995075 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL Committee Amendment SB2500 GG 66 Senator(s):Jones moved the following amendment:Section: 05 EXPLANATION: On Page: 240 Authorizes the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development (FSTED) Council to use up to Spec App: 2099 $75,000 of Seaport Grant trust funds to conduct a competitiveness analysis of Florida's Seaports in comparison to other seaports located in Gulf-Coast and Atlantic States. NET IMPACT ON: Total Funds General Revenue Trust Funds Recurring - 0 0 0 Non-Recurring - 0 0 0 _________________________________________________________________________________ Positions & Amount Positions & Amount DELETE INSERT TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF Transportation Systems Development Program: Public Transportation 55100300 In Section 05 On Page 240 2099 Fixed Capital Outlay 088794 Seaport Grants IOEK Immediately following Specific Appropriation 2099, INSERT: From funds in Specific Appropriation 2099, up to $75,000 may be used by the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council to conduct a study in conjunction with its s. 311.09(3), F.S. requirements evaluating the competitiveness of Florida's Seaports in International Commerce.The Council shall conduct the study in cooperation with the Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development. A copy of the report shall be provided to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Line item amendments are accepted as part of the amendatory process. However, due to the necessity of using computerized systems this may entail a different placement within a budget entity or the renumbering of the specific appropriation items. 995075 Log:0014 THB/CCM 03/13/02 09:21:39 PM Senate Page: 1