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CBIRS Request 1174
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1174
Hidden Treasures of Tropical America
 
Requester: Glenn Ekey Organization: Zoological Society of Florida
 
Project Title: Hidden Treasures of Tropical America Date Submitted 1/13/2003 6:44:53 PM
 
Sponsors: Bullard
 
Statewide Interest:
As the only zoo located in a sub-tropic region of the U.S. Metro Zoo not only impacts South Florida residenst but national and international visitors as well.
 
Recipient: Zoological Society of Florida   Contact: Gleen Ekey  
  12400 S.W. 152d Street   Contact Phone: (305) 255-5551  
  Maimi 33177
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
CA captital project which is Phase III of Miami Metrozoo 20-year Master Plan.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Hidden Treasures is expected to significantly boost zoo attendance.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $6,000,000
 
Total cost of the project: $35,000,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $14,000,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Unknown
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Unknown
 
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: Metrozoo Master Plan
 
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
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/17/2002