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CBIRS Request 2068
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2068
UNF - Land Acquistion (A)
 
Requester: John A. Delaney, President Organization: UNF
 
Project Title: UNF - Land Acquistion (A) Date Submitted 1/13/2005 2:29:45 PM
 
Sponsors: King
 
Statewide Interest:
Increase access to public postsecondary education.
 
Recipient: UNF - John A. Delaney, President   Contact: Janet Owen  
  4567 St. John's Bluff Road, South   Contact Phone: (904) 699-9750  
  Jacksonville 32224   Contact email: jowen@unf.edu
 
Counties: {Statewide}
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
The University of North Florida is a regional University emphasizing programs and colleges of excellence. The growth and quality of those programs are of paramount importance to the University and it's future. In order to optimize the quality of the education of UNF students and to provide future growth in areas of excellence, expansion of the campus will be necessary in the future. A limited about of undeveloped adjacent land is available for purchase for future campus growth.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The University has identified this property as essential to the future of the University and to meeting the strategic and regional goals for the campus. Acquisition of this property will also enhance public/private partnership opportunities and provide a more visible entrance and presence to the University.
 
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: $9,000,000 To Fund: Construction, Non-recurring Land Acquisition
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: DOE plant survey
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Duval Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/05/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No