Agenda 01/09/2024 Item #16D 1 (AmeriCorps September 11th Day of Service & Remembrance Grant Award)01/09/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept the AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance
grant award in the amount of $196,561 and a local contribution in the amount of $10,953 through in -kind
and local funds and allow the County Manager or their designee to serve as the authorized representative for
the grantor electronic submission system, eGrants, throughout the grant award period, and authorize the
necessary Budget Amendments. (Housing Grant Fund 1835 and Community & Human Servi ces Grant
Support Fund 1806)
OBJECTIVE: To honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and
those who rose in service that day, to honor first responders in Collier County, and to educate our vulnerable
population in emergency preparedness through expanded RSVP volunteer presentations.
CONSIDERATIONS: On June 13, 2023, Agenda Item #16.D.5 the Board of County Commissioners (Board)
approved the after-the-fact electronic submittal of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 AmeriCorps September 11th National
Day of Service and Remembrance grant application in the amount of $196,561. On August 30, 2023, the Collier
County Community and Human Services Division received a notice of award from AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps
anticipates making three (3) one-year grant awards and generally makes an initial award for the first-year period of
performance, based on a one-year budget. Continuation awards for subsequent years are not guaranteed and depend
upon the availability of appropriations and satisfactory performance.
The FY 2023-2024 AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance award will be used to
secure a location to host a one-day event for first responders and prospective volunteers and provide demonstrations
by local emergency personnel and vendors. The theme of the symposium will be “Honoring Collier County’s First
Responders: First In, Last Out!” Local first responders and emergency personnel will receive plaques to
commemorate their service to the community during Hurricane Ian. In addition to recognizing first responders, the
goal of this symposium is to recruit attendees who include, but aren’t limited to retired firefighters, police,
emergency service personnel, seniors, and veterans.
The symposium will feature a guest speaker and local emergency response personnel will provide breakout sessions
on topics like CPR/AED/First Aid. There will be a variety of instructional opportunities to demonstrate the proper
use of a fire extinguisher, how to take precautions against heat stroke precautions, and how to complete evacuation
and shelter-in-place preparations. Emergency vehicles, if available, will be on display for attendees to learn the
purpose and capability of each vehicle. There will be no charge to attend the symposium.
At the close of this symposium, there will be a "Call to Action" for those in attendance to participate in AmeriCorps
and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The objective is to have these volunteers participate in ongoing
events throughout the year to help teach and prepare residents throughout Collier County in the event of a disaster
utilizing Collier County's Community Emergency Response Plan (CCERP).
FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is required to recognize federal funding in the amount of $196,561
through AmeriCorps in Fund (1835) Project 33887. All costs associated with the venue, materials, and food will be
covered by grant funding. There is $4,653 of local contribution supported with a transfer from General Fund (0001)
Reserves to Community & Human Services Grant Support Fund (1806) Project 33887. Match is not required, but a
local contribution is being provided to support staff cost associated with grant administration. Additionally in -kind
resources are being provided in the amount of $6,300 that will come from donated space through various fifty-five
plus (55+) community clubhouse, HOA clubhouse spaces for presentations and technical assistance sessions, as
well as donations from local businesses for volunteer recognition for a total of $10,953 in contributions.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management impacts associated with this
Executive Summary.
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. -DDP
RECOMMENDATION: To accept the AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance
grant award in the amount of $196,561 and a local contribution in the amount of $10,953 through in-kind and local
funds, and allow the County Manager or their designee to serve as the authorized representative for the grantor
electronic submission system, eGrants, throughout the grant award period, and authorize the necessary Budget
Amendments.
