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CBIRS Request 2603
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2603
Weekend Services for the Elderly
 
Requester: Ramon Alonso Organization: Association for the Useful Aged, Inc. A.K.A Los Viejos Utiles
 
Project Title: Weekend Services for the Elderly Date Submitted 1/15/2003 3:40:00 PM
 
Sponsors: Diaz de la Portilla
 
Statewide Interest:
Will provide meals and important services for the elder population in the State of Florida.
 
Recipient: Association for the Useful Aged, Inc.   Contact: Ramon Alonso  
  851 SW 1 Street   Contact Phone: (305) 326-1695  
  Miami 33125
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
For the elder low income and lonely: meals, recreation, educational programs on weekend and home visits.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Less lonely and hungry elder.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $250,000
 
Total cost of the project: $400,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Private
  Cash Amount $15,000   In-kind Amount $25,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2001-2002 Amount: $112,500
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $250,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Based on government statistics we serve the most needed areas with seniors in need.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   No