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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #957 |
| Military and Historical Museum |
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| Requester: |
Lee Niblock |
Organization: |
Marion County Board of County Commissioners |
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| Project Title: |
Military and Historical Museum |
Date Submitted |
1/12/2004 3:06:04 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Lynn |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| To protect and promote Florida and National military heritage. |
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| Recipient: |
Marion County Board of County Commissioners |
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Contact: |
Lee Niblock |
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601 SE 25th Avenue |
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Contact Phone: |
(352) 236-7111 |
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Ocala 34471 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Marion |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| The Military and Historical Museum will provide a single location for the citizens of Marion County and visitors to reflect on diverse historical and cultural artifacts and displays. It will provide the means to educate citizens and youth concerning the sacrifices of local and Florida residents for our freedoms. Personal, military, and cultural artifacts will be donated, collected, and cataloged for display in the one-of-a-kind museum. |
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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: |
| Measurable outcome will be identified through the construction of the museum, and through the collection of veterans' artifacts. It will also be measured by the attendance of students from public and private schools, community, civic organizations, and tourists, who will visit this repository of irreplaceable military and cultural artifacts. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$408,600 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$408,600 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
None |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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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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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: |
Veterans Park Advisory Council & Vet. organizations through public worships & meetings. |
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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: |
Marion County Board of Commissioners |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
09/16/2003 |
