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Community Budget
Issue Requests - Tracking Id #931 The Jail Alternative Project |
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Requester: |
Howard Tipton, Sr. |
Organization: |
Wayne Densch Center |
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Project Title: |
The Jail Alternative Project |
Date Submitted: |
01/25/2000 4:10:41 PM |
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District Member: |
Charles Bronson |
Service Area: |
Regional |
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Counties Affected: |
Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Seminole |
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Recipient: |
Wayne Densch Center |
Contact: |
Howard Tipton, Sr. |
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1331 Lee Road |
Contact Phone: |
(407) 599-3900 225 |
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Orlando 32810 |
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Project Description: |
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The Wayne Densch Center and the Homeless Coalition of Central FL have developed a jail alternative model for homeless persons in Orange County. Homeless people are often arrested and jailed in the county on misdemeanor charges. They occupy expensive space in jail. This project developes a low demand shelter for persons with alcohol, substance abuse, or mental health issues. It is currently being funded by grants from HUD and the City of Orlando. This request is for expansion of the program with state and Orange County funding. |
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Services Provided/Benefit to State: |
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*An assessment center *A class of homeless persons turning over each 6 weeks (150-200 annually). *Transition housing. *Life skills learning. *Job training and job placement. *Random drug and alcohol testing. *Scattered site supportive housing. *Case management with after care for one year. *Goal of helping 25-40% of enrolled homeless persons to attain normative lifestyle. |
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Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
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It is estimated that Orange County alone can save 200 prison beds per year. At $62,500 per bed, capital costs can be lowered by $12,500 plus the cost of financing. We estimate $18,750 annual cost for each prisoner's care, or 200 x $18,750=$3,750 annual total cost. We estimate our cost at approximately $2,000,000 for 200 persons or a savings of $1,750,000 annually to Orange County. State savings have not been calculated but many county prisoners become state prisoners. |
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Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$400,000 |
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Total cost of the project: |
$2,000,000 |
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Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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Is there Local Government or Private match for this request? |
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Yes |
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Cash Amount: |
$1,600,000 |
In-Kind Amount: |
$2,000,000 |
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Was this project previously funded by the State? |
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No |
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Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$400,000 |
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Purpose for future year funding: |
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Recurring Operations |
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Will this be an annual request? |
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Yes |
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Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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Is there a documented need for this project? |
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Yes |
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Documentation: |
Comprehensive Plan with Study |
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Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Orange County and the City of Orlando |
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Meeting Date: |
09/27/1999 |
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