Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1961
Nanoscale Science and Technology Institute at the University of Florida Building Phase I
Requester:		J. Bernard Machen, President			Organization:		University of Florida
Project Title:		Nanoscale Science and Technology Institute at the University of Florida Building Phase I			Date Submitted		1/15/2004 2:32:04 PM
Sponsors:		Smith
Statewide Interest:
Regional project to address statewide interest of research and economic development.
Recipient:		University of Florida			Contact:		Pramod Khragonekar
		226 Tigert Hall			Contact Phone:		(352) 392-6000
		Gainesville 32611			Contact email:
Counties:		{Statewide}
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
Initial phase of multidiscipline nano-scale Science and Technology Institute building for research and education.
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida?								No
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
This institute will generate new technologies and world-class experts who will contribute to the economic growth and competitiveness of the State of Florida.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$5,000,000
Total cost of the project:			$5,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
What type of match exists for this project?					None
	Cash Amount		$
Was this project previously funded by the state?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$35,151,600		To Fund:		Construction
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?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?						Yes
	Documentation:		On UF Priority list and #1 on PECO after 2004 allocation. Will be 1st such Institute in the US.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No