Okaloosa County BOCC — January 6, 2015 — LETF Request — reading text

Sheriff Headquarters: 50 229 Street, Shalimar Florida 32579-1234 Phone: (850) 651-7410, Email: Sheriff@sheriff-okaloosa.org December 22", 2014 Agenda request: LETF disbursement request; January 6th, 2015 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. Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc., $2,500.00 2. United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, $2,500.00 Total disbursement request: $5,000.00 The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is accredited by the . Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation ' “The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate” OKALOOSA COUNTY LETF APPLICATION PROGRAM INFORMATION Program Title: Crime Prevention by providing for Emergency Assistance of the Vuinerable Families$160,00 Name/ Title of Contact: |Matit Knee Address: 11 First Street S.E, Phone: 850-501-3476 City » Zip Code: Fort Walton Beach 32548 Fax: 850-664-3146 Total Program Budget: |$100,000.00 E-maik; kneem@cc.pidiocese.org - New Renewal Amount " ‘ Program is: [] | Amoue $70;666.00 9 50,0 If renewal, circle number of years this program has been funded thru LETF? 1 Year ] APPLICANT AGENCY INFORMATION Applicant Agency Legal Name: Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc. Program Name: Okaloosa County Office-Emergency Services Main Administrative Address: 11 First Street S.E. City & State: Fort Walton Beach Zip Code: 32548 Tetephone Number: 850-244-2825 Fax Number: 850-664-9146 Website: http://ccnwfl.org/ CEO/Executive Director: Joseph R. Youd Office Phone Number: 850435-3518 E-mail Address: youdr@cc.ptdiocese.org Federal Identification Number: 59-321 3644 LETF CATEGORY (Place an “X” fo the left of one program area for which you Intend to Apply): 1. Crime Prevention Providing emergency Assistance prevents crime by satisfying basic needs 2. Drug Abuse Prevention/Education 3. Safe Neighborhood 4. School Resource Officer 5. Other Law Enforcement Purpose (specify below) ENEEN PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION 1. Program Summary (1-3 sentences): Provide an overview of program services. Our families served for Emergency Assistance includes vuinerable peopie that are often desperate for cash to meet the needs of the moment. . We provide that assistance in the form of rent payments, uliliies payments and foods through the pantry. We also would counsel during our case management for emergency assistance and give financial literacy classes. 2. Program Purpose (1-3 sentences): Please identify the services, target population and how many will be served while completing the following statement. The purpose of this program is... Last year we served 29,131 individuals through our food pantry and 277 families through our emergency assistance programs. This is a large population that could go to other alternatives to satisfy the terror of the moment and or be victims of a crime, Crime is often one of those alternatives. 3. 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. These proceeds shall not be utilized to meet normal operating needs of the applicant agency/organization. We would use LETF proceeds to match grants in areas of financial assistance for rent, ufilities and food. So we can double the amount of benefit from these dollars. No LEFT proceeds would be used to meet normal operating expenses 4. Has your agency received funding from LETF within the last three (3) years? (If yes, identify the source of that funding, when it was received and the dollar amount that the agency has received). NO 5. 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), Yes we have been awarded a State of Florida Emergency Service Grant for Rapid rehousing and Homeless prevention with a services component of $50,000.00 that we need to maich with funds from other entities. 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 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, T agree to submit proper supporting documentation within ninety (90) days of expending the LETF proceeds, which establishes that such 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 within the specified time period, I will be responsible for reimbursing Okaloosa County for the amounts received. XA December 9,2014 Sighaure of Applicgnt \( Date of Application Joseph R Ybud 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 Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes. Sheriff Larr§ R. Ashley /’ Board of County Commissioners: Approved/Disapproved Date: Amount approved: § OKALOOSA COUNTY LETF APPLICATION PROGRAM INFORMATION Program Title: 2-1-1 of the Florida Panhandle Name/ Title of Contact: |Ken Hinrichs Address: 112 Tupelo Avenue Phone: 850.243.0315 City » Zip Code: Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Fax: 850.243.6625 Total Program Budget: E-mail: ken@united-way.org Program is: New Renewal I:l 32::1‘::51:(3(1: $2 500 If renewal, circle number of years this program has been funded thru LETF? 1 Year ' APPLICANT AGENCY INFORMATION Applicant Agency Legal Name: United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties Program Name: 2-1-1 of the Florida Panhandle Main Administrative Address: 112 Tupelo Avenue City & State: Fort Walton Beach, FL Zip Code: 32548 Telephone Number: 850.243.0315 Fax Number: 850.24 3.6625www.united-way.org Website: www.united-way.org CEO/Executive Director: Kenneth L. Hinrichs Office Phone Number: 850.243.0315 E-mail Address: Ken@united-way.org Federal Identification Number: 59-0972293 LETF CATEGORY (Place an “X” to the left of one program area for which you Intend to Apply): 1. Crime Prevention 2. Drug Abuse Prevention/Education 3. Safe Neighborhood 4. School Resource Officer NEERN 5. Other Law Enforcement Purpose (specify below) General heaith, human service, and disaster information and referral services PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION 1. Program Summary (1-3 sentences): Provide an overview of program services. 2-1-1 is a 24/7 free telephone line-for both land and cellular phones with live operator response providing information and referral for health and services (i.e., referral to safe shelter for domestic abuse victims) and disaster response related questions ("l am in my 80s, live alone, and have a tree down across my driveway. Can you help?) 2. Program Purpose (1-3 sentences): Please identify the services, target population and how many will be served while completing the following statement. The purpose of this program is... To coordinate immediate referral assistance to individuals and families seeking health, human, and disaster response services twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. 3. 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. These proceeds shall not be utilized to meet normal operating needs of the applicant agency/organization. While Walton County is currently served by this same 2-1-1 service, effective 1/1/2015, Okaloosa County will not be covered. Funding requested is part of a three partner group to fund $12,000 for the service in 2015. Portions of support: United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, $7,000 or 58%; Okaloosa Emergency Operations Center $2,500 or 21%, and LETF $2,500 or 21% 4. Has your agency received funding from LETF within the last three (3) years? (If yes, identify the source of that funding, when it was received and the dollar amount that the agency has received). May 2014 - $800.00 - Video Sponsorship August 2012 - $300.00 - Day of Caring January 2012 - $1,600.00 - Safe Neighborhood Program November 2011 - $900.00 - Military Event Table Sponsor July 2011 - $250.00 - Day of Caring S. 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). No. As noted in "3." above, LETF (21%) will share funding of this service from 2-1-1 of the Florida Panhandie with United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties (68%) and with Okaloosa Emergency Operations Center (21%). United Way will pay the total at a monthly rate of $1,000. 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 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 agree to submit proper supporting documentation within ninety (90) days of expending the LETF proceeds, which establishes that such 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 within the specified time period, I will be responsible for reimbursing Okaloosa County for the amounts received. Digltally slgned by Keanoth L. Hindichs Kenneth L. Hinrichs St o e, December 11, 2014 Date: 2014.12.11 14:28:10 0600 Signature of Applicant Date of Application Kenneth L. Hinrichs 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 Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes. —~Z Ppeo. Sheriff Larr§ R. Ashley O’ Board of County Commissioners: Approved/Disapproved Date: Amount approved: $