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Agenda 09/10/2013 Item #16E 2 9/10/2013 16.E.2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to accept additional grant proceeds from the Walmart Community Grants Program in the amount of$250 for the Hug-A-Tree Program and approve a budget amendment. OBJECTIVE: To further the efforts of the EMS Search and Rescue (SAR) Hug-A-Tree Program. CONSIDERATIONS: On April 23, 2013, Agenda Item 16E2, the Board approved the electronic submission to six local Walmart stores to procure items in support of the Hug-A-Tree Program. On June 11, 2013, Agenda Item 16E2, the Board approved the acceptance of $500 from the Walmart Community Grants Program in support of this program. Subsequently, an additional $250 was awarded by the Walmart Community Grants 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. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no cash matching required for this grant. Grant revenue in the amount of $250 will be maintained in the Emergency Medical Services Grants (493), Project number 33263. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. —JAB GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board accepts additional funds in the amount of$250 for the Hug-A-Tree Program and approves a budget amendment to recognize and appropriate these funds. PREPARED BY: Artie Bay, Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services Admin. Packet Page -1443- 9/10/2013 16.E.2. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.16.E.16.E.2. Item Summary: Recommendation to accept additional grant proceeds from the Walmart Community Grants Program in the amount of$250 for the Hug-A-Tree Program and approve a budget amendment. Meeting Date: 9/10/2013 Prepared By Name: BayArtie Title: Supervisor-Accounting,EMS Operations 7/25/2013 9:43:21 AM Approved By Name: SummersDan Title: Director-Bureau of Emergency Services, Date: 7/25/2013 10:28:55 AM Name: KopkaWalter Date: 7/25/2013 1:19:10 PM Name: pochopinpat Title: Administrative Assistant.Facilities Management Date: 7/25/2013 2:23:28 PM Name: Joshua Thomas Title: Grants Support Specialist, Date: 7/29/2013 9:58:29 AM Name: Beinedio.iennife- Title: Assistant County Attorney.County Attorney Date: 8/5/2013 1:40:30 PM Name: PriceLen Title: Administrator, Administrative Services Date: 8/20/2013 2:39:58 PM Packet Page-1444- 9/10/2013 16.E.2. Name: BelpedioJennifer Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney Date: 8/20/2013 4:57:45 PM Name: PryorCheryl Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Manag Date: 8/21/2013 10:50:38 AM Name: StanleyTherese Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Manage Date: 8/22/2013 11:47:00 AM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney Date: 8/23/2013 8:51:13 AM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager Date: 8/23/2013 10:40:54 AM Packet Page -1445- 9/10/2013 16.E.2. 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. r:unering? Exclusion: • Aavertising, 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) Packet Page -1446- http://foundation.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving-gutdetmes 3/22/2013 9/10/2013 16.E.2. • 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 Packet Page -1447- http://foundation.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving-guidetmes 3/22/2013 9/10/2013 16.E.2. rn Cll ---i N c a 1 1 1 1 1 ' 0' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 m 0 0 0 0 0 .✓ LU U Cn Vn 0n E N N N Cr Cr a • Cr Cr Cr (N - - - o o 0 bU N N N U▪ fr) Cr O R. 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