.
  The State/Local share is 20%; total funds available for matching are 
$500,000.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Surface Transportation Priorities-
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Florida Department of Transportation
  Address of Receiving Entity: 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, Florida 
32399
  Description of Request: I have secured $190,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Surface Transportation Priorities account for Heckscher 
Drive Widening and Bridge Replacement.
  This project is part of a roadway improvement and installation of new 
waterway bridge structures to improve capacity and safety for this 
major arterial. This road will connect major sea ports (commercial and 
passenger) to I-95, I-295 and commercial/industrial developments and is 
an evacuation route for Duval and Nassau Counties.
  It will also serve a major new international container shipping 
seaport, which will begin operations in late 2008 and another major 
international container shipping seaport, which is scheduled to begin 
operations in 2011.
  These two new container ports will more than double trips along 
Heckscher Drive from 11,000 vehicles per day in 2007 to 26,000 vehicles 
per day in 2030, while bringing as estimated additional 12,000 jobs to 
the Northeast Florida area.
  All other funds for constructing this facility are currently 
available from local and state sources. The State/Local share is 20% of 
the total project cost. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is in 
possession of the required matching funds and is committed to their 
financial obligation in order to complete the project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Surface Transportation Priorities
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Jacksonville Aviation Authority
  Address of Receiving Entity: 14201 Pecan Park Road, Jacksonville, FL 
32218
  Description of Request: I have secured $722,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Surface Transportation Priorities account for the North 
Access Road at Jacksonville International Airport.
  This project links I-295 with the Air Cargo and Passenger Terminals 
at the Jacksonville International Airport (JIA). The proposed project 
will complete the linkage for truck traffic southbound on I-95, 
allowing this traffic to enter the Air Cargo Terminal area without 
conflict with the primary passenger route. Completion of this project 
will increase Jacksonville International Airport's capacity and 
decrease the number of traffic delays. JIA serves the air 
transportation needs of northeast Florida and Southern Georgia.
  The State/Local share of this project is 20%; the Florida Department 
of Transportation along with the Jacksonville Aviation Authority is in 
possession of the required matching funds for the project and is 
committed to their financial obligation for completion of the project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Airport Improvements Program
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Jacksonville Aviation Authority
  Address of Receiving Entity: 14201 Pecan Park Road, Jacksonville, FL 
32218
  Description of Request: I have secured $722,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Airport Improvements Program account for the Cecil Field, 
Northeast Apron and Taxiways, FL.
  The project is both AIP and MAP (Military Airport Program) eligible. 
The project will open new areas of the airport east of the existing 
runway for new economic development and job creation. JAA has currently 
redeveloped all existing facilities the JAA received from the U.S. Navy 
when the base was closed under BRAC.
  The project consists of the 2000 foot parallel Taxiway Echo east of 
existing Runway 18L/36R and the 500 foot Taxiway A-1 connector, along 
with the 120,000 square foot apron.
  The Jacksonville Aviation Authority is in possession of the required 
matching funds for the project and is committed to their financial 
obligation for completion of the project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Buses and Bus Facilities
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Jacksonville Transportation Authority
  Address of Receiving Entity: 100 North Myrtle Avenue Jacksonville, FL 
32204
  Description of Request: I have secured $475,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Buses and Bus Facilities account for Design, Acquisition of 
ROW, and Construction of the Regional Intermodal Terminal Center, 
Jacksonville, FL.
  The Florida Department of Transportation and Jacksonville 
Transportation Authority are funding the preliminary design of a full 
regional multi-modal transportation center near Downtown Jacksonville.
  This facility will serve rail, bus, rapid transit the existing Skyway 
system, intercity bus, parking, pedestrian, parking, and bike modes. 
The configuration is being designed to promote Transit Oriented 
Development in support of the City's Master Plan. Funding is requested 
to complete design, acquisition of property, and construction. Much of 
the property is already owned by the transportation agencies. This 
effort will complete design and critical Right-of-way for the second 
phase and assist in construction activities.
  The State/Local share of this project is 20%; total funds available 
for matching are at least $3.8 million.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Capital Investment Grants
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Jacksonville Transportation Authority
  Address of Receiving Entity: 100 North Myrtle Avenue Jacksonville, FL 
32204
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,280,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Capital Investment Grants account for JTA BRT System, 
Jacksonville, FL.
  This funding will provide for design of portions of an approved BRT 
corridor including bus lanes, critical right-of-way, signal priority, 
transit stations, access connections, and communications. Local funds 
of $100 million are available for right of way matching. The RTS 
project includes dedicated bus lanes, rapid transit stations, signal 
priority and intermodal connections. The project is scheduled to be 
operational by mid-2011. The Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) was 
selected in 2006.
  The total program cost for building the complete JTA BRT system, with 
multiple corridors, is estimated to be $395 million with local funding 
of $197 million. Currently, with $12.5 million in local funding, the 
JTA is completing Alternative Analysis and EA on this Bus Rapid Transit 
based system which is part of the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan, 
Cost Feasible Plan.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Ferry Boats and Terminal Facilities
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Jacksonville Port Authority
  Address of Receiving Entity: 2831 Talleyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 
32206
  Description of Request: I have secured $712,500 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Ferry Boats and Terminal Facilities account for the Mayport 
Ferry Ramp and Dock Rehabilitation Jacksonville, FL.
  The Mayport Ferry, which has been in continuous operation since 1948 
and is a part of State Road A1A, requires significant repairs and 
maintenance. The Jacksonville Port Authority has acquired the ferry 
system from the City of Jacksonville and is the responsible party for 
all regular operation and maintenance and repairs. Specifically, 
funding would be used to rehabilitate the present ferry dock ramp on 
both sides of the St. Johns River. The Mayport Ferry connects the 
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve and the Mayport Village.
  The State/Local share is 20%; the Jacksonville Port Authority is in 
possession of the required matching funds and is committed to their 
financial obligation in order to complete the project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw 
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
  Account: Interstate Maintenance Discretionary-
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Florida Department of Transportation
  Address of Receiving Entity: 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, Florida 
32399
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,805,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Interstate Maintenance Discretionary account for the I-95 
Interchange with SR 202 (Butler Blvd), Jacksonville, FL.
  I-95 is one of the nation's most significant north-south interstates 
and SR 202, Butler Boulevard is a major east-west 6-lane divided 
regional highway serving development and evacuation. Funding will 
supplement local funds to advance design on the complete intersection. 
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totally with local funds. Completion of this interchange between 
Interstate 95 and SR 202 is critically needed to reduce traffic 
congestion and improve safety and capacity.
  The State/Local share is 50% of the total project cost; the 
Jacksonville Transportation Authority is in possession of the required 
matching funds and is committed to their financial obligation in order 
to complete the project.

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