Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1131
Immune Support Programs
 
Requester: Kathryn Abbate, Executive Director Organization: Miami Beach Community Health Center, Inc.
 
Project Title: Immune Support Programs Date Submitted 1/15/2003 11:02:53 AM
 
Sponsors: Barreiro, Gelber
 
Statewide Interest:
Provide treatment to those with HIV, lowering emergency visits
 
Recipient: Miami Beach Community Health Center, Inc.   Contact: Kathryn Abbate, Executive Director .  
  710 Alton Road   Contact Phone: (305) 538-8835  
  Miami Beach 33129
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Outreach, Case Management, Specialty Care and Pharmaceuticals for HIV infected persons living in Miami Beach.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Continuation of prevention/outreach and ongoing treatment of infected individuals.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $500,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 540
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Aid to Local Governments & Aids-Aids Patient Care
 
Amount to be reduced: $500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $4,650,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $4,150,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $500,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Health Council of South Florida's list of HIV patients who need care.
 
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 Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/17/2002