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CBIRS Request 1579
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1579
Green Industries Institute
 
Requester: Morris Steen Organization: North Florida Community College
 
Project Title: Green Industries Institute Date Submitted 1/15/2003 2:14:50 PM
 
Sponsors: Argenziano
 
Statewide Interest:
Provides training for a workforce in horticulture, landscape, and green industries.
 
Recipient: North Florida Community College   Contact: Gerri Bucher  
  1000 Turner Davis Drive   Contact Phone: (850) 973-1607  
  Madison 32340
 
Counties: Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Requesting a special appropriation for the Green Industries Institute. The start-up programs have been very successful but due to the enrollment and projected new programs, much needs to be done to bring the site up to speed. We are asking that additional dollars be placed in the NFCC base since we are the administrative entity and fiscal agent for the program, but all dollars will be designated for the specific outlined in a MOU.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The Green Industries Institute allows academic work, 2+2 programs and workforce training to the students in a six county area and beyond.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $300,000
 
Total cost of the project: $300,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Private
  Cash Amount $22,850  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2002 Amount: $200,000
 
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? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Green Industries Steering Committee Recommendation
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Meeting
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/02/2002