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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2030 |
| Hidden Treasures of Tropical America |
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| Requester: |
Vivian Donnell Rodriguez |
Organization: |
Miami Dade County Parks & Recreation Dept. |
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| Project Title: |
Hidden Treasures of Tropical America |
Date Submitted |
1/16/2004 2:32:28 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Diaz de la Portilla |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| As the only zoo located in a sub-tropic region of the U.S., Metrozoo not only impacts South Florida residents but national and international visitors as well. |
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| Recipient: |
Miami Dade County Parks & Recreation Dept. |
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Contact: |
Eric Stephens |
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12400 SW 152 Street |
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Contact Phone: |
(305) 251-0400 |
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Miami 33177 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Broward, Dade, Monroe |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| Construction of major Tropical Americas exhibit showcasing endangered animals and their habitats, and the need to conserve the biodiversity of the tropics |
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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: |
| Hidden Treasures is expected to significantly boost attendance and increase visitors to South Florida. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$6,000,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$35,000,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Private |
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Cash Amount |
$14,200,000 |
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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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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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Unknown |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Unknown |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Miami Metrozoo Master Plan approved by the Miami Dade Board of County Commissioners |
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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 |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/03/2003 |
