House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2472 Human Development and Resource Center
Requester:	R. "Duke" Nelson		Organization:		City of Fort Pierce
Project Title:	Human Development and Resource Center		Date Submitted:		01/31/2000 8:03:24 PM
District Member:	Rick Minton		Service Area:		Regional
Counties Affected:	St. Lucie
Recipient:	Human Development and Resource Center		Contact:		R. "Duke" Nelson
	Avenue D and North 29th Street		Contact Phone:		(561) 461-5555
	Fort Pierce 34947
Project Description:
38,000 square foot facility to be used by St. Lucie County and surrounding area residents for a variety of developmental activities
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
In partnership with Indian River Community College, St. Lucie County School System, Fort Pierce Housing Authority, Boys and Girls Club, and others. Project will decrease student drop-out rate, develop employment skills, increase computer and English skills, reduce crime.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Model for state-wide use
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$3,500,000
Total cost of the project:		$3,500,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?					Yes
				In-Kind Amount:	$500,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?					No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?					No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?					Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?					Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?					Yes
	Documentation:	Fort Pierce City Commission Meeting minutes dated December 21, 1998
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?					Yes
	Hearing Body:	St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation meeting
	Meeting Date:	12/01/1999