Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #371FY0001 Aquaculture Research, Extension & Demonstration Program
Requester:		Dr. Calvin Arnold			Organization:		UF-IFAS Indian River Research & Education Facility
Project Title:		Aquaculture Research, Extension & Demonstration Program			Date Submitted:		02/07/2001 11:27:45 AM
Sponsors:		Stan Mayfield
Statewide Interest:		Need of incorporating aquaculture into ag. production, water mgmt., and environmental restoration.
Recipient:		UF-IFAS Indian River Research & Education Facility			Contact:		Calvin Arnold
		2199 South Rock Road			Contact Phone:		(561) 468-3922 112
		Ft. Pierce 34945-3138
Counties:		{Statewide}
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Major Center for aquaculture research and demonstration developing new crops, technologies, and systems appropriate for existing farms and rural areas of S. Florida that are environmentally compatible and that are integrated inot resource and water management practices. Guided by private sector committee. In-kind match of cash and services.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Minimum 10 new/existing agriculture farms use new technology in 2002; $50 million farm gate in 5 years.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$4,600,000
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Amount to be reduced:			$
Fund Source:
Total cost of the project:			$4,600,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Private
	Total Cash Amount:		$100,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$100,000
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?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Economic Ele Countly Comp Plan; FL Aquaculture Plan. Ch597.0021;003(1)(b);370.26(9)FS
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 Comm.; Treasure Coast Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		01/18/2001