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CBIRS Request 1961
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1961
Nanoscale Science and Technology Institute at the University of Florida Building Phase I
 
Requester: J. Bernard Machen, President Organization: University of Florida
 
Project Title: Nanoscale Science and Technology Institute at the University of Florida Building Phase I Date Submitted 1/15/2004 2:32:04 PM
 
Sponsors: Smith
 
Statewide Interest:
Regional project to address statewide interest of research and economic development.
 
Recipient: University of Florida   Contact: Pramod Khragonekar  
  226 Tigert Hall   Contact Phone: (352) 392-6000  
  Gainesville 32611   Contact email:  
 
Counties: {Statewide}
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Initial phase of multidiscipline nano-scale Science and Technology Institute building for research and education.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
This institute will generate new technologies and world-class experts who will contribute to the economic growth and competitiveness of the State of Florida.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $5,000,000
 
Total cost of the project: $5,000,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $35,151,600 To Fund: Construction
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency Education, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Education
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: On UF Priority list and #1 on PECO after 2004 allocation. Will be 1st such Institute in the US.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   No