Agenda 06/11/2013 Item #16E26/11/2013 16.E.2.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept grant gwoceeds from the Walmart Community Grants Program in the
amount of $500 for the Hug -A -Tree Program and approve a budget amendment.
OBJECTIVE: To accept funds in the amount of $500 for the EMS Search and Rescue (SAR)
Hug -A -Tree Program.
CONSIDERATIONS: On April 23, 2013, Agenda Item 16.E.2, the Board approved the
electronic submission to six local Walmart stores to procure items in support of the Hug -A -Tree
Program. The Walmart Community Grants Program has awarded a total of $500 to Collier
County in support of this program. The funds will be used to purchase whistles, lanyards,
crayons and materials to educate children on how to stay safe if lost.
There is no formal agreement to be executed. Two checks for $250 have already been received
by Collier County. As a show of appreciation, the awarded public safety agency is asked to
make a public press release about Walmart's support through the Walmart Community Grant
Program.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no cash matching required for this grant. Grant revenue in the
amount of $500 will be maintained in Fund 493 — EMS Grants, Project number 33263.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires
majority vote for approval. —JAB
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact resulting
from this action.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners accepts funds in the amount
of $500 for the Hug -A -Tree Program and approve a budget amendment to recognize and
appropriate these funds.
PREPARED BY: Artie Bay, Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services Admin.'
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.E.16.E.2.
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept grant proceeds from the Walmart
Community Grants Program in the amount of $500 for the Hug -A -Tree Program and approve a
budget amendment.
Meeting Date: 6/11/2013
Prepared By
Name: BayArtie
Title: Supervisor - Accounting,EMS Operations
5/23/2013 1:04:00 PM
Approved By
Name: pochopinpat
Title: Administrative Assistant,Facilities Management
Date: 5/23/2013 1:20:08 PM
Name: SummersDan
Title: Director - Bureau of Emergency Services,
Date: 5/23/2013 4:27:29 PM
Name: KopkaWalter
Date: 5/24/2013 8:15:54 AM
Name: Joshua Thomas
Title: Grants Support Specialist,
Date: 5/24/2013 1:48:38 PM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney
Date: 5/28/2013 4:30:03 PM
Name: PriceLen
Title: Administrator, Administrative Services
Date: 5/29/2013 9:29:19 AM
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Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 5/30/2013 8:32:13 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Manage
Date: 5/30/2013 2:23:12 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 5/31/2013 11:43:26 AM
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Local Giving Guidelines
Overview
The minimum amount to apply for is $250; grants awarded are generally less than $2,500.
• Organizations must submit an online application to be considered for funding.
The deadline to apply for 2013 funding is December 1, 2013.
Eligibility Checklist
1. Funds must benefit the facility's service area: potential grantees should be nonprofit organizations with programs that
benefit communities within the service area of the Walmart store, Sam's Club or Logistics facility from which they are
requesting funds.
2. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have identified four core areas of giving. To ensure that your application has the
best chance of being funded, the proposed use of the grant should fit within these areas of giving: Hunger Relief .&
Healthy Eating, Sustainability, Women's Economic Empowerment or Career Opportunity. Specifically, our stores, clubs
and logistics facilities should focus on local organizations with programs working in Hunger Relief & Healthy Eating, as
well as other programs that align with the Foundation's areas of giving. However, programs that do not align with these
areas may be given consideration. If you are applying for funding through a Sam's Club location, additional focus areas
are considered. Learn more about the Sam's Club Giving Program.
3. Organizations must be described as one of the following:
• An organization holding a current tax - exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), (6) or (19) of the Internal Revenue
Code;
• A recognized government entity: state, county, or city agency, including law enforcement or fire departments, that are
requesting funds exclusively for public purposes;
• A K -12 public or private school, charter school, community /junior college, state /private college or university; or
• A church or other faith -based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large.
Selection Process
• Facility management will review and make initial funding decisions on all submitted requests.
• Applications are typically reviewed within 90 days of the submission date, and organizations are notified of decisions via
e -mail. All funding decisions are final.
• If an organization is approved, grant checks will be sent directly to the recipient organization.
• In the event of being awarded a grant, organizations should contact their local facility from which funds were awarded to
schedule a formal recognition event.
Funding Exclusions
• Advertising, film or video projects
• Association /chamber memberships
• Athletic sponsorships (teams /events)
Capital campaigns and endowments (defined as any plans to raise funds for a significant purchase or expense, such as
new construction, major renovations or to help fund normal budgetary items)
• Contests or pageants
• Individuals (requests made solely for the benefit of one person or family)
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• Nationally- sponsored organizations: American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Heart
Association, Children's Miracle Network and United Way
• Organizations or programs that do not benefit the communities within the facility's service area
• Organizations that deny service to a potential client or beneficiary on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran or disability status
• Organizations whose services do not benefit the community at large
• Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
• Projects that send products or people for relief efforts to a foreign country
• Registration fees
• Research
• Salaries, stipends, tips and rewards
• Construction costs
• Scholarships (tuition, room and board or any other expense related to college, university, or vocational school
attendance)
• Sponsorship of fundraising events (walks, races, tournaments, etc.)
• Third -party giving
• Tickets for contests, raffles or any other activities with prizes
• Organizations who apply to a large number of facilities outside of the primary area
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