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Application for Local Assistance Grant
LocJl Assistance GrantS are made pursuant to O,C.G,A, ~50-8-8(a) which provides in pereinent pare:
"The department shall make grants to eligible recipients or qualified local governments,
which grants are specified by am~unt, recipient, and purpose in an appropriation to the department"
1. Recipient identified by rtle General Assembly in Appropriations Act:
Richmond County
2. Amounr 'appropriated by General Assembly:
$15,000
3, Purpose of che Local Assistance Grant as specified by the General Assembly in che Appropriacions Act:
Operating funds for Beulah Grove Community Resource Center for outreach program and food shelter in Richmond
County
4, 'Information Required by me Department of Community Affairs for Award:
a. Please provide a detailed. description of me projea, location, type of work to be initiated, and for what pUrposes me funds
awarded mrough chis grant would be used, Attach addicion~ pages if necessary., -, :
See Attached Pages
b, P[ease provide a budget for che proposed project, listing all revenues and expenditures,
Project Revenues
Project Expenditures
Local Assistance Granr $1 5 ,000
$15,000
Local Govt:.
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Total
c. Provide expected project start up and project completion dares:
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5, Concact [nformacion: Please provide [he following concacc informacion for che grant.
Name:
Dr Sam Davis, CRO
Addr~s: 1434 Poplar street
Augus
City:
Augusta
Scace: GA
Zip:
30901
Tele?hone: (70fi) 7?4 10Rfi Facsimile: (70fi) 7:14fi999 E-mail:
Name:
Ms. LaVerne Proctor-Streeter, Executive Director
1446 Linden street (ZIP: 30901)
Address:
P.O. Box 3742
City: Augusta
T I h (706) 722-4999
!e ep one:
GA
5 cace:
Zip: 30914
Facsimile: (706) 724-6999 E-mail:
6. Ccrrificanon
I. the undersigned authorized repr~encacive of the local governmenc d~cribed in chis applicacion, cercifY that co the
led e, the informacion in chis a~pliC:l.cion is true and correct and the Local Assistance Grant subject
i cion 11 be .ed for che purpos~ outlined above. I further certifY the local government d~cribed in
~ ~p wer and. authority to expend fUnds for the purpos~ set forch herein,
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Dr. Sam Davis
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For addicional informacion or assistance,
please concact Amy Thom~son at (404) 679-3154 or Bobby Stevens at (404) 679-4943,
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GEO&GIA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Jim Higdon
COMMISSIONER
October 1, 1999
Roy E. Barnes
GOVERNOR
Honorable Bob Young, Mayor
Augusta-Richmond County
530 Greene Street
Augusta, Georgia 30911
Dear Mayor Young:
The attached contract when executed commits state funds in the amount of $15,000 for operating
funds for Beulah Grove Community Resource Center for the outreach program and food shelter in
Richmond County,
I must call your attention to two provisions in this contract that based on advice from the Attorney
General deserve your careful attention,
The first deals with Sectarian Aid (Item J 2) and relates to the prohibition in the Georgia
Constitution against grants to any church, cult, religious denomination or sectarian institution, Should
this grant fall into that category, I would ask that you consult with your local attorney,
The second deals with grants to private entities and is covered in Exhibit A of this contact. Should
this grant fall into that category, I again urge that you or your attorney carefully review this exhibit.
If, after reviewing the agreement, you wish to proceed please execute it by signing and returning
two copies to me, I will then sign for the Department and return a copy to you along with a check
representing the first payment.
