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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #502 |
| Agriculture Training Center |
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| Requester: |
Ron McQueen |
Organization: |
Gilchrist County Board of Co. Commission |
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| Project Title: |
Agriculture Training Center |
Date Submitted |
1/3/2008 1:47:58 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Dean |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Gilchrist C. is the second largest milk producing county in the state. Gilchrist County daries are know world wide for their production of milk and their herd management.Veterinarians & students from all over the world come & study techniques in artificial insemination genetics, milk production & BMP. |
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| Recipient: |
Gilchrist Co. Board of County Commission |
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Contact: |
Ron McQueen |
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209 SE 1st streer |
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Contact Phone: |
(352) 463-3198 |
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Trenton 32693 |
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Contact email: |
rmcq@gilchrist.fl.us |
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| Counties: |
Gilchrist |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| Ag Center to include extension offices, classrooms, outside pavillion for demonstration projects and ancilliary facilities. This center would also house soil conservation and the Family nutrition program for several surrrounding counties. IFAS would like to add a position to work with daries in this region but there are no facilities available. This facility would allow for training and symposiums to be conducted to address agricultural issues. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Regional Ag Center for production of Milk, BMP's and Dairy The dairies in our area are leading the way in the study of breeding, insemination and milk production. All of this translates into a solid economic base for rural communities. The implementation and training in BMP translates into a safer environment& insures the preservation of natural resources for the future of FLoridians. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$1,250,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$1,450,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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In-kind Amount |
$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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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? |
No |
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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: |
Gilchrist Co. Commission/Legislative Delegation Hearing |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
