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<br /> <br />Laura Alexander <br />, Executive Director of the Treasure Coast Food Bank, reviewed <br />the agency’s accomplishments explaining their function using surplus food and servicing 23 <br />agencies in the 4-county area. She handed out information on how the Food Bank makes their <br />distribution as well as their food distribution after the 2004 hurricanes. She requested the Board <br />consider funding the additional $6,000 to leverage their resources. <br />County Administrator Baird requested a copy of their rules for his file. <br />Commissioner Wheeler suggested a workshop be held concerning standard criteria <br />that agencies would need to meet for funding. <br />Commissioners Davis and Bowden supported a workshop. <br />Penny Chandler, <br />Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, supported a <br />workshop and pointed out that some of these organizations are doing work that would fall on the <br />County if they did not exist. <br />Larry Wapnick <br /> appeared as president of the Veterans’ Council of Indian River <br />Art Perotti <br />County along with to speak of increased transportation needs for local veterans. <br />County Administrator Baird explained they are budgeted under Veterans’ Services <br />because they do programs for veterans. He suggested that the Veterans’ Council partner with <br />Council on Aging for some of the transportation issues and look into grants. <br /> <br />QUASI-NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS <br />County Administrator Baird announced each organization and its proposed <br />funding. <br /> <br />CHOOSE LIFE LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM <br />County Administrator Baird announced the proposed budget for CareNet <br />Pregnancy Centers is $18,000. <br />July 13, 2005 11 <br /> <br /> <br />