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Council of Collier County
Backup Documents
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BY-LAWS
THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL
OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Final Draft i 11
PREAMBLE AND STATEMENT OF MISSION
The Children's Services Council of Collier County, Florida,
hereinafter referred to as the "Council", was established pursuant
to Section 125.901, Florida Statutes (1990) , and Collier County
Ordinance 90-64 . The mission of the Council is to deliver a
comprehensive plan to provide needed services that enhance the
quality of life for the children of Collier County with special
emphasis on prevention and early intervention. The mission is to
stimulate, coordinate and fund comprehensive quality services in an
integrated, cooperative spirit with the family and community.
ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP
The Council shall be made up of ten (10) members including the
Superintendent of Schools for Collier County, a Member of the
District School Board of Collier County (as selected by said
Board) , a Member of the County Commission of Collier County (as
selected by said Commission) , the District VIII Administrator of
the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, a
Circuit Court Judge sitting in Collier County who is charged with
Juvenile cases, and five (5) members of the public selected by the
Governor in the manner set forth in Section 125.901, Florida
Statutes. Said Membership shall constitute the Board of Directors
of the Children's Services Council of Collier County, Florida, and
the said Board shall be responsible for establishing the general
policies and direction of the Council.
ARTICLE II - TERM OF OFFICE
Those members of the Council who have been appointed by the
Governor of the State of Florida shall serve staggered terms of
four (4) years, with the exception of those members who are
initially appointed by the Governor, who shall serve staggered
terms as set forth in the member's individual certificate of
appointment. The Superintendent of Schools shall serve
continuously or until such time as the expiration of his or her
superintendency. The District VIII Administrator of the Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services shall serve a
continuous term for so long as he or she may occupy the position.
The Circuit Judge shall likewise serve a continuous term so long as
he or she may remain in office and be the primary judge for
juvenile matters within Collier County.
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41) ARTICLE III - MEETINGS
1. Annual Meeting. There shall be an annual meeting of the
Council which shall occur on the first Friday of October. The
Council shall elect its Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and
Secretary-Treasurer at the annual meeting by majority vote of those
members in attendance.
2. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Council shall
be held monthly at a time and place set by the Council. In the
event that a regularly scheduled meeting shall fall on a holiday,
the Council shall meet at such date and time as selected by the
Council. Written notice of regular meetings shall be given to each
Member at least ten (10) days prior to each meeting accompanied by
a tentative Agenda. Regular meetings may be canceled or
rescheduled only by a majority vote of the Council.
3. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Council may be
called:
(a) By the Chairperson; or
(b) In the Chairperson's absence, by the Vice-
Chairperson; or
(c) by motion of the Council.
4: Forty-eight (48) hours' notice of a special meeting shall be given
to each member of the Council, accompanied by an Agenda specifying
the subject(s) of the special meeting. Only the subject(s)
appearing on the special agenda may be discussed at that meeting.
The date, time and location of a special meeting shall be
determined by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or Council, as
appropriate.
4 . Emergency Meetings. Emergency meetings of the Council may
be called:
(a) By the Chairperson; or
(b) In the Chairperson's absence, by the Vice-
Chairperson; or
(c) by motion of the Council.
Twenty-four (24) hours' notice of a special meeting shall be given
to each member of the Council. If possible, said notice shall be
accompanied by an Agenda specifying the subject(s) of the emergency
meeting. Only the subject(s) appearing on the emergency agenda may
be discussed at that meeting. The date, time and location of a
special meeting shall be determined by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman
or Council, as appropriate. If, after reasonable diligence, it is
impossible to give notice to each member, or, because of the nature
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® of the emergency, it is impossible to permit twenty-four (24) hours
to elapse before the meeting, such failure shall not affect the
legality of the meeting provided a quorum is present.
5. Rules of Order. "Roberts Rules of Order", modified,
shall be the parliamentary authority for all matters of procedure
not specifically provided for in these By-Laws at all meetings.
