Florida stimulus allocations
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In a July 2009 report by Good Jobs First the organization evaluated Florida's state website that details the implementation of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Florida received a score of 15 out of 100.[2]
[edit] State programs
Florida is expected to receive $13.4 billion of the $787 billion dollar economic stimulus package.[3] According to White House officials the package is expected to create approximately 206,000 jobs.[4]
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| Type | Description | Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | Unemployment and worktraining[5] | $165 million | |
| Budget stabilization | To be used for averting budget cuts[5] | $2.8 billion | |
| Health and Human Services | Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Funding[6] | $4,366.78 million | Avail. as of March 2009 |
| Health and Human Services | COBRA Healthcare for Unemployed[7] | Not available | |
| Health and Human Services | Medicaid[8] | $3.24 million | |
| Health and Human Services | Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentives[9] | $218 million | |
| Health and Human Services | Immunization Grants[10] | $10.46 million | 80% of funds avail. Aug. 2009 |
| Health and Human Services | Infection Prevention[11] | $361,827 million | Avail. as of July 2009 |
| Education | Fiscal Stabilization (K-20)[12] | $2,209.0 million | 67% avail. upon project approval |
| Education | Title I, Part A Recovery Fund[13] | $490.58 million | 50% avail. Mar. 31, 2009; 50% avail. Oct.1, 2009 |
| Education | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B Grants to States and Preschools[14] | $646.96 million | 50% avail. Mar. 2009; 50% avail. Oct. 2009 |
| Education | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C Early Steps[15] | $23.08 million | 50% avail. Mar. 30, 2009; 50% avail. Sept. 30, 2009 |
| Education | Independent Living Services[16] | $0.81 million | |
| Education | Title II Education for Homeless Children and Youths (McKinney Vento)[17] | $3.11 million | Avail. March 31, 2009 |
| Education | School Lunch Equipment Grants[18] | $5.40 million | Avail. March 2009 |
| Education | Educational Technology State Grants[19] | $30.2 million | 50% avail. Mar. 31, 2009 |
| Environment | Clean Water State Revolving Fund[20] | $132.29 million | grant, April 2009 |
| Environment | Drinking Water State Revolving Fund[21] | $88.07 million | grant, May 2009 |
| Environment | Diesel Emission Reduction Grant[22] | $1.73 million | grant, April 2009 |
| Transportation | Florida Department of Transportation[23] | $1,367 million | - |
| Infrastructure | Defense Infrastructure and Equipment Upgrades[24] | $4.54 million | April 20, 2009 |
| Transportation | High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program[25] | To be determined | - |
[edit] Education
In September 2009 the Government Accountability Office released a report that cited states that might be susceptible to the misuse of Title I federal stimulus funds. "High-risk states" including Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.[26][27]
- In Florida, Broward County rehired 100 of the 400 teachers it had laid off earlier this year thanks to stimulus funds.[28]
- A total of 8 public universities in Florida have been awarded $33.7 million in federal stimulus funds. The University of Florida received $19.1 million, Florida State University received $7.9 million, the university of Central Florida received $3 million, USF received $2.4 million and Florida A&M University received $257,306.[29]
[edit] Energy
The energy efficiency block grant is used to fun the "green government grant program." Approximately 60% of the state of Florida's Energy Program will be allocated to non-entitlement cities and counties. Specifically $14.1 million will be used for energy efficient grants in small communities and $9.4 million will be used for the solar rebate program.[30]
[edit] Transportation
The Florida Department of Transportation received approximately:[31]
- $70 million for airport projects
- $1.35 billion for highway and bridge projects
- $316 million for transit grants
Approximately 30% of the highway and bridge funds were allocated to local projects.
However, in order to qualify for the funds, Florida must meet federal requirements. For example, transit, rail and airport projects must be coordinated with the relevant operating agency -MPO or FDOT. Another requirement includes the use of American iron, steel and manufactured goods, except in certain instances. Additionally, an environmental impact report must be completed.[31]
[edit] Cuts in funding
Approximately $8 billion in federal stimulus funding is being cut from the national total.[32]
[edit] Municipal
Below are details about Florida local municipalities and specific stimulus funds received by each municipality for projects ranging from road construction to improvement or construction of wastewater facilities to energy efficiency.
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| Type | Description | Cost | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Production of Lithium-ion Cells, Modules, and Battery Packs for Industrial/Agricultural Vehicles[33] | $95,500,000 | Jacksonville | - |
| Transportation | Chiquita Boulevard Widening-widen roadway from 4 to 6 lanes[34] | $60,000,000 | Cape Coral | - |
| Transportation | Citywide roadway maintenance-resurfacing of deteriorating road surfaces[35] | $10,000,000 | Cape Coral | - |
| Energy | Ocean Beach Blvd. use native plants & energy-efficient lighting. Aid in controlling runoff to Indian River lagoon.[36] | $2,000,000 | Cocoa Beach | design completed |
| Transportation | Re-line 500 manholes 8 ft. depth[37] | $1,000,000 | Coca Beach | - |
[edit] School district
Below are details about Florida school districts and specific stimulus funds received by each district for projects ranging from budget stabilization to school construction to education resources.
