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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1500 |
| Austin Hepburn Senior Mini-Center |
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| Requester: |
Mike Good, City Manager |
Organization: |
City of Hallandale Beach |
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| Project Title: |
Austin Hepburn Senior Mini-Center |
Date Submitted |
1/12/2005 2:15:50 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Geller |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Provides educational, informational, nutritional information to seniors as well as transportation. |
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| Recipient: |
City of Hallandale Beach |
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Contact: |
Mike Good |
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400 South Federal Highway |
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Contact Phone: |
(954) 457-1306 |
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Hallandale Beach 33009 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Broward |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| The average age of a resident in the City of Hallandale Beach is 64 years. Seniors have different needs; therefore, due to the vast number of elderly residents and the 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 Senior Mini-Center. Educational programs, such as crime prevention are conducted by the Police Department to impede seniors from becoming potential victims of crimes. Arts, crafts and other classes are offered to those who are interested in leisure activities. Food and nutritional services are also available at the Center through the distribution of hot meals to participants and through training sessions such as the importance of nutrition.
In addition, to insure seniors have the ability to keep their appointments with various agencies, doctors and other essential organizations, transportation is provided to those in need. Most important is the linkage of these services to all available agencies, organizations and resources at all levels.
The Austinn 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 programs, averaging an 8% annual increase, additional financial assistance is necessary.
It is requested that the Legislature approve funding in the amount of $100,000 to continue offering transportation and ensure services are provided to the increasing needs of elderly particpants in the senior related programs described above. |
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| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Health and welfare of senior citizens. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$100,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$650,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Private |
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Cash Amount |
$550,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2002-2003 |
Amount: |
$90,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$100,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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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? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Substantial requests from the public to provide programs, seminars and activities for seniors. |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Hallandale Beach City Commission |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/16/2004 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
