Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #3296FY0001 Phase 2 - Senior Center
Requester:		Kurt Bressner			Organization:		City of Boynton Beach
Project Title:		Phase 2 - Senior Center			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 6:57:20 PM
Sponsors:		Jeff Atwater
Statewide Interest:		Large concentration of seniors dictates a need that is well documented for elder care in PBCnty area
Recipient:		City of Boynton Beach			Contact:		Kurt Bressner
		100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard			Contact Phone:		(561) 742-6010
		Boynton Beach 33425
Counties:		Palm Beach
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Renovation of facility to create a focal point for delivery of comprehensive and coordinated services for the senior population in the Boynton Beach area, including complete replacement of roof, sprinkler system, new front facade with drive through entranceway, and interior renovation which includes a fitness room, offices, restrooms, computer lab, meeting, program and storage rooms, gardening and arts & crafts workroom, health department approved kitchen, appliances, exterior lighting, sinage, and landscaping.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Funding for this project is for construction only. The certificate of occupancy issued by the City of Boynton Beach Building Department is measure of effectiveness for this construction project. However, the completion of phase two of the Senior Center would address the need for a focal point in southern Palm Beach County for delivery of senior services. By participating in recreational, nutritional, wellness and related social service programs, seniors from surrounding areas as well as Boynton Beach benefit in the following ways: become more computer literate, enjoy a variety of free services offered close to home, homebound seniors benefit from transportation provided to all of the activities, seniors receive counseling and have the opportunity to join peer support groups and can participate in classes at a much lower cost than competitors offer in our area. The Recreation Department keeps attendance records to document participation and tracks interests for future programs.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$800,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			441
Specific Appropriation Title:			Special Grants & Aids-Community Care for the Elderly
Amount to be reduced:			$800,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$1,787,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$728,000
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?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Area Agency on Aging documented need for elderly care in Greater Palm Beach County area
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 Delegation
	Meeting Date:		2/16/01