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Reichert House Building Construction Funding from Federal LECFTF (NB)
Explanation
The Reichert House, a collaborative effort by the Gainesville Police Department, the Black on Black Crime Task Force, the Corner Drug Store and the Gainesville Housing Authority was founded in 1987. A building dedication for the Reichert House's current location was held in 1996. Since that time, the program, established to provide an after-school mentoring program for at-risk teenage boys, has outgrown the facility located at 1724 S.E. 2nd Avenue. They currently serve over sixty youth in providing opportunities for young men to participate in community service projects and academic achievement programs.
The City and these partners have committed to improving the Reichert House program and have been seeking funds to begin construction of a new facility. Commitments to date have included: United Way-$40,000; Phil Emmer Development- $100,000; TANF Grant Award-up to $100,000; and various community donations to the Black on Black Crime Task Force in the amount of $55,000. Additionally, the Gainesville Housing Authority and the Department of Corrections have committed to donate labor for carpentry, plumbing, masonry and other site work as possible, and Joyner Construction is assisting with general contracting needs such as permits, construction coordination and soliciting donations from subcontractors with the help of the Alachua County Homebuilders Association.
The new building will provide for a 5,100 square foot, fully functioning facility to include a full service kitchen and dining hall, library, computer and tutoring labs, conference room and offices, small recreational area, a half basketball court and parking lot.
This request for funding from the Gainesville Police Department's Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund will provide the necessary remaining funds needed for the anticipated construction costs of $510,000.
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