From: Arroyo Seco NC Treasurer <asnctreasurer@gmail.com>

Date: September 15, 2010 9:44:31 PM PDT

To: ASNCAdmin@yahoogroups.com

Cc: Commissioner Alexia Teran <patientuniverse@yahoo.com>

Subject: Re: ASNC Application for Funds Form Submission (Commissioner Alexia Teran)

The following $1000 funding request for student scholarships {Category: Education} from the LA County Commission on Disabilities has been forwarded to the ASNC Budget & Finance Committee for review next week. If approved it will be forwarded to the full ASNC board for final approval at the Sep board meeting.

Thanks to Joe Riser for providing the necessary supporting information (provided as an addendum at the end of this email).

This documation will be posted on our website as supporting Notes for the B&F Cmte meeting, tentatively scheduled for Thu, Sep 23rd 7:00pm at The Pantry Cafe in Hermon (http://www.hermonla.org/Hermon/Pantry_Cafe.html).

Mark Legassie

Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council, Treasurer

Department of Neighborhood Empowerment

City of Los Angeles

email: treasurer@asnc.us

Ph: 323-895-MARK (6275)

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On Sep 13, 2010, at 3:53 PM, Commissioner Alexia Teran wrote:

Organization: Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities

Street Address: B-50 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street

City, State, ZIP: Los Angeles, CA 90012

Website (if any): www.laccod.org

Contact Person: Commissioner Alexia Teran

Email Address: patientuniverse@yahoo.com

Contact Person's Telephone: 323-223-6840

Amount Requested ($): $1,000

Funding Need Date (mm/dd/yy): September 29, 2010

Total Project Budget if applying for event or capital project ($): (see addendum below provided by Joe Riser)

Donations received (or expected) for this project from businesses, citizens, other gov't entities ($): Contact Rhonda Rangel 213-974-1053 (also see addendum below provided by Joe Riser)

Community Project Category (select one) : Education – e.g. equipment for schools, after-school programs, school capital improvements (field trips not allowed). Instructions: Complete Items 1-6 below (Item 8 optional)

1. Summary of Request: In the space below, briefly describe the purpose of the request, activities to be undertaken, target population —including ethnicity, gender, income level and estimated number of individuals — geographic focus and other relevant info regarding the request.

Scholarship for handicapped students. Open to all handicapped students. See addendum provided by Joe Riser for further details.

2. How will the community be impacted by the proposed project and how will it benefit the neighborhood? Rationale: Community projects must directly benefit ASNC communities. Concerns about who & how many individuals will benefit from such projects also need consideration. Issues of access and fairness need to be addressed (e.g. if a project is approved to plant trees on one street corner, justification should be provided as to why that street corner needs trees or clean-up versus other street corners).

Benefits handicapped students.

3. How has your organization attempted to obtain donations from local businesses, citizens, and/or gov’t agencies to offset expenses for this community project?

Rationale: Community groups cannot expect all funding to be provided by ASNC but should first look for other sources, including businesses, citizens, council districts, public agencies (e.g. Cultural Affairs), and other affected neighborhood councils.

All commissioners and employees outreach to all of Los Angeles County.

4. In what ways will the ASNC's financial support of this project be acknowledged & publicized? Examples: ASNC sponsorship mentioned in a prominent way on outreach materials, listed on the event or sponsoring group's website as a financial supporter, and listed in printed programs and display tables. (Note: The ASNC should be asked to provide appropriate text and design for advertising).

ASNC will be listed in media all over Los Angeles County and in the program for the Awards Luncheon.

5. If this is for a capital improvement project, specify location and permits obtained (or in-process of obtaining). Provide copies of permits and insurance with application. Rationale: Capital improvement projects should be on public property, with coordination with the appropriate city agency (i.e. Street Services, Fire, Rec & Parks, etc). Appropriate permits need to be in place, and insurance may be required depending on the nature of work that will be performed.

N/A

6. If this is for program services (ie. after-school program, graffiti removal, etc), describe the selection process used to establish participants if for select group of individuals. Provide number of participants.

Rationale: If for a select group of individuals, a fair selection process should be created to establish participants. The service program needs to be provided by a legitimate non-profit/consultant. A neighborhood council or its members should not provide these services.

