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County Administrator's Report 12. 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	11/05/2015
Issue: Recommendation Concerning the Escambia Cares Community Resource Expo
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Escambia Cares Community Resource Expo Events - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia Cares Community Resource Expo Events, which will be quarterly events that take County services and resources to the residents of Escambia County on a site rotation schedule:

A. Approve sponsoring the Kick-off event scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2015;

B. Approve sponsoring the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Events for 2016; and

C. Approve funding for each event not to exceed $3000.

[Funding Sources: Fund 151, CRA Brownsville, Cost Center 370113, Object Code 54931 - (up to $1,500 per occurrence) and Fund 101, Community Center Rentals, Cost Center 370105, Object Code 55201 - (up to $1,500 per occurrence)]

BACKGROUND:

The objective of the Escambia Cares Community Resource Expo is to provide public service outreach and citizen access to local County services while maximizing agency collaboration and impact with outside agencies. The Kick-off Event will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center; this will be a quarterly event. The expo will be held at various locations throughout Escambia County on a rotating basis. County departments will partner and collaborate with various outside agencies and departments to bring services and resources to the residents of Escambia County.

The Kick-off event will feature: Community resource informational areas, presentations by local service providers, County presentations, free and/or low cost on-site services, free food, beverages, music, entertainment, children’s activities (kid’s corner), prizes and giveaways.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for the Escambia Care Community Resource Expo Event will be provided through Fund 151, CRA Brownsville, Cost Center 370113 - Object Code 54931- (up to $1,500 per occurrence) and Fund 101,Community Center Rentals, Cost Center 370105 - Object Code 55201- (up to $1,500 per occurrence).

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

No legal consideration is required.

PERSONNEL:

Neighborhood & Human Service Department, in coordination with various County Departments, will provide coordination and organization for this event.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board approval is required for disbursement of funds to all private individuals or outside agencies.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Neighborhood & Human Services, along with other County departments, will coordinate and implement.

Attachments
Escambia Cares Community Resource Expo Kick-Off Event Proposal-Oct2015
Registration Form