HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-074WHEREAS, it is recognized that high quality, nurturing
preschool experience for 3 and 4 year old children will help prevent
school failure, juvenile crime and teen pregnancy; and
WHEREAS, prevention is much less expensive than punishment or
other corrective action at a later date;
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the County and all its
citizens to assist in support of such a preschool program; and
WHEREAS, Section 129.06(2)(d), F.S., provides a method
whereby the County can accept donations and gifts; and
WHEREAS, said donations and gifts may be made for a particular
purpose,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
that:
1) There is hereby created a Community Child Care Resourses
Trust Fund, hereinafter called "The Fund".
2) The Fund may receive gifts and donations from public and
private sources. The County shall have a line item in the budget for
the trust fund.
3) The Fund shall be used to support a program that has as
its mission the providing of high quality; nurturing preschool
experience for 3 and 4 year old children in existing child care centers
which meet specific standards.
4) Disbursement of the funds will be subject to approval by the
Board of County Commissioners through normal County channels.
5) Staff shall submit a full report quarterly to the Board of
County Commissioners showing funds collected and spent.
This resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Ma c h t and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
Adams , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows: