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Proposed Recipient:              Camillus House, Inc.

 

Amount of Request:                $750,000.00

Total Project Cost:                  $3,300,000.00

 

 

Camillus has provided humanitarian services to the poor and homeless populations of Miami-Dade County, Florida for 48 years, today operating more than 800 and 15 facilities throughout the county. The organization is now seeking funding to construct a facility to provide behavioral health services to homeless persons in South Dade, an extremely underserved and high-need area. The facility would be located on the site where Camillus already operates a transitional housing program in Naranja, FL. The FY2006 Transportation/Treasury/HUD Appropriations Bill, EDI Account included $250,000 for this project.

 

One of Camillus’ most successful programs is its behavioral health treatment program for homeless adults. The program provides residential and outpatient level treatment services, as well as clinically-based outreach, for persons suffering from substance abuse, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. In 2006, Camillus provided residential behavioral health treatment to a total of 169 individuals, with several hundred more participating in outpatient and day center services. The outcome for clients who participated in the more intensive treatment-level phases of the program is an outstanding 89% retention rate. 

 

In 2005 Camillus expanded its treatment services to South Dade, an extremely underserved and high-need area. Initial funding for the expansion was provided via a three-year renewable grant from Miami-Dade County, which currently supports two full-time clinicians providing outpatient level services to homeless persons. The program has been operating at its full capacity of 30 treatment slots. Due to lack of space at its own facilities, Camillus has had to locate these clinicians within the Homeless Assistance Center (operated by another nonprofit organization, the Community Partnership for the Homeless). This situation leaves no room for further expansion.  

 

Camillus is now seeking capital funding for construction of an outpatient clinic for persons who are homeless in South Dade. This clinic would allow Camillus to expand the current staffing level of two persons, establishing a significant, stable program able to address the vast needs of the homeless community in South Miami-Dade. The clinic would be approximately 12,000 square feet, and would be located on land Camillus House already owns at 27940 S. Dixie Highway, where it operates a transitional housing program for homeless persons. Outpatient services would be offered to homeless men, women, and families living in the South Dade area. Camillus will work closely with other homeless providers in the area to ensure that all individuals in need have access to services.

 

Budget: 

 

The total project will cost $3,300,000, of which $250,000 has already been appropriated through the 2006 federal funding process. Camillus is requesting $750,000 in FY2009 for a total federal contribution of $1,000,000. The remaining funds will be raised through other sources, including through local competitive grants and other funds. Costs are figured as follows: 

 

Land acquisition:                    $              0     land is owned by Camillus House Construction (Hard costs):             $2,400,000      12,000 square feet x $200/sf

Architectural & Engineering: $   192,000     @ 8% of hard costs

General Dev (soft costs):       $   408,000      @ 17% of hard costs

Project Management:             $   300,000      @ 10% of hard and soft costs

 

 

Camillus House has provided humanitarian services to persons who are poor and homeless in Miami-Dade County, Florida for 48 years. Today the organization operates more than 800 beds in 15 facilities spanning the county. Comprehensive services are offered through multiple, integrated program areas: Behavioral Health (substance abuse and mental health treatment, HIV/AIDS services); Housing (emergency, transitional, and permanent supported housing); Social Services (direct services of food, clothing, showers, and case management); Employment Training (vocational training and job placement); and Healthcare (primary health and oral health care).

 

One of Camillus’ most successful programs is its behavioral health treatment program for homeless adults. The program provides residential and outpatient level treatment services, as well as clinically-based outreach, for persons suffering from substance abuse, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. Camillus operates one of the country's most effective residential behavioral health treatment programs – with an outstanding success rate of 89 percent.

 

Camillus is committed to ending chronic homelessness in Miami-Dade County within the next ten years. All of the initiatives and expansion efforts undertaken by the organization are directed at reaching this goal. In 2005, Camillus expanded its treatment services to South Dade, an extremely underserved and high-need area. The program has been operating at its full capacity of 30 treatment slots. By constructing a new outpatient facility, Camillus will be able to treat more homeless persons in South Dade. Camillus would be able to expand the current staffing level of two persons, establishing a significant, stable program able to address the vast needs of the homeless community in South Miami-Dade. Outpatient services would be offered to homeless men, women, and families living in the South Dade area. Camillus will work closely with other homeless providers in the area to ensure that all individuals in need have access to services.

 

Proposed Recipient:              City of Doral, FL

 

Amount of Request:               $2,500,000.00

Total Project Cost:                 $2,750,000.00

 

 

The City of Doral is seeking $2,500,000 in federal funds to be used for the resurfacing of two current streets and the construction of six new streets within the City of Doral. 

