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2025/05/22 Workshop Session 9:00 AM
op * '�* TO25 HAY lb P 12: b " a0, V 6' m" /. (f BRAZOS COUNTY BRYAN, TEXAS NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA WORKSHOP SESSION BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET INA WORKSHOP SESSION AS FOLLOWS: MEETING DATE: May22, 2025 MEETING TIME: 9:00AM MEETING PLACE: Commissioners Courtroom of the Brazos County Administration Building, 200 S.Texas Avenue, Suite 106, Bryan, TX 77803 1. Call to Order 2. Presentation and discussion on Community Support Contract requests for the proposed budget FY 2025-2026: • a. Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos Valley • b. Voices for Children • c. Dispute Resolution Center—Central Brazos Valley, Inc. • d. Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley • e. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Serving the Brazos Valley • f. Boys&Girls Club of Brazos Valley • g. Keep Brazos Beautiful, Inc. • h. Brazos County Crime Stoppers, Inc. • i. North Bryan Community Center • j. Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Inc. • k. The Aggieland Humane Society, Inc. • I. Arts Council of Brazos Valley • m. Brazos Valley Council of Governments 1. Membership Dues 2. Wide Area Communications System 3. Indigent Health Care • n. Brazos Transit District • o. Brazos Thin Blue Line Foundation • p. Brazos Food Bank, Inc. • q. Brazos County Historical Committee • r. Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial • s. Greater Brazos Partnership • t. Brazos County Soil &Water Conservation District#450 • u. Brazos County Health Department • v. Health for All, Inc. • w. Easter Seals Greater Houston 3. Adjourn The Commissioners Courtroom of the Brazos County Administration Building,200 S.Texas Avenue,Suite 106,Bryan,TX 77803 is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available.Any request for sign interpretive services must be made two working days before the meeting.To make arrangements,please call(979)361-4102. ��A`'?..off ? . * fi r, vti •4 Y o F_ 4 'Q- The foregoing minutes of the Workshop Session held May 22, 2025, have been examined and are , approved in open Court this the 10th day of June 2025, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. P\Aosn--\- _ , Duane Peters - Bentley Nett s County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1 (---al-'-------- Chuck Konderla Fred Brown Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Wanda J. Wats n Commissioner, recinct 4 l Co• Ti e3 GE p20 'Toy- Attest: Karen McQueen County Clerk �� OA;a Em�F�T'• d� f 40 ems. 4ti x"A.. MINUTES MAY 22, 2025 BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORKSHOP SESSION 1. Call to Order A workshop session for the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas was held in the Brazos County Commissioners Courtroom in the Administration Building, 200 South Texas Avenue, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 with the following members of the Court present: Duane Peters, County Judge, Present at 1:32 pm; Bentley Nettles, Commissioner of Precinct 1; Chuck Konderla, Commissioner of Precinct 2, Presiding;. Fred Brown, Commissioner of Precinct 3; Wanda J. Watson, Commissioner of Precinct 4; Karen McQueen, County Clerk;Absent The attached sheets contain the names of the speakers and officials that were in attendance. 2. Presentation and discussion on Community Support Contract requests for the proposed budget FY 2025-2026: • a. Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos Valley • b. Voices for Children • c. Dispute Resolution Center—Central Brazos Valley, Inc. • d. Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley • e. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Serving the Brazos Valley • f. Boys& Girls Club of Brazos Valley • g. Keep Brazos Beautiful, Inc. • h. Brazos County Crime Stoppers, Inc. • i. North Bryan Community Center • j. Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Inc. • k. The Aggieland Humane Society, Inc. • I. Arts Council of Brazos Valley • m. Brazos Valley Council of Governments 1. Membership Dues 2. Wide Area Communications System 3. Indigent Health Care • n. Brazos Transit District • o. Brazos Thin Blue Line Foundation • p. Brazos Food Bank, Inc. • q. Brazos County Historical Committee • r. Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial • s. Greater Brazos Partnership • t. Brazos County Soil &Water Conservation District#450 • u. Brazos County Health Department • v. Health for All, Inc. • w. Easter Seals Greater Houston Commissioner Konderla called the workshop to order at 9:02 am. Budget Officer Nina Payne then welcomed the outside agencies in attendance and called on the first presenter, Voices for Children. 1. Voices for Children Executive Director Amy Faulkner explained that the mission of their organization is to recruit, train and support Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in the Brazos Valley. She then reported on the services provided within the last year. Ms. Faulkner requested continued support from the County in the amount of$60,000. Commissioner Brown questioned where the other portion of their funding comes from. Ms. Faulkner explained that they receive Federal, State and other local funding. The remainder comes from community generated fundraisers. 2. Dispute Resolution Center Executive Director Tori Ellis shared that the mission of their organization is to help resolve conflicts in Brazos County, primarily through mediation. The funding received from Brazos County helps to cover cost of rent for their facility. Ms. Ellis stated that they are requesting funding from Brazos County in the amount of$60,000. This would be a $10,000 increase over the funding received for Fiscal Year 2025. Commissioner Brown asked whether the two cities provide funding to the organization. Ms. Ellis shared that they do not. 3.Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos Valley(MHMR) Executive Director Bill Kelly provided a brief history of how MHMR came to provide services within the Brazos Valley. Mr. Kelly shared that their organization assists adults and children with severe and persistent mental illness. He shared that it is imperative to receive local funding as a match to draw down State funding. Mr. Kelly then explained that MHMR is requesting increased funding from Brazos County to compensate for the additional services that they will be providing to the Jail. The funding requested for Fiscal Year 2026 is $478,708. 4.Amber Alert Network Bravos Valley Commissioner Konderla stated that he would be abstaining from any future votes on this matter due to his position as a Board Member for Amber Alert Network. Executive Director Chuck Fleeger stated that their organization provides protection for children, training for responders and education for the public in the matters of missing children. Mr. Fleeger stated that the County has funded the organization for the past 5 years and they are requesting continued support in the amount of$5,000. He then reported the services provided over the last fiscal year. Commissioner Brown questioned whether the cities provide funding to the organization. Mr. Fleeger shared that both cities contribute $5,000. Commissioner Konderla called for a recess at 9:33 am, to reconvene at 9:45 am. At 9:48 am Commissioner Konderla announced that the meeting would reconvene. Ms. Payne called up the next agency, Keep Brazos Beautiful. 5. Keep Brazos Beautiful Board President John Burrescia stated that Keep Brazos Beautiful is requesting a $1,000 funding increase over Fiscal Year 2025 and they are also in need of a Brazos County representative on their Board. He provided an overview of the services that the organization provided through the last fiscal year and thanked the Court for their continued support. Mr. Burrescia specified that they are requesting a total of$16,000 in funding from Brazos County. Ms. Payne requested that the organization update their website and Executive Director Brooke Arellano stated that their website is currently under construction and they would make the requested changes. Commissioner Watson asked how often the Board meets. Ms.Arrellano stated that they have 6 meetings per year. 6. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Serving the Brazos Valley Board President Hunter Shurtleff stated that their organization is designed to help children become productive citizens through their match with a carefully selected volunteer. He then explained how their program works. Big Brothers Big Sisters is requesting support from the County in the amou nt of$40,000. Commissioner Watson thanked the organization for all that they do, noting the importance of mentorship in the lives of youth. 7. Boys and Girls Club of the Brazos Valley CEO Rhonda Watson thanked the Court for their ongoing support of the organization. She stated that they currently have a waiting list for the children that they can serve and they would like to continue to expand. She then provided an overview of the services they currently provide and the additional services they would like to be able to provide. Commissioner Brown suggested that they work with Brazos Transit District to increase transportation abilities. Annual Fund Associate Madison Little then offered her perspective on the impact that the Club has on the youth that they serve. The organization is requesting County funding in the amount of$70,000. Commissioner Watson thanked the organization for all that they do, noting the need in the community is great. 8. Brazos County Crime Stoppers Lt. David Villarreal stated that he has been designated as the Sheriff's Office Liaison for Crime Stoppers. He explained that the organization is in a transitional period and they are requesting $5,000 in funding from the County. Ms. Payne questioned their original request of$22,000 in their budget response and Lt. Villarreal clarified that they are only requesting $5,000. 9. North Bryan Community Center Board President Mattie Carter thanked the County for their continued support and shared that with the funding, they were able to establish a STEM program at the North Bryan Community Center. Ms. Carter highlighted the services that were provided to children within the community over the last year. Commissioner Brown questioned if they receive funding from City of Bryan or Bryan ISD. Ms. Carter shared that Bryan ISD supports the meals provided to the kids during the summer, but that is the only additional help they receive. He then asked why they are requesting $90,000 from the County. Ms. Carter shared that they need to increase salaries to remain competitive and the funding also goes.toward insurance costs for their vans. Searcy Toliver with the North Bryan Women's Club announced the 80 year banquet on August 9, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Brazos Center. 10. The Aggieland Humane Society Executive Director Katrina Ross stated that they are requesting funding from the County in the amount of$261,250 as the shelter continues to grow and expand. She explained the need for the increase and shared that they would be unable to continue their"no kill" mission without local funding. 11.Arts Council Of Brazos Valley- Executive Director Leslie Bowlin stated that she is excited about what the Arts Council program provides to the Brazos Valley community. She highlighted several of the programs that they offer and explained that they are requesting a$2,500 increase over Fiscal Year 2025 funding in order to add a photography component to their program. The Arts Council requested funding from the County in the amount of$14,500. Commissioner Konderla announced that the Court would break for lunch at 11:12 am, and will reconvene at 1:30 pm. Judge Peters reconvened the meeting at 1:32 pm. Ms. Payne invited Chamber of Commerce to present. 12. Chamber of Commerce Chamber President Glen Brewer asked for continued sponsorship from the County for the Chamber Day event. Mr. Brewer stated that the County allows the Chamber to utilize County facilities for events such as Chamber Day, Taste of Aggieland, the Crawfish Boil and the Career Fair. He then thanked Commissioner Brown for the idea to hold a Vendor Fair this year and stated that he would love to partner again in that endeavor. 13. Brazos Valley Council of Governments Chief Financial Officer Janet Dudding provided information on the Membership Dues request. Ms. Dudding explained that membership dues have not increased in the last 15 years however, results of a study from last year show a need for an increase. The requested funding for BVCOG Membership Dues from the County for Fiscal Year 26 is $76,349.A$3,316 increase over funding from Fiscal Year 2025. Harold Womble discussed the Indigent Health Program. He explained the return on investment that the County receives in partnering with BVCOG. Commissioner Brown questioned how the Indigent Health Program works in regards to inmates at the Brazos County Jail and Mr. Womble explained the process. Judge Peters stated that the BVCOG does a great job and their request for an increase is not unreasonable. Ms. Payne agreed with Judge Peters' comments, noting how much the County saves in using their program. Thomas Gilbert with Brazos Valley Wide Area Communication System stated that he took over management of the system 2 years ago and due to covering a larger area and more devices added to the Brazos County system, they are requesting an increase in the amount of$1,301 from the County. 14. Brazos Transit District CEO Wendy Weedon provided a brief history of the Brazos Transit District and explained the services that they provide. Ms. Weedon reported that the ridership in 2024 was 260,000 and it has increased 26 percent in the past 6 months. She discussed the justification for the request for County funding in the amount of$400,800. Commissioner Brown requested clarification on the ridership number, noting that the number provided indicates the number of people that board and de-board the bus. Meaning that half of 260,000 would be the true number of riders for the year. Ms. Weedon confirmed that to be true. Commissioner Brown then urged Ms. Weedon to work together with several of our other local organizations to see if partnerships could be created to enhance their services. Ms. Weedon agreed to do so. 15. Thin Blue Line Dale Cuthbertson thanked the Court for their support of the Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line organization. He stated that their mission is to allocate funds to first responders for catastrophic illness or injury. Essentially, filling in the gaps where traditional insurance coverage does not handle. Mr. Cuthbertson noted that they do not have any paid staff members and 100 percent of the donations goes to the first responders in need. They requested support from the County in the amount of$5,000. 