The Department of Community Affairs is pleased to assist the General Assembly and Augusta-
Richmond County in the admjnistration of this grant, If you have any questions, please feel free to call
me or either Amy Thompson at 404,679,3154 or Bobby Stevens at 404,679.4943,
Sincerely,
Q::ij:n~
Commissioner
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Enclosure
cc: Richmond County Legislative Delegation
EQUAL HOUSING ~
OPPORTUNITY L.:.J
60 Executive Park South, N.E, · Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231 · (404) 679-4940
www.dca.state.ga.us
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
BOB YOUNG
Mayor
JAMES B. WALL
CITY A TIORNEY
p, 0, Box 2125
454 GREENE STREET
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30903
Bus, (706) 821-2488
Fax No, (706) 722-5984
E-Mail: JWalI@co,richmond,gaus
ULMER BRIDGES
JERRY BRIGHAM
HENRY H, BRIGHAM
RICHARD L. COLCLOUGH
FREDDIE L, HANDY
WILLIAM B, KUHLKE. JR,
WM, "WILLIE" H, MAYS. 111
J, B, POWELL
STEPHEN E, SHEPARD
LEE BEARD
Mayor Pro Tern
CHARLES R, OLIVER, P E. CPA
Administrator
MEMORANDUM
To:
Beulah Grove Community Resources Center
From:
James B, Wall
Date:
September 9, 1999
The Attorney General issued a Memorandum to Jim Higdon, Commissioner of Community
Affairs, on August 17, 1999 concerning local assistance grants for fiscal year 1999-2000, In that
memorandum, he addressed two issues and concerns,
The first concern is for funds for a grant to a local government for the benefit of an apparently
private organization, He concluded that the grants should be authorized only when the local government
recipient makes the funds available to the private entity in the form of a contract for services. In addition,
the contract must show the scope of services and how the scope of services is in aid of a lawful activity
whose benefit to the County is substantial.
The previous contract which we have used with private entities, which you may have already
signed, meets the first requirement, i.e"it is a contract for services; however, T am concerned the DCA
may reject the earlier contract because it does not clearly show the scope of services as being in aid of a
lawful activity with a benefit substantially to the County, Therefore, T have revised the contract to
provide additional language in this regard, Please review the scope of services to insure it accurately
states the purpose for which the grant will be,utiIized,
The second concern was the constitutional prohibition against paying funds to, or contracting
with, a sectarian entity, We have been 'requirecfto -conduct "such factual inquires as may be reasonably
necessary to enforce" the sectarian aid prohibition, Accordingly, T have included a certification that your
organization is not "organized out of belief in God or other supernatural beings", which is a requirement
for your organization being eligilJle for the grant funds,
1 have attached two copies of the contract, since we must provide one copy to DCA, The
. remaining copy is for the City's records.
Please execute both copies ofthe contract in order that they may be returned to me, Further, if
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you should have any questions concerning~ eit~er thesc()pe ?f services orthe certification, please call me,
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Application for Local Assistance Grant
Infonnation Requirerl by the Department of Community Affairs
Description of the Project
The Beulah Grove Community Resource Center, Inc, is a 501 (c )(3) noefor profit
community agency, Our multi-service agency has provided essential services to children
and adults in the .-\ugusta-Richmond County area since 1993, As a result, we have been
very successful in tostering and promoting healthy lifestyles for individuals and families
and helping them move toward self-sufficiency,
Through our Family Support Sef'"ices, Center for Community Health, and Community
Health Education, and Youth Sef',,;ces divisions, we have served over 41,000 individuals
and provided more than 315,000 units of service.
Family Suppon Services Division
* Emergency assistance is provided to. families who need assistance with food, clothing,
housing, medication, and utility bills, Our information and referral component links
individuals and families with other community agencies providing assistance to community
members,
* Recovery programs such as Alcoholic Anonymous, HIV/ AIDS Support Group,
Alateen (support group for children of substance abusers), and Co-dependent Mee~ings
(support group to prevent and reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect in families
with chemically dependent family members) are offered to community members,
* Golden Agel's is a suppon group to enrich th~ lives of senior citizens through
educational, recreational, and cultural activities. '
* Community Education Breakfast Program provides intormation to the homeless and
nutritious meals,
Center/or Community Health
Our neighborhood health clinic staffed by a medical team from University Hospital
provides preventive and primary health care to individuals on a sliding fee basis, The
purpose of the clinic is to improve the health status of individuals, Available services
include the foilo\limg: blood pressure screening, diabetic screemng; hearing and vision
screening, physical examinations and immunizations, family and individual counseling, and
infection disease diagnosis and tr~rment.
