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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2589 |
| Primrose Center Capital Improvement |
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| Requester: |
Mary Van Buren |
Organization: |
Primrose Center, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Primrose Center Capital Improvement |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2006 9:04:09 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Webster |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Primrose Center, Inc. has been fulfilling a community need for over fifty (50) years throughout the Central Florida region. Our agency has dedicated its existence to exploring effective ways and methods for assisting people with disabilities in finding solutions to everyday challenges. We work with individuals to explore the major barriers that may inhibit their independence and we strive to create the opportunities that promote choices for fulfilling one's hopes, dreams, and desires.
Renovations and upgrades to our main campus buildings and grounds will provide for a safe and accessible environment that will enhance our capabilities for expansion of programs and services that promote choices and opportunities for people with disabilities.
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| Recipient: |
Primrose Center, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Mary Van Buren |
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2733 Ferncreek Avenue |
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Contact Phone: |
(407) 898-7201 |
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Orlando 32806 |
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Contact email: |
maryvanburen@primrosecenter.org |
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| Counties: |
Orange |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Primrose Center, Inc. is seeking to make capital improvements for extensive renovations and updating of buildings and surrounding grounds of our main campus facilities.
Primrose Center began operating at its current location in 1960, after operating out of an old Air Force barracks since its inception in 1952. Primrose was originally constructed as a school for children with developmental disabilities prior to educational services being provided through the public school system. Over the years Primrose has evolved into one of Central Florida's largest non-profit organizations providing services to adults with developmental disabilities. Today services include Adult Day Training, Supported Employment, Supported Living, Residential Habilitation, Transportation, Skilled Nursing, and Respite Services.
As a result of the ever changing needs of our programs and the age of our physical facilities, renovations and upgrades are desperately needed in order to ensure fire safety and A.D.A. compliance, energy efficiency, a safe and healthy environment and keep pace with the necessary technologies for the future success of Primrose Center, Inc. Utilization of technological advancements available for people with disabilities is essential to the future of our programs and the individuals needing our services. As a result of the age of our buildings, significant updating of electrical wiring for the buildings would be vital to providing computer training that includes the use of any necessary assistive devices an individual may require.
Our main campus facilities consist of eight separate buildings. Improvements that are necessary include electrical upgrades and rewiring of buildings, 26,000 square foot of re-roofing, 24,000 square foot of re-flooring, paving and lining of parking and driveway areas, refurbish walkways, replacement of aged exterior doors and windows, renovating bathrooms, repair/replace fencing, exterior and interior painting and heating/air conditioning unit replacement and upgrades.
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Funds for this project will be utilized to expand and strengthen programs and services provided to people with developmental disabilities in an environment that is up-to-date, safe, healthful, and conducive to providing the necessary opportunities for independence and self-sufficiency.
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$627,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$675,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Private |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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In-kind Amount |
$48,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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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: |
Primrose Center Strategic Plan |
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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 |
