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CBIRS Request 2637
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2637
Florida Gulf Coast University Academic VI Classroom
 
Requester: William C. Merwin Organization: Florida Gulf Coast University
 
Project Title: Florida Gulf Coast University Academic VI Classroom Date Submitted 1/14/2005 12:32:15 PM
 
Sponsors: Bennett
 
Statewide Interest:
This project will advance funding and thus the costruction of additional classroons on hte FGCU campus. FGCU's growth has been both steep and steady over its short history since opening in 1997. Enrollment increased by 19% in FTE and 28% in headcount over the past year 2004-2005. As these significant enrollment increases continue to occur, there continues to be a critical shortage of classrooms, offices and laboratory space for new faculty and students.
 
Recipient: Florida Gulf Coast University   Contact: Curtis Bullock  
  10501 FGCU Blvd., S.   Contact Phone: (239) 590-1120  
  Fort Myers 33965-6565   Contact email: cbullock@fgcu.edu
 
Counties: Lee
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Planning funds for FGCU Academic VI classroom building. Provides increased classroom, faculty office and laboratory space on the FGCU campus to meet critical studends needs.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Advances construction schedule for Academic VI Classroom Building by one year.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $750,000
 
Total cost of the project: $750,000
 
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: $7,116,685 To Fund: Construction
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency Education, Department Of
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: FBOE Space Needs Assessment
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Lee Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/08/2002
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No