ARTICLE IV - OUORUM AND VOTING
1. Quorum. The presence of a majority of all members then
serving on the Council shall be necessary at any meeting in order
to constitute a quorum to transact business.
2 . Voting. Each member shall have one vote which may be
exercised only by the member and not by proxy or by designee.
Action on matters relating to amendment of these By-Laws, may be
taken only by affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of the
Council. Action on any other proposal or matter, other than that
set forth in Article IX, Section 1, below, shall require an
affirmative vote of a majority of the members present.
ARTICLE V - OFFICERS, ELECTIONS AND VACANCIES
1. Officers. The Officers of the Council shall consist of a
Chairman, Vice-Chairman and a Secretary-Treasurer. Each officer
shall be elected at the Annual Meeting and shall hold office for a
term of one (1) year. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary-
Treasurer shall be members of the Council. No member may hold more
than one office at any given time.
(A) The Chairman shall:
(1) preside at all meetings of the Council;
(2) serve as ex-officio member of all Council
committees;
(3) appoint all ad hoc committees, the terms of
which may not exceed the term of the Chairman;
(4) sign all checks.
(B) The Vice-Chairman shall:
(1) preside at all meetings of the Council in the
absence of the Chairman;
(2) perform such duties as are usually performed by
a Vice-Chairman.
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111 (C) The Secretary-Treasurer shall:
(1) ensure that Minutes of each meeting are
accurately recorded and preserved;
(2) ensure proper custody of all Council records;
(3) ensure that proper notice is given for all
meetings;
(4) ensure that Committee reports are maintained;
(5) oversee the fiscal affairs of the Council and
ensure that such affairs are properly handled;
2 . Elections. Elections of officers shall be by majority
vote of the members present at the Annual Meeting or, in the event
of a vacancy, at such meeting where the vacancy is filled.
3. Vacancies. Elections to fill vacancies of any office
shall be held as soon as practicable after a vacancy has occurred.
Vacancies in Council membership shall be filled as soon as
practicable by the appropriate appointing authority in accordance
with Section 125.901, Florida Statutes, and Collier County
1: Ordinance No. 90-64.
4. Compensation. Members of the Council shall receive no
compensation for their services, but shall be entitled to receive
reimbursement for per diem and traveling expenses consistent with
the provisions of Section 112. 061, Florida Statutes.
ARTICLE VI - ORDER OF BUSINESS
The order of business at all meetings of the Council shall be as
follows:
I. Invocation.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of Minutes of previous meeting(s)
V. Reports of the President
VI. Approval of Agenda (as Amended)
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Consent Agenda
X. Recognition of Members of the Public who have
requested to be placed on the Agenda
XI. Correspondence
XII. Comments by Council Members
4:) XIII. Adjournment
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ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES
Committee members shall be members of the Council. Community
members may be appointed to advisory committees or may serve as
advisors to the Council and its committees as deemed appropriate.
Standing Committees not provided for in these By-Laws may be
established by majority vote of the members of the Council then
present. Ad hoc committees may be established by majority vote of
the Council.
ARTICLE VIII - FINANCE
1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Council shall
commence October 1 and end September 30.
2. Budget. The President of the Council shall submit a
proposed annual budget to the Council at a designated meeting which
meeting shall be held so as to permit adoption and presentation to
the Collier County Board of Commissioners as provided by law. The
annual budget shall be adopted by the majority vote of the members
of the Council present no later than the September monthly meeting.
ARTICLE IX - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1. Selection. There shall be an Executive Director
selected by a majority vote of the Council members present who
C shall be employed by written contract. The President shall serve
as the executive officer of the Council, at the pleasure of the
Council, and may be terminated at any time subject to the
provisions of the terms of said contract by a two-thirds vote of
all members of the Council present.
