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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1433 |
| Gulf Coast Zoological Society dba Zoo-Northwest Florida |
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| Requester: |
Jules Kariher |
Organization: |
Gulf Coast Zoological Society |
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| Project Title: |
Gulf Coast Zoological Society dba Zoo-Northwest Florida |
Date Submitted |
1/4/2008 3:21:03 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Peaden |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The Zoo of NW Florida is the second most attended attraction in NW Florida, generating economic benefits to the area and attracting thousands of visitors every year. Tourism is the largest revenue generator in the state and preserving tourist attractions like the Zoo of NW Florida is critical to the state�s economy. |
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| Recipient: |
Danyelle Lantz, Executive Director Zoo-Northwest Florida |
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Contact: |
Jules Kariher |
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5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway |
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Contact Phone: |
(850) 206-9495 |
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Gulf Breeze 32563 |
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Contact email: |
strategygroup@mchsi.com |
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| Counties: |
Santa Rosa |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| $250,000 in recurring funds to renovate and expand the educational programs and facilities available at the Zoo Northwest Florida with an increased focus on conversation and biodiversity through its living laboratory. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Create minimum 7 new (direct) jobs at the Zoo Northwest Florida, create a destination educational facility within the zoological and botanical park that will services K-12, College and Continuing education and attract high economic growth and development to NW Florida. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$250,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$335,000 |
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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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Yes |
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Amount: |
$150,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations, Construction |
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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? |
Unknown |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Tourism and Economic Development organizations as well as Chambers of Commerce |
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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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No |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