Prepared By: Tami Bailey, Manager - Seniors and Social Services, Community and Human Services Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Notice of Grant Award 911 Grant (PDF)
2. FINAL SUBMISSION AmeriCorps 911 Day of Service Grant (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.1
Doc ID: 27366
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept the AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and
Remembrance grant award in the amount of $196,561 and a local contribution in the amount of $10,953 through in-
kind and local funds and allow the County Manager or their designee to serve as the authorized representative for
the grantor electronic submission system, eGrants, throughout the grant award period, and authorize the necessary
Budget Amendments. (Housing Grant Fund 1835 and Community & Human Services Grant Support Fund 1806)
Meeting Date: 01/09/2024
Prepared by:
Title: – Community & Human Services
Name: Tami Bailey
11/29/2023 5:36 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation – Community & Human Services
Name: Kristi Sonntag
11/29/2023 5:36 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag CHS Review Completed 12/13/2023 8:23 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Jeff Weir OVS Director Review Completed 12/15/2023 8:55 AM
Community & Human Services Todd Henry Additional Reviewer Skipped 12/18/2023 12:12 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Department Review Completed 12/18/2023 3:40 PM
County Attorney's Office Derek D. Perry Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 12/19/2023 8:46 AM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 12/19/2023 12:54 PM
Public Services Department Tanya Williams PSD Department Head Review Completed 12/20/2023 1:02 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 12/20/2023 1:08 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 12/26/2023 9:09 AM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 12/28/2023 10:36 AM
Office of Management and Budget Blanca Aquino Luque Additional Reviewer Completed 01/02/2024 8:18 AM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 01/02/2024 8:45 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 01/09/2024 9:00 AM
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The purpose of this award is to assist the grantee in carrying out a national service program as authorized by the National and
Community Service Act of 1990, as amended (42 U.S.C. §12501 et seq.).
Purpose
94.012CFDA No.:
3299 Tamiami Trl E Ste 700 Naples FL 34112-5361
23BIHFL001Agreement No.:
0Amendment No.:
County of Collier
Grantee
596000558EIN:
10/01/2023 - 09/30/2026Performance Period:
10/01/2023 - 09/30/2026Budget Period:
Corporation for National and Community ServiceNotice of Grant Award
Award Information
Terms of Acceptance: By accepting funds under this grant, recipient agrees to comply with General Terms and Conditions
found at: https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/document/FY2023-General-Terms-Conditions-508-20221028.pdf and the
Program Terms and Conditions found at: https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/document/FY2023-Days-of-Service-Terms-
Conditions-081623.pdf. Recipient also agrees to comply with assurances and certifications made in the grant application, and
applicable federal statutes, regulations and guidelines. Recipient agrees to administer the grant in accordance with the
approved grant application, budgets, supporting documents, and all other representations made in support of the approved
grant application.
Funding Information
Previously
Awarded
This Year
This Award/
Amendment
$196,561 $0Total Obligated by CNCS
Grantee's Unobligated
Balance (Carryover)
$0 $0
Total Available $196,561 $0
Total CNCS Funds Awarded to Date
Cumulative Funding for Project Period
Total Awarded in Previous Amendments $0
Basic Innovative Programs
$196,561
250 E Street SW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20525-0001
(202) 606-5000
Total Current
Year
$196,561
$0
$196,561
For Official Use Only
Funding Source and Amount
2023--OPE1-HA3-OPO-20000-4101 $196,561.00
Grant Year:1
Year 1
JWKJKYRPLLU6UEI:
Award Description
This award approves funding for the 2023–2024 September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance program described in
the approved program narrative and budget. Your 2023–24 regulatory match is 0%.
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CFDA No.:
Yesenia Badillo-Seals
3299 Tamiami Trl E Ste 700 Naples FL 34112-5361
23BIHFL001Agreement No.:
0Amendment No.:
County of Collier
Grantee
596000558EIN:
10/01/2023 - 09/30/2026Performance Period:
10/01/2023 - 09/30/2026Budget Period:
Stacy Bishop
Notice of Grant Award
Award Information
Senior Grants Officer
Grants Officer
Program Officer
Basic Innovative Programs
08/30/2023
250 E Street SW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20525-0001
(202) 606-5000
For Official Use Only
Grant Year:1
Edgar Bonilla
Project Director
Kristi Sonntag
Certifying Official/Executive Officer
Signature Award Date
County of Collier
Legal Applicant
JWKJKYRPLLU6UEI:
Corporation for National and Community Service:
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STATE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER:
FEDERAL IDENTIFIER:
23BI256360
2b. APPLICATION ID:
3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE:
05/15/23
4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY:
County of CollierLEGAL NAME:
3299 Tamiami Trl E Ste 700
Edgar BonillaNAME:
(239) 252-2486
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
FAX NUMBER:
Ed.Bonilla@collierc ountyfl.govINTERNET E-MAIL ADDRESS:
596000558
6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN):7. TYPE OF APPLICANT:
8. TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check appropriate box).
If Amendment, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es):
94.01210a. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER:
Basic Innovative Programs10b. TITLE:Collier County September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance
11.a. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT:
Collier County, Florida
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (List Cities , Counties , States , etc ):
09/15/23START DATE:09/14/24END DATE:FL 19
$ 196,561.00a. FEDERAL
$ 6,300.00b. APPLICANT
$ 0.00c. STATE
$ 0.00d. LOCAL
$ 0.00e. OTHER
$ 202,861.00g. TOTAL
Kristi Sonntag
a. TYPED NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: b. TITLE:
(239) 252-5713
c. TELEPHONE NUMBER:
05/15/23
e. DATE SIGNED:
Local Government, Municipal
2a. DATE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATION
FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE (CNCS):
1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION:
Non-Construction
5. APPLICATION INFORMATION
NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PROJECT DIRECTOR OR OTHER
PERSON TO BE CONTACTED ON MATTERS INVOLVING THIS APPLICATION (give
area codes):
ADDRESS (give street address, city, state, zip code and county):
A. AUGMENTATION B. BUDGET REVISION
C. NO COST EXTENSION D. OTHER (specify below):
9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
Corporation for National and Community Service
13. PROPOSED PROJECT: 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF:
15. ESTIMATED FUNDING:16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE
ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
YES. THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE
TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR
REVIEW ON:
DATE:
17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
YES if "Yes," attach an explanation. NOX
18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN
DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE
IS AWARDED.
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
Naples FL 34112 - 5361
NEW
CONTINUATION AMENDMENT
X
7b.
7a.
05/15/23
Local Government - County
f. PROGRAM INCOME $ 0.00
PART I - FACE SHEET
Modified Standard Form 424 (Rev.02/07 to confirm to the Corporation's eGrants System)Application
NEW/PREVIOUS GRANTEE
11.b. CNCS PROGRAM INITIATIVE (IF ANY):
X NO. PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O. 12372
d. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE:
Year #:
X
1
a.Applicant b.Program FL 19
Count y : Collier
UEI NUMBER:JWKJKYRPLLU6
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Executive Summary
Program Design
RSVP of Collier County proposes to have 50 volunteers who will assist with planning a one-day
convening to pay tribute to lives lost during 9/11 and those who rose in service that day, as well as
provide 350 Collier County residents with resources to assist them in developing personal and
community emergency plans in Collier County, FL during the week of the September 11th Day of
Service and Remembrance. On the September 11th Day of Service, 50 volunteers will be responsible
for providing information and resources to those attending the convening. Additionally, the volunteers
will provide information and resources throughout the year around Collier County to teach others
how to prepare for and respond to an emergency and/or disaster.
RSVP of Collier County proposes to host a one-day convening during the week of September 11, 2024,
to honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and those
who rose in service that day. In addition, we will also honor first responders and emergency personnel
from local Collier County's Bureau of Emergency Services (BES), the Collier County Sheriff's Office
(CCSO), local police departments, and local fire districts for their service to the community during
hurricane Ian. The theme of the convening will be "Honoring Collier County's First Responders: First
In, Last Out!". This project will honor those lost in 9/11, but also meet an immediate community need
for marginalized residents of Collier County through ongoing service opportunities for volunteers
trained to provide education related to disaster preparation activities to save lives.
Following these ceremonies at the convening, RSVP of Collier County will put out a "Call to Action"
seeking retired fire fighters, police, and emergency service personnel to volunteer with RSVP and serve
as an ongoing volunteer on a project designed to promote Collier County's Community Emergency
Response Plan (CCERP) to marginalized seniors and residents living in Collier County. The CCERP
project allows RSVP volunteers to provide technical assistance in targeted communities to assist
residents in developing individualized plans on how to react and respond to emergencies or disasters
impacting them and their local communities.
