Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1171FY0001 Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital - "Wildlife Theatre"
Requester:		Joan Kohl			Organization:		Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Center
Project Title:		Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital - "Wildlife Theatre"			Date Submitted:		02/07/2001 4:40:35 PM
Sponsors:		Stacy Ritter
Statewide Interest:		This program will allow for people of all ages to learn more about the Florida Everglades
Recipient:		Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital			Contact:		Joan Kohl
		3916 NW 73 Avenue			Contact Phone:		(954) 752-7732
		Coral Springs 33065
Counties:		Broward
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital is seeking Construction funds to build its "Wildlife Theatre," an outdoor classroom. This structure would allow us to offer unique live animal programs to children and adults living or visiting Broward or West Palm Beach County. The outdoor theatre would be built on our property adjacent to the Everglades, giving visitors a rare and unique experience. Programs would focus on our unique eco-systems and wildlife inhabitants. Several classes could attended at one time and visitors would be shielded from the sun and rain while still being "outdoors." The theatre is walking distance to the Sawgrass Springs Middle School (Broward Counties Environmental & Science Magnet School), via a nature trail. The theatre would offer stadium seating giving every child a good view of the program and would have a good sound and lighting system for evening programs. Program Director, Joan Kohl, is a recent recipient of the "Governors Point Of Light Award," and is experienced in providing excellent environmental education programs.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
This outdoor classroom would enable us to provide Environmental education to several groups of children at one time, making it more cost efficient. The covered amphitheatre could be used all year round, providing shade and rain protection. This theatre would be able to provide programs during and after school, weekends, and holidays. More children would benefit from this unique classroom, having a first hand experience of being "One with Nature." It will also be handicapped accessible, and is easily accessible from the Sawgrass Expressway and Sample Road.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$200,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1465
Specific Appropriation Title:			Department of Environmental Protection: Executive Direction & Support Services, Expenses
Amount to be reduced:			$200,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$300,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations and Construction
Type of funding match:		Private
	Total Cash Amount:		$25,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$50,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
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?							Unknown
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No