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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #650 |
| Blind Americans/Wishing Well Center |
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| Requester: |
Robert Krokker |
Organization: |
Blind Americans, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Blind Americans/Wishing Well Center |
Date Submitted |
1/12/2005 11:38:10 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Argenziano |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| It puts blind people back into the workforce. |
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| Recipient: |
Blind Americans, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Robert Krokker |
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6055 N. Carl G. Rose Hwy. |
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Contact Phone: |
(352) 637-1739 |
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Hernando 34442 |
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Contact email: |
blindamericans@naturecoast |
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| Counties: |
Citrus, Hernando, Marion |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Completion of facility for the blind. |
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| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Hundreds of blind individuals per year will gain independence through programs. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$99,389 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$322,458 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Private |
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Cash Amount |
$223,069 |
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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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No |
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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: |
State of Florida Division of Blind Services |
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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: |
Marion COunty Legislative Delegation meeting |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
01/07/2005 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
