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CBIRS Request 5
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #5
One Stop Self-Sufficiency Program Employment & Related Support Services Project
 
Requester: Bun Hap Prak Organization: Asian Family & Community Empowerment Center, Inc.
 
Project Title: One Stop Self-Sufficiency Program Employment & Related Support Services Project Date Submitted 12/27/2002 2:48:22 PM
 
Sponsors: Miller
 
Statewide Interest:
This Self-Sufficiency Employment Program for refugees will be a model for other such programs around the State.
 
Recipient: Asian F.A.C.E. Center   Contact: Bun Hap Prak  
  2201 First Ave North   Contact Phone: (727) 321-8887  
  St. Petersburg, FL 33713
 
Counties: Pinellas
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Employment, Employment Training, ESOL, GED, Computer, Short-term baybsitting for classes & appointments, childcare training.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
300 heads of household get jobs or better jobs upgrade over time.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $414,071
 
Total cost of the project: $1,609,110
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $482,146
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $340,289 To Fund: Operations
 
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: As the economy slows down, entry level & less skilled jobs those held by refugees go first
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Pinellas County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/14/2002