2. Powers and Duties. The President shall:
(a) assist the Council in the development of a
comprehensive plan setting forth the needs of youth
in Collier County;
(b) develop and submit a proposed annual budget to the
Council in June of each year;
(c) recommend to the Council policies and procedures
which relate to the evaluation of funding requests,
the monitoring of programs funded by the Council,
the employment and evaluation of personnel, and such
other matters as may be designated by the Council;
(d) perform such other administrative duties as may
normally be performed by an administrative officer;
(e) countersign checks signed by the Chairperson.
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41) ARTICLE X - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Members of the Council will comply with all Florida Statutes
relating to "conflicts of interest. " Members of the Council will,
prior to voting on a funding issue which involves any program or
agency in which they participate as an employee or member of the
governing authority, disclose their interest in said program or
agency and file a disclosure statement with the Secretary-
Treasurer.
ARTICLE XI - COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
If a member has three consecutive absences without cause from
regular council meetings during a fiscal year, or a total of five
absences without cause from regular board meetings during a fiscal
year, the Chairman, with approval of the Council, shall request the
appropriate appointing authority to remove that member and make a
new appointment to the Council.
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS
Amendment of these By-Laws may be proposed by any member.
Members of the Council shall receive at least ten (10) days' notice
prior to a meeting at which a proposed amendment is to be
considered. Amendments shall become effective upon affirmative
vote of two-thirds of all members of the Council.
® APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF COLLIER
COUNTY.
Secretary-Treasurer
Date
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BY-LAWS
THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL
OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Draft 1 4‘���
PREAMBLE AND STATEMENT OF MISSION
The Children's Services Council of Collier County, Florida,
hereinafter referred to as the "Council", was established pursuant
to Section 125.901, Florida Statutes (1990) , and Collier County
Ordinance 90-64, and has as its general purpose the assessment of
the needs of the at-risk children of Collier County, the
identification and coordination of resources to address those
needs, the provision of resources to the extent that such are not
currently available to address those needs, and to provide a
vehicle for the education and cooperation of the citizens of the
community in efforts to provide assistance to its children.
ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP
The Council shall be made up of ten (10) members including the
Superintendent of Schools for Collier County, a Member of the
District School Board of Collier County (as selected by said
Board) , a Member of the County Commission of Collier County (as
selected by said Commission) , the District VIII Administrator of
the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, a
Circuit Court Judge sitting in Collier County who is charged with
Juvenile cases, and five (5) members of the public selected by the
Governor in the manner set forth in Section 125.901, Florida
Statutes. Said Membership shall constitute the Board of Directors
of the Children's Services Council of Collier County, Florida, and
the said Board shall be responsible for establishing the general
policies and direction of the Council.
ARTICLE II - TERM OF OFFICE
Those members of the Council who have been appointed by the
Governor of the State of Florida shall serve staggered terms of
four (4) years, with the exception of those members who are
initially appointed by the Governor, who shall serve staggered
terms as set forth in the member's individual certificate of
appointment. The Superintendent of Schools shall serve
continuously or until such time as the expiration of his or her
superintendency. The District VIII Administrator of the Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services shall serve a
continuous term for so long as he or she may occupy the position.
The Circuit Judge shall likewise serve a continuous term so long as
he or she may remain in office and be the primary judge for
juvenile matters within Collier County.
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ARTICLE III - MEETINGS
•400,se 1. Annual Meeting. There shall be an annual meeting of the
Council which shall occur on the first Friday of October. The
Council shall elect its Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and
Secretary-Treasurer at the annual meeting by majority vote of those
members in attendance.
2. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Council shall
be held monthly at a time and place set by the Council. In the
event that a regularly scheduled meeting shall fall on a holiday,
the Council shall meet at such date and time as selected by the
Council. Written notice of regular meetings shall be given to each
Member at least ten (10) days prior to each meeting accompanied by
a tentative Agenda. Regular meetings may be canceled or
rescheduled only by a majority vote of the Council.
3. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Council may be
called:
(a) By the Chairperson; or
(b) In the Chairperson's absence, by the Vice-
Chairperson; or
(c) by motion of the Council.
