Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/6/2019
Item Status: New
From: Judge Carmen Bosch
Rodney Criswell, Chief Probation Officer
Ronald J. Cink, Budget Director
Submitted by: Christie Davis, Senior Budget Accountant
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ITEM TITLE
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Grant Application for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 - Alabama Department of Youth Services
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1. Recognize a change in the service provider used by the Baldwin County Juvenile Court Youth Advocacy Program from The Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. to The Bridge, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the submission of an application to the Alabama Department of Youth Services (ADYS) for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 (starting October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2021) in an amount to be determined on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court Youth Advocacy Program; and
3. Authorize the execution of the grant application and any other documents related to the application.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: Baldwin County initially received Youth Advocacy Program funds in 2009. Funds are used to provide non-residential services for Baldwin County youth who would otherwise be committed to the ADYS. In prior years, The Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) provided these services to Baldwin County. Judge Carmen Bosch is respectfully requesting a change in service provider when the County applies for the new ADYS grant. The service provider must be changed prior to the submission of the grant application, as the service provider information and data must be included in the grant application.
The Baldwin County Commission will pay The Bridge, Inc. as invoiced on a monthly basis and will be reimbursed quarterly by ADYS.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: TBD - expenses offset by grant revenues
Budget line item(s) to be used: TBD
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?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Rodney Criswell, Chief Probation Officer, Christie Davis, Senior Budget Accountant, and Administrative Staff.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): The due date for the application and required authorization letter has not been set by ADYS at this time. Rodney Criswell, Chief Probation Officer, will be responsible for the application.
The authorization letter is a cover letter to the application, and it is attached to this agenda item. Administration Staff to print two copies of the authorization letter on letterhead. The authorization letter is to be addressed to Mr. Steven P. Lafreniere, and should have the Chairman’s signature and the County Seal affixed. The letter should copy Judge Carmen Bosch, Officer Rodney Criswell, Ronald J. Cink, and Christie Davis.
Mr. Steven P. Lafreniere
Executive Director
Alabama Department of Youth Services
1000 Industrial School Road
Montgomery, Alabama 36117
One copy will go to Christie Davis, and the second copy will go to Rodney Criswell. Christie Davis and Rodney Criswell will coordinate to ensure that the grant application and authorization letter are mailed to ADYS.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A