See addendum provided by Joe Riser.

7. If this is for equipment and supplies, describe specifically who will benefit and how it will be controlled. Rationale: Equipment and supplies for either public or private organizations can only be used for the benefit of the local community. Purchases intended for private and/or paid use are not allowed. Must be labeled as ASNC-purchased material and properly controlled/inventoried. Cannot be turned into private property or salvaged without prior approval by Dept of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE).

N/A

8. If this is for an event, describe the intended audience, location and entry requirements. Rationale: Events must be open to the public. There should not be an admission charge. If the event is on private property, insurance may be needed. If the event is on city property, appropriate permission/permits from city departments may be needed (i.e. street services, LAPD, R&P, etc)

N/A

9. If this is for a sign, banner or advertisement, describe the contents. Provide a copy of the artwork with the application. Note: Banners, signs and advertisements must include the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council’s name and/or logo.

N/A

9. Other - please provide other important information necessary to better understand your organization or the specific needs of the targeted group or community that this request will serve.

N/A

DECLARATION: By checking the box below the applicant named above declares that the information provided in this form is correct.

Agree

This application requires the following supporting documents be provided to ASNC before approval can be obtained. EMAIL DOCUMENTS TO ASNCTREASURER@GMAIL.COM. Check all boxes that apply.

Copy of estimate/invoice (actual bill req'd for payment), Proof that needed licenses & permits are exist or in-process

Date/Time: 2010-09-13 15:53:27 PDT

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From: josephr@mindspring.com

Date: September 15, 2010 8:01:51 PM PDT

To: Mark Legassie <marklegassie@gmail.com>

Subject: Re: Alexia's Funds Request (answers. . . .)

Reply-To: josephr@mindspring.com

Here's what I came up with -- Alexia was actually not available today, but I spoke with home some last night after we talked.

1) What exactly is the scholarship for?

The County Commission on Disabilities' (Tainter/Hamilton) scholarships are awarded to high school students and/or a veteran with disabilities in order to provide them with financial aid to pursuing higher educational opportunities. (See also, http://www.laccod.org/cms1_114303.pdf).

2) How many handicapped students will this scholarship benefit? What is the geographic area targeted?

Five high school students with disabilities (one from each county supervisorial district), and one veteran will be awarded scholarships. County District #1 includes the Arroyo Seco neighborhood council area. So, potentially two of the scholarships -- one high school; one veteran -- would be available to ASNC community stakeholders who applied, and were judged to be the most deserving applicant(s).

3) What are the selection criteria for handicapped students?

Residents of L.A. County; students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (or veteran pursing higher ed -- of any age -- honorably discharged), with diagnosed learning or physical disabilities. Applicants are asked to provide letters of recommendation from counselors, teachers, employers, coaches, etc. that describe their ledership and community involvement, along with exemplary personal accomplishments.

4) What is the total budget? What other NCs and organizations have you approached for funding?

The funding amount of the scholarships is determined each year by the level of contributions, including funds raised through the October 18 Access Awards Luncheon, for which the ASNC's $1,000 would "purchase" one table with 8 seats. (Note: Two years ago, when the ASNC last contributed, each scholarship recipient received a $2,000 grant. Last year, due to the economy, those scholarships had to be reduced to

only $1,000 per recipient.)

The Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council will also be asked to consider this at its meeting. Other community organizations and individuals from across the county are contacted throughout the year and also invited to attend the fundraising lunchoen, sponsor ads in the program, etc. Contributions are also solicited throughout the year by County Commissioners themsleve, and online via the Commission's Website at: http://laccod.com/

5) How many students from ASNC neighborhoods will benefit from this funding?

At most - two, although ASNC area applicants will be judged against other qualified students with disabilities -- based on the seelction criteria mentioned above.

-----Original Message-----

From: Mark Legassie <marklegassie@gmail.com>

Sent: Sep 14, 2010 7:58 PM

To: josephr@mindspring.com

Subject: Re: Alexia's Funds Request (follow-up)

Hi Alexia,

Thanks for your submission. Some questions on our form were not answered completely. Please provide answers to the following questions prior to ASNC's review of this request:

1) What exactly is the scholarship for? Your application doesn't specify.