Collier County is no stranger to the disastrous effects of severe weather such as major storms,
hurricanes, and wildfires often caused by lightning strikes. However, Collier County's emergency
response system was challenged when Southwest Florida was hit by two major hurricanes 5-years
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apart. In 2017 Hurricane Irma caused significant damage to Southwest Florida and the general
feeling in this area was that it was a 100-year type of storm. Many residents did not think this type of
storm would hit the area again in their lifetime and became complacent with their disaster
preparation, but that was all about to change.
On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian, a Category 5 hurricane, hit Southwest Florida. For days
leading to Ian's landfall, weather forecasts modeled a storm hitting the Tampa Bay area, but during
the night, Ian's track changed; residents of Collier County were now at risk for heavy storm surge
impacts. The complacency that had set in made residents ill-prepared for the storm. Proper
precautions were not taken, many ignored evacuation orders resulting in residents unnecessarily
putting themselves and first responders in harm's way. Even worse, many of those residents were
seniors residing in trailer homes and rental properties. As a result, there were 148 deaths in Florida
from Hurricane Ian, most from coastal communities and 5 from Collier County. An estimated 32,000
residents of Southwest Florida evacuated ahead of the storm and more than 1,600 needed to be
rescued from surging floodwaters. Most of those needing to be rescued were over the age of 65.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 33.1% of Collier County residents are over the age of 65
compared to just 16.8% for the entire United States. Health issues, transportation, poor technology
skills and limited access to information because of compromised communications all created the
perfect storm for seniors before, during and after a disaster, like a hurricane. Now is the opportune
time to bring more attention to Collier County's emergency preparation and response system, the
work of first responders, and to recruit volunteers who are ready to take action to help others and their
community.
RSVP of Collier County's September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance project will address the
immediate need for emergency preparation amongst Collier County residents, especially seniors and
those most vulnerable. Disasters can happen at any time and without warning making it imperative
to have an emergency plan in place. Assisting residents on how to be better prepared for emergencies
addresses a systemic need here in Collier County. BES and other emergency personnel have reported
that when residents are better prepared for emergencies it allows them to direct their time, energy,
and resources on helping those with the most critical of needs, which can have a direct impact on the
number of lives saved.
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To accomplish this, Collier County RSVP seeks to enlist volunteers to participate in a project called the
Collier County Community Emergency Response Plan (CCERP). First, Collier County RSVP seeks to
conduct outreach activities. These outreach efforts will engage a diverse and inclusive group of
potential volunteers from retired individuals from the different fire districts, law enforcement agencies,
emergency medical services and emergency management. Seniors and Veterans will also be recruited
to participate in this project. In addition to recruiting potential volunteers from our target populations
(Seniors, Veterans and Retired First Responders) outreach efforts will be conducted in Immokalee, an
unincorporated town located about 50 miles northeast of Naples. Immokalee is a diverse community
where those of Hispanic or Latino heritage comprises approximately 75% of the total population and
those of Black or African American heritage comprises approximately 20%. The poverty rate in
Immokalee is approximately 37% and there is a significant portion of the population that still does not
earn a living wage although they do not meet the defined poverty thresholds. Because of its distance
from the shoreline area the public is not fully aware of the challenges and needs Immokalee residents
face when disasters strike. Even when not directly impacted by a storm or wildfire, Immokalee
residents experience significant power outages, loss of communications, disruptions to public
transportation, and limited access to healthy and affordable food due to price gauging. The Project
Director has participated in various committees and other community activities in Immokalee to
become more familiar with the dynamics of the community and to identify informal community
leaders, networks, and assets that residents trust and rely upon to meet their needs. These informal
community leaders and "helpers" will be recruited to serve as volunteers with this project and to help
with recruitment of other volunteers from the area.
