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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2914 |
| Recovery Palm Beach County |
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| Requester: |
Sheri Taylor |
Organization: |
United Way of Palm Beach County |
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| Project Title: |
Recovery Palm Beach County |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2006 1:56:12 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Atwater |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| This project is meeting a documented need of statewide interest, is local to Palm Beach County in scope, and has already produced tangible results with tangible community support at a state-wide level. |
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| Recipient: |
Palm Beach County Long-Term Recovery Coalition (PBCLTRC) |
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Contact: |
Sheri Taylor |
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2600 Quantum Blvd. |
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Contact Phone: |
(561) 375-6682 |
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Boynton Beach 33426 |
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Contact email: |
sheritaylor@unitedwaypbc.org |
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| Counties: |
Palm Beach |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| The Palm Beach County Long-Term Recovery Coalition is requesting $500,000 to hire staff and purchase building and office supplies in order to assist existing and future families and individuals impacted by disasters and become a permanent disaster response entity in Palm Beach County. The Coalition consists of 30 community leaders, nonprofit organizations, business, government, and interfaith groups and an additional 7 national organizations with local representation. 35 similar long-term recovery organizations were established across the state following the hurricanes of 2004 to fill the resource gaps once outside agencies and resources left the disaster scene. These organizations assume primary responsibility for recovery assistance within their respective communities by providing case management services that identify and layer funds from various sources and by utilizing volunteers to repair and rebuild disaster damaged homes. The goal of the Coalition is to provide on-going disaster recovery assistance to the residents of Palm Beach county by:
1. Engaging businesses as well as social service, not-for-profit, faith-based, and volunteer organizations in developing and implementing immediate disaster response and long-term recovery plans to enhance the efficacy of county responses.
2. Assisting individuals and families impacted by disasters with rent and mortgage assistance thereby limiting the number of families displaced and/or at risk of homelessness due to lack of affordable housing.
3. Repairing disaster damaged homes of individuals and families unable to afford repair costs due to insufficient assistance from insurance, FEMA, or other resources providing funds for this purpose by providing volunteer labor and building supplies. This will limit the further loss of affordable housing stock as well as expedite the county recovery process.
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
Yes |
| If yes, which declared disaster? |
Hurricane Frances, Jeanne (2004), Wilma (2005) |
| If yes, which year? |
2004 |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Throughout 2005, the Coalition assisted approximately 4,200 families and individuals in addressing and meeting unmet needs. Additionally, the Coalition has assisted with the repair of 44 homes and anticipates completing repairs of an additional 75-100 in 2006. The work on this project is measured and reported to the organizations providing grants that support the project and will continue to provide help to residents who could not otherwise afford it. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$500,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$800,000 |
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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 |
$1 |
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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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Yes |
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Amount: |
$245,000 |
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: |
Need Assessment Canvassing, Case Management Canvassing, Calls for Assistance to 211 and other County |
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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 |