Commul1i(Y Education and Youth Services
Community education, outreach and alternative programs are available for children, adults
and families, Programs include after school, in school, and summer programs for
school-age children, Health promotion and wellness workshops and classes are offered
including violence prevention, conflict resolution, mentoring, child health, nutrition
teenage pregnancy prevention, substance and alcohol abuse prevention, and HIV/AlDS
education,
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
401 W. PEACHTREE 57. NW
ATLANTA, GA 30365
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
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CENTER, INC.
C/O BEULAH GROVE E:AF'T!ST CHURCH
1446 LINDEN STREET
AUGUSTA1 GA 30901
E~ployer Ide"~ificatio" Num~2r:
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C.:,n'tact Per-son:
DENNIS PH:LLIP3
Contact Tele~hone Nurob*r:
(404) Z21-017~
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Grant No, OO-C-L-556
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DEKALB
STATE OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 1st day of October 1999, by and between the Department
of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and
Richmond County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the
"Recipient"),
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions
is beneficial to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and
WHEREAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C,G.A. ~50-8-8 to grant and
administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and
WHEREAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and
expend funds for the purposes set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained
herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged. the parties agree and covenant as follo"Ys;
1. Scope of Project, The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained
herein grant to Recipient. and the Recipient hereby accepts, an amount not to exceed $15,000 to be
used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A. which is incorporated herein by
reference and made a part of the Agreement.
2, Accountability, The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with
this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the
Department. no later than completion of the project.
3. Disbursement of Funds, Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose. the
Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule:
$11.250
Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed
Agreement.
$3,750
Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project
completion in accordance with this Agreement,
$15,000
Total Disbursement
4, Applicable Dates, The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one,
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5. Conflicts of Interest, The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials.
agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal. state or local conflict of
interest laws, ordinances. rules or regulations. including but not limited to. O,C,G,A. @45-1O-20
through 845-10-28 and O,C,G,A. 836-67A(l) through !:j36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties
shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally. the
Recipient attests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same.
6, Enforceable and Lee:allv Hindine: Act, The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized.
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the
requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein
including the expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in
conformance with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid. enforceable
and legally binding acts of the Recipient.
7, Monitorine: and Auditing, Upon request. the Recipient agrees to provide the
Department with any information. documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary
to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate
books. records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all
applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of
said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request, The Recipient further
agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included in the next regularly scheduled audit or
financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all
expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for, The Recipient acknowledges and agrees
that any unresolved findings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds. whether
based on an audit report. financial statement. project completion report or independent investigation
of the Department. shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or
other funds from the Department. until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the
Department,
8. Open Meetine:s, The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement. it has
complied with all the open' meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of
Georgia Annotated,
9, No Mencv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their
agents or employees shall create any agency relationship. partnership or joint venture, between the
Department and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and
the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department, The Recipient shall be solely
responsible for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement.
10, Termination, The Department may terminate this Agreement. with or without cause,
upon five business days written notice to the Recipient, If at the time of termination. any funds under
this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient. said funds shall be retained by the Department,
11. Satisfaction, In the event the Department determines. in its sole discretion. that the
Recipient: (i) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (ii) has failed to
complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement; (iii) has acted in any way
contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (iv) has violated any federal. state or
local law. ordinance or regulation. the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all
funds disbursed under this Agreement. upon request,
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12, Sectarian Aid, (a), One of the constraints imposed by the Georgia Constitution on the
implementation of grants through private parties is the prohibition against sectarian aid. In the words
of the Constitution, "No money shall ever be taken from the public treasury, directly or indirectly, in
aid of any church, sect. cult. or religious denomination or of any sectarian institution," Ga. Const.,
Art. 1. Sec. II, Par, VII.
