Agenda Item Name:
Title
Affiliation Agreement between Alachua County and the GRIT Foundation, Inc.
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Presenter:
Harold Theus, Chief 352-384-3101
Description:
Agreement with the GRIT Foundation, Inc., will allow this foundation to serve as the primary fund raising organization for Alachua County Fire Rescue
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve and sign the Agreement with the GRIT Foundation, Inc.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Background:
The GRIT Foundation, Inc., is a local non-profit organization federally registered as 501C3, whose focus is to provide needed equipment for public safety agencies through private donations. Alachua County Fire Rescue is requesting the Board of County Commission’s support in entering into an affiliation agreement which permits the GRIT foundation to raise monies on behalf of Alachua County Fire Rescue. The agreement details the terms and conditions which permits the GRIT Foundation to be the primary fundraising entity. Alachua County Fire Rescue will be pursuing funding from GRIT for equipment, training for youth firefighters (Explorer Program), and employee recognition awards.