HR439 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Artis McCampbellRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Johnny Mack MorrowJeremy OdenElwyn ThomasGregory CanfieldPat MoorePaul DeMarcoDickie DrakeAllen TreadawayMary Sue McClurkinJohn W. RogersRod ScottPatricia ToddJames C. FieldsJeff McLaughlinDemetrius C. NewtonPebblin W. WarrenRalph HowardEarl F. HilliardChris EnglandOliver RobinsonAlan HarperThomas JacksonMary MooreMerika ColemanLawrence McAdory

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

U. S. Congress urged to appropriate funds for renovation of Alabama Farmers Market

Summary

The Alabama House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to provide $3 million in federal funding for renovating and revitalizing the Alabama Farmers Market.

What This Bill Does

It asks Congress to appropriate $3 million for FY2011 to fund renovation and revitalization of the Alabama Farmers Market. The project would modernize the market by demolishing three sheds and replacing them with refrigeration-equipped structures for perishable goods, add 25,000 square feet of tomato packing space, and add 38,800 square feet of space for farmers to sell their products. It aims to revitalize the nearby ACIPO-Finley neighborhood, create dozens of local jobs, and attract new business investment.

Who It Affects

• Local farmers and market vendors would gain more selling space and better facilities to handle perishable goods.
• Residents of the ACIPO-Finley neighborhood (including many low-income individuals) could benefit from job creation and neighborhood revitalization.

Key Provisions

• Urges the United States Congress to appropriate $3 million in federal funding for FY2011 for the Alabama Farmers Market Renovation and Revitalization project.
• Notes planned renovations: demolish three sheds, install refrigeration-equipped structures for perishables, add 25,000 square feet of tomato packing space, and add 38,800 square feet of space for farmers to sell.
• States there are existing funding commitments totaling $1.0 million but a $3 million funding gap remains, with no federal grant opportunities available.
• Provides that a copy of the resolution will be sent to Alabama's Congressional Delegation.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative