[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 11, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E627-E628]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. MARK E. SOUDER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 11, 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--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 
2009
  Member: Rep. Mark Souder
  Bill: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009
  Project Name: Clinton Street Bridge Replacement
  Entity: City of Fort Wayne
  Address: 1 Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-
  Amount: $2,000,000
  Justification for use of federal taxpayer dollars: Fort Wayne is the 
terminus of U.S. Route 27, known locally as Clinton Street as the 
highway winds through downtown. As a federal highway and a historic 
highway as designated by the Indiana House of Representatives, this 
roadway should be supported with local, state, and federal resources. 
Each day, almost 27,000 cars drive along Clinton Street and cross over 
the St. Mary's River on an obsolete 1964 bridge that has growing 
maintenance costs and a sufficiency rating of 64.6 out of 100, which 
merits concern. Further, poor decisions during its initial construction 
have led to debris traps in front of the piers that support the 
structure, blocking water passage and limiting any possible 
recreational use of the river. The project is necessary to repair 
essential infrastructure and the economic development of the region.
   Finance Plan: The city will finance 20 percent of the project, a 
total of $1.62 million, while additional funding of $1.42 million was 
approved in the Fiscal Year 2008 Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The total cost 
of the project is estimated at $8.1 million. These funds will be used 
for the replacement of the bridge over the St. Mary's River in downtown 
Fort Wayne.
  Member: Rep. Mark Souder
  Bill: H.R. 1105--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009
  Project Name: Watersystems/Wellcare-
  Entity: Water Systems Council
  Justification for use of federal taxpayer dollars: Clean drinking 
water is essential for a community to flourish. The use of federal

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funds in this program are necessary to protect the well drinking water 
of over 21 million American citizens. As a national nonprofit 
organization dedicated to ensuring individuals receive safe water from 
household wells and small water systems, this organization deals with a 
vast constituency and provides essential services that make it possible 
for commerce and communities to thrive.
  Finance Plan: The funds in this program will go to provide clean 
water for over 21 million Americans.

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