Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1326FY0001 Collier City/Pompano Beach Aquaculture & Hydroponics Complex - Phase 1. Fish Processing
Requester:		Sid Jones, Chairman			Organization:		Collier City/Pompano Beach CDC
Project Title:		Collier City/Pompano Beach Aquaculture & Hydroponics Complex - Phase 1. Fish Processing			Date Submitted:		02/07/2001 5:24:31 PM
Sponsors:		Christopher Smith
Statewide Interest:		This project proposes community revitalization, job training and employment opportunities.
Recipient:		Broward County Community Serv. Dept./Agriculture & Ext. Educ			Contact:		Peggy D. Davis
		3245 College Avenue			Contact Phone:		(954) 357-6379
		Davie 33314
Counties:		Broward
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Provide capital and operating expense for a pilot aquaculture cooperative project in an inner city area for the purpose of starting an aquatic processing center and raising aquatic plants and animals for food and ornamental plants that are all to be sold as part of a small business. The Collier City/Pompano Beach Community Development Corporation will be responsible for operating the aquaculture and hydroponics complex. This project will focus initially on the creation of a fish processing facility and spinoff businesses in product sales and shipping.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The following short-term and long-term benefits are anticipated: 1) infusion of new technical employment, 2) job training and employment opportunities, 3) fresh fish and vegetables, 4) spinoff businesses in product sales and shipping, 5) environmental protection and restoration, 6) revitalization monies through success and publicity, and 7) positive national impacts to the science of sustainable, environmentally complatible aquaculture.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$250,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1256
Specific Appropriation Title:			Department of Agriculture - Executive Direction & Support Services
Amount to be reduced:			$250,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$337,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$10,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$77,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$143,500
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						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?							Yes
	Documentation:		Collier City/Pompano Beach Community Development Plan
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Broward County Board of County Commissioners
	Meeting Date:		01/23/2001