(b). The "Sectarian Aid" clause prohibits the performance of a public function through a contract for
services by a religious organization, Bennett v, City oj LaGrange, 153 Ga, 428 (1922) (city may not
engage Salvation Army to conduct welfare program), This is true even if the program is conducted
neutrally, without reference to such beliefs and practices, 1988 Op. Att'y Gen. Att'y Gen. No. U88-6,
(c), The words of this prohibition have their ordinary meanings. In Bennett, the Supreme Court
indicated that "religious" connotes faith in God, 153 Ga. at 433, or, as the dictionary puts it, belief in
the supernatural as creator and governor of the universe, The American Heritage Dictionary Second
College Edition 1044 (1982), "The term 'church' is one of very comprehensive signification, and
imports an organization for religious purposes, for the public worship of God." 153 Ga. at 433,
"Sect", "cult" and "denomination" also relate to "a distinct organization," with "a common system of
faith," "holding sentiments or doctrines" which distinguish it, "Institution" may have a similar
meaning related to "organization," but may also mean a "custom, practice, relationship, or behavioral
pattern of importance in the life of a community or society." The American Heritage Dictionary Second
College Edition 666 (l982), In other words the grant recipients may not contract for services with any
entity organized out of belief in God or other supernatural beings, It is a "comprehensive
signification." 153 Ga, at 433,
(d). Without limiting any other provision of this grant agreement. it is the responsibility of the Grant
Recipient to comply with this prohibition and to conduct such factual inquiries as may be reasonably
necessary to enforce it, and the Recipient's acceptance of the grant constitutes a promise to do so, No
act or failure to act by DCA in regard to the submission will waive the requirement of compliance or
prevent the State from asserting noncompliance,
13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and
between the parties, There are no representations, oral or otherwise, other than those expressly set
forth herein, No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties
have agreed to said modification in writing,
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Grant No, OO-C-L-556
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written
above,
FOR THE RECIPIENT
FOR THE DEPARfMENT OF COMMUNI1Y AFFAIRS
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Jim Higdon, Commissioner
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Attachments: Exhibit A, MScope of ServicesM
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EXHmIT A
The Local Assistance Grant shall be used by Richmond County for operating funds for Beulah Grove
Community Resource Center for outreach program and food shelter in Richmond County,
. If the preceding statement of purpose designates a private program or entity for
accomplishing its purpose. the purpose must be accomplished through a contract for
services by the named private entity. or the private entity that conducts the named
program. If the appropriation specifies not only an implementing entity but also a use of
funds by the entity. such as improvement of a facility, Grant Recipient must impose that
use as a condition in the contract for services. The services must provide the Grant
Recipient with a substantial benefit.
. To illustrate, suppose the appropriation is for a grant for renovating the facility of an
historical society, An appropriate implementation might be a contract for services in which
the historical society promises that its historical displays will be open to the public during
stated hours for a stated term. Or a grant for cataloging the society's papers might be
implemented by a society promise to conduct public lectures at the Grant Recipient's own
historical sites. These are illustrations only.
. It is a responsibility of Grant Recipient to see that its undertaking is lawful and the return
is substantial. No act or failure to act by DCA will waive the requirement of compliance or
prevent the State from asserting noncompliance,
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STATE OF GEORGIA
RICHMOND COUNTY
GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ~ day of ~A~ ,
between AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, a political subdivision of the State ~,
1999,
acting by and through the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, (hereinafter
referred to as "Augusta"); and BEULAH GROVE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, INC.
(hereinafter referred to as the "Organization");
WIT N E SSE T H:
WHEREAS, the Organization has submitted to the Georgia Department of
Community Affairs and to Augusta a proposal to provide certain services as set
forth in the Application for funding filed with the State, which is incorporated
herein by reference; and
WHEREAS,
Augusta deems the services to be provided by the
Organization as essential and necessary for the citizens of Augusta and
acknowledges that the Organization can provide the services in a cost-effective
and efficient manner;
NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and
agreement between the parties, it is agreed as follows:
1, Augusta agrees to appropriate to the Organization, and the
Organization accepts, the sum of $15,000.00 (the "Funds"), to be paid to
Organization upon execution of this Agreement upon the terms set forth in the
Grant from the State of Georgia, which is incorporated herein by reference,
2. In consideration of such appropriation of the Funds, the
Organization agrees to perform the following services, which Augusta has
determined renders a substantial benefit to its citizens, to wit: To provide
multi-services, including emergency assistance, recovery programs for alcoholics
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and substance abusers, a health clinic, and wellness workshops.