16. Historical Commission Vice Chair Vicky Smith-Dicky shared what the Historical Commission does for the community and noted that the County is their sole source of funding. They are requesting support in the amount of$9,500, a$1,200 increase over Fiscal Year 2025. The increase would allow a member of the Historical Commission to attend a conference. 17. Greater Brazos Partnership President and CEO Susan Davenport shared that the Greater Brazos Partnership, formerly the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation,was established in 1989. They strive to bring capital investments and more jobs to the community. Ms. Davenport went over some of the opportunities they have helped bring to Brazos County. Commissioner Brown asked questions related to the economic development opportunities they have facilitated and asked for further information on how many jobs they have brought to the community. Ms. Davenport thanked the Court for their partnership. Greater Brazos Partnership has requested funding from the County in the amount of $350,000. 18. Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board President Michael Bottliglieri discussed the 5 year plan for their organization. Steve Beachy, part of the design team committee, shared details on the enhancements planned for the Veterans Memorial. They then explained that all funding received goes directly to the projects and does not cover any operations or administrative costs. Commissioner Brown thanked them for what they do. Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial requested continued support from the County in the amount of$30,000. 19. Brazos Valley Food Bank Communications Director Amanda Stark requested continued funding for the Backpack Program. Ms. Stark staed that the County has funded the Food Bank for 20 years, allowing the organization to provide students with food-filled backpacks each weekend. Last Fiscal Year they were able to supply 2,000 kids with backpacks. The Brazos Valley Food Bank requested continued support from the County in the amount of$15,000.A $5,000 increase over Fiscal Year 2025. Ms. Payne requested a recess until 3:30 pm. Judge Peters recessed the meeting and reconvened at 3:32 pm to hear the remaining group of agencies. 20. Brazos County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Chair Kent Dunlap stated that the Brazos County Soil and Water Conservation District is requesting continued support from the County in the amount of$5,000. Mr. Dunlap shared that their efforts to promote and educate on the importance of soil and water conservation began in 1939. The local funds provided allow for matching funds from the State. 21. Brazos County Health District Director Santos Navarrette shared the potential impact of Federal Budget cuts to the Health District funding. He then provided a report of calendar year 2024, highlighting many services and programs provided by the Health District. The Brazos County Health District requested support from the County in the amount of$478,029. Commissioner Brown questioned whether lower costs on medication would help the Health District. Mr. Navarrette shared that they are already received medication at a reduced cost. 22. Health for All Executive Director Liz Dickey explained that their organization serves adults that are ineligible for government assistance healthcare. Last year they served 750 unique patients and provided 4,000 exams. Ms. Dickey specified that 80 percent of patients are Brazos County residents. Health for All requested continued support from the County in the amount of$30,000. 23. Easter Seals Executive Director Dana Day stated that Easter Seals serves roughly 352 children per month and have given around 10,000 hours of direct therapy sessions. The funding allows for staff training and nutritional services. Easter Seals requested continued support from the County in the amount of$35,000. Ms. Payne thanked the Court and organizations. She stated that the workshop would resume tomorrow, May 23, 2025 at 9:00 am, with the remaining agencies requesting funding. Judge Peters adjourned the meeting. 3. 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Brazos County Crime Stoppers, Inc. • i. North Bryan Community Center • j. Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Inc. • k. The Aggieland Humane Society, Inc. • I. Arts Council of Brazos Valley • m. Brazos Valley Council of Governments 1. Membership Dues 2.Wide Area Communications System 3. Indigent Health Care • n. Brazos Transit District • o. Brazos Thin Blue Line Foundation • p. Brazos Food Bank, Inc. • q. Brazos County Historical Committee • r. Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial • s. Greater Brazos Partnership • t. Brazos County Soil &Water Conservation District#450 • u. Brazos County Health Department • v. Health for All, Inc. • w. Easter Seals Greater Houston TO: Commissioners Court DATE: 04/28/2025 FISCAL IMPACT: False BUDGETED: False DOLLAR AMOUNT: $0.00 SMALL MOMENTS CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT WE CALL IT THE CASA EFFECT — JOIN TODAY The butterfly effect teaches us that seemingly small actions today can have a big impact tomorrow. 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OICES OR CILDREN ANNUAL REPORT • t • A www.vfc b r a zos . org :i , ryi"1. ,....,,::;,...,;.: ,71.',,:,,,.1,.,,.,,,:,:-:(.':.'.',,',,'f`.,..!1.. ,:',,PAGE 02 .,ga,..,,,. ,,,, qy 1 Lf/ ....,, ,,,,,„„,,,,„..,.„..,._.„..:: :::,„-,".;..-:.1:.,..,7-...111,1_.,_:,,,.-...:.,.s..—.."„--..'....1.--.\.;7.'•'fili',i/.., .7,,,,,.,,,, i.i. ?i .1'txn ' \\l\ lJ2-ice ;, L, µ zi .... - a k �` • r ,� .. ;. �r TA;# i /p • r _ e t i • • ti s _ , _ .. To improve the lives of THE CASA EFFECT children in foster care Small moments through powerful volunteer toda make a bi advocacy until each child is g placed in a safe and impact tomorrow. permanent home. Voices for Children 1 115 N.Main St. Bryan,Texas 77803(979-822-9700 I Pvfcbrazos I www.vfcbrazos.org PAGE 03 Executive Director's Report Amy Faulkner Celebrating 25 Years of Advocacy: Strengthening Families & Empowering Youth As we step into 2025, we proudly celebrate 25 years of unwavering advocacy for children in foster care. Voices for Children (VFC) has been a beacon of hope and stability since its founding in 2000, ensuring that every child has a dedicated advocate by their side. Over the last 25 years, we have trained more than 765 volunteer advocates,who 25 Years of Advocacy have stood with over 2,206 children across Brazos, Voices for Children was founded Burleson, Grimes, Leon, and Madison counties. in 2000. At the heart of our work is a commitment to strengthening families and empowering youth. We believe that with the right support, children in foster care can overcome challenges and build a brighter future. Our first-class training program, launched in 2001, ensures that Small Moments, Big Impact our advocates receive the highest quality preparation to 25 years. 765 volunteers.2,206 serve children effectively. This investment in training children. Amplifying voices, changing and ongoing support for our volunteers is critical in stories, building brighter futures. fostering resilience and stability for the children and families we serve. The need remains great. More children continue to enter the foster care system, and additional volunteers are needed to advocate for them. We invite you to be part of this life-changing work by joining us as a volunteer or supporting our Annual Fund. By making a monthly donation of$25, $50, or $100,you provide a reliable source of income that allows us to continue training and supporting volunteers, ensuring that no child has to navigate the foster care system alone This milestone anniversary is a testament to the power of advocacy and community support. The CASA Effect—the transformative force of a caring adult—creates small moments today that lead to a lasting impact tomorrow. Thank you for standing with us in this mission. Together, we can continue to bring hope, resilience, and a brighter future to the children who need us most. Voices for Children]115 N.Main St. Bryan,Texas 778031979-822-97001@vfcbrazoslwww.vfcbrazos.org PAGE 04 ABOUT VOICES FOR CHILDREN • 1977 • 2000 The first CASA program is Voices for Children is founded. established in Seattle, Washington • 2001 oa • 1989 Voices for Children trains it's first class of advocates. The CASA movement came to • 2025 Texas. Texas CASA is founded. There are currently 74 CASA Voices for Children is currently serving 5 programs in the state of Texas. counties in the Brazos Valley region- Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Madison and Leon. 2024 VOICES FOR CHILDREN BY THE NUMBERS $2,500 1838 5 HOURS OF LEGAL COUNTY SERVICE AREA COST TO TRAIN A NEW ADVOCACY VOLUNTEER 84 2497,659 VOLUNTEER CHILDREN ACHIEVEDDOCUMENTED PERMANENCY CHILDREN SERVED HOURS 3,600 105 80,888 APROXIMATE SQUARE MILES ACTIVE CASA MILES DRIVEN BY IN COVERAGE AREA VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS . n OSr a '..----. .....-..........' .,.. . ,..,. Voices for Children 1 115 N.Main St. Bryan,Texas 77803 i 979-822-9700 I Pvfcbrazos I www.vfcbrazos.org PAGE 05 VFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Billy Castillo, D'Vine Cuisine Board President Alice Blue-McLendon, TAMU Winnie Carter Wild Life Center- Clinical Assoc Professor& Veterinarian Vice President Dwight Mathis, Retired DPS ,` Treasurer r �' Sherry Pittman, Community Member 4 :• • Secretary " ' " ,a , , w h n Katie Compian DeHaven, RE/Max 20/20 1 , �a - `- i ' Immediate Past President Board Members at Large Susan Mott, Burleson County Chamber of Commerce ns. Sara Salzer, MoH Realty �"" Amber Widener, Seidel Schroeder "+' Denise Beakey, Retired School Psychologist Robbie Robichau, Department of Public Service and Administration at the Bush School of Government and Public Service -TAMU EX-OFFICIO Amy Faulkner, VFC Executive Director Building for the Lallah Howard, VFC Advocate Representative Future In 2024, VFC . completed renovation to our building— enhancing safety and - r functionality while 1 7 preserving its historic character. The update #� J �� c r 1 i space strengthens our .. , �." ability to serve children e F JS 4 ��r i` ,"x families, and volunteer! f "� ir' in a welcoming, secur 4 - "" a, �''"c I environment. Voices for Children 1 115 N.Main St. Bryan,Texas 778031979-822-9700 I Pvfcbrazos j www.vfcbrazos.org PAGE 06 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ASSETS, LIABILITIES, NET ASSETS 2023 2024 ASSETS $1,212,560 $1,439,415 LIABILITIES $ 44,631 $ 101,116 NET ASSETS $1,167,929 $ 1,338,299 2023 2024 REVENUE $1,096,483 $ 1,183,685 EXPENSES $ 923,781 $ 977,704 2024 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES Management 13% Fundraising 5% Program 82% 2024 FUNDING SOURCES Other Government Funds 6% Community Donations 49% Texas CASA Pass-Through Funds 45% Voices for Children 1115 N.Main St. Bryan,Texas 77803 1979-822-9700 I c vfcbrazos www.vfcbrazos.org PAGE 07 A JOURNEY HOME: MAN DY & ROBBY'S STORY Mandy and Robby spent much of their young lives in foster care after being removed due to severe neglect. Their parents, both of whom had experienced foster care themselves, struggled with addiction, legal issues, and housing instability. Despite loving their children, they faced significant barriers to providing consistent care. - - While in care, Mandy and Robby endured multiple t placement, school, and caseworker changes. Struggling to cope, they began to act out. Through it all,their CASA •'` .`� volunteer, Julia, remained a steady presence—advocating jf. ,; • for their needs, supporting them through each transition, i and encouraging their parents as they worked toward °:. P , ff,', � ` - c reunification. ;'„ a '. After more than five years, Mandy and Robby were t successfully reunited with their father, who established -. ' } stable housing, completed parenting classes, substance abuse treatment, and counseling.With Julia's help, he `" also built a strong support system to sustain his family's `-,` - progress. Today, the family is together and thriving. Their reunion reminds us why CASA's work matters - because every child deserves a safe, permanent home. HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE? A CASA volunteer provides a consistent presence in the child's life while working with others to identify the child's physical, emotional, and educational needs along with resources to help the child and the family heal. -Volunteer WSupport 'I ',.� - d Become a Monthly � Be At Least 21 years old El El 'cc:: ' Donor ? ...... Qoq Attend an Information ■ . .. it °a Become a Community 2Tre Session '1°13 '07 Partner • � . a En Complete Application & ■ • - • LI • - Invite VFC to present to --J' InterviewI:I i r ))) your organization Pass Screening Include VFC in your 0 Requirements Estate Plans Voices for Children 1115 N.Main St. Bryan,Texas 778031979-822-97001@vfcbrazos1www.vfcbrazos.org PAGE 08 ANNUAL SUPPORT DRIVE SMALL MOMENTS TODAY Your donation to the annual fund provides critical, year-round ' *fi '` ' support that directly impacts the lives of vulnerable children in foster care. Your gift directly supports children in foster care and • ensures that every child in foster care has a dedicated CASH advocate looking out for their best interests while providing stability and hope for children navigating the foster care system. You will help us fund the recruitment, training, and support of 'L CASAs, who serve as a lifeline for children in foster care by helping to cover costs like background checks, training CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT materials, and advocacy resources. TOMORROW Unlike grants or government funding, the annual fund provides flexible dollars to cover essential needs where they're needed most. Recurring donations help ensure long-term support for Voices for Children, creating an investment in stronger families and healthier communities. In honor of our 25th year serving children in the Brazos Valley, we have created a unique way to showcase our recurring monthly donors. For each donor pledge, a piece of the butterfly will be revealed. Your monthly contribution will not only make a difference in the lives of children in foster care, but it will also leave us with a beautiful representation of the commitment of our community to Voices for Children. 49% 75+ Community Donations New Monthly Donors 49% of the 2024 budget was $25, $50, $100 Celebrating 25 years of advocacy- funded through donations from goal of 25 monthly donors at each level the community. s� POWERED BY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 4 a In 2024, 49% of our funding came from community sources, reflecting the incredible generosity of individuals, businesses, and , , , �4a community partners who believe in our mission. This vital support allows us to continue 4N, 'I advocating for children in foster care and ensures every child's voice is heard and they s �� have a chance at a brighter future. Voices'for Children 1115 N.Main St. Bryan,Texas 77803 1979-822-9700 I(Dvfcbrazos I www.vfcbrazos.org PAGE 09 CBVF: GROWING TO GIVE BACK The endowment fund established by the CASA of the Brazos Valley Foundation works to provide funding in perpetuity for Voices for Children, Inc. At the close of 2024,the Foundation managed $175,390.58 in assets, including our unrestricted endowment, the Wikse Continuing Education Fund, and the Jan & Gary Barnett Scholarship Fund. Investments returned 9.58% under the guidance of our outside investment firm. The Foundation Board—Jean Phelps, Andy Winn, Mark Browning, and Ernie Wright—is committed to growing the main endowment to $500,000 through donor contributions and reinvested CASA-BRAZOS VALLEY FOUNDATION earnings. Once reached, annual distributions will supporting directly support Voices for Children's operations. Voices for Children,CASA Learn more at www.vfcbrazos.org/foundation or contact us at foundation©vfcbrazos.org. BUILDING BRIGHTER TOMORROWS, ONE GIFT AT A TIME Supporter Spotlight: Carmella & George Edwards Carmella and George Edwards came to the Brazos Valley in the 1970s. Although they have lived elsewhere for some of the years since then, they feel a deep attachment to the community and a responsibility to leave it better than they found it. Carmella and George have included Voices for Children in their estate plan because they believe that it is vitally important to intervene early to put children on the right path in order to prevent serious problems later in life. Creating an endowment to support the operations of toVoices for Children will give the organization a reliable It's especially satisfying to source of funding and greater potential to engage in be able to provide long-term planning. assistance at a critical point in a young person's "It is especially satisfying to be able to provide life. 19 assistance at a critical point in a young person's George Edwards III life. We are privileged to be able to help in this way, and CBVF Supporter we encourage others to considering Voices for Children in their estate planning." ill() CAit4e 'tawy&a reu er fr y&w' I Voices for Children, 115 N.Main St. Bryan,Texas 77803 1979-822-9700 I @vfcbrazos I www.vfcbrazos.org PAGE 10 SMALL MOMENTS, BIG IMPACT n,, n The Power of Consistency By the time Tom was assigned as a T9 '"�`I CASA for Andy,the young boy had ratleastsix , . " already spent years in the foster care placernieQts,six •• therapists,and five :, system. Andy's early life was marked by CPS caseworke , 'm y' • instability—allegations of abuse and honored to be the r , o .` t:''' neglect, exposure to drug abuse and longest continuous. 0 .,,,,, ,, adult influence in his ! ���, ` 'V:`, ,F ° domestic violence, and a parent life,at least since he ,.s was'lo.°"- 6 - ; r ,°=2'::-11..! : . , struggling with mental illness and a long N. •, -T CAS; U•' }- n%' `` -$ 1 C--; '- -4 history with Child Protective Services. Despite these challenges, Tom forged a strong connection with Andy. Through patience, empathy, and unwavering commitment, he became a trusted and consistent presence— something Andy had rarely experienced. Their relationship provided Andy a sense of stability and helped guide him toward independence as an adult. Their story reminds us why CASA's work matters -for youth aging out of care, a trusted advocate can make all the difference. tltltlt i - rSAVETHEDATE .. . VFC Honoree Reception Shop for CASA -School Drive June 12,2025 June 2025 VFC Pickleball Palooza Brazos Valley Gives Day of Giving October18,2025 October 21,2025 New CASA Pre-Service Training June 2- 12,2025 August 19-September 11,2025 November 2 - 13,2025 itmaximitte 0 • • • • • • • • Voices for Children'115 N.Main St. Bryan,Texas 77803 i 979-822-9700 i(@vfcbrazos!www.vfcbrazos.org PAGE El IUI ikt _. 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FT' e) '' "''' '' ' " I; . it , �� ,§ •During a Court case,if ordered •Prior to filing a THE AGREEMENT TO MEDIATE Court case Confidential . • • Both parties • • . • don't share info • • • Mediator • • : ', • participate in 2 • •• •� •: gives no legal • • " good faith. ` • with court• • • don't subpoena • • advice. mediator HOW THIS WORKS: If Compliance If Agreement-3 •Case resolved J Sign stipulation =Order Judge 4 If No Compliance •File Motion •Other Actions Brainstorm J', Hear each possible ways to party's viewpoint compromise for IF No Agreement Win-Win solutions •Inform the Court a Continue with case* � it ,f'� r ( ,OUR ' oMAP l . tip GENERAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION.THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. FOR LEGAL ADVICE PLEASE CONSULT A LAWYER.FOR PROCEDURAL INFORMATION, CONTACT THE SELF-HELP CENTER AT YOUR LOCAL COURT. What is Mediation? Mediation represents a collaborative approach to dispute resolution that offers parties a constructive alternative to traditional litigation.The formal definition of mediation is, "intervention between conflicting parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise." In practice, mediation is a collaborative approach designed to help resolve disputes where an impartial professional guides parties through structured negotiations toward mutually beneficial solutions. This process offers an alternative to traditional court proceedings, aiming to empower participants to actively shape the outcome(s) of their dispute. Understanding the Definition of Mediation Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)that serves as a bridge between conflicting parties, providing a space for open dialogue and problem-solving. Unlike court proceedings, where a judge makes final decisions through a ruling, mediation empowers each party to craft their own solutions with professional guidance. Key aspects of mediation include voluntary participation, neutrality, confidentiality, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, time efficiency, and control over outcomes. The Main Goal and Purpose of Mediation The primary purpose of mediation is to facilitate constructive dialogue between conflicting parties to reach mutually beneficial solutions. This process aims to: • Resolve disputes efficiently and in a more cost-effective manner than traditional court proceedings • Maintain control over the outcomes rather than leaving decisions to a judge • Preserve relationships between parties, when possible, especially when children are involved. • Create sustainable agreements that address all parties' core needs • Reduce the emotional and financial stress often associated with litigation Elements of Mediation • Neutrality The cornerstone of any mediation definition is the mediator's role as a neutral facilitator. Unlike judges or arbitrators, mediators do not make decisions for the parties involved in a dispute. Instead, they: Y • Guide conversations productively • Help identify common ground • Maintain balanced participation • Support clear communication • Preserve procedural fairness Voluntary Participation The voluntary nature of mediation sets it apart from court-mandated processes. This means: • Parties must choose to participate willingly • Either party can withdraw during the process • Solutions are not imposed • Agreement terms are mutually accepted • Participation remains active and engaged Facilitated Negotiation Understanding facilitated negotiation helps complete the definition of mediation. This benefit of mediation involves: • Structured dialogue between parties • Professional guidance through difficult topics • Focus on interests rather than positions • Creative problem-solving approaches • Reality-testing of potential solutions Distinguishing Mediation from Other Processes To fully grasp the definition of mediation, it is helpful to understand how it differs from other dispute resolution methods: Mediation vs.Arbitration • Mediators facilitate; arbitrators decide • Mediation results are voluntary; arbitration decisions are binding • Parties control mediation outcomes; arbitrators control decisions Mediation vs. Litigation • Mediation intended to be collaborative; litigation can be adversarial • Mediation is private; court proceedings are public • Mediation allows creative solutions; courts are bound by legal remedies While mediation is preferred in many instances, it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. There are many situations where mediation is not appropriate. It is important to be aware of these scenarios to proceed in a manner that will best serve your needs and interests. • When mediation may not be appropriate: • Cases involving ongoing domestic violence or emotional abuse • When one parent has a history of substance abuse • If there is an extreme power imbalance between parents • When a parent is hiding assets or being deceitful Utilizing Mediation for Your Next Phase of Life Understanding the definition of mediation, what is involved, and what to expect, will help you make informed decisions going forward. While traditional litigation remains necessary in some cases, mediation is defining characteristics of neutrality, voluntary participation, and facilitated negotiation create a unique opportunity to constructively prepare for whatever your next phase of life entails. History of the Brazos Valley DRC With the Texas ADR Act in mind, an exploratory committee was formed to assess the need for a Dispute Resolution Center in the Brazos Valley.This initial group consisted of representatives from political units,the justice system, social agencies, and individuals with one thing in common:their commitment to mediation as an alternative method for solving disputes. This initial organizational committee elected.a 9-member Board of Directors,and charged them with the organization of the Center.The Board of Directors established the Alternative Dispute Resolution Center-Central Brazos Valley, Inc.("Brazos DRC")in September 1996 (under the provisions of the Texas ADR Act).Shortly after,the Board of Directors hired an Executive Director to oversee the daily operations of the Center. Today,the Brazos DRC still operates under the Texas ADR Act,the Texas Family Code,and the Texas Civil Procedures and Remedies Code.We have expanded the staff to include a full time Case Manager, but still function as a low cost/no cost mediation center with the mission of facilitating the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Many of our cases are Court- ordered from the surrounding District and County Courts.Other cases are referred to the DRC by attorneys or previous clients. ADR Legislation in Texas in 1983,the Texas legislature passed the Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems and Financing Act which authorized the Commissioners Court of each county to"establish an alternative dispute resolution system for the peaceable and expeditious resolution of citizen disputes:'This act defines an alternative dispute resolution system as a"forum in which mediation, conciliation, or arbitration is used to resolve disputes among individuals". In order to establish and maintain such programs,the act authorizes each,County's Commissioners Court to add an additional cost, not to exceed fifteen dollars, on the filing fee in certain civil cases. Four years later, in 1987,the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures Act(ADR Act)was enacted.The ADR Act proclaims that"It is the policy of this state to encourage the peaceable resolution of disputes,with special consideration given to disputes involving the parent-child relationship, including mediation of issues involving conservatorship, possession,and support of children,and the early settlement of pending litigation through voluntary settlement procedures."Five dispute resolution processes to which disputes can be referred are described by the ADR Act: mediation, mini-trial, moderated settlement conference,summary jurytrial and arbitration. Mediation is defined as"a forum in which an impartial person,the mediator,facilitates communication between parties to promote reconciliation,settlement,or understanding among them. How Doi Schedule a Mediation? A step-by-step breakdown on how to schedule your mediation with the Brazos DRC. Step One: Call the Brazos DRC at 979-822-6947 to get a list of available mediation dates. Mediations are scheduled for 8:30am-12:30pm OR 1:00pm-5:OOpm, Monday through Friday. (Please Note: Deposits are required to hold your mediation date.) Contact the other Parties to see which mediation date will work best for both of your schedules. Make sure to contact any Attorneys that will be participating to confirm their availability. Once all Parties agree on the mediation date, call the Brazos DRC again at 979-822-6947 to schedule.When scheduling, make sure you have the following information: 1. Names, phone numbers,and email addresses for all Parties involved in the Mediation 2. Names, phone numbers,and email addresses for all Attorneys involved in the Mediation 3.The Cause Number of your Case(if a case has been filed with the Court) 4.The Case Type(type of dispute you need mediated) 5. Information about any protective orders or precautions that the DRC will need to take for your Mediation. Step Two: Make your non-refundable deposit with the Brazos DRC to hold your Mediation date. Payments can be made in person or over the phone.The DRC accepts cash, credit, and money orders. No personal checks will be accepted. Step Three: Review your confirmation email and send back your intake form with copies of your Court documents (for example,your Original Petition, Original Answer and/or any other relevant documents). Step Four: Contact the Brazos DRC at 979-822-6947 if anything changes or you need to cancel your Mediation. CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE TITLE 7.ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION CHAPTER 155.SETTLEMENT WEEKS Sec. 155.001. SETTLEMENT WEEKS REQUIRED. In every county with a population of 150,000 or greater there shall be a settlement week during Law week and judicial conference week each year or during any other two weeks as the administrative judge of each judicial district may designate. During these weeks the district courts,constitutional and statutory county courts, and the family law courts will facilitate the voluntary settlement of civil and family law cases. Added by Acts 1989,71st Leg., ch. 1211,Sec. 1,eff.Aug.28, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2009,81st Leg., R.S., Ch.87(S.B.1a69),Sec.5.005, eff.September 1,2009. Sec. 155.002. SETTLEMENT WEEK COMMITTEE. The administrative judge of each judicial district shall appoint a committee of attorneys and lay persons to effectuate each settlement week. The committee may include the director of any established mediation or alternative dispute resolution center in the county and the chairperson of the local bar association's committee on alternative dispute resolution. Added by Acts 1989,71st Leg., ch.1211,Sec. 1, eff.Aug.28, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87(S.B. 1969), Sec.5.006, eff.September 1, 2009. Sec. 155.003. ATTORNEY TO SERVE AS MEDIATOR. Any attorney currently licensed in the state may serve as mediator during the settlement weeks under such terms and conditions and with such training as may be determined by the administrative judge of the judicial district. Any such attorney so appointed by the court must meet the qualifications and will be governed by the rules of conduct set forth in Sections 1_54.052 and I54.052. Any attorney so requested by the administrative judge of the judicial district shall serve as a mediator during the settlement weeks. