Okaloosa County BOCC — September 6, 2016 — LETF disbursement request 09.06.2016 — reading text

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). City of Pensacola, $45,000, for use in Pensacola, pending. City of Niceville, $900.00 for use in Niceville, approved. Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton County Juror compensation deferment, NSA, approved. ECSO LETF $5,000.00 for use in Escambia, pending. Eglin Chapel $1,953.00, approved. St. Joe Community Fnd. $7,500, app. for use in Walton Countv 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. August 5, 2016. Signature of Applicant Date of Application Charles E. Schuster Print Name of Applicant OFFICIAL USE ONLY L, Larry R. Ashley, do hereby certify that the aforementioned request for LETF proceeds is in compliance with Section 932.7055, F%s. L} Sheriff Larry K. Ashley U Board of County Commissioners: Approved/Disapproved Date: Amount approved: $ Upon completing this application in its entirety. plense read the following staterrent and affix your signature accardingly, [ have read, fully understand and agree to be bound by Okaloosa County's Operating Procedures for Law Enforeement Trust Fund and applicable state statutes. 1 have completed this application fully and accurately and have not misrepresented any information contained herein, 1 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 estublishes that such proceeds were éxpended for the purposes they were approved and in conformity with Florida law. T further agree that should T fail to provide such documentation ‘ within the specified time period, 1 will be responsible for reimbursiog Okaloosa County for the amounis received. Lkt QA August 5, 2016. Signature of Applicant ’ ‘ Date of Application Charles E. Schuster Print Name of Applicant OFFICIAL USE ONLY L Larry R. Ashley, do hereby certify that the aforementioned request fior LETF praceeds is in com pliance with Section 9327055, Florida Statutes. | Si‘g:{'jfi’Lflfi}? T ,-%sfii'e}‘ P j Board of County Commissioners: Approved Disapproved Diate: Agmount approved: § Circuit Directors and GAL supporters: 23 June 2014 Although the state provides funding for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program, the allocated funding historically has not been enough to fully cover all of the Program’s needs and has not included at all children’s normalcy projects and initiatives. Therefore, while we are extremely grateful for increased legislative support, it is important to realize that the non-profits throughout the state that are the fundraising arms for their local Guardian ad Litem Programs need to continue to raise money to assure each circuit's Guardian ad Litem Program is able to serve all children in the care of the state and improve the quality of representation. The non-profits that support the GAL Program are critical to meeting the needs of children who have been abused, neglected and abandoned and to improving their outcomes. The state’s budget does not provide the full funding needed to pay for programs such as outreach to the community to recruit more volunteers, programs to retain our current volunteer base, or emergency needs of the children assigned to the program; moreover, the legislative allocation does not include funding for goods, services and programs purchased for the children to help bring normalcy to their lives. The role of the nonprofits is vital to assuring that all children in the dependency system have the assistance of the Guardian ad Litem Program. The dollars the non-profits raise will enhance their local program so the quality can be improved through training, enhanced support for the volunteers, and meeting children needs. As Judge Lederman said recently when recognized at the National CASA Conference this year, “[flor 20 years now | have watched Guardians save the lives of children. | have watched them teach children about dignity and humanity and the power of social responsibility.” Thank you for your continued support because it directly impacts children’s lives. Respectfully, Alan Abramowitz Executive Director Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program 600 S. Calhoun Street The Holland Building, Suite 274 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Cell: 850.241.3232 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE P. 0. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 vace: JUNT9 2012 NORTHWEST FLORIDA GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOUNDATION INC C/0 ELIZABETH K DAVIS, CPA 151 MARY ESTHER BLVD., STE. 301 MARY ESTHER, FL 32569 Dear Applicant: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Employer Identification Number: 90-0743523 DLN: 201318060 Contact Person: MIKE M KERR Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-5500 Accounting Period Ending: June 30 Public Charity Status: 170(b) (1) (A) {vi) Form 990 Required: Yes Effective Date of Exemption: August 1, 2011 Contribution Deductibility: Yes Addendum Applies: No ID§ 31611 We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. deductible under section 170 of the Code. Contributions to you are You are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records. Organizations exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Code are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. We determined that you are a public charity under the Code section(s) listed in the heading of this letter. Please see enclosed Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c) (3) Public Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an exempt organization. Letter 947 (DO/CG)