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

(a _ Sheriff s o Headguarters: 50 Znd Street, S‘hzlmar Florida 325 9Q"1“"34 e e Phone: (850) 651-7410, Email: Sheriff@sheriff-okaloosa org LAshigyb O, 'a?oomfloumy September 29, 2015 ‘Agenda request”;LETF disbursement request October 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. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, $5000.00 2. Greyhound Pets of America Emerald Coast, $1,200.00 3. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Committee of Okaloosa County, $2,000.00 Total disbursement request: $8,200.00 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” e ?R@GRAM HNF@WATK@N | Program Title: Mew Leash on Life (NLOL) : Namel Txtle of Contact Lois Phillips, VP Greyhound Pets of America Emerald Coast (GPAEC) Addres I _203 ‘Muirfi eid CVYW ]P'hone~ o 850-865 2887 Clty Zip Code: " INiceville FL 32578 | Faxe Total Program Budget. 1$10,000 E-mail: * | grants@gpaec.com Program is: 1 New 13(.. Renewal D ‘gzt:::sx:ed: $1 200 If renewal, circle number of years this program has been funded thyu LETF? 4 4 Vear ] APPLICANT AGENCY INFORMATION Applicant Agency Legal Name: Emerald Coast Greyhound Adoption dba Greyhound Pets of America Emerald Coast Program Name: New Leash on Life Main Administrative Address: PO Box 64 City & State: Gonzalez FL Zip Code: 32560 Telephone lenber: 850-268-2010 Fax Number: Websimrwww.gpaéc.com CEO/Executive Director: Cathy Sirester Office Phone Number: §50-868-2010 E-mail Address: grants@gpaec.com Federal Identification Number: 58-3520303 LETF CATEGORY (Place an “X” 1o the left of one program area for which you Intend to Apply): 1. Crime Prevention 2. Drug Abuse Prevention/Education 3. Safe Neighborhood Re-entry program of DOG makes safer neighbors of prior inmates 4. School Resource Officer (0RO 5. Other Law Enforcement Purpose (specify below) PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION N Program Summary (1-3 sentences) Provide an-overview of program services. Partnered with the Okaloosa Corrections Institution Work Camp, we provide retired racing greyhounds for the New Leash {on Life (NLOL) program. Under the guidance of a professional frainer, inmates learn 1o frain the dogs io pass the Canine Good Citizen test. After graduation, the dogs are available for adoption. e v 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... The NLOL program makes the greyhounds more adoptable. it teaches the inmates important life and job skills such as | empathy, responsibility, and marketable skills that can be successiully used upon their release back into society. Ultimately NLOL is intended 1o reduce recidivism among the population of inmates at the work camp, making them better equipped | o live again in society upon their release. 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. GPAEC is currently funding NLOL from the organizational budget. We are sharing vehicles, volunteers; and funds. Htis our long-term goal for NLOL fo be self-sustaining and not potentially take away funds or materials from our main mission of finding loving adoptive homes for retired greyhounds. LETF funding would be used to pay for the required supplies and literature. These include Program Manuals, training folders, books for the inmates to read, Canine Good Citizen test forms, fraffic ones, long-ines (leashes), freats, and videos. The estimated cost of these materials at about $1400 per class 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 ainount that the agency has received). No. 5, Have you applied for funding for this program from any other entity or ageney? (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). We applied for an IMPACT 100 NW Fiorida grant in the amount of $107,000. The resuits will not be known untii November 2015. | 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 Okaloesa County’s Operating Procedures __for Law Enforcement Trust Fund and applicable state statutes. 1 have completed this application | fally 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 peried, I will be responsible for reimbursing Okaloosa County for the amounts received. Jéf /me/ Q/JZ///:. S;yg)é'c e o? Appilcant Pate of Application Lois V. T FH/LL{PS 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}055, Florida Statutes. e etk e Sheriff La . Ashley Board of County Commissioners: Approved/Disapproved Date: Amount approved: § About | Greyhound Pets of America/Emerald Coast “Page 1 of 3 Mission Statement The purpose of Greyhound Pets of America Emerald Coast (GPAEC) is to find responsible loving homes for Greyhounds, to acquaint the public with the desirability of Greyhounds as pets, and to provide information about the availability of Greyhounds for adoption. About GPAEC Greyhound Pets of