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch.1211,Sec. 1, eff.Aug.28, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.87(S.B. 1969),Sec.5.007, eff.September 1,2009. Sec. 155.004. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES. The provisions of Sections 154.0_21through 154.023,154.053,154.0_54, and 154.011 through 154_o2ashall apply to parties and mediators participating in settlement weeks held under this chapter. Added by Acts 1989,71st Leg., ch. 1211,Sec. 1, eff.Aug.28, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87(S.B.19_69),Sec.5.008, eff.September 1,2009. Sec. 155.005. AUTHORITY OF COURT. Each court participating in settlement weeks under this chapter shalt have the authority to make orders needed, consistent with existing law,to implement settlement weeks and ensure any party's good faith participation. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1211,Sec. 1, eff.Aug.28, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87(S.B.1969),Sec.5.009, eff.September 1,2009. Sec. 155.006. FUNDING;COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. The administrative judge may use any available funding from funds regularly used for court administration to carry out the purpose and intent of this chapter. The administrative judge shall cooperate with the director of any established mediation or alternative dispute resolution center,the local bar, and other organizations to encourage participation and to develop public awareness of settlement weeks. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1211,Sec. 1, eff.Aug.28, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.87(S.B.Io69),Sec.5.010,eff.September 1,2009. ttrx � 104Brazos Dispute ,_-, -, :. Aisle: • 4"411wieResolution Center 1 t.. 1d a ' .I, w l � z;;�A CrS/APS j s ,, IViEDIATIONS " ,.._ __oNsii ,„ . , Mediation is a collaborative problem ' Sa solving process with the goal of reaching a consensus on how to resolve issues. involving multiple.parties., ABOUT US The Brazos DRC is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, committed to ;r providing high-quality, low-cost mediations My `I` and arbitrations to Brazos and the :, surrounding counties. " fir _ , -;v r ' °' WHY CHOOSE US:. � - - r u r i • Experienced Mediators with 5+ .„ ,,.,..T1 , years of service t4" - • In-Person and Online Mediations _ } ' x • Cost Effective (S250 per mediation) a • Flexible Schedules to meet the ri `' needs of all Parties 0 979 -822 6947 P.A . casemanager bvdre@grnail corn 0_www'brazosdre.org ' I Mir. 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BVDRC . oRG Bryan, TX 77802 For more information contact our office at 979-822-6947 • DRC Salaries and Wages 2024 Wages Executive Director- $26,000-29,000 (*includes trainer fees) Director of Administration- $42,000-45,000 (*includes trainer fees) Case Manager- $25,000-27,000 Director of Education- $6,000-6,400 2025 Wages Executive Director- $30,000-32,500 (*includes trainer fees) Director of Administration- $45,000-46,000 (*includes trainer fees) Case Manager- $25,000-27,000 Director of Education- $6,300-6,500 2026 Wages Executive Director- $33,000-$35,000 (*includes trainer fees) Director of Administration- $47,000-49,000 (*includes trainer fees) Case Manager- $28,000-30,000 Benefits offered to all positions Flexible schedules PTO- up to two weeks paid vacation per year depending on service. hours, paid federal holidays • (*trainer fees are paid only if the DRC holds Basic, Family, or CPS training courses; trainer fees are not guaranteed) rS Brazos Dispute Resolution Center 1737 Briarcrest Drive,Suite 11, Bryan,TX 77802 2026 Prooposed Budget • • Income 400-Mediation Fees - $ 69,000 405-CPS Mediations $ 5,000 410-Court Fees $ 78,000 410a-Grimes County Court Fees $ 12,000 , 420-Training Fees $_ 17,000 425-Room Rental $ 1,000 • - 460.-Grant Support $ 60,000 470-Travel Reimbursement $ 100 480-Miscellaneous Income 490-Interest Income $ 2,500 Total Income $ 244,600 Expense 504-Advertising $ • 500• 504.01-Marketing/PR $ 600 504-Advertising Total .$ 1,100 512 Awards and Recognition • 512.01-Annual Banquet $ • • `6,000 512.02-Awards $ 250 " 512-Other Total 512-Awards $ 6,250 515-Bank Charges $ 50 520-Contract Service/Audit/Taxes $ 7,500 521-Community Involvement 521.01-1st Fridays $ 500 521.03-Mediator Happy Hours $ , 1,500 Total 521-Community Involvement $ 2,000 524-Dues&Subscriptions 524.01-Business Memberships $ 600 524.02-Mediator Dues $ 700 524.03-Annual Quickbooks and Website Fees $ 2,000 524.04-Microsoft 365/Adobe Pro $ 650 524.05 Zoom Subscriptions $ 450 524.06-Website Hosting $ 200 524.08-Other Total 524-Dues&Subscriptions $ 4,600 537-Insurance $ 2,500 540-Licenses&Fees $ 100 546-Meals and Continuing Education 548-Board Expenses $. 150 550-Miscellaneous Expense 554-Office Expense 554.01-Office Supplies $ 1,600 554.02-Copier Contract $ 3,500 554.03-Cleaning Supplies $ 300 554.04-Refreshments $ 1,600 554.05-Technical Support $ 150 554.06-Fees(Notary&Licenses) $ 200 554.07-Technology Bulk Purchase $ 1,500 Total 554-Office Expense $ 8,850 561-Postage $ 150 562-Processing Fees $ 2,000 563-Bookkeeping $ 1,500 567-Rent $ 47,000 569-Repairs&Maintenance $ 500 569.01 Cleaning $ 500 Total 569-Repairs&Maintenance _ --$ 1,000 572-Salaries&Wages $ 114,000 573-Seminar&Meeting Expense 573.01-Registrations $ 2,500 573.02-Lodging $ 3,000 573.03-Travel $ - 573.04-Roundtable $ 1,000 573.05-Meals $ 500 573.06-Other Total 573-Seminars&Meeting Expense $ 7,000 574 Supplies 577-Taxes-FUTA/SUTA $ 350 581-Taxes-Payroll $ 25,000 Penalty Taxes $ - 586-Utilities 586.01-Telephone and Internet $ 3,900 586.02-Electric,water,and Garbage Total 586-Utilities $ 3,900 590-New Mediation Training 590.01-Training Expenses Supplies $ 300 590.02-Training Expense Copies $ 100 590.03-Training Expense Food $ 200 590.04-Training Expense Trainers $ 5,000 590.05-Training Expense-Background Checks $ - Total 590-New Mediation Training $ 5,600 591-Mediation Travel $ 100 6560-Payroll Services Total Expense $ 244,600 Net Ordinary Income $ - Brazos Dispute Resolution Center 1737 Briarcrest Drive,Suite 11, Bryan,TX 77802 Income Breakdown•11.111a • • • •400-Mediation Fees G 405-CPS Mediations •410-Court Fees i •410a-Grimes County Court Fees •420-Training Fees •425-Room Rental •460-Grant Support ■470-Travel Reimbursement •480-Miscellaneous Income •490-Interest Income Expense Breakdown • •504-Advertising Total •Total 512-Awards •Total 521-Community Involvement ®Total 524-Dues&Subscriptions • 0 537-Insurance ®540-Licenses&Fees •548-Board Expenses •Total 554-Office Expense •561-Postage •562-Processing Fees ■563-Bookkeeping ■567-Rent • s Total 569-Repairs&Maintenance •572-Salaries&Wages ■Total 573-Seminars&Meeting Expense •577-Taxes-FUTA/SUTA •581-Taxes-Payroll m Total 586-Utilities ■Total 590-New Mediation Training — --— -- — — _-- _--—i Brazos County Commissioner's Court FY 2025-2026 Budget Presentation Amber Ate_r_t_New_l_c Brr&zo Valey Mission Statement(Why We Exist) "...Protecting Children, Preparing Responders, Educating Communities..." Vision Statement(Where We Are Going) "To provide for the missing and those who seek them through effective notification, response, education and family services" Prior Brazos County Funding FY 2020-2021:$10,000 FY 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024,2024-2025:$5,000 FY 2025-2026:$5,000 Summary:the overall agency budget has been able to increase to meet organizational growth without increased requests to local governmental entities Primary Agency Activities Support Cases:since October 1,2020,we have initiated 338 total support cases on behalf of local law enforcement and family members of the missing e Brazos County Law Enforcement Agencies have accounted for 236 of these cases (69.82%) o Cases involving missing children have accounted for 269 cases(79.59%)including 8 cases involving issuance of a regional and/or statewide AMBER Alerts Training: • Provide on-going training for the Brazos Valley Child Abduction Response Team (BVCART)to maintain readiness and Department of Justice Certification • Other training°includes alerting resources/processes,tabletop and field exercises, and BVCART new member training • Since October 1,2020,we have conducted 61 different training classes impacting 'over 1000 attendees Public Awareness: • Social Media posts reaching over 4.3 million related to missing children/adults as well as education/awareness • Distribution of over 5100 Child ID Kits • Host informational tables at events like the Every Victim Every Time conference,lst Fridays, Health/Safety Expo, Halloweentown AMBER ALERT. NETWORK _41 BRAZOSVALLEYIt( ...........,„,-4001 A N NU r-A L i - 41) 'R W._ 212, 4 } 0 0 r `. I ., ,, , ..f \ , , ; Ii1 K 1 III 1 WWW . AANBV . ORG FACEBOOK ® AANBVTX TWITTER ( X ) mAANBVTX INSTAGRAM QAANBVTEXAS THREADS ® AANBVTEXAS AMBER ALERT NETWORK B RAZ O S VALLEY BOARD OF DIRECTORS -- -- . — a .. „..,.:,,,,,,,,,-,,..„--, ... . * , :,;,...:,:ir.,,, .-4, '• -.. , \ . k.M �^ ,,,,...,:i... -.,. ‘, , . \_,-.._. kik ',1.-- L.. tlIV . ..... is -- PATRICK CORLE.Y CURTIS DARBY CHELETIA JOHNSON PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY :' ; — i b4.. x g � ffff d bF r 1 f • ...... ..,,,ze,.:,p„.:..-- 40- . iiMi'. :-..:, ,„. ... 4 +r r ::::::-. 11.:1. 4.! �°\ ,k' tag +r � � �'; GEORGE MCCOY CRYSTAL •GALNY MARIA MARTINEZ TREASURER '= "7 ` - - \F spy,-' -- , e CHUCK KONDERLA TREY OLDHAM KENNY ELLIOTT • .. . 'ear. .. . • E : E . DIRECTOR ' S -.ST AT E Mid -E • . .• . . .... ... . .. : • . _ . .. \ N\ . . . . . . ... . , -, : ... . . . . : : • . . .: : - : - - . As we have completed our 4th full calendar year:of 24/7 operations, --- - the Amber:Alert Network Brazos Valle y IS Proud of the.- artnershi s we: have Y P.... p P :built and the:work that we continue to do on behalf of the missing and those " "• . . who seek-them. : :: - Our.case-support assistance to families of the missing'and locallaw •' : : . enforcement:in: reased.significantly. during:the:past.year, specifically cases . . involving•"missing child �en:•This was:"not :however, due•to a dramatic upsurge .:: . :in:the number of:reports to law enforcement,-but."r-ather because::of increased: .;::. and proactive collaboration with our partners from: the.:earliest moments of - :: these critical incidents: Since moving to full-time operations in October • • i2020, we have initiated assistance in 258 mi:ssing.'child and-adult cases. -:- . . ..Public education:a:nd raising awareness about-issues related to:: :.: :missing children:and adults::here,in the Brazos Valley continues to be a core function of our organization. This is_accomplished by•appearing at public . . '• - events,:conducting training.for law-enforcement and other"responders; and. "' - :through our social media platforms as well as through our.partnership with : ' . :. local:media. As we:begin our 5th full calendar year in:2025, we will continue to "" : : advocate for and"su:pport the missing from our communities on c 2.4/7 basis. " - - : We will continue to collaborate with law:enforceme:nt=and child protection :a encies to ' uickl and safelylocate missingchildren. :. •: AS:always, we::thank:you for your support and:•.ho.pe:that this report our commitment"to our mission statement, "°..Protecting:Children, .: :Preparing Responders, Educating:Co.mmunities..."I •'• ' •• •• •• . CHUCK FLEE:GE'R ::: : EXECUTIVE :DI'RECTOR�,...AtABER • ..: ---- ' A:LE:RT .NETW"ORK. BRAZOS ::VALL'EY:: :... • " -:: " AMBER :ALERT NETWORK BRAZOS VALLE:Y:_. ANNUAL"REPORT 2024-:: =- : - S:UP :PO_ RT CA..S :ES : ' In 2024 we had.our busiest year yet, providing support: in•a total .of 92 cases of := - missing children:and adults here in the Brazos:Vall:ey.•This represents an- : . • increase of 37% as compared to:2023. These cases involved 82 cases of missing :: . : :children under the age of 18;(a:55% increase•as compared:to the previous year) :: and 10 cases of missing adults. - 2024SUPPORT CASES : : •• • 202072024 SUPPORT CASES ':: : ' Endangered... Endangered- •ryllsslri Adults • Amk+erAlerts -Endangered. Endangered - Missing Malts -pmble'rAle,s MlssIng Children Missing Adults _'g I{. Missing Children, •_.: •• MIu1n8Adulti� 2 ! :: .� g 35 2 3 1 I: 7-- 27 ... • • .:: • ) ". . , ''' ''''' ',,\,.///<: . . .. , : : : i Missing-Children _ . 74. :. .. ..:Misting Children .. M .. - 166 .. • •"During the:time between"October 2020.and December.31, 2024, our staff has . . initiated a total of 258.support cases.with 200:cases•related to a;:missing child: .and another:58 for missing:adults. While:our involvement: in missing:children - - -cases-increased:dramatically compared to past years, this increase is primarily. .; due to partnerships"with local law enforcement and a;proactive approach . ': _r-egarding-our involvement arid assistance..: Earlier notification helps lea:d:-to :• earlier:recovery) - -. : .. - - ' - • Support Cases-Adult/Children ' : : - 150 . O 'YO ;L,P.'4,". ;ltiO ;L; Q' '1Z'.Jtiti�titiati,@.��J13:.�:y3ati�`@ti�"'�tiOstia . • `- .- Adult Total Adult -Children -Total Children. ': AMBER ALERT•-NW ETORK. :BRAZOS VA:LLE:Y- ANNUAL: REP:OR•T 202.4: :.:: ::• • . . . . . . .. . - - RAC I A L - DEMOGRAPHICS . : . " . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . In thle Brazos Valley we continue to_see local statistics that are,:reflective of .:• national trends as it Pertains to missing:persons of c.olor: .Every year in:the United .. States, African Americans account for over 1/3 of missing person reports, almost_ 3 times their demographics in the population. ' AANBV SUPPORT CASES Other • 2% : . .. • Hispanic 26% I • White • . . . . 1 ' 38% • .. Black " . _ AANBV SUPPORT CASES-CHILDREN : • 34% Other Children . - Hispanic • •1% ..• I White Children Children • • . 