Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #705FY0001 Small Animal Hospital - UF
Requester:		Joseph DiPietro			Organization:		College of Vet. Medicine, UF
Project Title:		Small Animal Hospital - UF			Date Submitted:		2/8/01 8:28:40 PM
Sponsors:		Perry McGriff
Statewide Interest:		Only vet. school in state; provide care for domestic animals & wildlife; enhance educ. function.
Recipient:		UF College of Veterinary Medicine			Contact:		Joseph DiPietro
		2015 SW 16th Ave.			Contact Phone:		(523) 924-7005 000
		Gainesville 32610
Counties:		Alachua
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
The Small Animal Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) opened in 1978. For 22 years it has served the public and the veterinary profession without major renovation. It suffers from inadequacies that seriously lesson the impact on the advancement of veterinary medicine and human health, the ability to effectively serve the public, and the protection of Florida's animal industry. The most pressing inadequacy deals with the lack of clinical teaching space, exam room space and technology. Compared to other vet. colleges, Florida is markedly behind. The lack of space has negatively impacted the number of patients received and the ability to teach. The possibility of strictly renovating is more costly than building a new facility. New equipment is necessary based on advances in technology. This project will provide: a high quality educational environment; advanced tertiary facilities to accurately diagnose and treat patients referred from other veterinarians; a cancer referral center for pets as well as advancement of new cancer treatments in people; new digital imaging service with CT, nuclear medicine, MRI and ultrasound; separate ER, ICU and anesthesia recovery area; improved telecommunications equipment; enhance faculty recruitment and retention; space for joint veterinary technician training programs with community colleges. A new facility is needed to continue service to the public, to fulfill expectations of veterinary education and appropriate high quality health care.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Improved economic viability of Florida's animal industries and zoological parks. Greater efficiency in DVM instruction and improved and expanded medical care of hospital patients. Improved treatment of animal diseases, which often leads to development of more effective treatment of similar conditions in humans. Enhanced faculty recruitment and retention; space for joint veterinary technician training programs with community colleges. Continued service to the public, fulfill expectations of veterinary education and appropriate high quality health care.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$1,500,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1329L
Specific Appropriation Title:			Grants & Aids to Local Govt - Agri Promotion and Education Facilities
Amount to be reduced:			$1,500,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$22,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$20,500,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					YesNon-recurring Construction
	Will this be an annual request?						No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Yes
	Agency:		Agriculture And Consumer Services, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Agriculture
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Agency Needs' Assessment
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Alachua County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/4/01