[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 112 (Thursday, July 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1908-E1909]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. SPENCER BACHUS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding funding that I requested as part of the H.R. 3288--
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Spencer Bachus
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), FL--Federal lands 
(Public Lands Highways)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bibb County Commission
  Address of Requesting Entity: 157 S W Davidson Drive, Centreville, AL 
35042
  Description of Request: Provide $298,000 for the new Cahaba River 
National Wildlife Refuge, where trails are under construction at 
present to several scenic overlooks on the bluffs over the Cahaba 
River. The parking at the trailhead currently consists of a small paved 
lot with space for 6 vehicles total, including handicap parking. The 
current entrance off Co. Rd. 24 is located in a location with poor 
sight distance. This project would add turn lanes, move the entrance to 
a safer location, and enlarge the parking lot to about one acre. The 
project designs will move the entrance to a new location which will 
double the sight distance, and add turn lanes for much enhanced safety. 
The project's total budget is $298,000. Specifically within the budget, 
$8,000 will go toward clearing and grubbing, $28,000 for unclassified 
excavation, $25,000 for barrow (fill), $10,000 for roadbed processing, 
$1,000 for machine grading shoulders, $190,000 for plant mix paving, 
$7,500 for traffic stripe and markings, $2,000 for signs, $2,000 for 
erosion control, $1,500 for seeding and mulching and $23,000 for 
mobilization. This request is consistent with the intended and 
authorized purpose of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), FL--
Federal lands (Public Lands Highways) Account. The Bibb County 
Commission will meet or exceed all statutory requirements for matching 
funds where applicable.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Spencer Bachus
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), TCSP--Transportation 
& Community & System Preservation
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Springville
  Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 919, Springville, AL 35156
  Description of Request: Provide $500,000 to provide improvements to 
Main Street in Springville. The funding will be used for Site 
Preparation, Street Resurfacing, Construction of turn lanes and 
Engineering near Springville Elementary School and Springville Middle 
School. The drainage and traffic improvements in this area are critical 
to the safety of residents and particularly of children accessing 
Springville Elementary and Springville Middle School. The project's 
total budget is $500,000. Specifically in the budget, $50,000 will go 
towards site preparation, $250,000 for street resurfacing, $150,000 for 
turn lanes, and $50,000 for engineering. This request is consistent 
with the intended and authorized purpose of the Federal Highway 
Administration (FHWA), TCSP--Transportation & Community & System 
Preservation Account. The City of Springville will meet or exceed all 
statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Spencer Bachus
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development 
Initiatives (EDI)

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  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Gardendale
  Address of Requesting Entity: 970 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071
  Description of Request: Provide $100,000 to provide for renovations 
and improvements to the Miracle Field, including parking improvements, 
lighting, sidewalks and walkways, accessibility, and landscaping. This 
project offers a unique recreational opportunity for mentally and 
physically challenged individuals. The project's total budget is 
$250,000. Specifically within the budget, $80,000 is for parking 
improvements, $80,000 is for lighting, $50,000 is for sidewalks and 
walkways, $20,000 is for accessibility, and $20,000 is for landscaping. 
This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of 
the Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development 
Initiatives (EDI) Account. The City of Gardendale will meet or exceed 
all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Spencer Bachus
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development 
Initiatives (EDI)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Irondale
  Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 100188, Irondale, AL 35210
  Description of Request: Provide $200,000 to provide renovation of 
historic downtown Irondale known as the Whistle Stop District. 
Improvements will concentrate on public infrastructure including 
sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping. The project will help stimulate 
economic development in the area, assisting in job creation and 
development of the downtown area. The project's total budget is 
$275,000. Specifically within the budget, $80,000 is for sidewalk 
renovation, $50,000 is for a parking area, $20,000 is for landscaping, 
$90,000 is for lighting, and $35,000 is for engineering. This request 
is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the Housing 
and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development Initiatives (EDI) 
Account. The City of Irondale will meet or exceed all statutory 
requirements for matching funds where applicable.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Spencer Bachus
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development 
Initiatives (EDI)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Tarrant
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1604 Pinson Valley Parkway, Tarrant, AL 
35217
  Description of Request: Provide $150,000 to for a streetscaping 
project for the Five Mile Creek Greenway through the historic downtown. 
The current funding request will provide for additional streetscaping 
to enhance the access to the Greenway trail. This project will allow 
for continued economic development and improve the Tarrant access to 
the Greenway trail, benefitting the people of Tarrant as well as those 
who visit. The project's total budget is $150,000. Specifically within 
the budget, $70,000 is for lighting and electrical work, $20,000 is for 
landscape items, $10,000 is for benches, garbage depositories, and bike 
racks, and $50,000 is for concrete work. This request is consistent 
with the intended and authorized purpose of the Housing and Urban 
Development (HUD), Economic Development Initiatives (EDI) Account. The 
City of Tarrant will meet or exceed all statutory requirements for 
matching funds where applicable.

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