Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #388FY0001 Epilepsy Services Program Expansion
Requester:		Richard Hatfield			Organization:		Epilepsy Foundation of N.E. FL
Project Title:		Epilepsy Services Program Expansion			Date Submitted:		2/12/01 1:51:39 PM
Sponsors:		Jim Horne, James King
Statewide Interest:		Provides free or low cost comprehensive epilepsy services in every Florida County to those in need
Recipient:		Epilepsy Foundation of N.E. FL			Contact:		Richard Hatfield
		6028 Chester Avenue, Ste 106			Contact Phone:		(904) 731-3752
		Jacksonville 32217
Counties:		Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns, Volusia
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
Neurological exams blood & lab tests, diagnostic testing, psychological services, dental services
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduced emergency room visits, fewer seizures; improved quality of life; advocate for children in 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:		Private
	Total Cash Amount:		$1,100,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$2,000,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		00 - 01		Amount:		$2,400,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$4,000,000
	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:		DOH '98 Legislative Budget Request - '90 Governor's study on epilepsy
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No