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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2690 |
| The Florida - Colombia Economic Development Project |
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| Requester: |
Eduardo Gamarra, Director, Latin American and Caribbean Cent |
Organization: |
Florida International University |
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| Project Title: |
The Florida - Colombia Economic Development Project |
Date Submitted |
1/15/2003 4:27:26 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Diaz de la Portilla |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| A regional government entity is requesting money for a project of statewide interest. |
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| Recipient: |
Colombian Studies Institute |
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Contact: |
Eduardo Gamarra |
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DM353 University Park Campus, FIU |
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Contact Phone: |
(305) 348-2894 |
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Miami 33199 |
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| Counties: |
Dade, Orange |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| As a partnership between Valencia Community College and Florida International University, the Colombian Studies Institute aims to identify and promote commercial and cultural linkages between Florida and Colombia.
Objectives are to develop commercial and trade opportunities, heighten cultural awareness and create educational links of mutual benefit to both Florida and Colombia.
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| To expand public and private dialog on research development and technical assistance, increasing bilateral commerce, facilitating university and other cultural exchanges. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$227,500 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$277,500 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Private |
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Cash Amount |
$50,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Unknown |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
FIU's Report - The Colombian Diaspora to South Florida |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Miami-Dade Delegation Meeting |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/17/2002 |
