Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/18/2025
Item Status: New
From: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
Submitted by: Tiffany A. Givens, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
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Letter of Support - The Dream Center of Baldwin County
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Letter of Support for The Dream Center of Baldwin County’s work in supporting the county’s at-risk youth and the impact they make in the lives of youth and their families.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Commission received a request via email dated February 4, 2025, from Pastor Joe Aldrete, Executive Director of The Dream Center of Baldwin County, for a letter of support for the center.
The Dream Center is a 501c3 in Alabama. This program is for 13 to 19 year old juveniles. The Dream Center incorporates school services, community partnerships, and community resources in Baldwin County. The mission is to help positively impact and eliminate socioeconomic barriers that prevent students and their families from achieving success in academics and the community.
Previous Commission action/date: February 24, 2023 - Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute a Letter of Support for The Dream Center of Baldwin County’s work in supporting the county’s at-risk youth and the impact they make in the lives of youth and their families.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
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Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail original letter of support to:
The Dream Center of Baldwin County
ATTN: Pastor Joe Aldrete, Executive Director
1113 North McKenzie Street
Foley, Alabama 36535
Email copy of letter to - jaldrete@ccfoley.com
Additional instructions/notes: N/A