Transcript Slide 1
The Local Government Innovation Fund,
Grant and Loan Opportunities
Alley Park
October 4, 2012
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Objectives of Presentation
As a follow-up to the September 2011 retreat,
report on next steps for a feasibility study &
report on other types of collaborations that
have been successful
Report on the loan application
Seek input for a grant writing workshop or
internal training in 2013
Seek ideas about future work with grants
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Looking back to September 2011
Provided an update on HB 153, which
outlined competitive grants and loans for
local entities for collaborations and
consolidations
Reviewed how the Local Government
Innovation Fund (LFI) Fund was codified in
ORC 189.01-189.10
Reflected on various types of collaborations
and shared services
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Set the stage for increased
collaboration
“In response to that state’s request for proposals in
connection with the Local Government Innovation
Fund, the work group will lead the drafting of
narrative and budgetary proposals for a project(s)
where the Board of Commissioners will serve as
the lead applicant in collaboration with other
political subdivisions, elected officials, and
leaders.”
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After much research & analysis…
A proposal for an Advanced Innovative Management
Solution (AIMS) was drafted
Feasibility study
Shared electronic document storage
& retrieval system
MUNIS partners
Broad focus, scaled for other political subdivision
Disaster recovery
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Political subdivisions joined
together for AIMS
Fairfield County
Historical Parks District
Soil and Water Conservation
Regional Planning Commission
Department of Health
Multi-County Juvenile Detention District
City of Lancaster
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A proposal was presented in a
highly competitive environment
105 grant applications were received
41 grant applications were awarded
Of which, 7 Boards of County Commissioners were the
lead applicants
The environment for grants continues to be highly
competitive
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Fairfield County was awarded a
LGIF grant for the collaboration
$96,688 (one time award)
To produce a feasibility study for AIMS
Contracting with a professional consultant (3SG)
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Communication with AIMS is
important
Updates were provided during county roundtable
meetings
A kick-off meeting with political subdivisions was held
in September 2012
One-on-one meetings are available (upon request)
Departmental points of contact have been named
Communication as the project unfolds is key
Keeping the energy positive
Core group: Carri, Beth S., David M., Randy C.,
Branden, & Mark C.
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Next steps
The Board of Commissioners signed the grant agreement
with the state on Tuesday
A contract with 3 SG will be let, probably within one month
3 SG representatives will begin meeting with departmental
points of contact, by the end of the year
The feasibility study will take written form
The feasibility study will be used in drafting an interest free
loan application to implement the study (up to $500,000)
Any project implementation would come along with our
request for proposals (competitive bidding)
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Are there any questions…
About AIMS or LGIF?
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Collaborations of note…
Volume pricing/discounts to Pickerington, Baltimore,
Delaware, Groveport, County of Fairfield, and
Lancaster (pooled purchasing power: water tank
maintenance)
Bringing business to the table as a group resulted in
discounts, lower cost for professional services
Level budgeting
Set the stage for even more regional deals
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Collaborations of note…
Sourcing Office
Co-production of services
Shared employees
Safe Havens “Visitation Center” grant
Child Support grant (12 counties)
CDBG Grant – Sugar Grove sanitary sewer replacement
Agreements among entities
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Leadership with grants
Highly competitive environment, with the state and
federal government
Counties & many political subdivisions seek grants
A suggestion was made to hold a workshop about
seeking grants, for those who are new to grant writing
or would like to develop additional perspectives about
grants
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Leadership with grants
First quarter of 2013 – suggested time
Are there ideas or additional suggestions for such a
workshop?
Are there ideas about needs associated with grant
administration or acquisition?
How might there be additional connections with other
political subdivisions, such as townships, villages, and
cities?
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Ideas for collaboration…
Think about what priorities county
offices and other entities can work on
together.
There is a brainstorming session at the
end of the conference today.
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Contact Information
Carri Brown
[email protected]
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