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CBIRS Request 554
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #554
Ruth Eckerd Hall's Expansion Phase II per 04-05 Cultural Facilities Rollover Priority List
 
Requester: Robert A. Freedman, President & CEO Organization: PACT Inc. at Ruth Eckerd Hall
 
Project Title: Ruth Eckerd Hall's Expansion Phase II per 04-05 Cultural Facilities Rollover Priority List Date Submitted 1/16/2004 11:21:41 AM
 
Sponsors: Sebesta
 
Statewide Interest:
Building Florida's tourism and culture infrasturcture to generate economic and programmatic growth.
 
Recipient: Ruth Eckerd Hall (PACT INC)   Contact: Robert Freedman, President & CEO PACT Inc.  
  1111 McMullen Booth Road   Contact Phone: (727) 712-2703  
  Clearwater 33759   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Pinellas
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Completion of mainstage renovation/construction projects including equipment as approved and ranked #6 on the Cultural Facilities Rollover Priority List.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
New/improved facility - generating additional revenue of State of Florida, educating Florida's students, and serving the public better.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $9,490,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private, Federal
  Cash Amount $8,990,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2001-2002 Amount: $500,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency State, Department Of, And Secretary Of State
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Extensive grant application with local supporters listed, now on file at Department of State
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Florida Arts Council
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/06/2003