| Capital Budget Record CBR-02 | ||
| Branch: | Executive Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet: | Postsecondary Education | |
| Agency: | Postsecondary Education Institutions | |
| Appropriation: | Kentucky State University | |
| Project Title: | E2 Construct Aquaculture Academic Research Facil | |
| KBUD Project Number: | 435U14C236 | |
| Priority | Capital Budget Request | Six-Year Capital Plan 2014-16 |
| Cabinet: | ||
| Agency: | 25 | 25 |
| PROJECT DOCUMENTATION | ||
| Location (County): | Franklin | |
| Location (ADD): | Bluegrass | |
| Reauthorization - Regular Capital Project: | Is this a currently authorized project which is being requested for reauthorization and/or additional funding? Yes, Reauthorization Only | |
| If (Yes, Additional Funding), provide the following information: | ||
| eMars Project Number (Agency, Fund): | ||
| New Total Project Cost: $ | ||
| Related to Previously Authorized Project: | If the project is related to or a new phase of a project which was previously authorized please identify the project and action under which it was authorized. | |
| Capital Project Type: | New/Construction | |
| Project Description | ||
| Additional/Description Justification | ||
| --Citation, Order, Agreement with State or Federal Courts or a Regulatory Agency - N/A | ||
--Project Measurements - The project consists of construction of 48 ponds on approximately 100 acres of land off campus. The Aquaculture Research Center currently has 33 research ponds (24 on 1/10 acre each and 9 of 1/20th acre each) at an on-campus site shared by 5 researchers. The minimum number of ponds required for a pond-based research project is 9.
A lack of pond resources has been identified as a major constraint for the University's Program of Distinction and was listed as essential by the Aquaculture Advisory Committee. These additional facilities are also essential to the Masters of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences Program to provide students the resources required for thesis studies. A building for office and classroom space will be constructed with 8,000 square feet. Boundary fencing and security entrance gate is required.
KSU is the commonwealth's leading institution for aquaculture research and has one of the premier programs in the nation. Aquaculture is a growing alternative farm enterprise to traditional crop and livestock production in Kentucky. Recent industry expansion of catfish, trout, shrimp and bass production is projected to account for over $3 million. Kentucky State University's Aquaculture Program aids and assists farmers by conducting research and providing education and information regarding fish, shrimp, and crayfish production. The ability of KSU to support industry expansion is constrained by the availability to replicate research ponds.
Program needs require additional ponds for fish and shrimp research currently active and for immediate future research projects. Criteria requires the ponds to be located in a fenced compound for security with access by researchers.
--Site - Land will need to be acquired for this project; no site has been identified to date.
--Prior Planning and/or Design - This project justification and need was developed through a study completed in March 2002.
--Economic Development Impact - The Land Grant/Cooperative Extension Program continues to expand programs through outreach that will positively impact the local and state economy. Resources developed through this project will assist in increasing human capital, resulting in a knowledgeable and comprehensive workforce for the Commonwealth. More specific impacts to the economy will be developed as the project progresses.
Project budget is based on current estimating practices for similar project types utilizing square foot costs. Federal Fund Source is USDA Facility Funds.
Existing Facility
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