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CBIRS Request 2122
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2122
Community Outreach Computer Training Program
 
Requester: J. Amanda Vargas Organization: Latinos United in Action
 
Project Title: Community Outreach Computer Training Program Date Submitted 1/15/2004 4:47:03 PM
 
Sponsors: Bullard
 
Statewide Interest:
Offers Computer training to community residents.
 
Recipient: Latinos United   Contact: J. Amanda Vargas  
  3321 NW 17th Avenue   Contact Phone: (786) 326-4428  
  Miami 33142   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
An innovative education program that offers computer training to the community residents of all ages and backgrounds.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Will serve 608 residents.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $171,000
 
Total cost of the project: $312,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Federal
  Cash Amount $37,360   In-kind Amount $103,640
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $171,000 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: Students FCAT results and data from Miami Dade County
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Miami Dade County / City of Miami
  Hearing Meeting Date: 10/01/2003