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CBIRS Request 52
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #52
Fishing for Success
 
Requester: Dr. Dan Canfield, Jr. Organization: UF / IFAS Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
 
Project Title: Fishing for Success Date Submitted 1/12/2006 3:06:19 PM
 
Sponsors: Argenziano, Smith
 
Statewide Interest:
Enhances the ability of all Floridians, communities and businesses to prosper through youth education.
 
Recipient: UF / IFAS Fishing for Success Program   Contact: Dr. Dan Canfield  
  7922 Northwest 71st Street   Contact Phone: (352) 392-9617  
  Gainesville 32653-3071   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Alachua
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Expand and enhance national award-winning youth education program "Fishing for Success" in North Florida while expanding to other communities throughout Florida.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Establishment of Fishing for Success for a minimum of three communities in 2005.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $50,000
 
Total cost of the project: $450,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $250,000   In-kind Amount $100,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $500,000 To Fund: Operations, Construction
 
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? Yes
  Documentation: Needs in youth education and juvenile justice. Increase family involvement in education.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Alachua legislative delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/14/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No