Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2723FY0001 Epilepsy Services Program Expansion
Requester:		Bonnie Skaggs			Organization:		Suncoast Epilepsy Association
Project Title:		Epilepsy Services Program Expansion			Date Submitted:		2/16/01 1:52:59 PM
Sponsors:		Ginny Brown-Waite
Statewide Interest:		Provides free or low cost comprehensive epilepsy services in every Florida county to those most in n
Recipient:		Epilepsy Services Program			Contact:		Bonnie Skaggs
		9851 State Road 54			Contact Phone:		(727) 546-2856 14
		New Port Richey 34655
Counties:		{Statewide}
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
Neurological exam, blook and laboratory tests, diagnostic testing, psychological services, dental services.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduced emergency room visits, fewer seizures, improved quality of life, advocate for children with the school system.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$4,000,000
Total cost of the project:			$7,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$1,100,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$2,000,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$2,400,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$2,400,000
	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:		Health, Department Of
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Department of Health 1998 Legislative Budget Request - 1990 Governor's Study on epilepsy in Florida
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 Legilsative Delegation and Hillsborough Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/17/01