29% . - - 31% • ' • Black Children' "" •• 39% Our support case work acknowledges these.national and local trends, and we:-- understand::the impact that this has on our local communities of color::Since October 2020,:.62% of our support:case work involves missing persons that are:: " African American, Hispanic, or Asian. . : . , • . . Additionally, of our'support cases involving missing children;'71:4%0 are for . missing children of color. We continue to partner with-the Black & Missing - Foundation and local Spanish speaking media outlets to help raise awareness-- about these cases. - . •• • AMBER ALERT NETWORK .BRAZOS VALLEY- ANNUAL ,REPOR:T 2024 . . ' • PUBLIC AWARENESS In addition to our support case work, we strive to shine a light on issues related to missing children and adults here in the Brazos Valley. This year we conducted our 14th annual Missing Children's Day Poster Contest for 5th graders from throughout the region. For the 6th time, an entry to our local contest was judged to be the top entry in the state and went on to represent Texas at the national level!! A fir- - ; . , � Yd � / ig o / !` L 'lir In April we held our 6th annual observance of "Missing In The Brazos Valley" day. This is a time to pause and remember those that are missing from among us, their families, and to re-dedicate our pledge to never give up until they are brought home! f. 6TH AN, • 1 MISSIN BRAZO DA € je ' 1. , � , fig, �\tri � ram• // - t �- - LL V C 5.2024130 P-_ t I, . 9RA205 VALLEVCO,2O241 OF - 1 g sS. > �� rl BF391 E 29TH: I l Aca�pq�- - --0„„Jk::---- = ,} P1 4: ,,,,-N.. t'-'9' t- r d " } a ' \ AMBER ALERT NETWORK BRAZOS VALLEY- ANNUAL REPORT 2024 Having an opportunity to meet the public face to face at family friendly events like 1st Friday and Halloweentown gives us the chance to raise awareness and distribute Child ID Kits to parents and guardians! .4 ,,. r t � ` . . ' ,%.,\- e F Yak„ ° 4 i t 7� aI .a �i i f e L.. �S P -„� r r} " -ti�.. III saw 1 ,_ A 00, 4 I ,t.t, . 1 iE A '. . i r •,..11 _ , i In October we held our inaugural "Honk For The Missing" event. Volunteers came out to help shine a light on long-term missing cases from here in the Brazos Valley. t. ;' z l i'� a M SING. MISSING • ' ' %` ' V average of average of F ! ' s . 307 40 , •_ , ,� T _ A �� �' �, ,� x. I ? MISSING MISSING N a •t v t fit , Y., ,, fa - ,y, 'a"r r-w. „ .. ^.x=1 4. 4 `s ,;'4 t 2 , 4. ,, '`c ,gyp. Y N*s ,,, �+.p Jacob Fs ,, '.0. ,a_� '''.,,.._._�._._�s ' _.— —_ ta.x t fi� F .,; ,,C:n.c .g, i`wir erg Gael Moreno . AMBER ALERT NETWORK BRAZOS VALLEY- ANNUAL REPORT 2024 PUBLIC SUPPORT Because of amazing support from businesses and citizens here in the Brazos Valley, we will grow as an organization in 2025! Through fundraisers like our 3rd annual "Drive For The Missing" at BigShots Golf Aggieland (now Top Golf), "Brazos Valley Gives" made possible by the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley, and our 2nd "Cocoa For A Cause" night at Santa's Wonderland, we will add a part-time staff position in the coming year. This will help provide organizational resiliency, allow more opportunities for public education and outreach, and increase our ability to quickly and consistently collaborate with local law enforcement and our partner agencies to rapidly and safely recover missing children! We continue to receive local governmental funding, but we still need your partnership and your financial support that helps us in our work on behalf of the missing and those who seek them! E w= I1 ? Y f, 1 F. r m,,1 t , 4 i7 r 4k. 1, 1r (� t ter" A 't r" --i / X , ? Y f r' V � * :.l ~ r a '. ` _ A. ` - Lam.. Y �'n'A" "_ ' t: 1 _ Ai 9 zusi 6 a -.` -- ji .;n �i .M. 4 .,II ':' tip Ate_ f ,.. 1 --- 1 :"4.4- '"4.-"'''' 7 �''"' -t2 � t7•.. n _I-0-t..4 1,, W : , lit ---, e' ..ilt isikr' r ,- e ; TI"'"e-°*:\;;' 1 I \ ` # 1. - M AMBER ALERT NETWORK BRAZOS VALLEY— ANNUAL REPORT 2024 TRAINING When it comes to the response to, and investigation of, missing children and adults, preparedness is key. During the past year, we continued our partnership with local law enforcement by providing training to enhance that readiness. In June we provided training for local Detectives/Investigators that focused on planning, executing, and managing large scale search efforts and neighborhood canvass operations. In December we facilitated a tabletop exercise for the Brazos Valley Child Abduction Response Team (BVCART) as part of their on-going certification through the Department of Justice. The BVCART has maintained this certification since 2011 with yearly trainings aimed and improving their readiness to respond to these critical cases. Since its formation, we have provided 46 different training events for BVCART, impacting over 1300 attendees, and providing over 9400 training hours! _ _r_ , , ___......,... r --. j ,4„,16..., r,..1 ,,,_,„, #.„ - (-'4 hi\- -..": -r,‘„, I- '.z,--.- -4--e :-c„ ,.. - I - • -.:1 rl, Ii ---�in- '1 '4'.41 ; . ' /. j r -. - j -'` t � ' 1, CS _ — AMBER ALERT NETWORK BRAZOS VALLEY- ANNUAL REPORT 2024 . : _ • • TESTIMONIALS . • : .. . . . The work we d.o at the Amber..Alert Network Brazos Valley, as exhibited in.this report, is captured in photos, statistics, graphs, and charts that show and track.: activities and trends across the preceding year. While:it.:is important:to quantify • ' • these efforts,:we cannot ever forget:the most important reason: for the work we . . . • do;:people, the missing and their loved ones. Our.work is possible because of'you. You enhance our efforts-.by:sharing flyers: of the missing, by providing financial support for our work, and by'never : - • forgetting that every day there are people here in the Brazos Valley that:go to -. - - bed at•night not knowing where their:l:oved ones ar:e.: . . These•-testimonials offer a tiny glimpse of what these loved ones go:through and: ' - remind us.of:the impact of what is being'doane on their:behalf. We must never . give.up on'this valuable work and we depend on your support:.and: partnership . : whenever there.is someone missing:fom among US.: . . . : 'When we hear about Amber Alerts, as parents,:our.:hearts naturally go out to those : involved. We_instinctively.hope and pray for a swift and positive resolution. Every child • -deserves safety,and no parent should endure such a terrifying ordeal.: - :In 2024, we found ourselves relying on your servicess:Our daughter, .who had never :: : :' shown any:signs:of wanting to run away, disappeared in the middle of the night._. • :For 10 agoniiing hours, we were the:parents of a missing child. The emotions,pain,• and thoughts during that time are indescribable. While much of that period is a blur, t :' . :distinctly remember the need far hope and.competence. We needed people who:were • experts in finding missing children, and your exper-tise:provided us.with the hope we - . - desperately needed. Thanks to the exceptional work of the Amber Alert Network - .: • Brazos Valley,_:we didn't feel alone, lost, or hopeless Instead, .we-felt supported; grounded, and hopeful.. - There are few:callings more:noble than protecting families-and keeping children and vulnerable populations safe. We are incredibly grateful forthe:work you do. Our.- . . situation had a positive outcome: our daughter is now thriving. I hope:that any family';. . :. : facing a missing person situation receivesthe same level of.support and compassion that we did. Thank you for your invaluable service!" - - . : -B.W.when her 14 year old daughter, M.W. went.missing . • • AMBER ALERT NETWORK B:RAZOS VALL-EY ANNUAL R:EPO:RT- 2024 .. :":When we woke:up.to find our.daughter gone,panicset in and:we:just ran around:for -. a bit in fear.,.anger,and despair. I felt like the minutes were: o.hours. I had n idea •what to •: .••• . •- • do so 1 turned to.a•friend•of-mine who told tne'about the Amber A. ler't:Network Brazos • • Valley; I felt like:l was in good hands•from the fir-stitime I spoke.to them, they were:so::- . . understanding and knowledgeable. They made me feel as if this could be fixed:-Within •. the hour, they had'a post put up:online:and a flyer made. They reached.out to our:family . daily while our daughter..was missing.-It was their posting that_helped us:to bring-her •• ... . . =' home. Our family would like•to:thank all those.who supported.our family:during'this :tough'time." . . . • : -L.S. virrhen.her 14 year''old:dciughter, M:M.:'went missing: . • - Thankypu for'everything!;. ... • • We will get thro king.-s� : .: Thank you I sure-will you are a _:-; " thank you for asking: _ • .': .. � anything. .. "• - :help from the heavens - No one would do until you stepped in. • 6:45 PM :: "' Apra at 9:06AM . . ... - - 5:46PM : :: • We are here to help,keep our ' -•• . number and let me.know if we :: • '• ' .• .. :. ' ..' : can assist in any way moving :: ' Keep me posted on how we can :.-- Well earthat today is • • So good to h ' :"'.. forward help goingwe 9:06 AM •• • • 4:31PM . ::-Yes thank you_for • • - t You:have been suchart • • everything,God Almighty Of course-thank you so much for:•• . : amazing help in this hard time • . - .. i. •"continue to Bless you always everything for my family thank you! . . .. .- • 4na PM • at 7.1:08.PM ... - - " .Just remember`weare here to . :. . -.- � •�• assist even afterr i:ry She..returned home !!! : . .. : • •.4:21 PM Thank you Jesus" . ..• . "1 am:reaching out to'let-you know that my family'and.I are truly grateful:for the help - you provided.us during theihard times we went:through when my daughter t n:away. Those-were the hardest and scariest'moments of our lives. I know that it was your fast- thinking:and actions through social media and:other resources that made finding her more efficient VV.e.are forever grateful, and we appreciate•all the.information-you... : . provided for us to help'her get through this.Thank you:for always checking up on:her to -: make stir-re-She was getting:better. May the:good Lord continue to bless you'and your •• ' organization with abundant health and wisdom. • :-.: . = Blessings•froth a grateful family." :_. .• :.. =L.B.-V. when-her 17 year old'daught•er, S.V. went missing ' ' . - AM.BE_R ALERT •NE-TWORK BRAZOS VALLEY- AN.N•UAL REPORT 20.2:4 • • AMBER ALERT. NETWORK BRAZ®SVALLEY • . WW•W :AA'NB'V G.RG FACE:B0-9k @AANaVTX . TWITTER ( X )•: @AANBVTX. ..::. INSTA. G:RAPA ® AAN.B.V.T:EXAS .:. . . • . THREATS @AANBVTE�XAS -- ,rr 1� .^r • ‘ -- i r-- f--,. 1 O. ,. . 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We provide: • 24/7 support for local law enforcement and family members of the missing • Flyer creation and distribution through traditional and social media channels • Family liaison assistance with local law enforcement • Partnership and referral for local service agencies If your loved one is missing, call law enforcement immediately, there is no waiting period to report a missing person. Important information to obtain: Case Number: Agency Phone: Agency Point of Contact: us, we are here to help NB - - n p Cc - L--- t ! ) n.-,- ---_.—....,-' 4;-r---_--:----„, L 1 1d i - - 1 (-1 U 0 / My child ts missing. If you suspect your child is missing, ACT QUICKLY! Remember, there is no waiting period to report a missing child! .Stay calm and allow others to help. _ vnJr" i 1___, , _r- ___, ...-:”J i.-u ii\i-r--);-it (M" ..9ir '\'I 'D'i\.] j Give your name, your exact location and tell the operator you want to report' a missing child and would like an officerto respond immediately. . . Look carefully under beds, in closet's', sheds, pools, and behind doors. Try to touch as little as possible so as not to disturb possible evidence. List your child's-full legal name, date of birth, and any nicknames. Compile a list of parents' names, addresses, phone numbers,and e-mail addresses.. - •, - , -,. '....''‘` • .L.1.3-, .,- J-•--'.- .:.:-,'.,:,•- 1,:,-,!n „„.':'-''- Have a recent photo of your child to give to law enforcement. Provide your child's current height, weight, body build, hair color and length, eye color, and visible birthmarks . . .. -L.% along with a detailed clothing description. ...Protecting Children,Preparing Responders, Educating Communities... An Amber Alert is a type of emergency notification that is used to quickly inform the public of certain child abductions. Amber Alerts disseminate key pieces of information to the public in hopes they can assist in the safe recovery of an abducted child. Any participating law enforcement agency in the Brazos Valley can initiate the Amber Alert process. When appropriate, a regional Amber Alert will be issued by the Brazos County 9-1-1 District and broadcast to the public by our local radio and television stations as well as a cell phone notification. Other resources, including the Brazos Valley Child Abduction Response Team (BVCART), are also available to assist in the recovery of an abducted child. The program is named in memory of nine-year old Amber Hagerman, who was abducted while playing near her grandparents' Arlington, Texas, home in 1996. She was found murdered a few days later following an extensive search. To this day,the case remains unsolved. For more information about AANBV and BVCART, please visit our websites and follow us on social media. r AMER ALERICNETWORKt BRAZOS VALLEY aanbv.org facebook.com/aanbvtx twittencom/aaribvtx 0 , instagram.com/aanbvtexas/ The Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley (AANBV) is a partnership between our regional law enforcement agencies and local broadcasters that provides a mechanism to quickly notify the public in the event of a child abduction. agencies within our region have signed on as a partner of AANBV. On average, there are ove el I 5.c 25 Nip poig *itegg)tw* o missing persons in the Brazos luir Valley on any given day! , i k '' "4;. Established in 2003, our regional Amber Alert network serves a seven county area and is used as a model plan in training across the State. ...Protecting Children, Preparing Responders,Educating Communities.. Law enforcement wags ups fy agencies throughout the Brazos Valley have '�"�� joined together to 4404BCOCiION bfso° TEAM participate in a multi- agency effort to rescue abducted children and allocate their resources to missing and endangered children cases. This effort is a program of AANBV and is known collectively as the Brazos Valley Child Abduction Response Team, or BVCART. 100 + 910 30 L � J CERTIFIED CHILD ABDUCTION RESPONSE TEAM aanbv.org l facebook.com/aanbvtx twitter.com/aanbvtx instagram.com/aanbvtexas/ CHILD SAFETY TIPS IF YOUR CHILD CHILD r , GOES MISSING... IDENTIFICATION - . , . KIT • Never leave children alone or unattended • Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number CHILD'S FULL NAME in a car, public place,or grocery cart. immediately. Present this Child ID Kit to NOMBRE COMPLETO DEL NINO Nunca deja a un nino solo sin su atencion law enforcement as soon as they arrive. en un carro, en un lugar piblico, o en el Llame al 9-1-1 o a su numero de carrito del supermercado. emergencias locales immediatamente. Muestrele este paquete de identificacion a / / • Teach children their full name, address, la autoridad tan pronto Ilegue. and phone number at an early age, and THIS KIT WAS COMPLETED ON how to dial 9-1-1. • Try to remember as many details as ESTE PAQUETE FUE COMPLETADO EL DIA Ensenele a los ninos desde una temprana possible, including what the child was edad su nobre completo, direccion y wearing, and when and where the child numero telefonico, y como marcar 9-1-1. was last seen.Trate de recordar el maximo AMBER ALERT.NETWORK 1 de detalles, incluyendo to que su nino BRAZOS VALLEY •' • Teach children to never answer the door Ilevaba puesto, donde y cuando fue la � � when home alone and never to take a ride ultima vez que to vieron. from strangers. ...Protecting Children, Ensenele a los ninos a no abrir la puerta de Preparing Responders, la casa a nadie cuando esten solos y no irse GET ADDITIONAL HELP 24/7 from Educating Communities..: Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley ?l con extranos. by calling 877-98-AANBV Phi •. • rt- y AMBER ALERT. NETWORK t. BRAZOS VALLEY,A"` s ..