House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #213 Research and Outreach Program Staffing
Requester:	Dr. Mary Rice		Organization:		Smithsonian Marine Station
Project Title:	Research and Outreach Program Staffing		Date Submitted:		01/21/2000 12:05:44 PM
District Member:	Kenneth Pruitt		Service Area:		Statewide
Counties Affected:	St. Lucie
Recipient:	Smithsonain Marine Station		Contact:		Dr. Mary Rice
	701 Seaway Dr.		Contact Phone:		(561) 465-6630
	Ft. Pierce 34949
Project Description:
Expansion of Smithsonian's public outreach and marine research in Florida through addition of Environmental Coordinator and Resident Research Scientist at Smithsonian Marine Station's new campus in Ft. Pierce, FL .
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Education and training in marine sciences and resources by Smithsonian scientists for Floridians - adults and children
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increased research, educational and public partnerships.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$124,800
Total cost of the project:		$124,800

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?					Unknown
Was this project previously funded by the State?					No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?					Yes
	Amount:	$124,800
	Purpose for future year funding:			Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?				Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?					Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?					Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?					Unknown
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?					Yes
	Hearing Body:	St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation Meeting
	Meeting Date:	12/01/1999