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MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA May 21,2013 MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA May 21,2013 The Honorable Rick Scott Governor of Florida The Capitol 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 Dear Governor Scott: I am writing to you on behalf of Manatee County to express our sincere appreciation for the strong funding support for Florida's beaches in your 2013-14 Recommended Budget, and to request your continued support for SB 1500, the General Appropriations Act's response to 2012 storm damages and other statewide beach management responsibilities that is in keeping with your funding recommendation. The repair of 15 federally-authorized Army Corps of Engineers projects is unprecedented, leveraging a federal cost-share of 70 percent of total costs with the non-federal portion shared equally between the state and local government. The budget also provides additional dollars for non-federal beach and dune repair from Hurricane Sandy damages in the absence of FEMA funding. In line-item appropriation 1626 for statewide beach projects, our Manatee County Anna Maria Island Shore Protection project is included. As you have fully recognized, this leveraged response in the GAA will minimize the risk to tourism that is leading the economic recovery in our coastal communities and statewide, and will reduce the vulnerability of miles of beaches, public infrastructure and upland development to future storm events. We recognize and greatly appreciate your ongoing support for our beaches and what they mean to the State of Florida and Manatee County's economy, jobs and way of life. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA ~7si~ CHAIRMAN cc: Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County Administrator Charlie Hunsicker, Manatee County Natural Resources Director Nicholas Azzara, Manatee Information Outreach Coordinator Cari Roth, Esq., Bryant, Miller, Olive Board of County Commissioners Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 1000 Street Address: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34206-1000 WEB : www.mymanatee.org * PHONE: 941.745.3707 * FAX: 941.745.3790 LARRY BUSTLE * MICHAEL GALLEN* JOHN R. CHAPPlE* ROBIN DiSABATINO* VANESSA BAUGH * CAROL WHITMORE * BETSY BENAC District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA May 21,2013 The Honorable Sen. Nancy Detert SuiteD 417 Commercial Court Venice, FL 34292 Re: Your efforts to obtain funding for Nathan Henderson Park during the 2013 Legislative Session Dear Senator Detert: On behalf of the Manatee County Commission, I'm writing to thank you for your ongoing support for the Nathan Benderson Park and for helping to obtain state funding to help complete the facility. I have signed a letter of support for this funding allocation to Gov. Rick Scott. As you know, the facility has been selected as the entry representing the United States and is one of two finalists to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships by the International Federation of Rowing Association. We are optimistic for a positive outcome when the bid award is issued in September, 2013. This demonstration of state support significantly strengthens our final bid submittal to host the 2017 World Championship. Hosting the 2017 World Rowing Championships will result in significant economic development in our region and will bring worldwide recognition to Florida as a sports and recreational destination. The selection will put the facility in the running for other international rowing competitions along with other sports such as canoe/kayak and Olympic Long Distance Triathlons. We believe the influx of athletes, trainers and spectators will generate jobs and state revenues for decades to come. Board of County Commissioners Mailing Address: P. 0 . Box 1000 Street Address: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34206-1000 WEB: www.mymanatee.org * PHONE: 941.745.3707 * FAX: 941.745.3790 LARRY BUSTLE * MICHAEL GALLEN * JOHN R. CHAPPlE * ROBIN DiSABATINO * VANESSA BAUGH * CAROL WlllTMORE * BETSY BENAC District I District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Sen. Nancy Detert May 21,2013 Page 2 The Rowing and Aquatics Sports Center at Henderson Park is being developed as a world class facility for rowing, and other water based training and competition. The facility has already attracted enormous participation from international, national and regional competitors and utilization of the facility has far exceeded expectations. The facility has also become a remarkable model for how two counties can work together to achieve regional success. Here's hoping that success will eventually become international in scope. