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County of
Volusia Children and Families
Advisory Board Minutes
Volusia County Department of Health
1845 Holsonback Drive
Daytona Beach, FL
Monday, November 19, 2007 11 a.m.
Attendance
| CFAB Members Present | CFAB Members Absent |
County Staff Present |
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Carrie Baird |
Susan Caplan |
Edward L. Jasper |
Call to Order
Carrie Baird called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Donna Lamison
It was determined that a quorum was present.
Item 1 – 2008/2009 Funding Criteria
Carrie Baird called for public participation.
Diana Phillips advised board that in accordance with County Resolution 2007-73, the Children and Families Advisory Board is responsible for advertising funding availability; receiving applications; and making funding recommendations to the County Council. Therefore, funding criteria must be established.
Staff recommendation: Review and establish 2008/2009 funding criteria.
Thorough discussion ensued related to the document submitted by staff for consideration by the Board. The following Eligibility Requirements and Funding Criteria were adopted:
1. The organization must be incorporated in the State of Florida and registered with the Department of Agriculture Consumer Services as a non-profit corporation and be recognized as tax exempt under Federal Internal Revenue Service regulations.
2. The organization must be able to demonstrate a minimum of one year of successful service delivery and financial management. (verified by IRS 990)
3. The organization must be in existence primarily to provide social services.
4. Programs funded by Cultural Arts are not eligible for support.
5. County funds may not be used for endowments, escrow accounts, contributions to other organizations, social activities or other related entertainment expenses, penalty fees for violations of federal, State or local laws, interest payments or professional fees related to loans or refinancing, or for the purchase of capital equipment.
6. A representative from each organization must be present at the grant workshop and the agency presentation to be eligible for funding.
7. Applications received after the due date will be returned to the organization and will not be reviewed or funded through the Children and Families Advisory Board.
Funding Criteria:
Step One – No changes
Step Two –
- Agencies make presentations to the CFAB and identify each program by the following categories:
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Category One –Essential Services |
Category Two – Critical Services |
Category Three – Treatment and Residential Services |
Category Four –Prevention, Education and Recreational Services |
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These programs provide for basic needs, including food, clothing and emergency shelter |
These programs provide services for crisis support, such as: maintaining or obtaining employment, (including childcare support), crisis medical care and crisis mental health services. |
These programs provide ongoing services for substance abuse, health, mental health, disabilities and support. |
These programs provide services with long-term outcomes relating to prevention, education, recreation and outreach. |
Step Three – deleted
Step Four – Revisions:
- Recommendation for existing programs (subject to change)
- Children’s Programs – no revisions
- Community Programs – no revisions
- Recommendation for new programs – no revisions
- Special consideration may be given to agencies that receive state and/or federal matching funds
Remainder of document deleted.
Motion made by Dr. Willie Kimmons and second by Alex Carmichel to approve the Eligibility Requirements for funding consideration and Funding Criteria as written above. Motion unanimously passed.
Staff will draft a cover letter for board’s approval.
Staff will request a time certain for item to come before County Council (December 20).
Board Issues
David Kerr requested board input related to any conflict of interest that might arise resulting from his role as board member and his role as part-time staff at One Voice for Volusia. The board stated that they did not perceive any conflict, provided that he recuse himself from voting on any topic that might pertain.
Public Participation
Adjournment
Carrie Baird adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.
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