Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2708
Weekend Services for the Elder.
Requester:		Ramon Alonso			Organization:		Association for the Useful Aged, Inc. A.K.A Los Viejos Utiles
Project Title:		Weekend Services for the Elder.			Date Submitted		1/15/2003 3:36:26 PM
Sponsors:		Prieguez
Statewide Interest:
Will provide meals and important services for the elder population in the State of Florida.
Recipient:		Association for the Useful Aged, Inc.			Contact:		Ramon Alonso
		851 SW 1 Street			Contact Phone:		(305) 326-1695
		Miami 33125
Counties:		Dade
Gov't Entity:			Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):					Yes
Project Description:
For the elder low income and lonely: meals, recreation, educational programs on weekend and home visits.
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida?								No
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Less lonely and hungry elder.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$250,000
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:
Specific Appropriation Title:
Amount to be reduced:			$
Total cost of the project:			$400,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					Private
	Cash Amount		$15,000			In-kind Amount		$25,000
Was this project previously funded by the state?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2001-2002		Amount:		$112,500
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$250,000		To Fund:		Operations
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:		Based on government statistics we serve the most needed areas with seniors in need.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No