Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #3353FY0001 The Turning Point Repairs and Remodeling
Requester:		Olivia T. Martinez, MSW			Organization:		Miami Behavioral Health Center, Inc.
Project Title:		The Turning Point Repairs and Remodeling			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 6:19:43 PM
Sponsors:		Rafael Arza
Statewide Interest:		Measurable results of maintaining patients in the community with supportive services are expected.
Recipient:		Miami Behavioral Health Center, Inc.			Contact:		Olivia T. Martinez, MSW
		3850 West Flagler Street			Contact Phone:		(305) 774-3402
		Miami 33134
Counties:		Dade
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
Repairs and remodeling to Turning Point; a facility housing a drop-in center for the mentally ill. Patients receive support, recreation, psychoeducation, and peer counseling to help maintain gains of treatment and diminish need for treatment.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
90% of involved patients stay in community, not hospitalized.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$150,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			369-A
Specific Appropriation Title:			Miami Behavioral Health Center, Inc.
Amount to be reduced:			$150,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$165,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$15,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		1993		Amount:		$200,000
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:		District XI Plans
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/19/01