The recipient entity's physical address:
           29150 HEALTH UNIT STREET VACHERIE LA 70090

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           29150 HEALTH UNIT STREET VACHERIE LA 70090

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  4518

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $50,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           JAMES BRAZAN PRESIDENT
13426 REDBUD STREET
VACHERIE LA 70090

BRAD J STEIB TREASURER
394 SUGAR MILL COURTYARD
HOUMA LA 70360

WAYNE J RODRIGUE BOARD MEMBER
2216 N BANK LANE
VACHERIE LA 70090

FRANCIS M BECNEL BOARD MEMBER
21524 HWY 20
VACHERIE LA 70090

ROBERT ROUSSEL BOARD MEMBER
3546 CYPRESS LANE
PAULINA LA 70763

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           THE JAMES ARC IS LOCATED ON 29150 HEALTH UNIT STREET IN VACHERIE LA
THE NEW ST JAMES ARC IS APPROXIMATELY 8100 SQ FEET AND CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING. A SECURE ENTRY LOBBY TO ALLOW AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TO ENTER THE BUILDING. A RECEPTIONIST AND FILE ROOM TO RECEIVE POTENTIAL GUEST AND STORE RECORDS. A DIRECTORS OFFICE TO MANAGE THE DAILY ACTIVITIES AND NEEDS OF THE ARC. A CONFERENCE ROOM TO HOLD MEETINGS AND STAFF TRAINING WITH RESTROOM FACILITIES. THERE IS ALSO A DESIGNATED GATHERING ROOM IN CASE OF FOUL WEATHER,HOWEVER THE ENTIRE BUILDING HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO WITHSTAND THREATING FOUL WEATHER.THERE ARE FOUR LARGE CLASSROOMS FOR TRAINIG PURPOSES. THERE IS ALSO A ROOM TO WARMUP MEALS FOR CLIENTS AND STAFF.THERE IS A MENS RESTROOM WITH COMMODES AND TWO URINALS. THERE IS A WOMENS RESTROOM WITH FIVE COMMODES. BOTH ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH FOUR LAVATORIES WITH NECESSARY HAND CLEANING FACILITIES. BETWEEN EACH RESTROOM IS LAUNDRY ROOM EQUIPPED WITH WASHER AND DRYER. IN THIS ROOM IS A SHOWER FACILITY THAT IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $190,045
          Professional Services. . . $20,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING THIS 8100 SQ FT BUILDING SO THAT THE CLIENTS CAN BE BETTER ACCOMODATED. OUR OLD BUILDING WAS COMPLETED DESTROYED BY HURRICANE IDA. AT THE PRESENT TIME WE ARE LEASING A MUCH SMALLER BUILDING FOR THE CLIENTS. WE WILL ALSO NEED TO PURCHASE ALL NEW FURNITURE BECAUSE EVERYTHING WAS DESTROYED.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          WE HAVE CONTRACTORS ON THE JOB AND ALSO SUPERVISORS TO MAKE SURE
THAT THE NEW BUILDING MEETS CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS BUILDING IS ACCOMPLISH IN 6 TO 8 MONTHS.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           8 MONTHS

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  BRAD J STEIB 
                                       address:  394 SUGAR MILL COURTYARD HOUMA LA
                                       phone:  9852091662
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  bsteib@fabt.com
                                       relationship to entity:  TREASURER