[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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