Augusta has the power to perform such services under the Constitution
of the State of Georgia, Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 3, and the services are
authorized by one or more of the following powers set forth in said Constitution
or by general law including but not limited to the following:
o Police and fire protection;
o Garbage and solid waste collection and disposal;
,~ Public health facilities and services, including
hospitals, ambulance and emergency rescue services, and
animal control;
o Street and road construction and maintenance, including
curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and devices to control
the flow of traffic on streets and roads constructed by
counties and municipalities or any combination thereof;
o Parks, recreational areas, programs, and facilities;
o Storm water and sewage collection and disposal systems;
o Development, storage, ,treatment, purification, and
distribution of water;
o Public housing;
o Public transportation;
o Libraries; archives, and arts and sciences programs and
facilities;
o Terminal and dock facilities and parking facilities;
o Codes, including building, housing, plumbing, and
electrical codes; or
o Air quality control
3, Organization further agrees to expend the Funds for the said
purposes and to account for such Funds in accordance with generally accepted
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accounting principles.
4, The Organization shall hold harmless and indemnify Augusta, its
officers, elected officials, agents, employees, and representatives, from and
against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of the appropriation
provided according to this Agreement, including, without limitation, damage
claims for injury to persons or property. The Organization expressly
acknowledges that, by appropriating the Funds outlined in this Agreement, Augusta
has not assumed or undertaken any legal duties as to the Organization or others,
The Organization agrees to make no claims or demands against Augusta, its
officers, elected officials, agents, employees and/or representatives, for any
damages that may result from or arise out of the appropriation of Funds pursuant
to this Agreement, even if such claims or demands are made against the
Organization.
5, Upon request, the Organization agrees to provide Augusta with
any information Augusta deems necessary to fulfill its obligations under the
Grant Agreement with the State of Georgia and further agrees to give Augusta the
right to audit all records related to this Agreement, and the Organization's
performance thereunder.
6. The Organization acknowledges that under the Open Meetings Law
for the State of Georgia (O,C.G.A. ~ 50-14-1, et seq.) if the Organization
receives as a direct allocation tax funds which constitute more than 33 1/3% of
its funds from all sources, it may be required to comply with the Open Meetings
Law. Further the Organization acknowledges that all records relating to this
Agreement and the services to be provided under the Grant may be a public record
subject to Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. ~ 50-18-70, et seq.),
Organization shall cooperate fully in responding to such request and making all
records, not exempt, available for inspection and copying as provided by law,
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7. Organization certifies that it is a tax exempt entity under 5
501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
8. Organization acknowledges that one of the constraints imposed
by the Georgia Constitution on the implementation of grants through private
parties is the prohibition against sectarian aid. The Constitution provides in
Article 1, Section 2, Paragraph 7: "No money shall ever be taken from the public
treasury, directly or indirectly, in aid of any church, sect, cult, or religious
denomination or of any sectarian institution," This "Sectarian Aid" clause
prohibits the performance of a public function through a contract for services
by a religious organization, even if the program is conducted neutrally, without
reference to such beliefs and practices. [The words of this prohibition have
their ordinary meanings. In Bennett v, City of LaGrange, 153 Ga. 428(1922), the
Supreme Court indicated that "religious" connotes faith in God, 153 Ga, at 433,
or, as the dictionary puts it, belief in the supernatural as creator and governor
of the universe.
The American Heritage Dictionary Second College Edition 1044
(1982) .
"The term 'church' is one of very comprehensive signification, and
imports an organization for religious purposes, for the public worship of God,"
153 Ga. at 433,
"Sect", "cult" and "denomination" also relate to a "distinct
organization," with "a corrunon system of faith," "holding sentiments or doctrines"
which distinguish it.
"Institution" may have a similar meaning related to
"organization," but may also mean a "custom, practice, relationship, or
behavioral pattern of importance in the life of a community or society." The
American Heritage Dictionary Second College Edition 666 (1982).