�\ -... a ., AlikrTitill "k1 1! Learn about additional safety programs provided by i ` " The Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley: Y 1 (AANBV) is a partnership between our Obtenga informacion acerca de programas , ,4 ,r regional law enforcement agencies and de seguridad adicionales: local broadcasters that provides a www.aanby.org �, °y, r. mechanism to quickly notify the public aan -. b in the event of a child abduction. 877-98-AANBV I info@aanbv.org Keep this booklet in a safe,easily accessible place. PO Box 9282 I College Station,TX 177842 Mantenga este folleto en un lugar seguro y de facil acceso. ATTACH A RECENT PHOTO HERE Other Identifying Marks or Characteristics COLOQUE AQUI UNA FOTO RECIENTE Otras marcas o caracteristicas de identification FINGERPRINTS tie Niimilli 1 NIP rill HUELLAS DACTILARES Take your child to your local law enforcement agency for a complete set of fingerprints,beginning at age 3 and be Braces/Frenos Dentales Yes/Si No/No updated every year until age 14. Glasses/Lentes Yes/Si No/No Lleve a su hijo al departamento de policia local para un juego completo de huellas dactilares,a partir de los 3 anos y Blood Type actualizado todos los anos hasta los 14 anos. Children under the age of 5 should have a new photo taken every 6 Tip de Sangre EMERGENCY&GUARDIAN CONTACT months,yearly for children over 5.Photo should be of full head and EMERGENCIA Y GUARDIAN DE CONTACTO shoulders.Photo taken on / / . Chronic Illnesses Enfermedades Cronicas Mother/Guardian 1 Los ninos menores de 5 anos deben fotografiarse cada 6 meses.Los Madre/Guardian 1 ninos mayores de 5,cada ano.La foto debe ser de cabeza completa y Phone/Telefono hombros.Foto tomada el dia / / Medications Medicinas Email/Correo electronico PERSONAL INFORMATION Father/Guardian 2 INFORMACION PERSONAL Allergies/Alergias Padre/Guardian 2 Phone/Telefono Full Name Email/Correo electronico Nombre completo Other Information Otra Information Nearest Relative Nickname Familiar mas cercano Apodo Phone/Telefono Address Doctor/Doctor Direction Phone/Telefono State/Zip ATTACH DNA SAMPLE HERE Estado/Codigo postal COLOQUE AQUI MUESTRA DE LA ADN Home Phone DENTAL RECORDS Telefono de la casa REGISTROS DENTALES Date of Birth > r.< Fecha de Nacimiento A dental chart should be completed by your child's Sex/Sexo Race/Raza In an envelope or cling wrap,attach a baby tooth or 9-10 dentist and retained in your child's records. hairs with roots intact. Do not lick envelope as your Un grafico dental debe ser completado por el dentista Height/Estatura Weight/Peso de su hijose retiene en los registros de su hijo. saliva will contaminate the sample. 1 y g 1 En un sobre o adherente,adjunte un diente de leche o Hair Color/Color del Cabello 9-10 cabellos con raices intactas. No cierre el sobre,ya Dentist/Dentista Eye Color/Color de ojos Phone el' que su saliva puede contaminar la muestra. /T efono . - S I U17:::i) Big Brothers � Big Sisters. OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY • Our mission is to provide children with strong and enduring, professionally-supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better,forever. Who we serve: Littles are aged 6-16 and are children in need of a positive and caring adult role model.Families express interest in the program,and Littles must be interested in having a Big.Guardians and children are interviewed by trained Parent Youth Management staff,provided safety training,and supported by monthly contact with the parent-facing staff members.This interview and assessment period allows for us to determine the needs and interests of each youth and family in order to make a best-fit match recommendation. A majority of the Littles in our program are designated as"at-risk"for a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to,poverty,familial substance abuse,mental health needs,juvenile justice involvement,behavioral challenges,academic struggles,housing instability,food insecurity,single- parent households,and parental incarceration. What we do: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley is working to clear the path to a child's biggest possible future.Joining parents with our staff,we match each child with a mentor to foster a friendship built on trust,learning,and growth.Together,we are defenders of potential. Where we work: Community Based—Bigs take Littles out into the community for activities they both enjoy such as going to the park,grabbing a bite to eat,etc.These matches meet 2-4x a month and require a 1 year commitment. Site-Based-Bigs visit Littles in an after school program in Bryan to help with homework, play in the gym, do crafts,etc.These matches meet 1x a week for an hour between 3-5pm.We also have the STEM center open at North Bryan Community Center. Robertson County School-Based—High School Bigs meet with Elementary school Littles weekly at the ACE After-school program.In addition,they attend 2x monthly skill building workshops.These Bigs commit to one full school year,from August to May.The ACE Summer program requires a June to July commitment from each Big. Group Mentoring—Organizations or groups of mentor Bigs work with Littles in groups rather than 1:1 assigned mentoring. Workplace Mentoring—Local businesses provide Bigs from their workplace to meet with local school age children in a structures,facilitated monthly mentorship. Support we offer: For Families and Littles: We provide trained and professionally supported mentors, best-fit matching practices,initial and annual safety training, resource referrals,and free match activities. We establish and support matches to support youth as they explore possibilities and make changes to generational cycles through mentorship. • For Volunteer Bigs: We recruit and train community volunteers to mentor youth in our program.We provide professional support and coaching,initial and ongoing training, best-fit matching,education regarding the Developmental Asset Framework and Developmental Relationships,and individual resources as needed. Evidence-Based: Developmental Assets Profile and Developmental Relationships Framework 1. Express Care-Show me that 1 matter to you. a. Be dependable,listen,and encourage. 2. Challenge Growth-Push me to keep getting better. a. Expect my best,.hold me accountable,and reflect on failures. 3. Provide Support-Help me complete tasks and achieve goals. a. Empower,advocate,and set boundaries to keep me on track. 4. Share Power-Treat me with respect and give me a say. a. Collaborate, let me lead,and include me. 5. Expand Possibilities-Connect me with people and places that broaden my world. a. Broaden horizons,connect me to people who can help me grow,and inspire. Why this matters: Studies have shown that as a result of mentorship,children are: 1. Less likely to use drugs/alcohol • 2. Less likely to skip school 3. More confident in school performance 4. More trusting of.parents/guardians 5. More likely to achieve one of the"3 E's"—Higher education,Gainful Employment,or Enlistment in the Military Current statistics: Total served 2024:288 Current:148 Community Based matches Served to date 2025:215 7 Graduating HS Bigs 3 Graduating Littles GREAT FUTURES START HERE, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY " HELP B ILD BRIGHTER F TRES" vette Club member Julius S. The only thing missing is yoU _e� . - MEMBERS is ' b -- l - F' .3 1-;_ - pai .- '�-4 ,� ONLY 4. our MISSION .---------N . $25) ,, The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley is dedicated to helping youth of all backgrounds, r; especially those who need us most, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens YEAR and leaders of our community and nation. /'r76(et:, f- ? 14, ACTUAL COST! . • - . PAYS FOR: ' $1 • Tutoring 566 e► •tammem • Transportation • Mentoring • Health Services PER MEMBER EACH YEAR • Programming • Athletics / OUR CO R E PROGRAM AREAS Character & Sports, -- p Health & Life Recreation, & Leadership Skills A Development Fitness Education & ' _ , The Arts �` Career __ ____!--- Development — �� _ - f ° tl l) (PI 4ja FUT� ._'f 7 U t� I vr..,1 U cif ,,, "..' , ePt61. 7r�,�y =li CD r►tort II HI�tt 01 ►sir- e"?e,,,,t/t r►rrr►itta SLIP cc '- L WHAT WE DO Ft .„1_ SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH Our WHY AG ES 6-18 We provide youth with a safe space,supportive . , EMPOWER 21ST CENTURY relationships with caring mentors,and the tools 4.'',./ LEADERS they need to thrive and grow into successful adults. .i� PREPARE YOUTH FROM CI AFTER-SCHOOL& ' , KINDERGARTEN TO CAREER SUMMER PROGRAMS BUILD HEALTHIER Having members in our building supports // A GENERATION II parents who need to work by providing a safe, positive environment for their children,keeping them engaged and off the streets. ' . SUPPORT GLOBALLY X/ COMPETITIVE GRADUATES SERVE DAILY \i' T__,. MEALS _• \ e 1 Ea 1�s . For man members a nutritious and -* 1, , Z r`�"�1r&i& � � 4r" delicious Club meal maybe the only one Be .;ar• r i ' : :0 .M't..if F1't'D .,fit', �.W't, r vi. they receive all day. W }. ' x .rJC Y ''1is nYthC 'zy miff, -''ill ,i .y**:1 F�.'''. er,.1 x��".i 'JC.l"IFi Jjiif.)t; . J ;. Of !i . "' V PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, � ' � y ' HOPE, & OPPORTUNITY ��+yy,' ' ,, y= v Y ` --, ' Our program staff is committed to . ' dM ,-� empowering our Club members,helping them . ,t ' ` •,,, "�` •M,„�== v build the confidence and skills they need to I. , re Isucceed! S e i-X • 37% more likely to be a teen parent Children without after-school • 49% more likely to use drugs programs who are unsupervised • Three times more likely to engage in between 3-6 pm are: criminal behavior Of our Club members live in a single-parent home. OUR PROGRAMS: �. 4Y }r SMART MOVES "90%of Club members understand how their feelings influence their actions,and 89%work Health promotion programs designed to develop to figure out a solution if they have a problem." essential attitudes and skills,empowering youth to make positive health decisions.These programs -Boys&Girls Club of America address gaps in health education not always covered 2023 Impact Report in schools,including substance abuse,risky behavior and overall wellness. Health&Life Skills,Education&Career POW E R H O U R TUTORING D> Development.Character&Leadership Development dedicated opportunity for kids and teens to Q 1 ATHLETIC PROGRAM omplete their homework with guidance from •ained,caring staff.Offered after school at our :lub,PowerHour and Reads& Counts provides rofessional support to help members learn, Members experience what it takes to be a student- jcceed,and finish homework before heading athlete,balancing academic success with athletic ome. pursuits.They focus on maintaining good grades while learning about nutrition and exploring a Education&Career Development variety of sports,from basketball to pickleball. Sports, Recreation,&Fitness,Character& TRIPLE P LAY Leadership Development ocuses on healthy habits,daily challenges,and MY FUTURE Dcial recreation to.equip our members with ssential life skills.Emphasizes emotional Focused on building essential digital literacy skills, eveloprnent,physical literacy,and fostering this program uses an online curriculum to equip your ritical health behaviors. with the technological knowledge needed to thrive I today's digital world.Participants also receive annue cyber safety training to promote safe and responsibl Health&Life Skills,.Character&Leadership online behavior. Development,Sports,Recreation,&Fitness Education&Career Development,Life Skills, Z The Arts PROJECT LEARN BGCBV YOUTH COUNCIL Itilizing high-yield learning activities,discussions 'ith knowledgable adults,helping others and Developed by our Club to foster leadership,this ames,members develop'cognitive skills.This program is for members who demonstrate strong rogram also emphasizes parent involvement and leadership through their actions and behavior. ollaboration. Participants meet twice a month and play an integral role in shaping key Club decisions. E), Education&Career Development,Life Skills Life skills,Education&Career Development Of Club teenagers believe they have the skills to succeed in a a job. OUR PROGRAMS: MONEY MATTERS "93%of Club members,expect to graduate from high school,and in 11th and 12th grades know what entered on financial literacy,Money Matters education or training they'll need for the career mphasizes how financial decisions shape the future. theywant. articipants who complete the program demonstrate America nhanced money management skills,such as saving Boys&Girls Club 20o of f Impact Report ffectively and adhering to a budget. 14A> Life Skills,Education&Career Development PASSPORT TO MANHOOD A focused initiative designed to engage young SMART GIRLS boys in meaningful discussions and activities that promote character development, leadership,and positive behavior.Through mall-group health,fitness, interactive sessions,participants explore key vention/education and self esteem aspects of character and manhood. Whancement program designed to meet the evelopment needs of girls. Health&Life Skills,Character&Leadership Development,Education&Career Development Health&Life Skills,Character&Leadership CAREER LAUNCH • Development,Sports,Recreation,&Fitness TORCH CLUB Empowers membe s aged 13 to 18 to evaluate. their skills and interests,explore career paths, make informed educational choices,and prepare for the workforce.Includes mentoring, orch Club is a leadership"club within the Club," job shadowing,and hands-on training elping to meet the special character development opportunities. eeds of our members at a critical stage in their lives. ocuses on four areas:service to Club&community, ducation,health&fitness,and social recreation. Education&Career Development t. ;, Health&Life Skills,Character&Leadership T3 TEEN CLUB "- Development Sports,Recreation,&Fitness UP NEXT An initiative focused on expanding services for teen members through engaging activities designed to develop their unique skills andlim ; prehensive in-Club work-based learning prepare them for the future.Programs like ifigram.Reflects an,unprecedented commitment to emotional wellness support and career Ifety and emphasizes the life-changing benefits of guidance aim to cultivate well-rounded, ,ork-based learning.Participation puts teens"Up confident future leaders. text"for desirable placements in the workforce. Health&Life Skills,Education& Education&Career Development [!ar®or Malte^nn+dn. rar -xru 2. e-+�, a rr1 . c :,.e�'...