Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1709FY0001 Juvenile Assessment Center
Requester:		J.B. Kenna			Organization:		Brevard County Commission
Project Title:		Juvenile Assessment Center			Date Submitted:		2/14/01 3:05:48 PM
Sponsors:		Bill Posey
Statewide Interest:		Will lead to reduced crime and Increased restitution to victims
Recipient:		Brevard County Board of County Commissioners			Contact:		J.B. Kenna
		2725 Judge Fran jamieson Way			Contact Phone:		(321) 752-3260 222
		Melbourne 32940
Counties:		Brevard
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
The Juvenile Assessment Center provides multi-agency assessment of youth entering the juvenile justice system. They receive statutory assessment based on established criteria and are then provide with immediate secondary assessment when mental health and substance abuse risks are noted. The center also provides service by housing the appropriate counseling services to support one-stop services for youth in crisis. Counselors for status offenders, Probation Officers and a Truancy Center complete the multi-agency response. Direct Service outlined in this request includes 24-hour secure detention services by the local Sheriff, Intake Counselors and operations and maintenance dollars for the facility.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The facility provides a safe and secure location to assess juveniles and works with the community, various agencies, the school, parents and guardians to provide positive outcomes and obtain services in a timely manner.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$550,000
Total cost of the project:			$550,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2001		Amount:		$210,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$650,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Yes
	Agency:		Juvenile Justice, Department Of
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Board of County Commissioners FY 2000-2001 Legislative Position Paper
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Brevard County Commission
	Meeting Date:		1/11/01