Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2505FY0001 University of Florida Genetics Insitute
Requester:		Kenneth Berns			Organization:		University of Florida
Project Title:		University of Florida Genetics Insitute			Date Submitted:		2/8/01 10:15:48 PM
Sponsors:		Marco Rubio
Statewide Interest:		Statewide constituency for genetic diagnosis and gene therapy to cure certain genetic diseases
Recipient:		University of FLorida			Contact:		Kenneth Berns
		1600 SW Archer Road			Contact Phone:		(352) 392-2761
		Gainesville 32610
Counties:		Dade
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
harness diverse academic talents of the genetic research community in Gainesville; furher define genetic causes of human diseases; provide means to understand many biological systems
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase intellectual talent in the state; economic development
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$10,000,000
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:			$40,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Federal
	Total Cash Amount:		$6,500,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$10,000,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
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?							Yes
	Documentation:		University of Florida Center for Gene Therapy
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Duval County Delegation
	Meeting Date:		12/4/00