 

It is the City of Doral’s intention to provide its residents and visitors with the safest and most convenient transportation within its limits. 

 

The funding for this project would be used to resurface the following roadways:

NW 33 Street between 104 and 105 Avenues

NW 112 Avenue between 25 and 34 Streets

 

The funding for this project would be used for new street construction at the following locations:

NW 109 Avenue between 42 and 43 Streets

NW 112 Avenue between 80 and 81 Streets

NW 33 Street between 92 and 97 Avenues

NW 41 Street between 79 and 87 Avenues

NW 102 Avenue between 66 and 74 Streets

NW 79 Avenue between 25 and 58 Streets

 

 

The completion of these small sections of roadway would complete the City’s grid pattern and provide additional options for increasing traffic to avoid already congested intersections. 

 

This project will help to alleviate traffic congestion and improve driver and pedestrian safety. Additionally, this project is estimated to create over 300 jobs in the area.

 

Proposed Recipient:              City of Doral, FL

 

Amount of Request:               $350,000.00

Total Project Cost:                 $600,000.00

 

 

The City of Doral is seeking $350,000 in federal funds for further implementation and expansion of its Transit Circulator Program.

 

The City of Doral is a municipality incorporated in 2003 which is located in west-central Miami-Dade County, directly west of the Miami-Dade International Airport (MIA). Approximately 40,000 people live in Doral and over 100,000 more travel to and through the City each day for employment and business activities. Due to its proximity to the urban core of Miami-Dade and major transportation facilities, as well as the rapid development of its component communities, Doral contends with a unique array of transportation concerns that require immediate and significant attention.

 

The City of Doral launched the Transit Circulator Program in early 2008. The goals were to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce pollutant emissions by removing vehicles from the roadways. Additionally, the Doral Transit Circulator serves residents who are outside of the routes operated by Miami-Dade County’s transit system (North of 41 Street and west of 97 Avenue).

 

Since its introduction, the Transit Circulator Program has been extremely successful. Its usage and demand are far greater than were originally expected. The City of Doral is now looking to expand the routes of the Circulator and provide greater services to the residents of Doral via the purchasing of two new trolleys. This will further the City’s goal of bringing convenient, safe, and environmentally-friendly transportation to its residents. The federally-funded portion of the project is estimated to create four new jobs within the City of Doral.  

 

 

The City of Doral embarked upon this program to bring public transportation to the City for a number of reasons. The most socially-conscious of these reasons are to reduce traffic congestion and reduce pollutant emissions. The City also wants to make sure that there are alternatives for transportation available to residents, since the County Transit system does not service much of Doral – the area north of 41st Street and west of 97th Avenue.

 

Proposed Recipient:              City of Homestead, FL

 

Amount of Request:               $3,000,000.00

Total Project Cost:                  $6,500,000.00

 

 

The Homestead City-wide Transportation Master Plan completed in 2006 identified several areas throughout the City which lacked sufficient transportation capacity. As a result of the transportation models performed for the Plan, Farmlife Road/SW 162 (currently two-lanes SW 312 St to SW 328 St), was designated a priority area, noting its inability to meet the high demands of increased traffic volume.

 

To address these needs, Homestead is requesting federal funding to assist in its effort to expand Farmilfe Road to a four-lane, median-divided highway with dedicated left turn lanes. This corridor currently handles approximately 10,500 trips daily and is a key connector of two major east-west highways in the City, and connects to a previously SAFETEA-LU-funded project ($5.6 million for SW 328 Street), providing a much needed north–south connectivity for regional traffic. Expansion of this corridor will allow for more efficient travel through the City during peak demand periods. 

 

Homestead is requesting $3 million of an approximately $6.5 million project. As a result of this project, it is anticipated that approximately 50 jobs will be created and the local economy will benefit from not only the employment opportunities but also the increased mobility and efficiency of travel across the City.   As a priority project, this expansion is listed in the local MPO resolution identifying projects eligible for the stimulus transportation package. The MPO has scheduled an emergency meeting to conduct a public hearing and approve the projects listed in the amended Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  

 

 

This corridor currently handles approximately 10,500 trips daily and is a key connector of two major east-west highways in the City, and connects to a previously SAFETEA-LU-funded project (SW 328 Street), providing a much needed north–south connectivity for regional traffic. Expansion of this corridor will allow for more efficient travel through the City during peak demand periods. 

 

As a result of this project, it is anticipated that approximately 50 jobs will be created and the local economy will benefit from not only the employment opportunities but also the increased mobility and efficiency of travel across the City.