Forty-eight (48) hours' notice of a special meeting shall be given
to each member of the Council, accompanied by an Agenda specifying
the subject(s) of the special meeting. Only the subject(s)
appearing on the special agenda may be discussed at that meeting.
The date, time and location of a special meeting shall be
determined by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or Council, as
appropriate.
4. Emergency Meetings. Emergency meetings of the Council may
be called:
(a) By the Chairperson; or
(b) In the Chairperson's absence, by the Vice-
Chairperson; or
(c) by motion of the Council.
Twenty-four (24) hours' notice of a special meeting shall be given
to each member of the Council. If possible, said notice shall be
accompanied by an Agenda specifying the subject(s) of the emergency
meeting. Only the subject(s) appearing on the emergency agenda may
be discussed at that meeting. The date, time and location of a
special meeting shall be determined by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman
or Council, as appropriate. If, after reasonable diligence, it is
impossible to give notice to each member, or, because of the nature
of the emergency, it is impossible to permit twenty-four (24) hours
to elapse before the meeting, such failure shall not affect the
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legality of the meeting provided a quorum is present.
5. Rules of Order. "Roberts Rules of Order", modified,
shall be the parliamentary authority for all matters of procedure
not specifically provided for in these By-Laws at all meetings.
ARTICLE IV - QUORUM AND VOTING
1. Quorum. The presence of a majority of all members then
serving on the Council shall be necessary at any meeting in order
to constitute a quorum to transact business.
2. Voting. Each member shall have one vote which may be
exercised only by the member and not by proxy or by designee.
Action on matters relating to amendment of these By-Laws, or
adoption of the annual budget, may be taken only by affirmative
vote of two-thirds of all members of the Council. Action on any
other proposal or matter shall require an affirmative vote of a
majority of the members present.
ARTICLE V - OFFICERS, ELECTIONS AND VACANCIES
1. Officers. The Officers of the Council shall consist of a
Chairman, Vice-Chairman and a Secretary-Treasurer. Each officer
shall be elected at the Annual Meeting and shall hold office for a
term of one (1) year. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary-
1- Treasurer shall be members of the Council. No member may hold more
than one office at any given time.
(A) The Chairman shall:
(1) preside at all meetings of the Council;
(2) serve as ex-officio member of all Council
committees;
(3) appoint all ad hoc committees, the terms of
which may not exceed the term of the Chairman;
(4) perform all other duties usually performed by
a Vice-Chairman;
(5) sign all checks.
(B) The Vice-Chairman shall:
(1) preside at all meetings of the Council in the
absence of the Chairman;
(2) perform such duties as are usually performed by
a Vice-Chairman.
(C) The Secretary-Treasurer shall:
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(1) ensure that Minutes of each meeting are
accurately recorded and preserved;
(2) ensure proper custody of all Council records;
(3) ensure that proper notice is given for all
meetings;
(4) ensure that Committee reports are maintained;
(5) oversee the fiscal affairs of the Council and
ensure that such affairs are properly handled;
(6) countersign checks signed by the Chairman.
2. Elections. Elections of officers shall be by majority
vote of the members present at the Annual Meeting or, in the event
of a vacancy, at such meeting where the vacancy is filled.
3 . Vacancies. Elections to fill vacancies of any office
shall be held as soon as practicable after a vacancy has occurred.
Vacancies in Council membership shall be filled as soon as
practicable by the appropriate appointing authority in accordance
with Section 125.901, Florida Statutes, and Collier County
Ordinance No. 90-64.
4. Compensation. Members of the Council shall receive no
compensation for their services, but shall be entitled to receive
reimbursement for per diem and traveling expenses consistent with
the provisions of Section 112. 061, Florida Statutes.
ARTICLE VI - ORDER OF BUSINESS
The order of business at all meetings of the Council shall be as
follows:
I. Invocation.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of Minutes of previous meeting(s)
V. Reports of the President
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business
VIII. Consent Agenda
IX. Recognition of Members of the Public who have
requested to be placed on the Agenda
X. Correspondence
XI. Comments by Council Members
XII. Adjournment
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ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES
Committee members shall be members of the Council. Community
members may be appointed to advisory committees or may serve as
advisors to the Council and its committees as deemed appropriate.