In other words
the grant recipients may not contract for services with any entity organized out
of belief in God or other supernatural beings,
It is a "comprehensive
signification." 153 Ga. at 433.] Augusta may not contract for services with any
entity organized out of belief in God or other supernatural beings.
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9. Organization certifies that Augusta has made inquiry of
Organization as to whether it is "organized out of belief in God or other
supernatural beings" and Organization hereby certifies to Augusta that it is not
so organized and that it is not a religious organization as defined above.
10. Augusta may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause,
upon five business days written notice to the Organization.
If at the time of
termination, any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to the
Organization, said funds shall be retained by the City.
11. In addition to the indemnification provision set forth in
paragraph 4 hereof, Organization agrees that this Agreement shall terminate
should it be determined the Grant from the State to Augusta is in violation of
any law or be declared .invalid for any reason, and Organization shall refund or
reimburse to Augusta any monies paid pursuant to this Agreement,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused these presents to be
executed by their proper officers and hereunto set their hands and affixed their
seals, the day and year first above written.
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
60 Executive Park South, N.R . Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
Beulah Grove Resource Center
LA GRANT
AGREEMENT
NUMBER: OO'=C::"L"';'SS6
RECIPIENT:
LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
REQUEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS:
This form is to be completed once you have fulfilled the scope of
work as outlined in your grant agreement. Be sure to indicate the
name of the Local Assistance Grant (L'\G) recipient and the L\G
grant number at the top of this form, The grant recipient is the entity
that appears in the grant agreement and the grant number appears in
the upper left-hand corner of the grant agreement.
The certification statement below must be signed by the Chief
Elected Official or by someone who is officially authorized to sign on
the recipient's behalf. Please remrn the form to the above listed
address, If you have any questions, please contact Bobby Stevens at
(404) 679-4943 or Amy Thompson at (404) 679-3154,
Bob Young, Mayor
Name and Title
This is to request final payment on the Local Assistance Grant of the
above referenceclgrant number, In making this request, I hereby
certify that the "Scope of the Project" as identified in Exhibit A of the
above referenced Grant Agreement number has been completed. I
further certify that all funds provided DY this grant have been spent in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and that
all the information stated herein is true and accurate.
CERTIFICATION:
Authorized
Si nature
Date
i 1/"/91
Board of Directors
Or, Sam Davis
Chalnnan ofthe Board
Van Inglett
VP UnIversity Hospital. Retired
President of Board
Juanita Benjamin
Care Management Consultants
Aaron Blakeney
Delta Airlines
Clint Bryant
Augusta State University
Francine Cayruth
USC Aiken Small Business
Elder Gene Dean
CME Church Augusta Area
Vinton Gillerson
Community Representative
Margaret Gray
Beulah Grove Baptist Church
Joseph 0, Greene. CLU
Augusta State University
The Rev, Bobby Hankerson
Hammond Grove Baptist Church
AAMC
Faye Hardy
Community In Schools
Joseph Hay
Habitat for Humanity
Daniel Jackson
Community Representative
Lola Johnson
CSRA EOA, Inc,
Jake Olgesby
Augusta Housing Authority
BauHGIOVECOMJMlffIEsoulCECEI1EI,IIc.
