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CBIRS Request 2104
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2104
Natural Bridge Recovery Center for Men
 
Requester: Tom Olk Organization: DISC Village, Inc.
 
Project Title: Natural Bridge Recovery Center for Men Date Submitted 1/15/2003 3:08:26 PM
 
Sponsors: Lawson
 
Statewide Interest:
This project is regional in scope, covering a total of 14 counties in North Central Florida. The Project meets a need as documented by the Department of Children and Families and addresses a statewide interest consistent with the Florida Drug Control Strategy. The Project will meet measurable outcomes as required by statute and contract with the DCF.
 
Recipient: Disc Village, Inc.   Contact: Tom Olk  
  3333 West Pensacola. Suite 3000   Contact Phone: (850) 488-6700  
  Tallahassee 32304
 
Counties: Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla, Washington
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
This project will provide residential substance abuse treatment services for men. Currently, there are no men's residential beds in the 14 county area described above for persons not under Department of Corrections supervision. The project will fund 14 beds and serve approximately 40 clients per year.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
DCF required outcomes: 69% of clients enrolling in treatment will complete treatment: 68% of clients will be employed upon discharge from treatment.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $715,000
 
Total cost of the project: $893,750
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $100,000   In-kind Amount $78,750
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2000-2001 Amount: $755,516
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $715,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency Children And Families, Department Of
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: DCF District 2, 2002 Annual Report.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Gasden County Commission
  Hearing Meeting Date: 05/09/2002