Okaloosa County BOCC — March 15, 2016 — LETF Request — reading text

Larry Ashley, Okaloosa County Sheriff Headquarters: 50 2% Street, Shalimar Florida 32579-1234 Phone: (850) 651-7410, Email: Sheriff @ sheriff-okaloosa.org March 9, 2016 Agenda request: LETF disbursement request; March 15™, 2016 To: Mr. John Hofstad, County Administrator From: Sean T. Lynch, Inspector, OCSO Re: Law Enforcement Trust Fund Request board consideration of trust fund disbursement in support of: 1. Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc, FWB Alumni Chapter, $1,000.00 2. Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers, $1,000.00 Total disbursement request: $2,000.00 The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is accredited by the ¥ Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation BV “The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provides equal access and equal ¥ opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate” OKALOOSA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (“LETF”) APPLICATION FROM A NON-COUNTY AGENCY/ORGANIZATION APPLICANT INFORMATION Name of Agency: Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., FWB Alumni Chapter Name of Program to be . funded by LETF: Kappa League Leadership Development/YOUTH SUPER DAY 2016 Name/ Title of Contact: | REV. WILLIE FARROW/YSD 2016 CHAIRMAN B Address: [13 PORT DRIVE fiomes (850 Bes- City Zip Code: SHALIMAR 32579 Fax: N/A \ E-mail: Total Program Budget: | $65,600.00 peiiorecs. VSN ) M\ New [ ] Renewal X Amount J Program is: Requested: $7,500.00 — If renewal, circle number of years this program has been funded thru LETF? 1 \g 3 (4\ or more N LETF CATEGORY (Place an “X” (o the left of one program area for which you intend to apply): 0000 X 1. Crime Prevention X2. Drug Abuse Prevention/Education X3. Safe Neighborhood 4. School Resource Officer XS. Other Law Enforcement Purpose (specify below): Intervention PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION 1. Program Summary and Pu rpose: Provide an overview of program services, including target population and how many will be served while completing the following statement. Summary: 1. Event will be held on April 2, 2016, in association with the City of Fort Walton Beach and local NAACP branch. 2. Theme: "Accepting The Challenge" - a full day educating and inspiring local youth to be future community contributors. 3. AM session: exposes local youth to honorable career professions, PM session: park activities with mentors/role models. Purpose: 1. To encourage local youth (~150) to stay in school, out of crime, academically achieve, and pursue respectable careers. 2. To build local community leaders of the future, instilling a willingness to give back to the community in service to it. 3. To help local youth identify respected adult role models and mentors in their community willing to help them achieve. 4. Raise funds to continue tutoring three days each week and a six week Summer Youth Program 2. Proposed use of LETF proceeds: Please identify the proposed use(s) of LETF proceeds and specify how it fulfills the statutorily authorized uses set forth in Section 932.7055. Florida Statutes. All supporting documentation necessary to establish such shall be attached to this Application. Primarily, the program annually contributes to crime prevention by steering local youth towards positive school and community participation. Secondarily, safe neighborhoods are being promoted by helping nurture a generation of local youth towards positive pursuits in their local communities with long term career and community contribution goals in mind. The annual Youth Super Day event is funded through local business and community sponsors for all of its expenses. The level of event is designed around projected donations each year. If donations fall short of expectations, the sponsoring organization contributes further to cover any shortfall. However, it does not direct any unspent contribution towards its routine operating expenses, by rule. Youth Super Day is only one part of an umbrella program known as "Kappa League," consisting of other youth assistance charitable projects as well. Some contributors do permit any leftover monies to be spent towards those additional programs. We are sending selected youth to college explorer programs. | 3. Has your agency received funding from LETF within the last three (3) years? (If yes, state when such funding was received and the dollar amount). 2013 - $500.00 2014 - §500.00 2015 - $1,000.00 4. Have you applied for funding for this program from any other entity or agency? (If yes, identify the source from which the funding was sought, the dollar amount requested from the source and provide the outcome of that application). Letters requesting open-ended donations have been sent out to numerous local businesses, government and churches. We are expecting some of them to positively respond as in years past, but the exact contributions will depend on their willingness and ability to donate. See attached Sponsorship Letter. S. Will the LETF proceeds be utilized year round or for a one-time expenditure? (If year-round, state the anticipated last date of expenditure). Any residual donation funds will continue to be devoted to the overall Kappa League program of inspiring and training tomorrow’s leaders throughout the remainder of the calendar year, ending December 31, 2016. Upon completing this application in its entirety, please read the following statement and affix your signature accordingly. I have read, fully understand and agree to be bound by Okaloosa County’s Operating Procedures for Law Enforcement Trust Fund (“LETF Policy”) and applicable state statutes. I have completed this application fully and accurately and have not misrepresented any information contained herein. I certify that the requested funds will be used for the purposes set forth in this application and in conformity with Florida law. I acknowledge that our agency/organization may be subject to an audit by the County for a period of three (3) years after receipt of the LETF funds. I'agree to submit proper supporting documentation, which establishes that LETF proceeds