Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1161FY0102

Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce

Requester:

Dr. Patricia McGill

Organization:

Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce

Project Title:

Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce

Date Submitted:

1/17/2002 1:23:42 PM

Sponsors:

Betty Holzendorf

Statewide Interest:

The Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce at Florida A & M University was established as a� Type I Institute by Chapter 99-251, F.S. in 1999.� The Institute id Florida's Urban Home Extension Service working with communities throughout the state to develop comprehensive urban stratagies and partnerships that address the critical social, economic and physical issues of Florida's urban communities.� The Institute also serves as a clearinghouse on information about urban issues, best practices and the needs of urban communities

Recipient:

Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce

Contact:

Dr. Patricia McGill

Florida A & M University

Contact Phone:

(850) 561-2592

Tallahassee 32307

Counties:

{Statewide}

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

The Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce at Florida A & M University was established to develop urban stratagies and partnerships to address critical social, economic,a nd physical issues and concerns in Florida's urban and inner city communities.� Service to be provided:� (1) research and recommend stratagies to address critical issues facing underserved populations in urban core communities (2) establishment of regional urban centers to be located in the inner cities of St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Tampa, West Palm Beach, orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Pensacola and Miami; (3) development and maintenance of a data base relating to inner city areas (4) training of residents in urban core communities in civic incolvement and leadership, and training/internships of college students interested in approaches to community planning and design; (5) assistance with the planning, development and capacity buildding of urban area non-profit organizations, as well as collaboration with governmental entities; (6) support of community development efforts of inner city areas, neighborhoods-based organizations and municipal agencies and (7) influence the equitable allocation and stewardship of federal, state and local financial resources.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

By providing assistance in developing positive, solution-oriented strategies to address the very critical issues facing urban core communities.� The Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce anticipates a measurable decrease in crime, unemployment, drug use and abuse, and teen pregnancy, and a measurable increase in employment, economic development, entrepreneurial opportunity and community empowerment within Florida's urban core communities.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$950,000

Total cost of the project:

$20,000,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Local

Cash Amount:

$7,000,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

Yes

Fiscal Year:

2000-2001

Amount:

$200,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$950,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

No

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

No

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Chapter 99-251 requires an annual report to the Governor and the Florida Legislature

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

No