Scores and Comments

20.c.cf.200.727

Orlando Science Center, Inc.

Application Details

Proposal TypeCultural Facilities - Renovation
Request Amount
$500,000
Total Score1124.000
Average Score93.667

Panelist Scores

Panelist ScopeOfWork MatchingFunds ProjectImpact Total
Deratany Tim 28 28 32 88
Dickenson Katharine 30 19 40 89
Emilia Maria 30 30 40 100
Fraser Towson 29 29 38 96
Kynes Deborah 30 30 35 95
Lochrie Glenn 26 30 32 88
Mayo Heather 27 26 40 93
McMath Hope 30 29 37 96
Olson Terry 28 30 35 93
Tapia Jason 28 26 40 94
Turrell Nancy 28 27 37 92
Williams Pat 30 30 40 100

Comments

Deratany Tim - Score: 88.000
Expected more letters of support. Nice visual support material. Nice project.
Dickenson Katharine - Score: 89.000

Did you receive 750,000 as a direct legislative line item two years ago?

What is cost per square foot of the proposed construction? Appoximate.

You have an excellent Donor Profile with matching funds coming from Corporation, Private Donors and Foundations.

 

Emilia Maria - Score: 100.000

Addresses important environmental issues

Ambitious Accreditation & Renovation Plan

LEED Gold Status Certified

Green Building renovation

ADA considerations removing barriers & signages that include multiple languages

Qualified Project team in Place

Cash Match

Creating new jobs

 

Fraser Towson - Score: 96.000
{No comments provided.}
Kynes Deborah - Score: 95.000
1997 opened current facility. NatureWorks. Strategic Plan 2020 intend to expand the 7,000 foot exhibit to 10,000 feet. Got a grant to re-imagine former Kid's Town Exhibit. City of Orlando 25 year lease. Ocean, Rainforest and the Swamp. have a current Gold LEED status. Should be good for a ten year cycle? Asking $500,000.00. Confirmed matching funds, $1,000,000. Structural Concrete, HVAC and plumbing. Irrevocable pledges 70% and 30 % cash. population served 2,441,257. Corporations, Foundations and cash from surplus. 17 accredited zoos and aquariums in Fl. bring space to one elevation. Spanish and English signage. 3 additional staff members. STEM, Environment.
Lochrie Glenn - Score: 88.000
{No comments provided.}
Mayo Heather - Score: 93.000
Well-written application that provided detailed information in all areas evaluated. Strong evidence was provided for the need for project and project impact. 
McMath Hope - Score: 96.000
Would like to see proof of audience support in letters.
Olson Terry - Score: 93.000
Looks like this will make that area much more exciting.
Tapia Jason - Score: 94.000
It would have been more helpful to submit the construction cost estimate from the construction professional to help evaluate the project's viability.
Turrell Nancy - Score: 92.000
{No comments provided.}
Williams Pat - Score: 100.000
With a history of financial stability, broad support in the community, evidence of economic impact and clear detail regarding the educational and cultural programming, this grant demonstrates public value and merits funding.