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CBIRS Request 2306
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2306
Gallery 721 Inc.
 
Requester: Larry T. Clemons Organization: Gallery 721 Inc.
 
Project Title: Gallery 721 Inc. Date Submitted 1/15/2003 3:37:27 PM
 
Sponsors: Dawson
 
Statewide Interest:
To display African American Art in front of minority school children throughout South Florida and the entire state.
 
Recipient: Gallery 721 Inc.   Contact: Stanton B. Smith  
  725 Progresso Drive   Contact Phone: (954) 614-5005  
  Fort Lauderdale 33304
 
Counties: Broward
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Art Gallery and Museum featuring African American Artist Purvis Young and many others - art and educational materials to be displayed and interaction opportunities for minority school children thorugh out South Florida as well as the entire state through interactive media (internet and video). Building is 5,000 square feet, already built and already features art.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Phase 2 of the project will be able to be completed, bringing the building in full compliance with ADA act and other legal requirements. Also, multi-media equipment can be obtained to broadcast educational lectures and art showings for those minority school children that cannot physically attend the Gallery - Museum. It should be noted that the building is located approx. 100 feet from the railroad and this could allow the transport of students to the Museum via railway.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $100,000
 
Total cost of the project: $100,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Private
  Cash Amount $100,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $250,000 To Fund: Operations
 
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? No
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Broward County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/18/2003