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CBIRS Request 2822
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2822
Homeownership Educational Program
 
Requester: Marytza Sanz Organization: Latino Leadership, Inc
 
Project Title: Homeownership Educational Program Date Submitted 1/13/2006 2:40:06 PM
 
Sponsors: Siplin
 
Statewide Interest:
Prepares and educates new home buyers about the process of buying a home.
 
Recipient: Latino Leadership, Inc   Contact: Marytza Sanz  
  615-A Herndon Ave   Contact Phone: (407) 893-6424  
  Orlando 32803   Contact email: latino-leadership@bellsouth.net
 
Counties: Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Homeownership educational program was designed to help first time homebuyers prepare for the process of buying a home. The purchase of a home is the largest financial transaction that most people will make in a lifetime. Additionally, purchasing a home serves as one of the best ways to build equity for the future. Allowing families to own a piece of the American Dream and be active members od their communities. Through this program, seminars are held weekly on topics such as evaluating your credit, selecting and working with housing professionals, and obtaining a mortgage, among others. Families that participate in the program take part in counseling to prepare them for their purchase.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? Yes
If yes, which declared disaster? 2004 Hurricane devastation in Central Florida
If yes, which year? 2004
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
50-70 First time homebuyers will learn the buying process and will apply for a home loan.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $300,000
 
Total cost of the project: $300,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Federal
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $200,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $100,000 To Fund: Operations, Construction
 
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: LRPP agency 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: Orange County Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/07/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No