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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1007 |
| HIV Testing and Data Collection / Pinellas Jail System |
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| Requester: |
Rene Y.R. Flowers |
Organization: |
Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free St. Petersburg |
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| Project Title: |
HIV Testing and Data Collection / Pinellas Jail System |
Date Submitted |
1/11/2006 12:22:56 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Miller |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| In order to assist in decreasing the number of newly infected persons, it is critical and essential that early detection services be provided. |
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| Recipient: |
Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free St. Petersburg, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Rene Y.R. Flowers, Vice Presid |
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21 Dr. MLK Jr. Street South |
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Contact Phone: |
(727) 823-1885 |
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St. Petersburg 33705 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Pinellas |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Individuals within the local Pinellas County Jail System identified as a risk factor subject in sexual behavior practices shall be tested for the HIV virus and referred accordingly for medical and additional support services. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Of the anticipated 400 individuals tested, the expactations is to refer 100% of those who test positive for the HIV Virus to local case management agencies and increase their responsible sexual behavior by 30% |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$250,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$325,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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In-kind Amount |
$75,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2004-2005 |
Amount: |
$360,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$250,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Statewide Department of Health Needs Assessment Survey, Center for Disease Control, Local Planning |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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No |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
