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CBIRS Request 279
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #279
CARES Elfers Center
 
Requester: William Aycrigg Organization: Community Aging & Retirement Services, Inc. d/b/a CARES
 
Project Title: CARES Elfers Center Date Submitted 1/12/2005 8:25:47 PM
 
Sponsors: Fasano
 
Statewide Interest:
To create an environment that provides choices, promotes independence and enables older Floridians to remain in their communities for a lifetime.
 
Recipient: CARES   Contact: William Aycrigg, President/CEO  
  7505 Rottingham Road   Contact Phone: (727) 862-9291  
  Port Richey 34668   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Pasco
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Building addition of 6000 sf to replace the current structure which has many structural problems. This will expand health and wellness programs for the seniors in the community. Also includes site parking improvements and additional spaces.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
5,000 served in health and wellness programs.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $600,000
 
Total cost of the project: $600,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Private
  Cash Amount $40,000   In-kind Amount $5,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
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: CARES Strategic Plan Needs Assessments, participant data and surveys, Dept. of Elder Affairs Survey.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Pasco County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/16/2003
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No