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| Type | Description | Cost | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Coral Springs Charter School Information Technology Upgrade[38] | $250,000 | Coral Springs | - |
| School construction | Coral Springs Charter School Roof Replacement[39] | $2,500,000 | Coral Springs | - |
| Environment | Northwest District Stormwater retrofit[40] | $5,000,000 | Jacksonville | - |
| Environment | Southeast District Stormwater System Retrofit[41] | $5,000,000 | Jacksonville | - |
| School construction | Highland Oaks Middle School-Phase 2 HVAC[42] | $1,800,000 | Miami | - |
| School construction | Maya Angelou Elementary School-Cooling towers[43] | $549,491 | Miami | - |
| School construction | Mae M. Walters Elementary School-Roofing[44] | $1,092,640 | Miami | - |
| Energy | William A. Chapman ES-Install surge protection[45] | $92,700 | Miami | - |
| School construction | Miami Springs ES-Replace playground[46] | $196,691 | Miami | - |
| School construction | Arbase ES-Two server room A/C units[47] | $195,839 | Miami | - |
| School construction | Parkview ES-Window replacement[48] | $1,822,250 | Miami | - |
[edit] External links
- Florida Recovery & Reinvestment website
- Florida Department of Education - Stimulus Funding
- Stimulus Watch.org - Florida
- Recovery.org - Florida
[edit] Additional reading
- St. Petersburg Times,"Federal stimulus grant for $1.46 million is USF's biggest yet," October 19, 2009
- WCTV,"Leon Co. Schools Uses Stimulus Money to Save Jobs," September 28, 2009
[edit] References
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment,"Florida," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Good Jobs First,"Florida," July 2009
- ↑ Wall Street Journal, "Stimulus Spending by State," August 6, 2009
- ↑ The White House,"American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: State by state jobs impact," February 13, 2009
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Florida's Fair Share," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Funding," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"COBRA Healthcare for Unemployed," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Medicaid," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentives," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Immunization Grants," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Infection Prevention," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Fiscal Stabliziation (K-20)," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Title I," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"IDEA Part B," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"IDEA," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Independent Living Services," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Homeless Children and Youths," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"School Lunch Equipment Grants," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Educational Technology State Grants," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Clean Water State Revolving Fund," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Drinking Water State Revolving Fund," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Diesel Emission Reduction Grant," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Florida Department of Education," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"Defense Infrastructure and Equipment Upgrades," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Florida Recovery and Reinvestment Funds,"High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Education Week,"Ed. Dept.: 4 States Are Ripe for Stimulus Slip-Ups," September 23, 2009
- ↑ [Government Accountability Office,"Funds Continue to Provide Fiscal Relief to States and Localities, While Accountability and Reporting Challenges Need to Be Fully Addressed," September 2009
- ↑ CBS News,"Despite Stimulus, Education Suffers Cuts," September 8, 2009
- ↑ Tallahassee Democrat,"FSU, FAMU awarded stimulus grants," September 24, 2009
- ↑ Florida Office of Economic Recovery,"Energy Efficiency Block Grant to Fund Green Government Grant Program," retrieved October 21, 2009
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 Florida Office of Economic Recovery,"Florida Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Administration)," retrieved October 21, 2009
- ↑ News on 6,"Federal Funding Cuts Could Delay Oklahoma Bridge Repairs, Crosstown Construction," September 9, 2009
- ↑ Recovery.org,"Award:Production of Lithium-ion Cells, Modules, and Battery Packs for Industrial and Agricultural Vehicles," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Chiquita Boulevard Widening," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Cape Coral Citywide roadway maintance," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Ocean Beach Blvd energy project," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Cocoa Beach re-line manholes," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Charter School Information Technology Upgrade," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Coral Springs Charter School Roof Replacement," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Northwest District Stormwater retrofit," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Southeast District Stormwater System Retrofit," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Highland Oaks MS-Phase 2 HVAC," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Maya Angelou ES-Cooling towers," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Mae M. Walters ES-Roofing," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"William A. Chapman ES-Install surge protection," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Miami Springs ES-Replace playground," retrieved September 24, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Arbase ES-AC units," retrieved September 29, 2009
- ↑ Stimulus Watch,"Parkview ES-Window replacement," retrieved September 29, 2009
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