Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #648FY0102
Indigent Drug Program
Requester:		John Romano			Organization:		New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
Project Title:		Indigent Drug Program			Date Submitted:		1/16/2002 11:35:37 AM
Sponsors:		Gayle Harrell
Statewide Interest:
Maintaining psychotropic medication for children and adults in District 15.
Recipient:		New Horizons of the Treasure Coast			Contact:		John Romano
		4500 W. Midway Road			Contact Phone:		(561) 468-4069
		Ft. Pierce 34981
Counties:		Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie
Gov't Entity:			Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):					Yes
Project Description:
Provide psychotropic medication to the over 9,500 clients served annually.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Keeps clients stable and away from high hospitalization cost.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$200,000
Identify items(s) in the FY 2002-03 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:
Specific Appropriation Title:
Amount to be reduced:			$
Total cost of the project:			$200,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$200,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$200,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
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:		76,000 appropriated last year, cost of indigent drugs $380,000
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		12/13/2001