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Assistant County Administrator Baird stated that staffrecommended rejection ofthis request <br />because of the difficulty in obtaining documentation for expenses. Staff has been very lenient with <br />the Alliance but must have adequate documentation for disbursing public funds. <br />Ms. Whiteley stated that the Alliance now has a committee of 3 who will be responsible for <br />overseeing the expenditures. <br />Chairman Adams asked for examples of how the Alliance is meeting its mission statement. <br />Ms. Whiteley stated that the mission of the Alliance is education, support and advocacy. <br />Chairman Adams then questioned how the Alliance is an aggressive advocate, and Ms. <br />Whiteley stated that they go to Tallahassee and meet with representatives to promote appropriate <br />legislation. They also assist in a lot of promotional activities throughout the state and are partners <br />with law enforcement, judges, and many other people involved in the criminalization of the mentally <br />ill. <br />Chairman Adams then asked for an explanation of the art program, and Mr. Stanhope <br />explained that the clients make drawings and water colors for themselves and one of each for the <br />organization which is used for fund raising. The supplies are expensive and they hope to purchase <br />some woodworking tools to enable the clients to make their own frames. <br />Chairman Adams suggested that the Alliance needs a professional accountant to advise them. <br />She certainly felt that the program is a worthy one but this problem has been ongoing for several <br />years. The County must have accountability during audits. This is a very generous community and <br />she believed that pro bono accounting services could be arranged. <br />Frank Coffey, 1335 River Ridge, asked a question about the increases and decreases in the <br />general fund, and Administrator Chandler explained the differences between the expenses and <br />revenues for the general fund and the percentage increase in ad valorem taxes to fund the budget. <br />The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There being <br />none, she closed the public hearing. <br />BK 114 PG 832 <br />SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -6- BUDGET <br />