Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #3004FY0001 University of Florida Genetics Institute
Requester:		Kenneth I. Berns, MD			Organization:		University of Florida
Project Title:		University of Florida Genetics Institute			Date Submitted:		2/16/01 2:30:21 PM
Sponsors:		James King
Statewide Interest:		Statewide constituency for genetic diagnosis and gene therapy to cure certain genetic diseases.
Recipient:		University of Florida			Contact:		Kenneth I. Berns, MD
		1600 SW Archer Road			Contact Phone:		(352) 392-2761
		Gainesville 32610
Counties:		{Statewide}
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Harness diverse academic talents of the genetic research community in Gainesville; further define genetic causes of human diseases; provide means to understand many biological systems.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase intellectual talent in the state;economic development
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$10,000,000
Total cost of the project:			$40,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Federal
	Total Cash Amount:		$6,500,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$10,000,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					YesNon-recurring Construction
	Will this be an annual request?						No
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:		Center for Gene Therapy at University of Florida
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Duval CCounty Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		12/4/00