--.... t x ��$�° � '�'�r,�,; .{„� Jr , [fix �c ,3t�`�§'iwt`� .qt a� �• "� as , _{', s x^ � �,.,�p �r ,3 U$R-u OL}UsB1 r ` c z , + 4 � y �5 v� t, €t # r a.. „ .1. ,raJ .1 ? I ', l x'f a �$+r't' #"04 4 yr� a Ny 4 I [""r,s 2 .` Y ' .t ..: " FPS` �. �; � r "fi 20.0 0 0 767 TOTAL MEALS SERVED TOTAL MEMBERS over 15 150 EACH YEAR AVERAGE MEMBER DAILY ATTENDANCE YOUT PROGRAMS & MENTALH—CENTERED HEALTH RESOURCES v. i-,77-; ' 1(,-;)-7%. t II) .. ."---"'/.4. : ,.}...... ,,... : : ! ,.,,,I,°W;4:;si 1"or/* ,,,,,f;I:rt.:it 1 ? , ,04. t ., , z........:: ,—..:...4,,,, ,; .. -t; - ...c* r NA5/1 ---, • . .%4,.,,,..‘ re r i q . A ' �" r ; lc, 1��IL,IIV L_r- AI, \ r n r OUR FORMULA FOR I M PACT! : ., ...,, .„.. YOUNG PEOPLE WHO OUTCOME-DRIVEN r�■r B R I G H T E R CLUB EXPERIENCES . rrs•rr a NEED US MOST FUTU REST .__,� u.ras Of BGIlRIB M.AL• _—_--_�• - Tvrer Vnli l[R reuwaA[[ON m..1A RAR[ v � � r1 �f Y 1 ✓i�' a,' r / ti - Mitt, -._- - / i, /tom\ .c 's. Of Club members believe they can make a difference in their community. $ /e ,,.„, -;- . f,, ;, -l KITCHEN & FOOD _ - *.t+ g g m�� Costs have risen over 20% to ?*Ito i, '' * o cover increasing food prices. cdr> STAFF :�_ --- _-_ Costs have doubled as we hi re additional qualified staff to . - consistently uphold a safe 20:1 , member-to-staff ratio. a':,.,7 , .1 . A FACILITY _ v. --,%' )0 -4,41- ,,. it Costs have risen by 30 la due to *� ; : 417 + - increased expenses for utilities, ;� ` �z',i ,(- gas, and insurance. , I Y I _ Of our Club members live in households earning less than $40,000 annually. Other 3% 1 Individual Giving 18% BOYS&GIRLS CLUBS OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY • Grants I Grants 44% • Special Events Corporate Giving 10% • Individual Giving • Corporate Giving Other Special Events 25% Fundraising Admin 2% 10% • Program Expenses- Includes Payroll, Benefits, &Operations • Admin ® Fundraising Program Expenses 88% Increase in children whose parents lack secure employment since 2021 . OUR ;-: r [.- .` 1,�JL . , - -.; ' OF DIRECTORS IBOYS&GIRLS CLUBS Board Officers: OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY 3arbara Clemmons Zach Etheridge Woody Thompson Brittany Williamson Al Scott Board Chair Immediate Past Chair Treasurer Secretary Texas Alliance Liaison (4111 , iiiii A t 1 ..) i , �. Board of Directors: Patrick Connor Austin John Jason Chris Ann IBaker Beene Bryan Bush Cornelius Evans Ganter Melanie Tim Irma BG Joe. E Bret Frank Motley Pavias Pineda Ramirez Richards Varisco r r ,' �: K 17/ . . ' i ry �, lSf7 TM \' ' ••• \-: AARTr E Qom, pr fin x• / Ap, x it Y No child is ever turned down ' 1 due to a lack of funds. ,~! ', ,,\ r %ti 11 i�' r lr - 4 p• 'r..,)'N T f Y. 1 '. L x - , l N. -I''; Of our members reported that they aspire to attend college, and 50%o believe they will earn a Master's degree, Ph.D. or equivalent $ 100 $375 $500 Covers six weeks of Covers 1 day of Sponsors a sports tutoring for 1 meals for 150 team for 1 season member members t I . 1 YOUR S U P P 0 RT BOYS ,,,,, &GIRLS CLUBS OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY IN ACTION ! - . ,. ., _ -.% , . Covers Covers meals for 1 N..,transportation Covers two months of programming month during after costs for 1 month school ' BOYS&GIRLS CLUBS HOW TO i • , • r - • OF THE BRgLOS VALLEY Tax ID#74-6079584 1 Visit www.bgcbv.org/donate —` ,� . .•, ""=.tom DONATE ' • 4111 Call 979-822-7516 to make a donation over the phone k,�, .. &L ppertThe Bays&Girls Clubs of the Brazes Valley TODAY! 0 Tour the Club at 1910 Beck Street in i Bryan to make an in-person donation 1 ry p E Donations w The Gcis&G+ls Clubs a!1# Brazos Vaily i Email us at donor@bgcbv.org r41r• - ".. 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Participate in our upcoming Yard of the Month program by f ©KeepBrazosBeautiful beautiful since 1980. having beautiful landscaping in your 0 keepbrazosbeautiful neighborhood and send us photos to - - V director@keepbrazosbeautiful.org. ©BrazosKeep WWW.keepbrazosbea utifU l.org - /� w-.i t / l. `I /- T �,ex ',« tSY " ` .,'.'•Y a'l�7 �,s `t 4 r _ _• �y .P. '�. r , s .,r- iota i 2 # 7 I' •� ti , ; 1 ++��„ .+ :; sta�,ex�rY.�► •'` ;'k �'�,_. 1,-.:7.4 '4.. _�v,-• i _ _ r P' .+, -it ' - v if 1 s }J4-: S,:.' ,3• 1,',- .,, 'F.°+5•cia:L •. •.:": a , !---'E, t 4°-"" girt $ ... . mil- ,fv.> , n,:l V `''(�, xS,‘`4 x �� �y�2� ' ' €set ,,,, ..../ it'' t } .� L i '� ' .'`'1 :,��2 KEEP-��� � _ '� , , '�yij!7�'^� b.. • ;, )..".,, „ i , y A ,� _ -., •BE:. x. KEEP AMEr CA 13E4UTIFUI AFFILIATE ;., \ _f4'4 "'' � �~.�., s{ +"'7J\. °c /"+ir Mkt y, �i V■ WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO SIGNATURE PROGRAMS Keep Brazos Beautiful is a non-profit As an organization, we provide ` TEXAS TRASH OFF&THE BIG EVENT 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to information and activities for the Volunteers unite to clean up litter from parks, schools, and along roadways! We keeping our community clean. green, citizens of Brazos County to keep now collaborate with Texas A&M and beautiful. Founded in 1980 by their community clean, green, and University's The Big Event to expand our impact across the community. Jack and Dorothy Miller, we are proud beautiful. We provide lessons and affiliates of Keep Texas Beautiful and activities for classrooms, as well as AWARDS LUNCHEON Each year, we celebrate our community Keep America Beautiful. Our mission many opportunities for citizens to by recognizing the efforts that help centers on four key areas: litter volunteer to keep the community make it a clean, green, and beautiful place to live. prevention, recycling. beautification. clean, green, and beautiful. LITTER TOOLKIT and education. You pick the time for your group and we provide the location and clean up supplies for your event. • KKEEP f` • , o EAUT1FUL • • KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE 1713 Broadmoor,-Ste. 302 I Bryan, Texas 77802 • Y ' Brazos County 200 South Texas Ave, Suite 238 Bryan,,Texas 77803 _ , Attn: Nina Payne, Budget Officer May 8, 2025 :. _ , . �•• '. Dear Ms.•Payne, • Keep Brazos Beautiful;Inc, (KBB)•appreciateathe'sustainedIpa"rtnership we have with'Brazos County.'KBB'is proud to continue to unite with the County to promote our shared vision and to- support our mission in educating•and engaging with the County's residents in=turn keeping our community clean, green,'and beautiful. Through our*collaborative efforts with the City of Bryan, City of College Station, Brazos County and our citizens, we have recently received top distinction of the President's Circle with Keep America Beautiful and top tier recognition with ' • Keep Texas Beautiful as a Gold Star Affiliate. It,is our organization's goal to improve the environmental health, safety, vitality, and quality of life of our community'at-minimal costto'all Brazos'Coun ty citizens.This budget transmittal letter is provided to explain our fiscal•year 2025=2026 funding request;•as well as to provide a brief synopsis of our accomplishments and goals looking forward. 2024-2025 Activity: September 11-November 24, 2024 Fall Sweep with Keep Texas Beautiful Through our ongoing Litter Toolkit program with 13 cleanups conducted from Septembei• through the end of November, including 2 school clean ups (8'of these cleanups'occurred in our official Quarter 1 timeline doubling our projected total):Witti'254'volunteers, we exceeded our projected volunteer participation by 423%. This exceptional participation increased our total volunteer hours (volunteer x event hours)from the projected 300 hours,to a total of 1,105.5 hours. October 14, 2024 Fall Awards and Informational Luncheon Annual Awards Luncheon was on October 14, 2024, serving as recognition to Brazos County citizens and employees working to Keep Brazos Beautiful honoring 8'citizens with community/achievement awards and 4 students with scholarships. Hosted at the Texas A&M University Hotel and Conference Center,the luncheon focused on celebration of service, informing new potential stakeholders on our mission and vision, as well as provided professional development from our keynote speaker, Dr. Jay Maddock an American public health expert. He is a Regents Professor at Texas A&M University and Director of the Center for Health and Nature at Houston Methodist Hospital. He also serves as the chair of the Nature and Health Alliance. Since 2020, Maddock has served as Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Healthy Eating and Active Living. October 2024 Sustainabiliity Day and Stream Clean at Texas AuM Keep Brazos Beautiful partnered with Texas A&M University Environmental Health &Safety by providing materials and supplies to 50 TAMU students for a Stream Clean Up event. November/December 2024 Keep Holidays Beautiful Campaign. • In order to increase community awareness to help clean up our community while attending local holiday events, Keep Brazos Beautiful launched a multimedia platform advertising campaign. The campaign also highlighted holiday event dates in Bryan and College Station. Each_post• . included opportunities to volunteer, and interactive links directed back to city websites for more- information.The,campaign was also highlighted through Texas A&M University's Community Engagement department.art social media platforms and,on.local radio stations. . . January 2025 KBB Board Retreat • • Inclement weather impacted our scheduled board retreat converting our meeting to a.hybrid in person and'asynchranous meeting so that all board members could receive our activity and budget information,while providing all board members.an opportunity to provide feedback on organizational vision and practices. Upcoming Events 2024-2025 Calendar of Events - . • March/April 2025 Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off- Great American Clean up _ • Collaboration with Texas A&M University's the Big,Event , • April 2025 Earth Day,at Texas A&M . •, May 5-6, 2025 Keep Texas Beautiful Conference , • , FY26 Funding Request: October 1, 2026 —September 30, 2026 Projected events for FY26: • September-November 2025 Fall Sweep with Keep Texas Beautiful • October 2025 o Fall Awards and Informational Luncheon • o Award Scholarships for the next academic year$750 per semester for KBB Interns o Sustainability Day and Stream Clean at Texas A&M o Wildflowers Purchase for TxDOT • November/December 2025 Keep Holidays Beautiful,Campaign. • • March/April 2025 Don't Mess;with Texas Trash-Off- Great American Clean up , Collaboration with Big • Event • • , , . • April 2025 Earth-Day at Texas A&M . • . • May 5-6, 2025 Keep Texas Beautiful Conference . • Our community benefits from the partnership.between the,City of College Station;City of Bryan and Brazos County and Keep Brazos Beautiful through numerous education and outreach, beautification, and volunteer service programs. It is our belief that our organization benefits all sectors of the community by providing a better quality of life for our citizens.Continued support by the community's governmental agencies,-City of College Station, City of Bryan,,and Brazos County, as well as local businesses, organizations, and citizens who understand the,benefits we bring to our community are vital to our mission. As the only non-profit organization committed to life-enhancing issues of environmental quality, we are asking for your continued support for our operations and programs.To meet our goals outlined for this coming fiscal year,we are requesting a total of.$16,000,in funding from Brazos County;this is$1000 more than was requested last year: In the previous FY25 funding year,we were able to fund scholarships for the spring semester only.The additional $1000 in funding will be used to help support the increase of our Keep Brazos Beautiful scholarships for the full academic year to encourage and mentor future leaders in sustainability,while continuing to fulfill our mission to help keep Brazos County clean, green and beautiful. • Sincerely, J. Brooke Arellano Executive Director . . • KEEP-< > -BEAUTIFUL . . . , -- - . , . . . KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE • • ' Organizational Bio -' Organizational Overview i -' ' ' Keep Brazos Beautiful, Inc. (KBB) is a non-profit 50163 Volunteer'_and educational organization founded in August 1980 by J:C. °Jack'l & Dorothy S. Miller as-the Beautify Brazos County.Association.The organization incorporated and changed its name to Brazos Beautiful in 1983. Brazos Beautiful became a.certified affiliate of Keep America Beautiful in 1986 and of Keep Texas Beautiful in 1986.1n 2001,the Board of Directors and members voted to change the name to Keep-Brazos Beautiful.. - , - Mission Statement - The missioh Of Keep Brazos Beautiful is.tb educate and engage Brazos-County citizens to keep our community clean,'green, and beautiful. • • - --, • . . • - Vision Statement • - - •• Our vision-is to contribute to the economic vitality,safety, health, and Weir-being of our community through programs that educate and-engage citizens to take responsibility for eliminating litter, minimizing waste, and beautifying and improving our community. - Board of Directors, - John Burrescia, President . ' • . • ' • • Kyle McCain, City of Bryan = - - - ' - ' ' Caroline Ask, City of College Station •• - ' • • ' Lisa Whittlesey, Board Director , ' • Kischel Burrescia,Board'Director'of • ` ' • KBB Staff J. Brooke Arellano, Executive Director • • . S4:BRiizos AZOS 2024-2025 organization Chart irk)„--BEAUTIFUL KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE Board of Directors John Burrescia, Board President . • Caroline Ask, College Station Representative Kyle McCain, Bryan Representative Unfilled, Brazos County Representative Kischel Burrescia, Board Member • Lisa Whiftlesey, Board Member Executive Director - . (Salary Full-time) • J. Brooke Arellano • Interns x4 KBB Scholarship Volunteers FY 2324 Programs & Projects Performance Measures Keep Brazos Beautiful,Inc.Programs&Projects I I I I I I I I I 1st ' 2nd 3rd 4th 23-'24 FY2324 l I I i Quarter _ ' Quarter Quarter Quarter Total Programming Numbers,Proposed Actual Proposed Actual Proposed Actual Proposed Actual Proposed t Actual _Litter Prevention&Cleanup Programs School Campus Clean Ups 3 5 E 5 0 13 Number of Volunteers for Great American Cleanups__ 0. 0 1000 0 1000 Number of Volunteers for Texas Trash Off 0 0 300 334 0 r 300 334 Litter Tackle Box cleanups _ _ _ _ 4 18 4 11 4 4 4 5 16 88 Number of Litter Tackle Box Volunteers 60 210 60 120 60 63 60 65 240 458 Liner Free Eventorgnnized _�r __ --A,.. 