Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #251FY0102

City of Gainesville/Museum Park Complex Project (African American History Museum Component)

Requester:

Carl Harness

Organization:

City of Gainesville

Project Title:

City of Gainesville/Museum Park Complex Project (African American History Museum Component)

Date Submitted:

1/16/2002 1:29:31 PM

Sponsors:

Betty Holzendorf, Richard Mitchell, Rod Smith

Statewide Interest:

The African-American History Museum will enhance the educational opportunities offered to the children in our community through a new curriculum focusing on our rich cultural heritage and promoting cross-cultural awareness.

Recipient:

City of Gainesville

Contact:

Wayne Bowers

200 East University Avenue

Contact Phone:

(352) 334-5010

Gainesville 32601

Counties:

Alachua

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

Phase I of this project includes the purchase of a newly refurbished building to be utilized as the African-American History Museum

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Will provide opportunities for cross-cultural awareness, enhanced educational opportunities focusing on our rich cultural heritage and diversity.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$800,000

Total cost of the project:

$800,000

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?

Unknown

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:

Video production projects research conducted by the UF History Department

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

Yes

Hearing Body:

Alachua County Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

9/6/2001