Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #148FY0102

FAU/HBOI Marine Science Partnership

Requester:

President A. Cantonese

Organization:

FAU

Project Title:

FAU/HBOI Marine Science Partnership

Date Submitted:

1/15/2002 2:11:06 PM

Sponsors:

Ken Pruitt

Statewide Interest:

Education and economic development.

Recipient:

FAU, Treasure Coast Campus

Contact:

Jerry Lafferty, PhD.

500 NW University Blvd.

Contact Phone:

(561) 785-9970

Port St. Lucie 34986

Counties:

{Statewide}

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

Unique year-round educational opportunity in Marine Science for undergraduates.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Workforce development for management of Florida's natural resources and Everglades restoration among other projects.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$997,860

Total cost of the project:

$997,860

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

None

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$997,860

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

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

Yes

Agency:

Education, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Education

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

Yes

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Number of students statewide wanting to matriculate for this program.

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

Yes

Hearing Body:

St. Lucie Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

12/13/2001