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CBIRS Request 80
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #80
Veterans Supportive Housing
 
Requester: Thomas J. Griffin Organization: The Transition House, Inc.
 
Project Title: Veterans Supportive Housing Date Submitted 12/27/2007 4:20:49 PM
 
Sponsors: Dockery
 
Statewide Interest:
This project addresses the needs of veterans by providing shelter and a supportive environment in which they may address their PTSD, Substance Abuse, and Homelessness.
 
Recipient: Thomas J. Griffin   Contact: Thomas J. Griffin  
  900 East Vine Street   Contact Phone: (407) 846-0068  
  Kissimmee 34744   Contact email: tom@thetransitionhouse.org
 
Counties: Osceola
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
The funds derived from this project will be used for the acquisition and ,,rerehabilitation Rehabilitation of a multi unit supportive housing complex to be used exclusively for veterans.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduction in homelessness among our Veterans population.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $300,000
 
Total cost of the project: $2,300,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private, Federal
  Cash Amount $2,000,000  
 
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: Local continuum of care local 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: Osceola Legislative Delegation
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No