DATE: April 15, 2015
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Rocky Garzarek, Fire Chief
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Consideration Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Williamson County, The City Of Franklin, And The Community Foundation Of Middle Tennessee For Preparation And Response To Disaster Through The Williamson County Disaster Response Fund (COF Contract No. 2015-0013) (WS 4/28/15).
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Purpose
The purpose of this agreement is to establish cooperation between Williamson County, the City of Franklin, and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in preparing for and responding to disaster in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Background
In times of disaster, many people want to help a community recover from its effects but are not able to physically perform work. While some will provide, food, clothing, furniture, etc., many would like to make a financial contribution but are unsure of how to do so, skeptical of where their money will end up, or unsure of the best means to contribute so that their dollars meet a need.
Along with Williamson County, we have worked closely with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) to propose the establishment of the Williamson County Disaster Response Fund. This fund would be managed by CFMT which would serve as the centralized collection and distribution system for managing non-designated donations of cash, securities and credit card donations which will be distributed to benefit local disaster victims through local nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, and/or entities of government within the scope of the memorandum of understanding entered into by all parties.
A fund advisory committee, including a representative of the City of Franklin, would serve to evaluate all requests for assistance and will recommend distributions from the Fund to tax-exempt, non‐profit organizations assisting in the efforts to rebuild lives and address the needs of the Williamson County community in the wake of disaster.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City of Franklin.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of the memorandum of understanding (COF Contract No. 2015-0013).