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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2747 |
| The Museum of Science & Industry: The Everglades - an IMAX film proposal |
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| Requester: |
Wit Ostrenko |
Organization: |
The Museum of Science & Industry |
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| Project Title: |
The Museum of Science & Industry: The Everglades - an IMAX film proposal |
Date Submitted |
1/14/2005 2:56:35 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Sebesta |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The Everglades ecosystem is critical to the future of Florida's overall ecological health. Ongoing multi-billion dollar restoration efforts are not well understood by the general public, and there is a pressing need to educate Floridians and people all over the nation about this unique ecosystem and the need to restore it to its original vitality. Funding for these restoration efforts is derived from the federal and state budget. Therefore, it is incumbent on the state to provide information to the public to justify the fiscal resources that are being dedicated to these efforts. |
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| Recipient: |
The Museum of Science & Industry |
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Contact: |
Wit Ostrenko |
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4801 East Fowler Ave |
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Contact Phone: |
(813) 987-6304 |
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Tampa 33617 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Hillsborough |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| The Museum of Science & Industry is a regionally significant cultural and educational asset whose staff and consultants are uniquely qualified for this proposal. This request is for funds for the production of an IMAX film that tells the story of the Everglades. The film will provide a comprehensive explanation of this unique ecosystem and educate the public about the multi-billion dollar restoration efforts. Additionally, MOSI's educational staff will develop a curriculum guide that may accompany the film for use by educational institutions (in both hard-copy and internet formats). |
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| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| The film will provide the state and national public critical information about Florida's Everglades and restoration efforts in the IMAX film format |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$5,000,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$8,133,045 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Private |
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Cash Amount |
$8,133,045 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
No |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
01/19/2005 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
