Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 1/14/2020
Item Status: New
From: Dr. Brian Pierce, Coroner
Submitted by: Brandy Byrd, Administrative Support Specialist III
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Grant Application through the Community Grant Program for Walmart, Inc. for Suicide/Drug Awareness
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1. Authorize the Baldwin County Coroner’s Office to submit an grant application to Walmart, Inc. for the Community Grant Program for Suicide/Drug Awareness in the amount of $2,000.00; and
2. Authorize the Chairman to execute the grant application and any other documents related to the application.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The Office of the Coroner deals with the end stage results of both Drug Abuse and Suicide. We are requesting a Community Grant from Walmart, Inc. to educate the public, primarily teenagers, in self-awareness of friends and family that may show signs of abuse or suicidal ideology.
The monies will be used to purchase two large backdrops as well as educational materials, that can be displayed at various events across Baldwin County. The goal of which is to educate the public and to provide resources to slow the progress of these two terminal conditions.
The goal will be to quarterly attend conferences, festivals, high schools, or any venue which a significant number of people can be reached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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: Baldwin County Coroner’s Staff will coordinate grant application submittal upon approval by Commission.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A