November 01, 1999
Ms, Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
Municipal Building
Room 806
530 Greene Street
Augusta, Georgfa 30911
Dear Ms. Bonner:
We have completed our project and expended the first 75 percent we were awarded
($18,750) in 1999 Local Assistance Grant funds, We are requesting the final 25
percent awarded upon completion of the project and expending the full amount of the
grant fund, Please submit our final payment to us,
It is my understanding that upon receipt of this letter, you will submit a Request for
Final Payment Form to the Department of Community Affairs for final payment
($6,250) of our grant award,
Your cooperation in helping us to continue to successfully serve our community is
appreciated,
Julian Osbon
Retired Businessman
o p Sincerely,
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Joseph Samuels ~ L-f~ erne Proctor-Streeter
Community Representative E 'D'
xecutIve lrector
The Rev, C, J, Shuford
Mt. Zion AME Church
Dr, George Sneed
VA Medical Center
Addiction Therapist
Luanne Tedesco
Community Representative
Rosa Vernon
Community Representative
Brian Watkins
Attomey-At,Law
cc: Dr. Sam Davis
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p, 0, Box 3742 . Augusta, GA 30914 . Telephone (706)722-4999' Fax (706)724-6999
Center for Community Health: (706)828-7468' Fax (706) 724-7566
Operation Self-Help and the Center for Community Health are divisions of the Beulah Grove Community Resource Center, tnc,
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
60 Executive Park South, N.E, . Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
Beulau Grove Resource Center
LA GRANT
AGREEMENT
NUMBER: 98-C-LB400
RECIPIENT:
LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
REQUEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS:
This form is to be completed once you have fulfilled the scope of
work as outlined in your grant agreement, Be. sure to indicate the
name of the Local Assistance Grant (LAG) recipient and the L\G
grant number at the top of this form, The grant recipient is the entity
that appears in the grant agreement and the grant number appears in
the upper left-hand comer of the grant agreement,
The certification statement below must be signed by the Chief
Elected Official or by someone who is officially authorized to sign on
the recipient's behalf. Please return the form to the above listed
address, If you have any questions, please contact Bobby Stevens at
(404) 679-4943 or Amy Thompson at (404) 679-3154,
CERTIFICATION:
This is to request final payment on the Local Assistance Grant of the
above referenced grant number, In making this request, I hereby
certify that the "Scope of the Project" as identified in Exhibit A of the
above referenced Grant Agreement number has been completed. I
further certify that all funds provided by this grant have been spent in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the "\greement and that
all the information stated herein is true and accurate,
Bob Young. Mayor
Name and Title
(I (/\1
Date /-4
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Board of Directors
Dr. Sam Davis
Chalnnan ofthe Board
Van Inglett
VP University HospItal. Retired
President ot Board
Juanita Benjamin
Care Management Consultants
Aaron Blakeney
Delta Airlines
Clint Bryant
Augusta State University
F rand ne Cayruth
USC Aiken Small Business
Elder Gene Dean
CME Church Augusta Area
Vinton Gillerson
Community Representative
___.M~m~rAt ~r~v
B;~i';h G~v~ Baptist Church
Joseph D, Greene, CLU
Augusta State University
The Rev, Bobby Hankerson
Hammond Grove Baptist Church
AAMC
Faye Hardy
Community In Schools
Joseph Hay
Habitat for Humanity
Daniel Jackson
Community Representative
Lola Johnson
CSRA EOA, Inc,
Jake Olgesby
Augusta Housing Authority
Julian Osbon
Retired Businessman
Dan Perrow
AAMC
Benjamin Rucker. M, 0,
Stoney Medical Society
Joseph Samuels
Community Representative
The Rev, C, J, Shuford
Ml. Zion AME Church
Dr, George Sneed
VA Medical Center
Addiction Therapist
Luanne Tedesco
Community Representative
. Rosa Vernon
Community Representative
Brian Watkins
Attorney-At-Law
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BEuuHGioVECOMIUfIIYREsauKECEIIEI,"
November 1, 1999
Ms. Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
Municipal Building
Room 806
530 Greene Street
- Augusta, Georgia 30911
Dear Ms. Bonner:
Thank you for answering questions concerning our $15,000 Local Assistance Grant.
We received 75 percent of our grant in the amount of ($11,250) today. Your recent
memo stated that the final 25 percent will be awarded upon completion of the project
and expending the full amount ofthe grant fund, We have completed our project and
expended the full amount of the grant fund, Please submit our final payment to us,
It is my understanding that upon receipt of this letter, you will submit a Request for
Final Payment Form to the Department of Community Affairs for final payment
($3,750) of our grant award,
Your cooperation in helping us to continue to successfully serve our community is
appreciated.
cc: Dr. Sam Davis
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p, 0, Box 3742 . Augusta, GA 30914. Telephone (706)722-4999'. Fax (706)724-6999
Center for Community Health: (706)828-7468 . Fax (706) 724-7566
Operation Self-Help and the Center for Community Health are divisions of the Beulah Grove Community Resource Center, lnc,