Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #751FY0001 African American History Museum
Requester:		Wayne Bowers			Organization:		City of Gainesville
Project Title:		African American History Museum			Date Submitted:		02/07/2001 4:55:47 PM
Sponsors:		Ed Jennings
Statewide Interest:		Enhance the educational opportunities offered to children & promote cross-cultural awareness
Recipient:		City of Gainesville			Contact:		Carl Harness
		E. Univ Ave, 4th Floor City Hall			Contact Phone:		(352) 334-5010
		Gainesville 32601
Counties:		Alachua
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Phase I of the overall African American History Museum project includes the purchase of a newly refurbished building to be used as the museum.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Provide educational opportunities for children in the community through new curriculum focusing on the rich cultural heritage of the area.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$800,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			2618A
Specific Appropriation Title:			Grants & Aid-Special Categories-Acquisition, Restoration of Historic Properties
Amount to be reduced:			$800,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$5,000,000
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?							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:		Research conducted by UF History Department
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:		01/04/2001