Okaloosa County BOCC — December 31, 2012 — Agenda — reading text

to helping abused and neglected animals receive Shelter, Safety, and Second Chances is appreciated by all of us who care for them. Thanks to donors like you, Alaqua Animal Refuge has provided a safe haven for over 8,000 animals since its inception just five short years ago. This year’s accomplishments also include representing the state of Florida on Capital Hill to lobby for more humane animal welfare laws, partnering with the Florida Sheriff's Association and the State Attorney’s offices to bring our animal cruelty investigation and prosecution seminars state wide, and developing a program to utilize prison labor to train rescued canines as therapy dogs for families who can not afford them. We are a small organization without the resources available to large, national humane groups. Yet, we have grown to be a nationally recognized rescue, and we are called upon daily to locally provide support in the Southeast United States where the national organizations don’t reach. Your continued support of Alaqua is vital to the health and wellbeing of our entire organization. i'm asking for your continued support that gives so many animals, and humans alike, a second chance. We invite you to take a tour of our campus and meet some of the 250 animais who are currently in residence. We are always proud to show off our facility and have our supporters meet the animals we care for with the help of your generosity. | am always available to answer any questions you may have. Don’t hesitate to call me at 850-685-0288, or email me at |h@lauriehood.com if | can be of assistance. Again, thank you for all you do for our organization. Singerely, Laurie Hood Founder Alaqua Animal Refuge, Inc. 914 Whitfield Road Freeport, FL 32439 © P: 850-880-6399 F: 850-835-5665 www.AlaquaAnimalRefuge.org ¢ Email: info@alaquaanimalrefuge.org A L AQUA For more information, please R ANIMAL FUGE contact Laurie Hood, LH@LaurieHood.com About Alaqua Animal Refuge: Alaqua Animal Refuge - an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization located on Florida’s Emerald Coast ~ advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing shelter, prevention of pet overpopulation and adoption services. Located on 10 acres in Freeport, Florida, the refuge was formed by Florida resident Laurie Hood in 2007 when she discovered that countless animals were being euthanized due to the flack of a no-kill shelter/adoption organization in the area. Since that time, Alaqua Animal Refuge has helped find homes for more than 8,000 animals, serves as a true refuge for more than 250 animals at any given time, and has become a recognized national leader in animal welfare issues. Date opened: January 2007 Location: 914 Whitfield Road, Freeport, FL 32439 Hours of operation: Noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday Phone: (850) 880-6399 Fax: (850) 835-5665 Website: www.AlaquaAnimalRefuge.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlaquaAnimalRefuge YouTube: www.YouTube.com/AlaquaTV Monthly cost of running the refuge: $50,000 + 2012 Board of directors: Laurie Hood, President (Founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge) Linda Draper, Vice President (C.A.R.E.) Taylor Hood, Treasurer (General Manager, Preston Hood Chevrolet) Christy Scally, Director (Executive Director of E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center) Charles Morgan, Director (Owner, Harbor Docks Restaurant Inc.) Jearl McCall, Director (Pro, Emerald Bay Golf Course) Hunter Harmon, Director (Owner, Beach Properties of Florida) Rosie Perry, Director (Events, Emerald Bay Golf Course) Foster Dugas, Honorary Director (Board Member, Dugas Family Foundation) Average intake and adoption: More than 250 animals can be found at the refuge at any given time. intake numbers are based on adoption numbers, and up to 100 animals are adopted each month. The refuge is at full capacity 100% of the time. Types of animals rescued: Any domestic animal in need, including dogs, cats, horses, farm animals, rabbits, turtles, goats, geese and even emus. From purebreds to special- needs, these animals have all found safety and shelter at Alaqua until they find a permanent home. Adopotion process and fees: Prospective adopters must complete an application and go through an approval process. Fees for dogs are $150 and puppies are $175; cats are free of charge (with approved application) and kittens are $125. All adoptions include age-appropriate vaccinations and health care, as well as spaying and neutering. Equine and farm animals pricing depends on the animal. Spay and Neuter Program: One of Alaqua’s most important programs, which includes S.N.A.P. (Spay Neuter Assistance Program), Spay and Stay (feral cat management), and in-house sterilization. Approximately 2,000 dogs and cats are spayed and neutered each year with this program, providing a solution to the area’s animal overpopulation issue. The Unconditional Love Project: Alaqua’s newest program has partnered with Bay County Correctional and supervised inmates are training our rescue dogs to be therapy dogs. These canines are given free of charge to handlers and/or organizations where they are needed. Alaqua Unleashed Dog Park: One of the refuge’s goals is to keep pets happy and healthy in the home, and exercise, training, and socialization is key. Soin 2011, a partnership with Walton County was created, and the refuge became the new operators of Alaqua Unleashed in Santa Rosa Beach on 18 acres of county owned land. The park currently offers a small and large dog off-leash area and agility/obedience training classes. Future plans include a landscaped and sheltered seating area; sections for large, small and senior/handicapped dogs; restrooms; a hiking area and a water feature. As well, long-term plans also call for the park to include a concert area and more for community events. AARK (Alaqua Animal Refuge Kids): Through this program and during fieid trips to our "facility, children learn compassion and respect for life by caring for ” Animal Cruelty investigation and Prosecution Seminars: Annual traini 0 seminars are held for law enforcement, prosecutors, shelters, rescues, and animal ¢ welfare advocates providing education on methods and procedures to ensure safety fo \\ (0) \ animals and to hold those who commit animal cruelty accountable. The classes are ee to registrants and continuing education credits are available for professionals w attena: Happy Hea ated rrthe community to help some of the more expensive animals that come to the refuge. Many animals that end up here have a special need - physical, emotional or medical ~- and require extra TLC or rehabilitation before they are ready to be adopted. Partners - a Senior Citizen /Special Needs Pet Program: Any senior in need of a companion animal or special needs persons requesting pets for service or companionship can apply for a free pet courtesy of AAR. Seniors no longer able to keep an AAR pet are guaranteed that the pet can come back and live at the refuge at any time. Priceless Purrs ~- Waived Adoption Fees for Adult Cats: In an effort to save as many precious felines as possible, the refuge permanently waived adoption fee for cats over the age of six months of age to approved homes. Purple Paw Pet-erans: This program highlights the twelve dogs who have been here the longest of any of the others and waives their adoption fees, in an effort to find their perfect home. Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office MATERIALS REQUISITION FORM Vendor OCSO Point of Contact Name Mental health Association (M055) Date 11/26/2012 Address Name JD Peacock Phone # 651-7762 City St Zip Division Admin Vendor Contact Information Comments: Virginia Barr Name Baker Act Meds Phone # Fax # Email Qty | Units Description Division / Account # | Unit Price TOTAL 4 4 LETF Donation, Other LE Purpose 1051/58202 $4,000.00 {$4,000.00 Explain Purchase Justification for any amount over $500.00 Approved by: Subtotal $4,000.00 Approving Supervisor: Shipping Divisional Di Be Reise ntee eacteer ivisional Director: Seaiaitareanaee TOTAL $4,000.00 ad Sheriff / Undersheriff: Refér'to General Order 7.01 for approval levels QCSO Fon 7.01 November 26, 2012 Sheriff's Office LETF Expenditure Justification To: Honorable Board of County Commissioners, Okaloosa County Florida From: Major J.D. Peacock, Administration Bureau Chief Re: State Law Enforcement Trust Fund Organization: Mental Health Association of Okaloosa County Amount: $4,000 Type of Expense: Donation F.S.S. 932.7055 Authorized Category: Other Law Enforcement Purpose Justification: Funding for mental health medications for acute patient needs. Helps lower repeated law enforcement contacts, thereby reducing jail stays and the associated expenses. add Gere October 25, 2012 Dear Sheriff Ashley, Thank you for your continued support of community mental health issues and services in Okaloosa County. From crisis intervention training to Baker Act and beyond, your office has worked to keep our community safe. As you may be aware, State funding reductions have closed Okaloosa mental health group homes while uninsured adults in need of psychiatric appointments are being turned away due to the same funding decisions. Decreases in mental health treatment and shelters frequently leads to an increase of law enforcement involvement with mental health crises. The Mental Health Association works to assist our community residents by purchasing emergency psychiatric medication for persons in need. Our program helps individuals remain psychiatrically stable, lowers jail and hospital recidivism rates, while reducing law enforcement crises responses. The Mental Health Association is requesting five thousand dollars from the Okaloosa County State Forfeiture Program to keep our community a safe place for all. Thank you, (ogee Virginia Glynn Barr, ACSW Executive Director United (@) Way Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office Applicationfor Florida Contraband Forfeiture Monies Section 932.7055{5){c), Florida Statutes 1. Agency or Organization requesting funds: Name: Mental Health Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties Address: 571 Mooney Rd. NE City: Ft. Walton Beach State: Florida Zip Code: ___ 32579 Contact Person: Virginia Glynn Barr Telephone: —850-244-1040 Fax: ~850-244-2573 Email Address: - mhaowfl@mhaow.org 2. Amount Requested: $ 5,000.00 3. Please include a statement describing anticipated recurring costs for your agency for subsequent years: $5,000.00 is requested to fund emergency medications and protect public safety certify that the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Monies received from the Okaloosa County State Forfeiture Fund will be used for School Resource Officer,Crime Prevention,Safe Neighborhood, Drug Abuse Education and Prevention Programs, or for other Law Enforcement purposes. Furthermore, lunderstand that as agency or organization that receives Florida Contraband Forfeiture Monies shail provide,in atimely manner,an accounting of the expenditure of such monies to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office,if requested. 1 O/ Date: Od QO Email/Fax to: 350.609:308 Attn: Administration Bureau Chief jdpeacock@sheriff-okaloosa.or Signature: Ce ee ee ed ee For OCSO Use Only Date Approved: f / b Dre Approved By: |-7>~*————-—-—-—~-————-~~-—-—-~-—-— 4 Yo? Sheriff of Designee a OCSO 10/2011 Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office MATERIALS REQUISITION FORM Vendor Name Trauma Intervention Program of NW Florida (T058) OCSO Point of Contact Date 44/27/2012 Address Name JD Peacock Phone # 651-7762 City St ___ Zip Division Admin ‘Vendor Contact Information Comments: Toramy Carter . Name FY 2013 Fundrasier Phone # Fax # Email Qty | Units Description. Division / Account # } Unit Price TOTAL 4 1 Donation, Heroes with Heart 2013 1051/55449 $500.00 $500.00 Explain Purchase Justification for any amount over $500.00 Approved by: Subtotal $500.00 Approving Supervisor: Shipping Divisional Director: v2) ai soos ete TOTAL $500.00 Sheriff / Undersheriff: Refer to General