1999 Multifamily Housing Drug Elimination Grants

SUMMARY: The program at Atlantic Arms Apartments will focus on physical improvements to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime at the complex. The funds will be used to upgrade the lighting system at the property to create a safer environment for residents and eliminate dark spaces for drug related activity. The funds will also be used to install security window screens as a deterrence to break-ins. The grade of screen used here is sturdy, stainless steel wire, mill finish and has been selected for its durability and long life.

Gainesville, FL 32605
RECIPIENT: Richard S. Bates
PROJECT NAME: Glen Springs Manor Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 2130 NW 31st Avenue
GRANT AMOUNT: $123,750

SUMMARY: The program at Glen Springs Manor Apartments will focus on physical improvements to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime at the complex. The funds will be used to install wrought iron fencing around the perimeter of the property to limit access to the property by nonresident drug dealers and users. This type of fencing has been selected for its durability and has proven to be very effective in controlling access at similar properties.

Havana, FL 32333
RECIPIENT: Richard S. Bates
PROJECT NAME: Havana Heights
PROJECT STREET: 111 W. 16th Avenue
GRANT AMOUNT: $123,750

SUMMARY: The program at Havana Heights Apartments will focus on physical improvements to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime at the complex. The funds will be used to install security window screens as a deterrence to break-ins. The grade of screen used here is sturdy, stainless steel wire, mill finish and has been selected for its durability and long life. The funds will also establish a drug intervention program that will include desks, chairs, computers and other necessary equipment, as well as allocation for staff salaries. Included also will be a video tape library with a wide range of educational material relating to drug abuse prevention.

Jacksonville, FL 32246
RECIPIENT: William H. Walton Jr.
PROJECT NAME: Beachwood Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 2901 Beachwood Blvd.
GRANT AMOUNT: $87,870

SUMMARY: The program at Beachwood Apartments will focus on physical improvements to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime at the complex. The funds will be used to install wrought iron fencing around the perimeter of the property to limit access to the property by nonresident drug dealers and users. This type of fencing has been selected for its durability and has proven to be very effective in controlling access at similar properties.

Jacksonville, FL 32209
RECIPIENT: William H. Walton, Jr.
PROJECT NAME: Washington Heights Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 4229 Moncrief Road W.
GRANT AMOUNT: $123,750

SUMMARY: The program at Washington Heights Apartments will focus on physical improvements to reduce/eliminate drug related crime at the complex. The funds will be used to install security window screens as a deterrence to break-ins. The grade of screen used here is sturdy, stainless steel wire, mill finish and has been selected for its durability and long life.

Jacksonville, FL 32205
RECIPIENT: William H. Walton Jr.
PROJECT NAME: Eureka Gardens I Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 1214 Labelle Street
GRANT AMOUNT: $123,750

SUMMARY: The program at Eureka Garden I Apartments will focus on physical improvements to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime at the complex. The funds will be used to install security window screens as a deterrence to break-ins. The grade of screen used here is sturdy, stainless steel wire, mill finish and has been selected for its durability and long life.

Jacksonville, FL 32205
RECIPIENT: William H. Walton Jr
PROJECT NAME: Market Street Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 201/211 East 2nd Street
GRANT AMOUNT: $95,948

SUMMARY: The program at Market Street Apartments will focus on physical improvements to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime at the complex. The funds will be used to install wrought iron fencing around the perimeter of the property to limit access to the property by nonresident drug dealers and users. This type of fencing has been selected for its durability and has proven to be very effective in controlling access at similar properties. The funds will be used for upgrading the lighting system at the property to create a safer environment for residents and eliminate dark spaces for drug related activity. The funds will be used to install security window screens and screen doors as a deterrence to break-ins. The grade of screen used here is sturdy, stainless steel wire, mill finish and has been selected for its durability and long life. The funds will also be used for landscaping of common areas to discourage drug related activity.

Jacksonville, FL 32205
RECIPIENT: William H. Walton Jr.
PROJECT NAME: Eureka Garden II Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 1214 Labelle Street
GRANT AMOUNT: $123,750

SUMMARY: The program at Eureka Garden II Apartments will focus on physical improvements to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime at the complex. The funds will be used to install security window screens as a deterrence to break-ins. The grade of screen used here is sturdy, stainless steel wire, mill finish and has been selected for its durability and long life.

Jacksonville, FL 32209
RECIPIENT: William H. Walton Jr.
PROJECT NAME: University Plaza Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 719 Venus Mars Court,, James Hall Drive
GRANT AMOUNT: $123,750

SUMMARY: The program at University Plaza Apartments will focus on physical improvements to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime at the complex. The funds will be used to install security window screens as a deterrence to break-ins. The grade of screen used here is a sturdy, stainless steel wire, mill finish, and has been selected for its durability and long life.

Miami, FL 33127
RECIPIENT: Better Way of Miami, Inc.
PROJECT NAME: Better Way West
PROJECT STREET: 820 NW 28th Street
GRANT AMOUNT: $125,000

SUMMARY: The plan for drug elimination at Better Way of Miami, Inc. includes a series of measures aimed at reducing drug-related crime in and around the West development. The improvements proposed by Better Way are aimed at combining drug-related crime committed by tenants and by other individuals in and near the development. They include physical improvements to the property as well as expanded drug treatment and prevention programs for Better Way tenants and their families.

Ocala, FL 34470
RECIPIENT:Chuck Turner, AIMCO
PROJECT NAME: Sutton Place Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 523 NE 23rd Circle
GRANT AMOUNT: $123,750

SUMMARY: The program at Sutton Place Apartments will focus on physical improvements to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime at the complex. The funds will be used to install wrought iron fencing around the perimeter of the property to limit access to the property by nonresident drug dealers and users. This type of fencing has been selected for its durability and has proven to be very effective in controlling access at similar properties. The funds will also be used to install security window screens as a deterrence to break-ins. The grade of screen used here is sturdy, stainless steel wire, mill finish and has been selected for its durability and long life.

St. Augustine, FL 32095
RECIPIENT: Services Taylor Made, Inc.
PROJECT NAME: Flagler Village Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 200 South Woodlawn Street
GRANT AMOUNT: $112,500

SUMMARY: Flagler Village Apartments have developed a Drug Elimination Strategy designed to target the root cause of drug-related criminal activity plaguing Flagler residents and the surrounding West St. Augustine Neighborhood. The owners/management along with the residents have formed partnerships with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, United Way and Americorp in an effort to eradicate drugs from Flagler. There points of attack begin with combined components: (1) physical improvements (lighting and gates); (2) drug prevention which include collaborative agreements with six (6) United Way Agencies and Americorp; and (3) a Service Coordinator.

*Funded/State of FL Grant Totals: 12 Grant Amount : $1,411,318 Project Totals: 12 Project Units: 1419

Content Archived: January 20, 2009