Standing Committees not provided for in these By-Laws may be
established by majority vote of the members of the Council then
present. Ad hoc committees may be established by majority vote of
the Council.
ARTICLE VIII - FINANCE
1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Council shall
commence October 1 and end September 30.
2. Budget. The President of the Council shall submit a
proposed annual budget to the Council at a designated meeting to be
held in the month of June of each year. An annual budget shall be
adopted by the two-thirds vote of the Council no later than the
September monthly meeting.
ARTICLE IX - COUNCIL PRESIDENT
1. Selection. There shall be a President of the Council
selected by a majority vote of the Council members present who
shall be employed by written contract. The President shall serve
as the executive officer of the Council,at the pleasure of the
Council, and may be terminated at any time subject to the
provisions of the terms of said contract by a two-thirds vote of
all members of the Council.
2. Powers and Duties. The President shall:
(a) assist the Council in the development of a
comprehensive plan setting forth the needs of youth
in Collier County;
(b) develop and submit a proposed annual budget to the
Council in June of each year;
(c) recommend to the Council policies and procedures
which relate to the evaluation of funding requests,
the monitoring of programs funded by the Council,
the employment and evaluation of personnel, and such
other matters as may be designated by the Council;
(d) perform such other administrative duties as may
normally be performed by an administrative officer.
ARTICLE X - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Members of the Council will comply with all Florida Statutes
relating to "conflicts of interest. " Members of the Council will,
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prior to voting on a funding issue which involves any program or
agency in which they participate as an employee or member of the
governing authority, disclose their interest in said program or
agency and file a disclosure statement with the Secretary-
Treasurer.
ARTICLE XI - COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
If a member has three consecutive absences without cause from
regular council meetings during a fiscal year, or a total of five
absences without cause from regular board meetings during a fiscal
year, the Chairman, with approval of the Council, shall request the
appropriate appointing authority to remove that member and make a
new appointment to the Council.
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS
Amendment of these By-Laws may be proposed by any member.
Members of the Council shall receive at least ten (10) days' notice
prior to a meeting at which a proposed amendment is to be
considered. Amendments shall become effective upon affirmative
vote of two-thirds of all members of the Council.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF COLLIER
COUNTY.
Secretary-Treasurer
Date
Or
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ADDENDUM
Agenda Item "Old Business"g ness d. Advisory Boards (Professional - Citizens)
Below is a list of people who have indicated an interest in serving on advisory boards and
committees.
It is conceivable that at this point, an advisory committee should be appointed for the two
projects presented to us by Judge Brousseau, and Deputy Jim Hensen. These two
committees would meet with Judge Brousseau, and Deputy Hensen for purposes of working
out a strategy plan for accomplishing those things needed.
Judge Cynthia Ellis Barbara Berry Michael Collins
Dudley Goodlette Michele Lugo David Schimmel
Ed Ferguson Frances Pew Hayes Teresa Heitmann
Jeanne Brooker Van Porter Bill Darling
Victoria Ho Gene Vaccaro Alfredo Santos
Wendell Rollason Bev Horton Jack Lloyd
® Gale Scott Susan McKinseyBeatriz Cartz
rtz
Fred Voss Gene Nara
Richard Mapes John Agnelli
Sue MacCalister Roy Terry
Gale Webster Valerie Tomasic
Jim Kessler Peter Gisselbeck
Ross Obley Bob Ferrante
Randy Crawford Joe Cox
Kim Anderson Dave Enting
Marci Flinn Dave Urich
Sandy MacLeod Gile Seivers
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CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL
gUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ACCOUNTABILITY
Q. How will the council be accountable to the taxpayers?
A. The council will comply with the Florida Government in the Sunshine
Laws. Council meetings will be open to the public. Council members
are appointed to a four year term. Stringent controls are, placed on
allocated funds. On-site visits to funded programs are conducted
several times a year. Books are audited by state auditors. A com-
presensive analysis at the beginning of each funding cycle; proposed
measurable objectives for evaluating performance are submitted by
funded agencies and reviewed by the council.
