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CBIRS Request 144
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #144
Believe and Achieve Project
 
Requester: Carlton G. Cartwright Organization: The Children's Coalition, Inc.
 
Project Title: Believe and Achieve Project Date Submitted 1/13/2005 9:03:34 AM
 
Sponsors: Dawson
 
Statewide Interest:
Addresses the issues relative to crime reduction by providing youth with a secure and safe place and atmosphere where they can take part in productive activities that are educational, artistic and technologically driven.
 
Recipient: The Children's Coalition, Inc.   Contact: Carlton G. Cartwright  
  529 Clematis Street   Contact Phone: (561) 832-3797  
  West Palm Beach 33401   Contact email: carlton@tccikids.org
 
Counties: Palm Beach
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Instruction in the following areas: Mentoring, Independent Living Program, Computer Technology, TV and Film Production, Fashion Design, Still/Video Photography, GED preparation, Apprenticeship/Internship, Scholarship Program.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduction in recidivist rate, crime deterrent, provide population with skills that transform into employability.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $250,000
 
Total cost of the project: $656,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private, Federal
  Cash Amount $160,000   In-kind Amount $86,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2003-2004 Amount: $25,000
 
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?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Juvenile Justice Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Palm Beach Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/31/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No