In addition to recruiting volunteers to participate in the CCERP, RSVP of Collier County will establish
a steering committee comprised of experts in the field of emergency management, volunteer
management, training, and communications to provide oversight and guidance in the development of
a convening focused on emergency & disaster planning. Additional members for the steering
committee will be recruited from target populations, including seniors, Veterans, and retired first
responders. The Steering Committee will be comprised of personnel from BES and EMS appointed by
the County Manager. The involvement and leadership of Collier County's BES is critical to the success
of this project, as is the participation of the CCSO, local police departments, local fire districts and
EMS.
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The steering committee will plan and host the convening on September 14, 2024, to memorialize the
tragic events of 9/11. The convening will begin with a moment of silence to honor those who lost
their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and those who rose in service that day. While
attendees enjoy a lite breakfast, they will hear from a keynote speaker from The Tunnel to Towers
Foundation. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was founded in 2002 in tribute to New York firefighter
Stephen Sillier, who died during the September 11th attacks. Following the keynote, attendees will
participate in breakout sessions sponsored by local law enforcement, fire, and EMS. Morning sessions
for attendees (seniors, veterans, retired first responders) will be focused on CPR/AED/First Aid
demonstrations, proper use of a fire extinguisher, heat stroke precautions and treatment, and basic
crowd control.
At the conclusion of the morning breakout sessions, a luncheon will be served for attendees and a
keynote speaker from the Collier County Emergency Management Division will honor local first
responders and emergency personnel for their service to the community during Hurricane Ian. Those
honored will receive plaques to commemorate their service and AmeriCorps and RSVP of Collier
County branded items. At the conclusion, attendees will once again be able to participate in breakout
sessions focused on active shooter training, personal safety/crime prevention, evacuation preparation,
shelter-in-place preparation, how to create a personal/family emergency plan, and information about
resources available throughout Collier County for disaster preparation and other emergencies.
Emergency vehicles, if available will be on display for attendees to learn the purpose and capability of
each vehicle.
The convening will close with RSVP of Collier County's "Call to Action" and the chance for retired law
enforcement, fire districts, emergency personnel, Seniors and Veterans to sign up to volunteer with
RSVP to serve on a project called the Collier County's Community Emergency Response Plan
(CCERP). All prospective volunteers will be screened, and background checked. Once, cleared,
volunteers will receive training on facilitation skills and the goals and objectives related to the CCERP.
The CCERP project seeks to educate and better prepare marginalized seniors and residents living in
Collier County on how the react and respond to emergencies and/or disasters. The CCERP project
allows RSVP volunteers to provide technical assistance in targeted communities to assist residents in
developing individualized plans that will enable them to better respond to emergencies or disasters
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impacting them and their local communities. RSVP of Collier County developed and recently tested a
pilot of the CCERP. RSVP volunteers and EMS personnel visited local community clubhouses to
facilitate a CPR/AED demonstration and to present the CCERP to those in attendance. A brochure
was developed to provide residents with individualized information about shelters nearest to their
homes, key evacuation routes, what to do if communications go down, a review of a checklist of
critical items to have during a disaster, and how to develop a family emergency plan and a pet plan.
RSVP volunteers reviewed the information in the brochure with the residents and offered on-going
technical assistance to help them develop a personalized plan. The CCERP was very well received and
has been requested by numerous other marginalized communities throughout Collier County.
With the resources provided by this grant, additional materials can be developed to enhance the
delivery and effectiveness of services provided as part of the CCERP program, as well as meet an
immediate community need for vulnerable residents of Collier County. Each household that benefits
from services received as part of the CCERP, will also receive a waterproof backpack that contains an
emergency response kit which includes items like waterproof maps, resource cards and binders, all
personalized for each resident (or family unit) living in that community, handsfree head lamps, a
hand crank radio, a marine whistle, and numerous other emergency response items.
Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time and without warning making it imperative to have
an emergency plan in place. Volunteers assisting residents at greatest risk on how to be better prepared
for emergencies addresses a systemic need for Collier County and for all first responders. BES and
other emergency personnel have reported that when residents are better prepared for emergencies it
allows them to direct their time, energy, and resources on helping those with the most critical of
needs, which can have a direct impact on the number of lives saved.
