[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 111 (Wednesday, July 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1878-E1879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 2009

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:
  Project Name: Elevated Water Tank Construction
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jo Bonner
  Bill: Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Housing & Urban Development, Economic Development 
Initiatives
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The City of Atmore, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 201 East Louisville Avenue, Atmore, AL 
36502
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $350,000 for 
engineering and construction of a 500,000 gallon elevated water tank to 
provide a potable water supply and fire protection for the City of 
Atmore's industrial development park and will also augment existing 
water service to the Holman Correctional Institute by providing backup 
water supply. The total project cost is estimated to be $1,000,000. 
Approximately, $75,000 [or 21%] of the earmark is expected to be used 
for engineering; $25,000 [or 7%] for environmental assessment; $50,000 
[or 14%] for in ground lines and infrastructure connected to the tower; 
and $200,000 [or 58%] for construction of the tower itself. The City of 
Atmore will provide a minimum of a 45/55 cost share and this funding 
will come directly from the City.
  Project Name: Atmore Airport Access Road, Runway Lights, and Safety 
Improvements, AL
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jo Bonner
  Bill: Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Airport Improvement Program
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The City of Atmore, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 201 East Louisville Avenue, Atmore, AL 
36502
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $475,000 for 
engineering and improvements to Atmore's airport, including 
construction of an access road to the airport terminal, rehabilitation 
of the airport runway lights, and improved safety zones at and 
surrounding the airport. The total project cost is estimated to be 
approximately $2,300,000, of which $1,140,000 was appropriated in 
FY2009. This appropriation should complete the project. Approximately, 
$75,000 [or 16%] of this year's earmark will be used for engineering; 
$100,000 [or 21%] for replacement lights and electrical equipment; and 
the remaining $300,000 [or 63%] will be used for construction. The City 
of Atmore will provide the required federal match. Improvements to 
runway lights and correction of grading in the safety zone area will 
enhance safety to the flying public while complying with FAA 
regulations.
  Project Name: Mobile Downtown Airport Taxiway A Improvements, AL

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  Requesting Member: Congressman Jo Bonner
  Bill: Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Airport Improvement Program
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Mobile Airport Authority
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1891 Ninth Street, Mobile, AL 36615
  Description of Request: Provide $1,500,000 for airfield improvements 
at Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM)--Taxiway ``A'' South Rehabilitation 
and Drainage Improvements. Approximately, $225,000 [or 15%] will be 
used for engineering; $187,500 [or 13%] will be used for milling; 
$652,500 [or 44%] will be used for asphalt; $150,000 [or 10%] will be 
used for the drainage system; $37,500 [or 2%] will be used for pavement 
marking; $52,500 [or 3%] will be used for shoulder dressing; $195,000 
[or 13%] will be used for joint sealing/repair. The Mobile Airport 
Authority will provide the required local matching share for these 
federal funds. This project will consist of rehabilitating the asphalt 
surface and drainage system of the southern portion of Taxiway ``A''. 
The existing drainage system located below Taxiway ``A'' has caused a 
failure in the asphalt surface of the taxiway that is located between 
the intersection of Runway 36 and Runway 32. If the existing drainage 
system is not repaired, it will continue to cause deterioration of the 
asphalt surface, ultimately resulting in complete failure. Taxiway 
``A'' is the only connector for aircraft landing and taking off on 
Runway 14/32. Over 63,000 aircraft utilized Taxiway ``A'' in 2008, 
which is over 170 aircraft per day traveling on a failing surface.
  Project Name: Alabama PALS, Coastal Cleanup Equipment
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jo Bonner
  Bill: Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Economic Development Initiative
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alabama PALS
  Address of Requesting Entity: 340 North Hull Street, Montgomery, AL 
36104
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $250,000 to Alabama 
PALS, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Funding will be used to 
provide garbage and recycling supplies, education materials, volunteer 
crew equipment and public awareness campaign expenses. Approximately 
$90,000 [or 36%] will be used directly for the fall Coastal Cleanup 
Program; $60,000 [or 24%] for the spring ``Don't Drop It on Alabama'' 
Cleanup program; $40,000 [or 24%] will be used for a Clean Campus 
Program; $10,000 [or 4%] will be used for its Adopt-A-Stream Program; 
$10,000 [or 4%] will be used for its Adopt-A-Beach Program; $10,000 [or 
4%] will be used for its Adopt-An-Area Program; $30,000 [or 12%] will 
be used for an environmental assessment and economic analysis. Alabama 
PALS will provide the required local match. In conjunction with the 
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Alabama PALS 
has over 4,500 annual volunteers who dedicate their time and resources 
to this important coastal cleanup project. This coastal cleanup program 
will continue to benefit the entire state by keeping area waterways 
clean of debris thereby furthering Alabama's tourism industry.
  Project Name: Clarke County Economic Development Initiative 
Infrastructure Improvements
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jo Bonner
  Bill: Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Economic Development Initiative
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Clarke County Commission
  Address of Requesting Entity: 114 Court Street, Grove Hill, Alabama, 
USA
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $400,000 to continue an 
economic development project to effectively plan and build the 
necessary infrastructure for identified industrial property in Clarke 
County, Alabama. Approximately, $89,000 [or 22%] will be used for 
engineering design, surveying and inspection; $123,000 [or 31%] will be 
used for clearing and grading; $106,000 [or 27%] will be used for road 
construction; $72,000 [or 18%] will be used for water and sanitary 
sewer; $10,000 [or 2%] will be used for grassing and erosion control. 
The current unemployment rate in Clarke County is 15.3% and this 
economic development project will help bring new industry to this area. 
The County Commission and five local municipalities have worked 
together to prepare a master plan for economic development and pledged 
their support for this park as it benefits the entire region.

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