Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1297FY0001 Fish Stock Enhancement
Requester:		Dr. Ken Leber			Organization:		Mote Marine Laboratory
Project Title:		Fish Stock Enhancement			Date Submitted:		2/14/01 2:41:16 PM
Sponsors:		Lisa Carlton
Statewide Interest:		Improve fisheries stock
Recipient:		Mote Marine Laboratory			Contact:		Dr. Ken Leber
		1600 Ken Thompson Parkway			Contact Phone:		(941) 388-4441
		Sarasota 34236
Counties:		Sarasota
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
The effectiveness of Mote's partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Florida Marine Research Institute has soared over the past 12 months in the field of marine stock enhancement research and development. Through this partnership, Mote is assisting the State of Florida in developing stock enhancement technologies for red drum, snook and bay scallops.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase fish abundance in coastal fisheries.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$350,000
Total cost of the project:			$717,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Federal
	Total Cash Amount:		$367,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$325,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$350,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Yes
	Agency:		Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Fish & Wildlife strategic plan for Florida stock enhancement.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Sarasota County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/16/01