Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #206FY0102
Austin Hepburn Senior Mini-Center
Requester:		R.J. Intindola			Organization:		City of Hallandale Beach
Project Title:		Austin Hepburn Senior Mini-Center			Date Submitted:		1/8/2002 12:50:24 PM
Sponsors:		Kenneth Gottlieb
Statewide Interest:
Provides educational, informational, nutritional information to seniors, as well as transportation.
Recipient:		City of Hallandale Beach			Contact:		R.J. Intindola
		400 South Federal Highway			Contact Phone:		(954) 457-1300
		Hallandale Beach 33009
Counties:		Broward
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
The average age of a resident in the City of Hallandale Beach is 64 years. Since seniors have unique and different needs, and there is an acceptionally large senior population residing in Hallandale Beach requesting and needing a multitude of requested services, a number of diverse programs are required to sustain their quality of life. The City offers a full circle of programs designed for the elderly population at the Austin Hepburn Mini- Center. Educational programs, such as crime prevention, are conducted by the Police Department to impede seniors from becoming potential victims of elderly abuse and crime. Recreational programs such as music appreciation and arts and crafts classes are offered to those who are interested in leisure activities. Food and nutritional services are also available at the Senior Mini center through the distribution of hot meals to participants and through training sessions such as the importance of nutrition. In addition, to ensure that the seniors have the ability to keep their appointments with various agencies, doctors and other essential organizations, transportation is provided to those who are in need. Most important,is the linkage of these services to all available agencies, organizations and resources from all levels. The Austin Hepburn Mini-Center provides services to an estimated 4,500 seniors monthly. These services are currently funded through the city and through cash contributions. However, with the ever increasing number of participants in the above described programs, averaging an eight percent annual increase, additional financial assitance is necessary.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Ensure the health and welfare of senior citizens.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$100,000
Identify items(s) in the FY 2002-03 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			488
Specific Appropriation Title:			Special Categories - Community Care Programs for the Elderly - General Revenue
Amount to be reduced:			$100,000
Total cost of the project:			$650,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					Local, Private
	Cash Amount:		$550,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2001-2002		Amount:		$100,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Substantial requests from the public to provide programs, seminars, and activities for seniors.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Hallandale Beach City Commission
	Meeting Date:		10/2/2001