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA LARRYBUST E CHAIRMAN Cc: Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County Administrator Dan Schlandt, Manatee Deputy County Administrator Elliott Falcione, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Nicholas Azzara, Manatee Information Outreach Coordinator Cari Roth, Esq., Bryant, Miller, Olive Paul Blackketter, President, Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA May 21,2013 The Honorable Sen. Bill Galvano 1023 Manatee Ave. W. Suite 201 Bradenton, FL 34205 Re: Appreciation for your efforts and support for Manatee County issues during the 2013 Legislative Session Dear Senator Galvano: On behalf of the Manatee County Commission, I would like to congratulate you on a successful session in Tallahassee and thank you for your efforts assisting Manatee County with our legislative priorities during the 2013 session. A special thanks for your assistance on Manatee's phosphate severance tax issue. Without your persistence, we would be unable to capitalize on an important revenue source to maintain many of our community's most treasured conservation lands. We wish you support in your continued efforts to revise the administration and use of E911 fees. As Florida's prepaid wireless services continue to expand, we agree with the importance of finding a way to include these customers in funding E911 services. Without asking these customers to help share in the cost to operate E911 systems, landline and non-prepaid wireless customers will continue to foot the entire bill. A special thanks, also, to your legislative assistant Kathy Galea who is always responsive to our concerns and requests. On several occasions she has reached out to the county to ask how certain legislation will impact our community, and we value the opportunity to pass along our input on these topics. She's a tremendous asset and an excellent public servant. Board of County Commissioners Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 1000 Street Address: 11 12 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34206-1000 WEB: www.mymanatee.org * PHONE: 941.745.3707 * FAX: 941.745.3790 LARRY BUSTLE* MICHAEL GALLEN * JOHN R. CHAPPlE * ROBIN DiSABATINO* VANESSA BAUGH* CAROL WHITMORE* BETSY BENAC District I District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Sen. Bill Galvano May 21,2013 Page2 As a freshman senator, you have picked up where you left off as one of our state's brightest leaders and a tremendous consensus builder. We are pleased you are back in Tallahassee representing our community and we wish you success in the 2014 session and beyond. Thank you again for all you do. If we can ever be of assistance to you serving our community, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA ~~LARRY BUSTLE CHAIRMAN cc: Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County Administrator Nicholas Azzara, Manatee Information Outreach Coordinator Cari Roth, Esq., Bryant, Miller, Olive MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA May 21,2013 The Honorable Rep. Doug Holder 8486 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34238 Re: Your efforts to obtain funding for Nathan Henderson Park during the 2013 Legislative Session Dear Representative Holder: On behalf of the Manatee County Commission, I'm writing to thank you for your ongoing support for the Nathan Henderson Park and for helping to obtain state funding to help complete the facility. I will be signing a letter of support for this funding allocation to Gov. Rick Scott. As you know, the facility has been selected as the entry representing the United States and is one of two finalists to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships by the International Federation of Rowing Association. We are optimistic for a positive outcome when the bid award is issued in September, 2013. This demonstration of state support significantly strengthens our final bid submittal to host the 2017 World Championship. Hosting the 2017 World Rowing Championships will result in significant economic development in our region and will bring worldwide recognition to Florida as a sports and recreational destination. The selection will put the facility in the running for other international rowing competitions along with other sports such as canoe/kayak and Olympic Long Distance Triathlons. We believe the influx of athletes, trainers and spectators will generate jobs and state revenues for decades to come. Board of County Commissioners Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 1000 Street Address: 111 2 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34206-1000 WEB: www.mymanatee.org * PHONE: 941.745.3707 * FAX: 941.745.3790 LARRY BUSTLE * MICHAEL GALLEN * JOHN R. CHAPPlE * ROBIN DiSABATINO * VANESSA BAUGH * CAROL WHITMORE * BETSY BENAC District I District 2 District 3 District4 District S District6 District 7 Rep. Doug Holder May 21,2013 Page2 The Rowing and Aquatics Sports Center at Benderson Park is being developed as a world class facility for rowing, and other water based training and competition. The facility has already attracted
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