Agenda 05/26/2015 Item #16D3 5/26/2015 16.D.3.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept the award and approve budget amendments in the amount of$64,127 to
allow continuous operation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program from the Corporation for
National and Community Service prior to execution of funding award(Net Fiscal Impact$64,127).
OBJECTIVE: To provide uninterrupted operation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP)
grant program.
CONSIDERATIONS: Co-sponsored by Collier County since 1990,RSVP places senior volunteers in
various non-profit organizations and County agencies to provide support and community service. Collier
County Community and Human Services Division will continue to administer this project,which is 70%
sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
This is a three-year grant with a period of July 1,2015 to June 30,2018 and a total grant award of
$163,566. Year One,of the grant period is July 1,2015 to June 30,2016.The award amount for the first
year is estimated at$54,522. The RSVP grant has a local match requirement of 30%of the total project
budget of$77,927.This requirement will be partially met through cash match of$9,605 with the
remaining balance provided through in-kind services,primarily in the form of liability insurance,and the
use of County Park rooms for volunteer run Bone Builders Program classes.The program is further
supported by donations from local businesses for our volunteer recognition events.
The current funding and grant cycle ends June 30,2015.The notice of the award is pending,but an e-mail
n notification that this grant will be awarded to Collier County was received on April 9,2015 by the grantor
agency,the Corporation for National and Community Service.Historically the funding award is received
from the grantor agency during the latter part of June for the upcoming grant cycle.
To avoid a disruption in services,and to ensure compliance with the grant service agreement
requirements,the upcoming funding has been estimated based on the approved grant application budget.
When the final award document is received it will be presented to the Board for approval;should the
award amount be different from the estimated award and should any additional documents require
approval,a subsequent item will be presented along with any necessary budget amendments to reflect
variations in the final allocation.
Without a budget in place by July 1,which is the beginning period of availability of the recurring grant
award,the RSVP program and staff will need to cease operations as no appropriated budget will be
available to process operational expenses,including payroll.
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the estimated award amount,required local match
budget of cash match and in-kind services:
Local Cash
Program Project Estimated Grant Budget Match* In-Kind Budget*
RSVP 33421 $54,522.00 $9,605.00 $13,800.00
*Match is budgeted at 30.03%to allow for slight variation in the projected in-kind donations.
FISCAL IMPACT:Budget amendments are required to recognize estimated grant revenue of$54,522
for the SFY15 RSVP grant program funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service,and
for$9,605 in required RSVP local match.Funding will reside in Human Services Grant Fund 707 and
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Human Services Match Fund 708 Projects 33421 (RSVP).Local match is available within Human rTh
Services Grant Match Fund 708 reserves.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote
for approval-JAB
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT:There is no Growth Management Impact associated with this
Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners accepts the Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program grant award from the Corporation for National and Community Service in the amount
of$54,522 and approve budget amendments totaling$64,127.
Prepared By:Rachel Brandhorst,Grants Coordinator,Community and Human Services Division
Attachments: 1)Award Letter
2)Grant application.Due to the size of the application,which is 11.3 MB and 396 pages
long,it is accessible at:
http://www.colliergov.net/ftp/AgendaMay2615/PubServi ces/RSVP 1518CompetitionAppl
icationFlNAL.pdf
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.0.16.0.3.
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept the award and approve budget amendments
in the amount of$64,127 to allow continuous operation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program from the Corporation for National and Community Service prior to execution of
funding award (Net Fiscal Impact $64,127).
Meeting Date: 5/26/2015
Prepared By
Name: BrandhorstRachel
Title: Grants Coordinator, Community &Human Services
4/29/2015 3:37:52 PM
Submitted by
Title: Grants Coordinator,Community&Human Services
Name: BrandhorstRachel
4/29/2015 3:37:53 PM
Approved By
Name: SonntagKristi
Title: Manager-Federal/State Grants Operation,Community &Human Services
Date: 4/30/2015 1:48:47 PM
Name: DeSearJacquelyn
Title: Accountant, Community &Human Services
Date: 4/30/2015 2:10:35 PM
Name: Bendisa Marku
Title: Supervisor-Accounting, Community &Human Services
Date: 4/30/2015 2:24:05 PM
Name: GrantKimberley
Title: Division Director-Cmnty &Human Svc,Community &Human Services
Date: 5/4/2015 12:46:23 PM
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Name: GrantKimberley
Title: Division Director-Cmnty &Human Svc, Community&Human Services
Date: 5/4/2015 4:00:08 PM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title: Division Director-Operations Support, Public Services Department
Date: 5/4/2015 4:24:43 PM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 5/4/2015 4:41:52 PM
Name: CarnellSteve
Title: Department Head-Public Services. Public Services Department
Date: 5/5/2015 8:03:02 AM
Name: RobinsonErica
Title: Accountant, Senior, Grants Management Office
Date: 5/7/2015 9:15:12 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 5/7/2015 4:19:46 PM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager-Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 5/14/2015 6:04:45 PM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 5/15/2015 8:09:26 AM
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February 24, 2015
RE: Application 15SR163613
Dear Kimberly Grant,
I am pleased to notify you that your application for a 2015 RSVP grant has been approved by
the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for a grant award.
Your accomplishment is significant. As part of a rigorous review process, all proposals were
assessed based on the criteria established in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Each proposal
was analyzed by a blended panel of external and internal reviewers. Proposals receiving a
favorable review rating were recommended for consideration by the Chief Executive Officer,
who made award determinations.
Your RSVP project is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2015. In the coming weeks, the Florida State
Office of CNCS will ensure your application is ready for award on time. The Florida State Office
will be your primary contact for technical assistance and ensuring your project aligns with
National Performance Measures during your project period. The funding amount will be
awarded just prior to the start of your RSVP project. Enclosed you will find specific feedback
regarding your application.
Please contact Billie Louis at blouis @cns.gov with any questions. Please note that all RSVP
competition results are embargoed until public notification on March 2, 2015.
Congratulations on your award.
Sincerely,
N. C.
Erwin J. Tan, M.D.
Director, Senior Corps
DISASTER SERVICES I ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY I EDUCATION I ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP I HEALTHY FUTURES I VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES
AMERICORPS I SENIOR CORPS I SOCIAL INNOVATION FUND
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