Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1735FY0001 Austin Hepburn Senior Mini-Center
Requester:		R.J. Intindola, City Manager			Organization:		City of Hallandale Beach
Project Title:		Austin Hepburn Senior Mini-Center			Date Submitted:		2/14/01 9:45:12 AM
Sponsors:		Steven Geller
Statewide Interest:		Provides educational, informational, nutritional information to seniors as well as transportation.
Recipient:		City of Hallandale Beach			Contact:		R.J. Intindola, City Manager
		400 South Federal Highway			Contact Phone:		(954) 457-1300
		Hallandale Beach 33009
Counties:		Broward
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
The average age of a resident in the City of Hallandale Beach is 64 years. Seniors have different needs, therefore due to the vast number of elderly residents and the multitude of requested services, a number of diverse programs are required to sustain their quality of life. The city offers a full circle of programs designed for the elderly population at the Austin Hepburn Senior Mini-Center. Educational programs, such as crime prevention are conducted by the Police Department to impede seniors from becoming potential victims of appreciation and arts and crafts classes are offered to those who are interested in leisure activities. Food and nutritional services are also available at the Senior Mini-Center through the distribution of hot meals to participate and through training sessions such as the importance of nutrition. In addition to insure the seniors have the ability to keep their appointments with various agencies, doctors and other essential organizations, transportation is provided to those who are in need. Most important, is the linkage of these services to all available agencies, organizations and resources from all levels. The Autin Hepburn Mini-Center provides services to an estimated 4,500 seniors monthly. These services are currently funded through the city and through cash contributions. However, with the ever increasing number of participants in the above described programs, averaging an eight percent annual increase, additional financial assistance is necessary. It is requested the Legislature approve funding assistance in the amount of $100,000 to continue to offer transportation, and insure services are provided to the ever increasing number of elderly participating in the senior related programs as described above.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Health and welfare of senior citizens.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$100,000
Total cost of the project:			$650,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$550,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
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:		Substantial requests from the public to provide programs, seminars, and activities for seniors.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		City of Hallandale Beach City Commission
	Meeting Date:		9/5/00