Programs are
up to performance standards are provided with technicalthat assistancet
by the council. If the non-compliance continues, the program is not
funded in the upcoming year. Citizen advisory boards will be a major
influence in the development and operation of this system. A cross
section of Collier County's citizens will serve on the various
committees.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Q. What would the initial paid staff of the council involve?
A. It is thought that, initially, an executive director, a secretary,
and a contracted C.P.A. would be needed.
Q. What percentage of the budget would be spent on administrative costs
eventually?
A. The Pinellas Board has administrative costs of about 10% of their
budget, which includes an office building, the housing of two agencies,
a library, and a large training component. Until the millage rate is
set, it is impossible to predict the exact percentage.
admin-
istrative cost would probably include salaries of the two nstaff members
and fees for the contracted C.P.A. as well as office rental,
postage,
printing, mailing, etc. This percentage could be quite low.
COUNCIL
Q. What is the Children's Services Council?
A. It is a ten member council that allocates funds from a special taxing
district for youth and family support programs.
Q. Who are the ten members of the council?
A. By law, a County Commissioner, the Superintendent of Schools, a School
Board Member, the District Administrator of H.R.S. and a Juvenile Judge
sit on the council. The five lay members are appointed by the Governor.
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Q. Since the Governor appoints the council, will the five at-large members
be only of his party?
A. Not necessarily. Collier's County's Legislative Delegation is consulted
in decisions of this kind.
Q. How much are council members paid?
A. Council members are not paid.
Q. What about non-elected officials spending tax dollars?
A. Two members of the council are elected officials. The Governor, who
appoints five members is an elected official.. All council members are
as accountable to the taxpayers as are elected officials. The budget
will be prepared under the Sunshine Law. Southwest Florida Water
Management District Board is a similarly appointed board.
Q. Where did the council concept begin?
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A. Pinellas County has had a successful Juvenile Welfare Board for 40 years.
Q. If program proposals are initiated by the school system or H.R.S. would
that be a conflict of interest for those council members?
A. Yes, that council member must sign a statement citing this, may not
participate in any discussion of the program, and may not vote on the
program funding.
Q. What are some of the principles under which the council would operate?
A. It is hoped that the council will be guided by:
1. The principles of early intervention and prevention services
to children and families.
2. Concentrating resources on meeting the needs of thos identified
on the Needs Assessment.
3. Providing quality services by competent, caring, well-trained
professional staff and committed volunteers.
4. Allocating its resources in a prudent and conscientious manner
with delivery and outcome closely monitored to assure maximum
accountability for local tax dollars.
S. Delivering services and allocating resource's in a manner sensitive
to racial and ethnic considerations and equal access to services.
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Q. Isn't the council creating another bureaucracy?
A. No. The dictionary definition of bureaucracy specifies an inflexible
routine by a governmental agency. The council is a non-governmental
agency that is community-based, avoiding government red tape and added
expense. The concept has been under scrutiny for 40 years in Pinellas
County and has functioned effectively there. The council performs no
direct services.
Q. Why haven't counties other than Pinellas, Hillsborough, Martin and
Palm Beach created a board before this?
A. Until May, 1986, there was no statewide enabling legislation. Florida
has not traditionally had a strong human service component in its
government. What little has been funded has been on a statewide,
rather than county wide basis. State funding can no longer keep up
with social service demands and counties must begin to assume responsi-
bility for their residents. Some counties (Broward, Date) , already
have a Department of Children's Services.
Q. Do Collier County officials support a council?
A. Yes. Our Legislative Delegation, numerous judges, law enforcement
personnel, county commissioners, and school board members support
this concept.
COMPETITION WITH EXISTING AGENCIES
Q. Will the council offer direct services in competition with existing
agencies?
