Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1576FY0102

Amelia Island Marine Environmental Education and Welcome Center

Requester:

Scott Moye

Organization:

City of Fernandina Beach

Project Title:

Amelia Island Marine Environmental Education and Welcome Center

Date Submitted:

1/18/2002 11:24:24 AM

Sponsors:

Richard Mitchell

Statewide Interest:

Will serve as official Marine Welcome Center for FL, as designated by Chapter 95-437 HB 745(1995)

Recipient:

City of Fernandina Beach

Contact:

Scott Moye

Post Office Box 668

Contact Phone:

(904) 277-7300

Fernandina Beach 32034

Counties:

Nassau

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

Welcome center for boaters entering Florida, providing pump-out facilities, low-wattage radio transmissions with info on endangered species, educational exhibits and programs on FL ecosystems.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

$2.6-$3.9 million total output impact over 10-year period, per UNF economic impact study.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$1,000,000

Total cost of the project:

$5,000,000

Request has been made to fund:

Construction

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?

No

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:

FL Dept. of Environmental Protection Permit No. 45-75835-001-E1

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

Yes

Hearing Body:

Nassau County Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

9/26/2001