Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #204FY0102
Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network
Requester:		Althemese Barnes			Organization:		John G. Riley House Center Museum Incorp.
Project Title:		Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network			Date Submitted:		1/10/2002 2:31:28 PM
Sponsors:		Curtis Richardson
Statewide Interest:
This project addresses the need to have financial resources to continue,and enhance, educational and technical assistance services that are being provided to individuals and organizations statewide in the area of preserving African American sites, legacies and landmarks. The individuals and organizations that are assisted, in return, help to revitalize the livability of their communities and take a more active role in promoting statewide historic preservation initiatives and tourism. Under the umbrella of the Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network, an affiliate of the Southeast Alliance-National Trust for Historic Preservation Southern Office, and the Florida African American Heritage Preservation Conference, both of which were established by the requesting organization, the belief is that Florida's economy, environment, and people will be better served as a result of adequate operating funds to assist with these efforts and activities of statewide impact and interest.
Recipient:		John G Riley Ctr./ Mus. of African Amer. History &Culture			Contact:		Althemese Barnes
		419 East Jefferson Street			Contact Phone:		(850) 681-7881
		Tallahassee 32311
Counties:		Leon
Gov't Entity:			Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):					Yes
Project Description:
Established in January 1966, the Riley Center/Museum is a program of the John G. Riley Foundation, Inc. The Foundation was incorporated in 1979 to acquire, restore, preserve and maintain properties of historical significance, including the premises located at 419 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida, and to provide historical programming. Since establishment, the Riley Center/Museum, in addition to serving as a repository for local and statewide African American historical information and artifacts, has responded to a growing interest to preserve the cultural heritage of Florida's African American population. It serves as a functional statewide clearinghouse, providing information and assistance to individuals and advocates from across the state relating to African American heritage preservation. With an appropriation, the Center/Museum will be able to enhance and broaden its support to citizens, statewide and by so doing continue to provide a valuable service to the Department of State. The requesting organization is at the forefront of the African American preservation movement in Florida, particularly as it concerns "grassroots" history and involvement. Evidence of success and positive results and already proven and documented. Examples of program initiatives and projects that are underway, that will enable the requester to further address a statewide purpose, includes development of the Florida Black Cultural Arts Trail, updating of the Florida Heritage Trail Magazine, and the provision of technical assistance to individuals and organizations across the state who are involve, or are seeking to become involved, in preserving the social and built environment of their respective communities. As organizer of the two aforementioned programs, the requester provides a valuable link between the state and potential and existing community projects, programs, and resources. As such, the requester will continue as a resource to the department, addressing a community need that is also of interest to the state.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
1. A greater recognition and increased documentation of African American achievements and contributions to Florida's history. 2. Improved communities that provide enhanced quality of life, work, and learning. 3. Increased awareness of historic places as valued irreplaceable resources that contribute to our economy through tourism and jobs, and 4. increased understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$200,000
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Amount to be reduced:			$
Total cost of the project:			$400,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					Local, Private
	Cash Amount:		$55,000		In-Kind Amount:		$145,000
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?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		A review of records, reports, and observatory findings indicate that for a period of time African Am
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Leon County Delegation Meeting
	Meeting Date:		9/10/2001