Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1724FY0102

Wings of Asia-American Bankers Family Aviary Interpretive/ Interactive Exhibit

Requester:

Glenn Eckey

Organization:

Zoological Society of Florida

Project Title:

Wings of Asia-American Bankers Family Aviary Interpretive/ Interactive Exhibit

Date Submitted:

1/18/2002 2:03:06 PM

Sponsors:

Daryl Jones

Statewide Interest:

As the only accredited US zoo lacated in a sub-tropic region, Miami Metrozoo impacts residents and national visitors. As a major attraction.

Recipient:

Zoological Society of Florida

Contact:

Elisabeth Koncza

12400 SW 152 Street

Contact Phone:

(305) 255-5551

Miami 33177

Counties:

Broward, Dade, Monroe

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

The Wings of Asia-American Aviary will include educational, interactive components dealing with the connection between birds and dinosaurs to attract a younger audience.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Increase in zoo, on-site classroom programs, and increases overall zoo attendance.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$2,336,000

Total cost of the project:

$1,350,000

Request has been made to fund:

Construction

What type of match exists for this project?

Local, Private, Federal

Cash Amount:

$12,000,000

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?

Unknown

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

Unknown

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Zoo's survey

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 Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

10/5/2001