America, a racing neutral organization, was founded in 1987 for the purpose of finding good pet homes for ex-racing Greyhounds. GPA/EC, a chapter of Greyhound Pets of America, is a volunteer, not-for-profit corporation organized to educate the public of the value of retired greyhounds as pets and http://gpaec.com/about/ ‘ 9/21/2015 About | Greyhound Pets of America/Emerald Coast Page 2 of 3 receive and process greyhounds from the Pensacola Greyhound Track for - adoption. .. Our Board of volunteers organizes multiple fundraisers and many events throughout Northwest Florida, and participates in other greyhound-themed events across the country when able. Click here for Event & Program information. . Legal & Other Info Our legal name is Emerald Coast Greyhound Adoption Program, inc. dba Greyhound Pets of America/Emerald Coast, herein referred to as GPAEC. GPAEC is a non-profit organization, staffed exclusively by volunteers who are dedicated to finding good, responsible, permanent homes for retired racing greyhounds and younger dogs that didn’t make the grade as racers. GPAEC also places greyhounds throughout nearby states through a dedicated, active network of Adoption Representatives. Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services registration #CH10771. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800) 435-7352 within the state of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. CFC # 28461 Join eNews List email address Subscribe Recent News & Announcements Christmas in July - Fundraiser for Maura's Medical Needs July 18th Crestview Meet & Greet with NLOL Dogs Christmas in July Online Auction Mister Bucks Dog Food Drive BISSELL's Partners for Pets http://gpaec.com/about/ 9/21/2015 PROGRAM ENF ORMATION GKALOOSA COUNTY LETF APPLECATE@N “| Name/ Title of Contact: Sean T. Lynch, Inspector Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) Law Enforcement/Public Safety Memorial Project Address e =1 50-2nd ‘Street Phone: - © | 850-651-7410 City' = Zip Code:” IShalifnar, 32579 = ° U ST Raxd T T | 850-609-3048 T Total Program Budget: |N/A E-mail: slynch@sheriff-okaloosa.org - New | Renewal ' Amount Program is V] (]| ot $5000.00 If renewal, circle number of years this program has been funded thru LETF? 1 Year ] APPLICANT AGENCY INFORMATION Applicant Agency Legal Name: OKALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Program Name: NWFSC Law Enforcement/Public Safety Memorial project Main Administrative Address: 50 2nd Street City & State: Shalimar, FL Zip Code: 32579 Telephone Number: 850-651-7410 Fax Number: 850-609-3048 Website: www.sheriff-okaloosa.org CEO/Executive Director: Sheriff Larry R. Ashley Office Phone Number: 850-651-7410 - E-mail Address: sheriff@sheriff-okaloosa.org Federal Identification Number: N/A LETF CATEGORY (Place an “X” to the left of one program area for which you Intend to Apply): NENEN 1. Crime Prevention 2. Drug Abuse Prevention/Education 3. Safe Neighborhood 4. School Resource Officer 5. Other Law Enforcement Purpose (specify below) NWFSC Law Enforcement/Public Safety Memorial project PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION 1 Program Summary (2 3 sentences): Provide an overview of program services. located at NWFSC's main campus in Niceville. The Public Safety department trains a variety of law enforcement/public | safety and military agencies in Okaloosa County, as well as, new students entering the law enforcement career field.. . - ...« | 'The-NWFSC Law-Enforcement/Public Safety Memorial Project/program is being facilitated by the Public-Safety departmentfi 2. Program Purpeose (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.. This program has trained officers who have unfortunately gone on to pay the "ultimate sacrifice” by losing their lives in the line of duty. The proposed memorial is set to be constructed on the main campus for visitors, potential students, current students, and officers to see and honor those in the career field. This project will make a positive impact on all associated. 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. With the requested funds, the OCSO will partner with NWFSC to complete the project. 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). N/A 5. Have you applied for funding for this program from any other entity or ageney? (If yes, identify the source from which the funding was sought, the doliar amount requested from the source and provide the outcome of that application). N/A wfifiéfi completing this application in its entirety, please read the following statement and affix yourw o 51gnature accordmgly ;““"W —Thave read, fully understand and agree to be bound by Okaloosa County’s Operating Procediures ~ - "Tthe 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