[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. PUTNAM. 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 Act of 2010:


      transportation, housing, and urban development--polk county 
                agricultural center building renovation

  Requesting Member: Rep. Adam Putnam (FL-12)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: HUD--Economic Development Initiative
  Project Funding Amount: $200,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Polk County, Florida
  Address of Requesting Entity: 300 West Church Street, Bartow, FL 
33831
  Description of Request: Funding to be used for renovation 
improvements to the Polk County Agricultural Center, which also serves 
as an Emergency Operation Center (EOC) for Polk County. Originally 
constructed in 1948, the facility plays a central role in the Polk 
County community, contributing to the region's economic strength and 
well-being. Renovations are needed to meet fire and safety standards, 
enabling its continued benefit to the area. Substantial contributions 
are being made by the state and local government.
  Requesting Member: Rep. Adam Putnam (FL-12)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Federal Highway Administration--Transportation & Community & 
System Preservation
  Project Funding Amount: $500,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Polk County, Florida
  Address of Requesting Entity: 300 West Church Street, Bartow, FL 
33831
  Description of Request: Funding to be utilized for improvements to 
U.S. Highway 98 to reduce existing traffic congestion and improve 
mobility along the corridor, which links Bartow to Lakeland, FL one of 
the largest metropolitan areas in the region. Specifically, funding 
would be used for right of way acquisition and construction of a 
continuous 6-lane corridor between SR 60 and SR 570 (Polk Parkway), two 
intersecting Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) facilities.


  transportation, housing, and urban development--lakeland area mass 
     transit authority bus replacement and facility maintenance, fl

  Requesting Member; Rep. Adam Putnam (FL-12)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Federal Transit Administration--Buses & Bus Facilities
  Project Funding Amount: $200,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Polk County, Florida
  Address of Requesting Entity: 300 West Church Street, Bartow, FL 
33831
  Description of Request: To continue to provide vital transportation 
bus service to several regional locations. For the replacement of aging 
buses and security technology upgrades.


   transportation, housing, and urban development--winter haven/polk 
                            county buses, fl

  Requesting Member; Rep. Adam Putnam (FL-12)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Federal Transit Administration--Buses & Bus Facilities
  Project Funding Amount: $200,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Polk County, Florida
  Address of Requesting Entity: 300 West Church Street, Bartow, FL 
33831
  Description of Request: To continue to provide vital transportation 
bus service to several regional locations. For the replacement of aging 
buses and security technology upgrades.

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