Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #460
The Holocaust Memorial Education Project
 
Requester: Norman Braman Organization: The Holocaust Memorial Committee, Inc.
 
Project Title: The Holocaust Memorial Education Project Date Submitted 1/13/2003 4:14:39 PM
 
Sponsors: Gelber
 
Statewide Interest:
Teach about the Holocaust, its origin and effect on the civil liberties of people.
 
Recipient: The Holocaust Memorial   Contact: Harry B. Smith, Esq.  
  1933-1945 Meridian Avenue   Contact Phone: (305) 789-2700  
  Miami Beach 33139
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
The Holocaust Memorial is a prominent South Florida landmark providing education and cultural programs that translate to lessons of the Holocaust for today.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Lessons of the past enabling all to protect our future and the continuing education of public school students.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $100,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 7F
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Special Categories-School & Instructional Enhancements
 
Amount to be reduced: $100,000
 
Total cost of the project: $200,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $100,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2000-2001 Amount: $100,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $100,000 To Fund: Operations
 
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: Teach holocaust studies as mandated by the state legislation
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   No