Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1563FY0001 College of Law Operation Funds
Requester:		Dr. Modesto Maidique			Organization:		Florida International University
Project Title:		College of Law Operation Funds			Date Submitted:		2/15/01 12:03:46 PM
Sponsors:		J. Alex Villalobos
Statewide Interest:		This request is included in the SUS Legislative Budget request
Recipient:		Florida International University			Contact:		Dr. Modesto Maidique
		11200 SW Street			Contact Phone:		(305) 348-2111
		miami 33199
Counties:		Dade
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
These operation dollars will enable the FIU College of Law to continue with the work necessary to comply with the opening date provisions in the 2000 legislation.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The FIU College Law accepting its first class on time. Additionally, the ultimate measure of accountability is how quickly the school can attain accreditation. These dollars will greatly assist in the current and ongoing effort till attain accreditation as quickly as possible.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$5,500,000
Total cost of the project:			$5,500,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$2,500,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Yes
	Agency:		Education, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Education
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		the information provided in support in Senate Bill 68
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Miami Dade Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/17/01