Senate Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1907 Florida International Museum facility expansion
Requester:	Joseph Cronin, Pres. & CEO		Organization:		Florida International Museum
Project Title:	Florida International Museum facility expansion		Date Submitted:		01/30/2000 11:26:49 PM
District Member:	Jim Sebesta		Service Area:		Regional
Counties Affected:	Pinellas
Recipient:	Florida International Museum		Contact:		Joseph Cronin
	100 Second Street North		Contact Phone:		(727) 822-3693
	St. Petersburg 33701
Project Description:
Expansion of F.I.M. to accomodate exhibits from Smithsonian Institution. Was funded in FY 1999-2000 at line 2080A, but vetoed by the Governor.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Cultural enhancement for residents and tourist visitors. This museum is already world-class; recognized for the quality of its exhibits.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
More people will gain cultural knowledge.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$3,000,000
Total cost of the project:		$10,000,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?				Yes
	Cash Amount:	$7,000,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?				Unknown
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?				Unknown
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?				Unknown
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?				Yes
	Hearing Body:	Pinellas County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:	01/13/2000