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CBIRS Request 2752
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2752
Lake Region Hurricane Relief and Longterm Recovery Operations
 
Requester: Dr. Dorothy M. Walker Organization: W e Help Community Development Corporation
 
Project Title: Lake Region Hurricane Relief and Longterm Recovery Operations Date Submitted 1/13/2006 9:31:19 AM
 
Sponsors: Bullard
 
Statewide Interest:
Provide longterm recovery operations in the Lake Region area to support State of Florid's Hurricane Preparedness, Response and Recovery Program.
 
Recipient: We Help Community Development Corporation   Contact: Dr. Dorothy M. Walker  
  349 SE 3rd Street   Contact Phone: (561) 992-5854  
  Belle Glade 33430   Contact email: wenniem@aol.com
 
Counties: Palm Beach
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Assessing affected housing wards, Rouse public awareness, assist residents in hurricane preparation plans, develop long term recovery operations plans, case management and clean up.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? Yes
If yes, which declared disaster? Hurricane Frances, Jeanne and Wilma
If yes, which year? 2004-2005
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Develop a strong response and quick recovery that is critical to the Lake Region economic and social well being.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $125,000
 
Total cost of the project: $507,200
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Federal
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $382,200
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $100,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Yes
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Declaration of Natural Hurricane Disaster Area,Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/18/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No