Agenda 09/23/2014 Item #16D179/23/2014 16.D.17
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation for after - the -fact approval of an electronic submittal of the Senior Corps Retired
and Senior Volunteer Program 2015 -2018 Competition grant application to the Corporation for
National and Community Service.
OBJECTIVE: To provide Countywide volunteerism that improves quality of life and promotes personal
wellness, self reliance, and independence of Collier County residents.
CONSIDERATIONS: Co- sponsored by Collier County since 1998, the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) places volunteers age 55 and older at non - profit organizations and agencies to provide
support and community service. RSVP volunteers help seniors to live independently in their homes,
mentor at -risk youth, and provide critical support to communities recovering from disasters. While
serving, RSVP volunteers also improve their own lives by staying active and civically engaged.
Since 1998, approximately 1,900 volunteers have contributed over 1 million hours at 153 different
volunteer stations across Collier County. According to the IRS, this equates to a savings of $22.5 million
to our county because of the time, talent and energy our volunteers dedicate to making a difference.
If awarded, there is a three -year commitment with an annual grant request permitted under this
application of $54,522 supplemented by a 30% matching requirement in the form of cash and in -kind
donations. The grant cycle will begin July 1, 2015 and will end June 30, 2018.
The grant application is being presented as "after- the - fact" because it was required to be submitted by
September 9, 2014. Consequently, pursuant to CMA 5330 and Resolution No. 2010 -122, the County
Manager signed the application. On June 13, 2014 Collier County Government's Notice of Intent to
compete was sent to the grantor, Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Approval of
the after - the -fact grant application will provide the opportunity to compete for funding to allow this
award - winning program to continue its service to Collier residents, many of whom are the most
vulnerable members of our community.
The grant proposal /proposed RSVP program will provide funding for a portion of the salaries and other
administrative expenses needed to administer this program, such as supplies, software, and travel, as well
as volunteer support costs including volunteer recognition and insurance.
Collier County Housing, Human and Veteran Services (HHVS) will serve as the Fiscal Agent, administer
and manage the grant. It is requested that Collier County Non - Federal Funds be allocated with the FY
15 -18 to cover unreimbursed grant costs in order to effectively operate the program, assure compliance,
and meet the match requirement.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the application for this grant. If
awarded, the. net fiscal impact is estimated at $64,127 per year, with $54,522 (70 %) funded by
the Corporation for National and Community Service, residing in Human Services Grant Fund
707. Matching funds of 30% are required which would be met through a combination of local
cash match of $9,605 to reside in Human Services Grant Fund 708, and the remainder in In -Kind
donations. Budget Amendments would be presented for approval upon, and in accordance with,
program award.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Board will have the opportunity to accept or reject the funds if the
grant is approved. Accordingly, this Office has no issue with respect to the legality of this request, which
is appropriate for Board action and requires a majority vote for Board action. JAB
RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation to approve an after - the -fact electronic submittal of the Senior
Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 2015 Competition grant application to the
Corporation for National and Community Service.
Prepared by: Rachel Brandhorst, Grants Coordinator, Housing, Human and Veteran Services Department
Attachments: RSVP 15 -18 Competition Grant Application due to the size of the application, which is
11.3 MB and 396 pages long, it is accessible at:
http: / /www.collierF,,ov. net/ ftp/ AgendaFeb2514 /PubServices /16D24RSVP l 5-
1 8COMPETITIONGRANT.pddf
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.17.
Item Summary: Recommendation for after - the -fact approval of an electronic submittal of
the Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 2015 -2018 Competition grant
application to the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Meeting Date: 9/23/2014
Prepared By
Name: BrandhorstRachel
Title: Grants Coordinator, Housing, Human & Veteran Services
9/2/2014 4:41:56 PM
Approved By
Name: DeSearJacquelyn
Title: Accountant, Housing, Human & Veteran Services
Date: 9/9/2014 9:49:45 AM
Name: SonntagKristi
Title: Manager - Federal /State Grants Operation, Housing, Human & Veteran Services
Date: 9/9/2014 10:50:03 AM
Name: Bendisa Marku
Title: Supervisor - Accounting, Housing; Human & Veteran Services
Date: 9/9/2014 2:48:55 PM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title: Director - Operations Support, Public Services Division
Date: 9/11/2014 12:14:01 PM
Name: AlonsoHailey
Title: Operations Analyst, Public Services Division
Date: 9/11/2014 2:46:31 PM
Name: SonntagKristi
Title: Manager - Federal /State Grants Operation, Housing, Human & Veteran Services
Date: 9/11/2014 3:53:38 PM
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Name: MarkiewiczJoanne
Title: Director - Purchasing/General Services, Purchasing & General Services
Date: 9/12/2014 6:51:55 AM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 9/12/2014 9:31:49 AM
Name: RobinsonErica
Title: Accountant, Senior, Grants Management Office
Date: 9/12/2014 11:02:27 AM
Name: CarnellSteve
Title: Administrator - Public Services, Public Services Division
Date: 9/15/2014 5:28:45 PM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 9/16/2014 8:50:22 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 9/16/2014 10:52:46 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager - Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 9/16/2014 2:58:23 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 9/16/2014 4:08:20 PM
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`ice of Management & Budget
Grant Application Reviewed and Approved by County
After -the -Fact Approval by the BCC is required at the
September 23, 2014 BCC meeting
TO: Leo Ochs, County Manager
CC: Kim Grant, HHS Director
FROM: Joshua Thomas, Grants Support Specialist
SUBJECT: County Manager review and approval of a FYI S-1 8 RSVP Grant Application to the
Corporation for National and Community Service in the amount of $77,927
August 29, 2014
Housing and Human Services is applying for an FY15 -18 RSVP grant to provide community services
opportunities for seniors in Collier County. Sponsored since 1990 by Collier County, RSVP places
seniors in 50 nonprofit organizations and County agencies for community service. If awarded, funding
will be used to provide activities and training classes for seniors disaster preparedness training, bone
building classes, and community based mentoring and tutoring. Funding will also be used to assist
Veterans with transportation to their medical appointments, and building and rehabilitating homes. If
awarded, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) will award $54,522. This amount
will be supplemented by a 30% match requirement in the amount of $23,405 of cash and in kind
donations throughout the three year grant term.
The grant application is due September 9, 2014. Due to the BCC summer schedule, we are requesting
your approval to authorize the Director of Housing and Human Services to electronically submit the grant
application to be followed by after the fact approval by the Board of County Commissioners at the
September 23, 2014 BCC meeting.
Once you have reviewed the application, please sign in the box above and in the marked areas in the
application and call me for pickup at 239- 252 -8989. Thank you and please let me know if you have any
questions regarding this request. ,
3299 Tamiarni Trail East, Suite 201 • Naples, Florida 34112- 5746.239 -252 -8973 • FAX 239- 252 -8828
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