Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1070
Bay Point Schools Vocational Center
 
Requester: Mary Louise Cole, Ph. D. Organization: Bay Point Schools
 
Project Title: Bay Point Schools Vocational Center Date Submitted 1/15/2003 10:38:06 AM
 
Sponsors: Barreiro
 
Statewide Interest:
The reduction in the crime rate by juvenile offenders in Florida by the reduction of the recidivism rate through job skills.
 
Recipient: Bay Point Schools   Contact: Dr. Mary Louise Cole  
  22025 SW 87 Ave.   Contact Phone: (305) 251-3112  
  Miami 33190
 
Counties: Broward, Collier, Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Construction of a multi-skills education and vocational center at Bay Point Schools in South Miami-Dade County. A DJJ facility and an outreach educational partner of Miami-Dade County Public Schools system for moderate risk boys ages 13 to 18.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? Yes
Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? No
DEP Identfying Number:  
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
-100 youth will have a vocational trade or certificate within one year of completing the program. -60% of youth who successfully complete the program will not recidivate for an identical or lesser offense.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,950,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 86
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Aid to Local Governments, Grants and Aids - Alternative Schools/Public Private Partnership Incentives
 
Amount to be reduced: $1,300,000
 
Total cost of the project: $2,000,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $50,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Unknown
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Unknown
 
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: Juvenile Justice Accountablility Board (JJAB) and OPPAGA studies/reports.
 
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 County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/04/2002