A. No. The council will consider proposals from existing agencies and
also new agencies which can meet the unmet needs. The council will
create a network among agencies so that there will be effective
communication about what is and is not being done. With a Children's
Services Council, the overlapping of services and duplication of
programs will not happen. All plans will be submitted to the council
before any money will be granted. Members of the community, sitting
on advisory boards, will share information about the community
perceptions of the organization's effectiveness.
EFFECT ON TAXPAYER
Q. We are retired and new residents of fCollier County. We paid taxes
for schools and youth programs in other communities. Our children
and grandchildren live in other states. Why should, we be concerned
about young people here?
A. A healthy community is composed of people of all ages who work together
for mutual support and companionship. Youth programs would assure that
the young people in this county be given the opportunity to be contributing
citizens and add to the quality of your life, rather than detract from it.
School tax dollars will be spent more effectively because many developmental
problems which necessitate expensive special programs will have been
prevented through early intervention.
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Q. My children and/or grandchildren are never in trouble. Why should I
pay taxes to take care of someone else's problems?
A. A small percentage of homes have a mother at home in the daytime. Of
necessity, children may be left alone much of the day. Youth who are
left alone may develop or cause problems that will affect the quality
of life for all of us. (Nationally only 7Z of homes have a mother at
home in the daytime.)
Q. My children are successful, what will the council do for them?
A. All young people, not just those needing counseling or special programs
will be served by the council. Career counseling, education, and
substance abuse prevention programs are just a few programs that will
benefit all children.
FUNDING
Q. How would the council obtain its funding?
A. An ad valorem tax not to exceed one half mill would be levied in the
county to fund the programs.
Q. How much would it cost the average homeowner?
A. If the full half mill were levied, it would amount to an additional
$25.00 a year on a home valued at $75,000; $37.50 on a home valued
at $100,000; and $50.00 on a home valued at $125,000. If you do
not qualify for Homestead exemption, these amounts would increase
by $12.50.
Q. Does the council really change the 'funding for the programs from
year to year?
A. Yes. For example, a comparison of funding in Pinellas County of 1984
to 1985 funding showed that in 1985; funding was up for 43 programs;
down for 12; 4 programs were droped; 3 were added. Not one program
stayed the same. Total revenues were up over $1 million. Over
148,000 children and adults were served.
1 Q. When would the funding of programs begin:
A. A referndum authorizing the creation of the taxing district will be
on the September ballot. The monies would become available in
November, 1991 in keeping with the Tax Collector's distribution of
county funds.
Q. Will the full half mill be levied immediately?
A. The council will make the decision. The Pinellas Board has never
assessed the full half mill in its 40 years of existence. It presently
assess 91.4% of its taxing capability.
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Q. Will all of the money collected remain in Collier County?
A. Yes.
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RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Q. Will religious organizations be able to request funds from the council?
A. The council. once appointed. will besetting policy. However. in
Pinellas County. (Which bas been working for over 40 years) there are
four programs run by religious organlsationst a day camp for emotionally
disturbed children sponsored by the Jewish Community Center. an
adolescent pregnancy help program sponsored by the YMCA. a spouse
abuse shelter sponsored by the Religious Community Services and a adop-
a-grandparent, by Gulf Coast Jewish family Services. Children of all
faiths are served.
TYPES OF PROGRAMS TO RE FUNDED
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Q. What kinds of programs could be funded?
A. Programs funded would be in the areas of substance abuse. juvenile
justice. family support services, developmental disabilities. mental .
health. child development. and dependency.
UNITED WAY
Q. Would the council duplicate or replace the United Way?
A. No. The needs of youth and families far exceed the United Way's resources.
Q. Does the council have a negative effect on allocation of United Way dollars
to children's programs in Pinellas County?
A. No. In • study of 5 communities, the allocation to children,' programs
as a percentage of total allocated dollars ranges from 28.732 to 50.931.
The mean percentage is 42.112. The Pinellas County allocation is 43.22.
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