Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1590FY0001 ERAU - "Flight to Your Future" Activity Center
Requester:		Jeffrey Ledewitz			Organization:		ERAU
Project Title:		ERAU - "Flight to Your Future" Activity Center			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 11:07:42 AM
Sponsors:		Evelyn Lynn
Statewide Interest:		To educate children on the importance of math and science in education.
Recipient:		Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University			Contact:		Jeffrey Ledewitz
		600 South Clyde Morris Blvd.			Contact Phone:		(904) 226-6196
		Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Counties:		Volusia
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Teacher resource center with hands-on interactive programs in aviation & aerospace designed to encourage kindergarten through 12th grade students in math & science.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Gives teachers a resource to help inspire students in math and the sciences.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$1,000,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
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Amount to be reduced:			$
Fund Source:
Total cost of the project:			$450,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Private
	Total Cash Amount:		$550,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							No
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:		Federal Office of Education and Florida Dept. of Ed. statistics on student math & science scores.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Volusia Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/16/01