Working with the Collier County's RSVP Advisory Council, RSVP of Collier County will assess the
impact of the convening and the CCERP project through an equity lens that includes the following
questions: what decisions are being made, who is at the table, how are decisions being made, is this
helping or hurting, what are likely impacts, and what revisions can be implemented. This process is
designed to create a more inclusive perspective, drawing attention to how a decision holds potential to
affect marginalized groups and will help us focus on equity in both processes and outcomes.
Additionally, surveys will be collected to evaluate the overall outcome of the convening and CCERP
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Organizational Capacity
project. By gathering feedback from participants at the convening and those benefiting from
education and training from RSVP volunteers working on the CCERP project will allow Collier
County's RSVP program to further evaluate the need for modifications, adjustments, and
enhancements to the overall program.
Many lessons were learned after September 11, 2001, related to community and emergency
preparedness. Collier County RSVP seeks to honor those lives lost that day, by bringing volunteers
together in service to cross divides, differences, and ideologies to help save lives. This project is
designed to assist socioeconomically struggling residents in preparation for future emergencies and
disasters with their own personal plan.
RSVP of Collier County has been operating under AmeriCorps and Collier County's Government since
1998. The Collier County Community and Human Services Division (CHS), home to the RSVP
program, oversees grant activities for all public services divisions for the County and has a
demonstrated track record of sound programmatic and fiscal oversight specifically in grant
management, as evident by the continued yearly results of the County's single audit with no findings
related to grant management or oversight.
Currently, CHS administers approximately $25 million in federal and state grant funds. The entire
government entity is supported by professionals in Human Resources, Procurement, Risk
Management, and a Grants Compliance Unit. Each area is led by professionals with extensive
experience and credentials. The County Attorney's Office reviews all documents for legality. Collier
County demonstrates highly effective financial management through written policies and procedures
that guide our financial staff. The Office of Management and Budget provides additional oversight for
financial grant management providing another layer of internal control. All CHS staff receive Level 2
background checks through the State of Florida and RSVP personnel also receive Truescreen and
Fieldprint background checks, as well as internal training on administrative processing and financial
tracking. The Grants Compliance Unit examines physical records and cross references the information
in the RSVP Volgistics database to ensure accuracy of our data. The RSVP Project Director and the
project accountant regularly participate in RSVP sanctioned training opportunities and federally
sponsored trainings focused on compliance requirements. Collier County has established purchasing
and procurement policies to oversee fund management and expenditures and implemented an
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Cost Effectiveness and Budget Adequacy
Amendment Justification
Clarification Summary
Continuation Changes
internal control process to ensure compliance with all policies and grants.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioner's (BCC) are strong supporters of RSVP of Collier
County. The Board consists of five elected officials who serve as the chief legislative body of the
County. The Board provides the space, administrative, financial, and organizational support, and
direction for RSVP of Collier County. Project staff includes Ed Bonilla, Project Director who has over
20 years of experiencing managing local, state, and federal grant funds. Under the direction of Kristi
Sonntag, the Director of Community and Human Services and Tami Bailey, Manager, Grants, Senior
and Social Services, the department collectively holds over 30 years of grant administration
experience. Cynthia Balterman, Grant Accountant, performs all general accounting and budget
services for the project and has over 6 years of experience in government accounting.
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AmeriCorps Funding Priorities
*Check any priority area (s) that apply to the proposed program. Please refer to
the NOFO for information on the threshold for meeting priority consideration.
AmeriCorps Funding Priorities
Pay tribute, address need, or
promote justice, Project
suport underserved
communities
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Performance Measures
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Performance Measures
Described Instrument:
Described Instrument:
N/A
N/A
Output :
Outcome:
N/A
N/A
Problem Statement:
Other Community Priorities
Other
Focus Area:
Objective:
Project
Hrs:
0.00 1.00MSYs:
N/A
Amount:
# of
Volunteers:
1
Interventions
N/AOther
$ 0.00
PM 1 - N/A
Descriptions
Other
Other
Measured By:
Measured By:
1
1
Target:
Target:
N/A
N/A
Primary Focus Area:Other Community Priorities
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Required Documents
Document Name Status
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