[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 111 (Wednesday, July 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1895-E1896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATIONS

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 2009

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, 
Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill:
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development 
Initiatives (EDI)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Guntersville, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 
35976
  Description of Request: ``Guntersville Harbor breakwater 
replacement'', $200,000
  The funding would be used for the replacement of existing harbor 
breakwater located in the Guntersville Reservoir. The project supports 
all other harbor improvements planned in conjunction with transient 
boating and public safety. This project provides navigation 
improvements within the Inland Waterway System of the United States 
including Homeland Security safety issues. The project will provide 
safe moorage for recreational boaters. The total estimated budget for 
the breakwater barrier installed is $593,674 which includes $162,091.00 
to remove and dispose of the old breakwater and $431,583.00 for 
installation of the new breakwater.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development 
Initiatives (EDI)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Winston County Commission, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 147, Double Springs, AL 35553
  Description of Request: ``Winston County Industrial Park 
infrastructure improvements'', $400,000
  The funding would be used for a new industrial park in Winston 
County, the Winston County Commission is seeking funds to provide 
necessary water infrastructure to the site. Job creation is 
particularly important in this area of Appalachia that continues to 
suffer from lack of employment opportunities. Approximately $126,000 
will be spent for construction, $120,000 for construction-related 
equipment, $14,000 for fire hydrants, $30,000 for road crossing, 
$80,000 for design and inspection, and $30,000 for geotechnical and 
environmental work.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development 
Initiatives (EDI)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The City of Rainsville, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 309, Rainsville, AL 35986
  Description of Request: ``Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center 
facility construction'', $200,000
  The funding would be used for the Agri-Business Center will be a 
public facility on 43 acres with an arena seating 3,800,200 stables, RV 
park, picnic areas and a 2 acre lake. This facility will be used by 
residents of North Alabama, Northwest Georgia, and Southern Tennessee 
to promote agriculture, business, education and recreation. All of the 
funds allocated will be used for construction.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Federal Highway Administration, Surface Transportation 
Priorities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Cullman, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: City of Cullman, P.O. Box 278, Cullman, 
AL 35056
  Description of Request: ``Widening of U.S. Highway 278 and St. 
Bernard Bridge, $750,000''
  The funding would be used to provide a middle lane to Hwy 278. A 
fifth lane is needed for turning safely and crossing the narrow bridge. 
Traffic is increasing on the road because of St. Bernard and new 
industry. School entrance will be relocated for better visibility. The 
widening will provide safer travel routes through Cullman County. This 
project is the last link of the major U.S. transportation artery 
throughout the 4th District. The City of Cullman's spending plan will 
allocate approximately $750,000 for right-of-way acquisition.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Federal Highway Administration, Transportation & Community & 
System Preservation
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Russellville, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 1000, Russellville, AL 35653
  Description of Request: ``Pedestrian Safety Project, $300,000''
  The funding would be used for a pedestrian bridge system including 
approach ramps and bridge across Summit Street connecting Russellville 
Middle and Russellville High Schools. Protect safety of school children 
who must cross street. The cross-walk will allow for the safe passage 
of school children. The City of Russellville's spending plan will 
allocate approximately $20,000 dollars for design and administration 
costs and $280,000 dollars for construction and inspection costs.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Federal Highway Administration, Federal lands (Public Lands 
Highways)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Huntsville, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity City of Huntsville, Alabama, 308 
Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801
  Description of Request: ``Martin Road Project, $600,000''
  The funding would be used to widen Martin Road to five lanes for one 
mile and replace

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the existing gate to enter Redstone Arsenal. This will provide an 
alternate entry and exit point to Restone Arsenal and improve access 
for thousands of Army and NASA employees. Improving Martin Road is a 
top priority cited by Gen. Myles to relieve congestion & improve access 
to Redstone Arsenal. This project will help address traffic issues that 
will occur as a result of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission 
(BRAC) and allow future Redstone development. The City of Huntsville's 
spending plan will allocate approximately $600,000 for preliminary 
engineering.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Federal Transit Administration, Buses & Bus Facilities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Space & Rocket Center
  Address of Requesting Entity: One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 
35805
  Description of Request: ``U.S. Space and Rocket Center Transportation 
Request, Huntsville, AL, $1,600,000''
  The funding would be used for a tramway to the Huntsville Botanical 
Garden and purchase of two trams to run between the entities. The 
Marshall Space Flight Center would like to resume tours but must have 
ADA-compliant buses. None of the current buses meet this federal 
requirement. This will help citizens learn more about Marshall's work 
through bus tours. New buses will enable the U.S. Space & Rocket Center 
to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Linking to 
Huntsville Botanical Garden provides more efficient use of the 
government property on which both non-profit entities are located. The 
U.S. Space & Rocket Center's spending plan will allocate approximately 
$420,000 for purchase of two electric trams and $1,180,000 for a 
portion of the construction of the estimated 1.25 miles of tramway that 
must include a culvert to span McDonald Creek.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Federal Transit Administration, Buses & Bus Facilities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Morgan County System of Services, 
Inc.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2531 Highway 20 West P.O. Box 1124 
Decatur, AL 35602
  Description of Request: ``Morgan County System of Services, transit 
vans for HANDS Home Shelter for Girls, AL, $50,000''
  The funds would be used to purchase a 12 passenger van for the staff 
to use in transporting the girls to appointments, recreational outings, 
etc. This Center establishes a means for the community to respond to 
the multiple needs of runaway and homeless girls and their families who 
cannot be served through traditional social services systems. The 
Morgan County System of Services, Inc. spending plan will allocate 
$50,000 to purchase new vans for the HANDs Home Shelter for Girls.

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