were expended for the purposes they were approved and in conformity with Florida law. I further agree that should I fail to provide such documentation, I will be responsible for reimbursing Okaloosa County for the amounts received. A RN ) { W/ | {%/ AL St AN 23 February 2016 Signature of Applicant Date of Application WILLIE FARROW Print Name of Applicant OFFICIAL USE ONLY I, Larry R. Ashley, do hereby certify that the aforementioned request for LETF proceeds is in compliance with iiol/l()%mfi, Florida Statutes. - M Sheriff Lafry R. ASV Board of County Commissioners: Approved/Disapproved Date: Amount approved: $ AFFIDAVIT OF Willie A. Farrow, Guide Right Program Director STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKALOOSA BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared [Willie A. Farrow] who being first duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My name is Willie A. Farrow. I currently serve as the Guide Right Program Director for Fort Walton Beach Alumni Chapter of kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. I have personal knowledge of the matters contained within this affidavit. 2. On [ ], the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) approved our entity or organization’s Law Enforcement Trust Fund (“LETF”) Application, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” 3. [Guide Right Program of Fort Walton Beach Chapter of kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc agrees to utilize the LETF funds in accordance with Okaloosa County’s Operating Procedures for Law Enforcement Trust Fund and applicable state statutes. Specifically, the LETF funds will be expended for the following purposes: a. Drug abuse education and prevention programs b. Safe neighborhood FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETHNOT. LYoo o [insert name ‘of affiant] Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3nd day of TY e A 201k W&( J e Printed Name: Notary Public, State of Florida {""*“""&,. . DEBRA BARRINEAU My Commission Expires: i % Commission # FF 07%7188 ¢ 2o . 3, s¢ Expires February 10, 20 -ommission No: /f "'r,,,‘;p'“ef-“ Bonded Thru Troy Fain Insurance 800-385.7019 Affiant personally known Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Fort Walton Beach Alumni Chapter “Accepting the Challenge” MEMORANDUM FROM: DeAllen Hobbs, Polemarch Willie Farrow, Youth Super Day 2016 Chairman TO: Community Partner DATE: January 20,2016 SUBJECT: Youth Super Day 2016 Community Service Event The Fort Walton Beach Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., together with the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida and the Okaloosa County Branch of the NAACP Youth Council, solicits your support for our upcoming 17th Annual Youth Super Day communityservice event to be held on Saturday, April 02, 2016. The themie is "Accepting The Challenge.” Annually, this is our alumni association’s premier community service project. Over the past 16 years, the partnerships formed with supportive organizations like yours have been invaluable. Our combined efforts with community sponsors of positive programs for local youth have ensured repeatedly successful Youth Super Dayprograms. Annual Youth Super Day is comprised of a full day of exciting activities educating and inspiring our future community contributors. Area disadvantaged youth are especially targeted. The morning session is primarily a motivational workshop featuring community leaders and distinguished guests from various professions. This year’s primary speaker is Mr. Steven L. Williams, Gulf Power, Procurement and Materials Manager. Our guest speaker is followed by breakout panel discussions, addressing related topics and providing encouraging speeches from professionals focused on staying in school, developing goals, and pursing dreams. The afternoon session provides “Spring In The Park” activities consisting of food, fun, games, live music, and more while using the opportunity for role modeling and mentoring. Trophies and prizes donated by local businesses are awarded to all youth participants. We are encouraging all area youth service organizations to participate by setting up a booth to inform the entire community of their particular programs. We are proud to state that Youth Super Day has been growing in both participation and popularity each year. Last year over 300 youth participated in the program. The continued success of this event is primarily due to the support we have received from community leaders and organizations such as Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field Wing Commanders, the Mayor of Fort Walton Beach, the Okaloosa County Schools Superintendent, the President of Northwest Florida State College, Fort Walton Beach Police and Fire Department Chiefs, and the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Chief Administrator, among others. Youth Super Day 2016 reinforces our alumni association’s signature “Guide Right” program of year round tutorial and leadership development as well as our “Kappa League” youth leadership and POST OFFICE BOX 4913 FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA 32548 development program. Kappa League provides a two-year program that prepares young men for careers and college. I am attaching a brochure for Kappa League for your information. Most likely these are community-enhancing programs that you would be honored to support for numerous reasons. Additionally, Youth Super Day 2016 will feature a full color Youth Services Directory. Our goal is to place the directory into the hands of parents. They are consumers desperately seeking local services to help in their child’s development and in steering a young mind in the right direction. I suspect that you already appreciate the benefit to your organization being represented in such a directory. In conclusion, we truly need your support. It is vital to another successful Youth Super Day. To keep costs for families to a minimum, while attracting steadily growing participation, it takes your funding to make it a reality. The future dividends derived from good citizenship far outweigh today’s contributions. Please consider making a