[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 41 (Monday, March 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E589-E590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. CLIFF STEARNS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 9, 2009

  Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding earmarks I received as part of the FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Cliff Stearns
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service, 
SGR
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Florida Citrus Mutual
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 89, Lakeland, FL 33802
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,217,000 for Florida Citrus 
Mutual. The funding will be used to improve technologies for treatment 
and detection, methods of movement and containment, and means to 
control and eliminate these devastating citrus diseases. After two 
unprecedented, devastating hurricane seasons in 2004 and 2005, APHIS 
determined in January 2006 that eradicating citrus canker from Florida 
is no longer feasible. As a result, the scientific community

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work is working to find disease resistance and/or a cure for these 
diseases. In addition, in 2005, USDA-Animal Plant Health Inspection 
Service (USDA-APHIS) detected citrus greening in Florida. Greening is 
another severe citrus disease that must be addressed to ensure the 
sustainability of the industry. I certify that neither I nor my spouse 
has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Cliff Stearns
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Department of Justice, OJP--Byrne Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alachua County, FL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32602
  Description of Request: I have secured $550,000 for Alachua County, 
FL. The funding will be used by Alachua County to manage offenders with 
co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Alachua 
County proposes an integrated, coordinated continuum of care using 
evidence-based practices where there will be ``no wrong door'' to enter 
treatment. Persons will be assessed and provided with a level of 
treatment consistent with individual need. This innovative approach 
could prove to be an effective keystone to alleviate jail overcrowding 
by reducing the recidivism rate that is prevalent with offenders 
suffering from a mental illness compounded by drug abuse. I certify 
that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this 
project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Cliff Stearns
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Department of Justice, COPS Law Enforcement Technology
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lake County, FL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 315 W. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778-3813
  Description of Request: I have secured $150,000 for Lake County, FL. 
The funding will be used by Lake County for a 800 MHz Radio System to 
serve the public safety needs and Emergency Operations Center of the 
County. An 800 MHz radio system will allow for the coordination of Lake 
County's emergency response services. The project would allow for the 
first time portable radio communications across the county. After the 
recent tornados that struck the County February 2, 2007, and in 
previous years Hurricanes, having an 800 MHz radio system will better 
equip the County's public safety personnel to respond and offer 
assistance. The project is supported by both the Sheriff's office and 
the municipalities in Lake County. I certify that neither I nor my 
spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Cliff Stearns
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Corps of Engineers, Construction
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Jacksonville Port Authority
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2831 Talleyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, 
FL 32206-0005
  Description of Request: I have secured $3,349,000 for the 
Jacksonville Port Authority. The funding will be used to increase the 
Corps of Engineers' capability for completing Phase II dredging of the 
federal ship channel to the Talleyrand Terminal. Prompt completion of 
this deepening project, which began seven years ago, is critically 
important to meet the needs of fully loaded cargo ships and for the 
continued commercial viability and operational safety of the 
Jacksonville Port. Navigation safety issues will be addressed in the 
vicinity of the Chaseville Turn where docked oil tankers are in close 
proximity to vessels attempting to navigate the restricted turning 
area. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest 
in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Cliff Stearns
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Small Business Administration
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Central Florida Community College
  Address of Requesting Entity: 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474-
4415
  Description of Request: I have secured $100,000 for Central Florida 
Community College. The funding will be used to support an initiative to 
identify growth industries compatible with the research strengths of 
the University of Florida and the workforce training strengths of 
Central Florida Community College and Santa Fe Community College. The 
educational institutions, in cooperation with regional economic 
development entities, would develop a strategic plan to recruit and/or 
expand identified industry groups, such as those related to the bio-
medical industry at the University of Florida. I certify that neither I 
nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Cliff Stearns
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Department of Education, Higher Education
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Central Florida Community College
  Address of Requesting Entity: 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474-
4415
  Description of Request: I have secured $238,000 for Central Florida 
Community College. The funding will be used by Central Florida 
Community College for expansion of the Public Policy Institute. The 
Public Policy Institute (PPI) of Marion County was established in 1999 
as a non-profit, non-partisan citizen-based organization to provide a 
careful analysis of the issues and trends that shape and affect public 
policy. Its mission is to give the community a sense of hope and 
optimism by creating a broad base of community involvement in 
identifying, researching, and establishing dialogue on community 
issues, and then in recommending and helping to implement timely 
solutions. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Cliff Stearns
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Department of Transportation, Airport Improvement Program
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Jacksonville Aviation Authority
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 18018, Jacksonville, FL 32229
  Description of Request: I have secured $722,000 for the Jacksonville 
Aviation Authority. The funding will be used to make taxiway 
improvements at Cecil Field. The project consists of the 2,000 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. These 
improvements will open new areas of the airport east of the existing 
runway for new economic development and job creation. I certify that 
neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Cliff Stearns
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Department of Transportation, Transportation, Community, and 
System Preservation
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Marion County, FL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
  Description of Request: I have secured $475,000 for Marion County, 
FL. The funding will used for construction of 9.2 miles of a new 4-
lane, rural, divided roadway (Belleview Bypass) and improvements to 
State Road 35 (Baseline Road) in the Belleview area. The new managed 
access 4-lane roadway begins south of the City of Belleview at US 441 
and loops around the city on the east to tie into Baseline Road north 
of the city at 92nd Place. Improvements to Baseline Road begin south of 
this intersection and include reconstruction of this 2-lane road to a 
4-lane divided arterial up to CR 464. I certify that neither I nor my 
spouse has any financial interest in this project.

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