Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1710FY0102

Program Support for Education and Dr. Wilde's World

Requester:

Glenn Elkey

Organization:

Zoological Society of Florida

Project Title:

Program Support for Education and Dr. Wilde's World

Date Submitted:

1/18/2002 2:26:00 PM

Sponsors:

Kendrick Meek

Statewide Interest:

As the only U.S. Zoo located in a sub-tropic region; Miami Metro not only impacts South Florida residents but national and international visitors to the area as well.

Recipient:

Zoologica� Society of Florida

Contact:

Elisabeth Koncza

12400 SW 152nd Street

Contact Phone:

(305) 255-5551

Miami 33177

Counties:

Broward, Dade, Monroe

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

Recurring funding is for stafffing of Miami Metro Zoo's travelling exhibit gallery called Dr. Wilde's World, which will result in expanded educational opportunities for the community.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Increased attendance and increased students in zoo classroom programs.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$535,000

Total cost of the project:

$1,147,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Local, Private

Cash Amount:

$326,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$535,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

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

Unknown

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

Unknown

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

The Zoo's master plan survey shows that the most complaints from visitors is lack of air conditio

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

Yes

Hearing Body:

Miami Dade Delegation

Meeting Date:

10/5/2001