Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #54
Blind Americans, Inc./Wishing Well Center
Requester:		Robert Krokker			Organization:		Blind Americans, Inc.
Project Title:		Blind Americans, Inc./Wishing Well Center			Date Submitted		1/12/2006 3:55:53 PM
Sponsors:		Argenziano
Statewide Interest:
This project will provide a facility to aid blind persons in pursuits of occupation. Provide another source for visually and hearing impaired to receive an income.
Recipient:		Blind Americans, Inc.			Contact:		Robert Krokker
		6055 N. Carl G. Rose Hwy.			Contact Phone:		(352) 637-1739
		Hernando 34442			Contact email:		blindamericans@naturecoast.net
Counties:		Citrus
Gov't Entity:			Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):					Yes
Project Description:
Completion of building to provide rehabilitative programs for the blind.
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster?							No
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Number of blind and visually impaired who have skills to increase income and quality of life.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$100,226
Total cost of the project:			$662,007
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
What type of match exists for this project?					Private
	Cash Amount		$561,781
Was this project previously funded by the state?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$50,000
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:		State of Florida, Division of Blind Services
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:			Citrus County Legislative Delegation
	Hearing Meeting Date:			09/20/2005
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?								No