[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 111 (Wednesday, July 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1898]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 2009

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise today to submit documentation 
consistent with the Republican Earmark Standards.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Federal Lands (Public Lands Highway)
  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 $800,000 in funding in H.R. 
3288 in the Federal Lands Account for Jacksonville National Cemetery 
Access Road.
  The funding would be used for completion of project development and 
environmental assessment (PDE) to determine how to establish alternate 
access to the new Jacksonville VA National Cemetery. An alternative 
access route will enable access to the cemetery from I-95 and the 
Jacksonville International Airport.
  This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will benefit the 
community and allow those visiting the new National Cemetery to do so 
safely and expeditiously.
  The State/Local share is 20%; the City of Jacksonville 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. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Airport Improvement Program
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: City of Fernandina Beach, FL
  Address of Receiving Entity: 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 
32034
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,000,000 in funding in H.R. 
3288 in the Airport Improvement Program Account for the Fernandina 
Beach Municipal Airport, FL for Taxiway Improvements.
  The purpose of this funding is for the extension, repaving, and 
replacement of lighting on taxiway at the Fernandina Beach Municipal 
Airport. This funding will open new areas of the airport for night 
operations and improve the safety of existing operations at the 
airport.
  This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve 
safety and capacity at the airport.
  The State/Local share is 5%; the City of Fernandina Beach 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. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Ferry Boats and Terminal Facilities
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Jacksonville Port Authority
  Address of Receiving Entity: 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, FL 
32206
  Description of Request: I have secured $500,000 in funding in H.R. 
3288 in the Ferry Boats and Terminal Facilities Account for Mayport 
Ferry Rehabilitation, Jacksonville, FL.
  The funding would provide for better control and enhanced safety for 
ferry operations. Specifically, funding would be used to rehabilitate 
the present ferry dock ramp on both sides of the St. Johns River and 
improve the gantry system.
  This would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will 
benefit the motorists of the 4th District. By investing in our 
transportation infrastructure through improving safety, consistency, 
and operating consistency the ferry will be able to remain in operation 
365 days a year.
  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. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  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 $400,000 in funding in H.R. 
3288 in the Buses and Bus Facilities Account for Regional Intermodal 
Terminal Center, Jacksonville, FL.
  The funding would be used for completion of design, acquisition of 
right-of-way, and construction of the multi-modal facility. This 
facility will serve rail, bus, rapid transit and pedestrian services in 
the Northeast Florida region.
  This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will bring more 
people into downtown Jacksonville, while simultaneously providing 
increased access to jobs.
  The State/Local share is 20%; 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. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Buses and Bus Facilities
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: City of Tallahassee, FL
  Address of Receiving Entity: 300 South Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 
32301
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,000,000 in funding in H.R. 
3288 in the Buses and Bus Facilities Account for Star Metro Buses in 
Tallahassee, FL.
  The funding would be used for purchase of new buses. Currently, Star 
Metro has thirty buses which are past their useful life. The 
manufacturer no longer carries replacement parts for these outdated 
buses, making it both expensive and increasingly difficult to keep the 
buses maintained and operational.
  This would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will assist 
Star Metro in being able to provide reliable public transit to the 
people in the City of Tallahassee and surrounding areas.
  The State/Local share is 20%; the City of Tallahassee 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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