3•• 4•' 0" 10" Number ofAttendees at Litter Free Events _ _ I200'I•• 200'1•' 6000•I" 0Y" 7400'/" Liner index Volunteers ^� 0 0 0 12 12 Volunteer Hours Served T 300 420 250 240 2000 1336 ISO _ 240 2700 2236 Community Education&Public Awareness.• Classroom Presentations I I I 17 17 17 . 9 60 Attendance at Classroom Presentations i_ 289 289 289 135 1002 ' Youth Group'Clubs Meetings,Events&Presentations 10 7 10 4 31 Attendance at Youth Group/Club Presentation 1 150 105 300 45 600 Teacher&Youth Educator Trainings/Prescntations i 0 1 1 1 3 Attendance at TeacherTrminings/Presentations i • 0 15 15 20 50 Attending Texas Recycles flay Events I— 1500 0 0 0 1500 Brazos Valley Earth D_gy Attendance i 0 0 5000 0 5000 Volunteers for Brazos Valley Earth Day 0 0 150 0 150 Community Outreach Presentations I 3 8 12 - 5 1 28 I Attendance at Community Outreach Presentations 500 , S00 . 4500 200 40 5700 ., 40 AA Community Beautification,Consen'ation,&Awards Programs Memorial TREES Planted I 5 0 5 0 10 Other Trees Planted ^� — — —___..17'_ 1000." 0 0 ' _ 0 1000"' Community Tree&Landscape Maintenencc Proje—�tcts-- 1 1 _ 21 .6 Volunteers forTrce/Iandscage Projects/Events I �^- 25 1 - 30 60 15 155 Number of Sites Landscppcd/Beautified E— 1 5 2 1 10 Volunteers for Tree&landscape Planting&hlaintenerrce 25 ISO 60 20 280 Trees Donated to Community I. 251T 25/r 0 0 SO/r Flowers Planted_ -T•'_ I 50 0 100 0 150 Pounds Wildflower Seed Planted i 100 250 D .. 0 0 I00 250 Attendance Wildflower Planting Events _ _- _ > 25 0 0 0 25 Arbor Day Attendance ___ —___ I 0 0 - 25' 0 25' Awards Presented r 6 6 26 6 43 Volunteer'lours Served i -� 250 125 2500 125 3000 Additional Community Outreach and Volunteers _ • Volunteer Hours Served by Interns,Board Members.Staff _ - 0 0 I 0 I 0 0 Collaborative Efforts&Partnerships with local civic groups 0 0 0 0 I 0 i I I I I I I i i i I •Actual attendance fi's at events ate estimated through observation fCTickers/photoRraphs/Of cial Estimates) I •!Reportedforjoinf efforts by ColiegeSimian and Bryan i- I r I t I I •t°Total number of trees sold at the KBB annual Crape Myrtle&Shade Tree Sala Trees planted throe hg oaf the Brows Miley. E-Total number ofrolunteers recruited by multiple entities(IABB,College Station/BYSI13/A/Bt}•an l I_ T-Donated to our eommuni0•through the ABB annual Crape dlptle and Shade Tree Sale 1 _._,.j_ T EnY-F_rplained in written report i f i I I I _- ; i — --.i--- ;— LINK-Actual Its tm`voNn due to media numbers not reported I _ I I • 1 I i . I I • FY 2425 Programs & Projects Performance Measures YTD Keep Brazos Beautiful,Inc.Programs& Projects'Performance Measures j 1 1 I I 1 I . l 1st I I 2nd I 3rd I I 41L I 1 24-25Tota1 I - I I Programming Numbers` Proposed I Actual Proposed Actual Proposed Actual Proposed Actual Proposed Actual Litter Prevention&Cleanup Programs - School Campus Clean Ups 3 2 5 3 5 0 . 13 Number of Volunteers for Great American Cleans n o , ?lc soon n teen _ , Number of Volunteers for Texas Trash off a • 0 770 1011 n lfl&. ,Litter Tickle[lox cleanups 4 It• 4 71 4 4 ib • Number of Litter Todd e Box Volumecrs Rn 254' 6n j74 6n (n '+4n ,LittcrF'rceEventorganized i•. l•• ' 48• 0•e tn" ItIumbcrof Attendees atLitterFreeEcents� 1'rnn•!•• 'inn•+•• ' '6000•t.• 0•1•• 7400•C• Litter Index Volunteers ____ _ 0 0 0 I+ .J7 Volunteer Hours Served 300 • 1105.5 250 1120.5 3000 150 -2700 • Community Education&Public Awareness - Classroom Presentations 17 17 17 9 60 Attendance atClassmoin Presentations ! leo 'RQ • leo 115 11107• Youth Group/Clubs Meetings,Events&Presentations In 7 in 4• 11 Aucadance of Youth Group/Club Presentations_ ISO In4 • •• no • 45 . - fan , ' Teacher&Youth Educator'i'rainings/Pmsentatioas,_., Q , i I I a Ancadcmce at Tcacher TrainingstPresentaljqp4 _ 0 15 ., - 14, 20 c0 _ ,Attending Texas Recycles Day Events • tint! a n e Icon Brazos Valley Earth Day Attendance i n n 'Sinn • .n -loon -' Volunteers for ligzos Valley Earth D _ ` a •a ten o• IStI ,Community Outreach Presentations' i - _ I _I R I' ` _ 5 7R Attendance nt Community Outreach Presentations I CM 44 eon 4500 Inn 'c7nn r'nmmnnity Remdi0raltnn('nnservation tv.awards Prn•mins ' . ,ktetootial TREE_,S,Planted- - _ 1 5 n 5 n 10 ' Other Trees Pleated t— 1 tnnn••• n n n Inns••• t ommunity Tree&•Landscape Maiotenenee PrJe_ets I , I 1 t 6 1'oluntcers for Trcc/Landscape Pr jects/Eventx I ,_ 25 30 - 60 I S 155 mber Nu of Sites Landscaped!Beaytifttd •_•__:L_.•__ - . t •S 1 ' I 111 Volunteers for Tree&Landscape Planting&Maintencncc ?5 1411 bn - 7n ',Sn Trees Donated to t�gmmunity I i 15rr 75rr n n cnrr - ,Flowers planted I co n inn '0 15n Pounds Wildflower Sccd Plantni I1 ' inn n n n inn Atendancc Wildflower Planting Events 'K n n n ' le • Arbor Day Attendance ! ' _ _ -1 n 0 - _. '4• 0 . is. Awards Presented j ._ II I 6 - 12 6 76 • - 6 41 Vo!unteer Hours Served I 1 I 250 _ 125 2500 125 31100 Additional Community Outreach and 1 oluateers Volunteer Hours Served by interns.Board Members,Staff L 0 I 24 I I" 0 150 0 I -0 " I I 0 Collaborative Efforts&Partnerships with local civic groups r 0 0 I l 0 I 0 0 I I I I I I I l I I I I ! 1 1 . •,1 dual attendance h's at events are estimated through obsenotion(Clickers/phoragraphs/O}jrdal Estimates) ,______- **&ported farjolnt offart by-Caliege Station and Bryan ! 1 1 i i _ '•••Total immtber_oftrees sold a(_(heKO annun Croye Mynle&Shade Tree Sale. treerplonted throughout the Brows Valle: t Total numdee o nahrptee►s_reeralted by multiple entitles P 8B Coll a S1adon/BPSW M4/ an -f - - t T-Danated to our commgniry through the ABB annual Crape ink and Shade Tree Sale _ . Eii�Fsplalaed in written report I -I I i i i i IINK-A¢TNs unknown doe to media numbers not reported _,I • •_- _ t I '. ' - -,r—Ported -- —' {�� 1_—„ '-- - 1. - -- - - t - - --- --- --- -' -+- -- I , , I I I . Brazos County, Texas . Cheokiist•for Outside Agency Funding Request .: • .• - - :--- - FY 2026-2026' _ - • Check - . Box Description Comments Questionnaire for Outside Agency ' Must completed all fields and requirements to be considered for funding. , Copy of Current Audited Financial - Statement Attached (if not already . .Must include the Management Letter. submitted): _ - Copy of current Line-Item Operating Budget with up-to-date actuals.for FY - . Must'include both revenue and - _ 2024-2025. •- _ � expenditures. • Copy of Proposed Line-ltem:Budget . Must'include both revenue and ' for-FY 2025-2026. , expenditures. - Copy of 501c form/Articles of . if submitted previously in prior years, you Incorporation Attached: do not have to submit. Have all contractual obligations been Must explain which contractual obligations , meet? have not been met to date. Agency: Keep Brazos Beautiful, Inc. Signature: Date: May 9, 2026 Brazos County;Texas • ' • • • Questionnaire for Outside Agency 2025-2026 , , - This questionnaire represents the Brazos County Commissioners Court's efforts to compile sufficient information on an Outside Agency so that an adequate assessment and evaluation of the agency, its programs and its needs can be evaluated for the Commissioners Court records.The word."Agency"will be used where possible and will also mean organization, order, corporation, association and individual. The information provided should only apply to the agency that serves Brazos County. Please answer all questions that are pertinent and to the best of your knowledge.If your agency is not yet established,please attempt to provide reasonable estimates. NOTE: Completed questionnaire.and all supporting 'documentation must be returned -to the Brazos County Budget Office at budgetofFice@brazoscountytx.gov by May 9, 2025. Call Nina Payne at 979-361-4186 or Spencyr Mays at 979-361-4543 if you have any questions. Section I. General Information " A. Date: May 8,2025 • B. Agency Name: Keep Brazos Beautiful,Inc. • C. Agency Address: 1713 Broadmoor Dr. Suite 302,Bryan,I'X02 778 r " D. Telephone'Number: (979)775-3569 E. Name of Director: J. Brooke Arellano(Jenifer Brooke Arellano) F. Email Address: director@keepbrazosbeautiful.org - G. Date agency was established: June 5, 1980 H. Number of Employees/Staff: 1 I. Salaries of Top Two Highest ranking executives: Name: J,Brooke Arellano Title: Executive Director Salary:S60,000 • • Brazos County Questionnaire for Outside Agencies 2025-2026 + ' J. How was your agency established?-(Please,attach documentation,see Section Ill below) 1. Law 2. ✓ Articles of Incorporation' 3. Voluntary Association, , 4. . ✓ , Non-profit Association K.Does the agency have a state approved charter? Yes ✓ No L.Does your agency have written and adopted by-law? Yes ✓ No M. Is the agency established for profit •,limited profit ,or non-profit J ? N. Is the agency tax exempt at the State level ,Federal level ,or both ✓ ? (With the exception of State automobile gasoline taxes) O. What geographical area does your agency serve?- Please list cities and geographical areas served on a regular basis: Keep Brazos Beautiful is proud to serve the'entire Brazos County -- including Bryan, College Station,and the surrounding rural communities. P. Brief statement of the purpose(s)and goal(s)of your agency: Our mission is to educate and engage Brazos County Citizens to keep our community clean,green and beautiful. Section II. Request for Funding A. Is this your initial request for funding? Yes _ No ✓ B. If no,please fill out the following information: Amount of Brazos County funding appropriated in FY 2021 —2022: $15,000 Amount of Brazos County funding appropriated in FY 2022—2023: ' $15,000 Amount of Brazos County funding appropriated in FY 2023—2024: $15,000 Amount of Brazos County funding appropriated in FY 2024—2025: $15,000 C. What was the nature of these requests and what action did the Court take?Please use additional sheets if necessary. In the past, the court has generously approved our request for funding as they apply directly to our operating and supplies costs. Brazos County Questionnaire for Outside Agencies 2025-2026 D. How does your agency use funding from Brazos County? • _ _..✓ Personnel I✓ Training Expense Operating Expense • Debt Services ✓ Capital Equipment • ` Other: • E. What is the amount of your current request for funds? S16,000 • 1. Please explain in detail what the above amount will be used for. • The $16,000 funding amount helps our organization to complete many events'daring the year. Some of these events are Texas Trash Off and our Annual Awards Luncheon, where we award local students with scholarships. In FY2425 we were able to award scholarships to four Texas A&M University students who interned with us for the spring semester. This program developed leadership and management skills as each intern recruited, staffed, and supervised site managers at our spring Texas Trash off, implemented a community education event on earth day and practiced marketing skills by developing social media posts aligned with our organization's mission. This funding, also puts our staff into classrooms and civic organizations across Brazos County so,that we can educate and engage our community to better understand and practicing sustainable practice to help keep our county clean,green,and beautiful. • 2. If your request is an increase over last year's request,'please explain in detail why the increase is needed and what these funds will be used for. Also include details of whether there will be any cost savings:to the County if this increase in funding is anproved: • • This year,we were able to award scholarships to four Texas A&M University students who interned with us for the spring semester. This program developed leadership and management 'skills as each intern recruited,staffed, and supervised site managers at our spring Texas Trash off, implemented a community education event on earth day and practiced marketing skills-by developing social mediaposts aligned with our organization's mission. We've are asking an additional $1000 this year in funding to allow for us to expand this scholarship program to add scholarships for the fall semester in addition to the spring semester. This will allow us to extend our educational impact by mentoring more sustainability minded youngadults with managerial professional skills, while also increasing our impact on the community with more staff support. F. If staring a new program or service,please explain briefly the need for the program or service,its goals and objectives, and how many will benefit from the program. Also explain how the program will be continued after the first year, methods for monitoring and evaluation of program results, if there are already similar programs and if any staff members will be needed. Please use additional sheets if necessary:n/a Brazos County Questionnaire for Outside Agencies 2025-2026 G. If these funds are to be used as a local match for Federal or state assistance,please specify: 1. The name of the program being applied for: n/a 2. Name,address and phone number of funding agency: 3. Total amount being requested from the funding agency: $ • , • , • 4. Total amount being committed by your agency: $ 5. Will commitment be in cash,in kind or both? . 6. How long is the funding available for the program? H.List other anticipated sources of funding,funding amount and status of request. SOURCE AMOUNT STATUS City of Bryan $41,000 Pending City of College Station $49,230 Pending If funding was awarded for FY 2024-2025, have all contractual'obligations been met with the County? Yes ✓ No ' ' Section 111. Required Documentation(Please attach all that apply)' .- • . • _ • . A. J Copy of current Audited Financial Statements with Management Letter 1. What year was the last audit completed? November 12,2024 •2. When will the current audit be completed? November 12,2025.: , , B. ✓ Copy of current Line-Item Operating Budget with up-to-date actuals for FY_2024-2025.(Must include both revenue and expenditures) - . i f • • • • t C. ✓ Copy of Proposed Line-Item Budget for FY 2025-2026.(Must include both revenue and expenditures) D, f Copy of 501c Form/Articles of Incorporation (Not required if submitted with a precious funding request). • , , . • „ , Your complete • request , for funding, with ' all required 'documents, must , be .,emailed to l budgetoffzce@brazoscountytx.gov by May 9,2025. All agencies will be required to present their request to the Brazos County Commissioner's Court on May 22,2025._Additional information will be sent out later regarding presentation requirements and length. Brazos County Questionnaire for Outside Agencies 2025-2026 ' • ' Dacuskin Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 • Form 8879-TE IRS E-file:Signature Authorization cane No.1545.0047 fora Tax Exempt Entity For calendar year 2023,or fiscal year beginning 10/01 ,2023;and ending_ 9/30 _,20 2024_ 2oI'3 Department of the Treasury Do not sendto the IRS.Keep for your records. L ((,� internal Revenue Service Go to www.frs.gov/Form8878TEfor•the latest information. Name of filer EIN or SSN KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 Name and title of officer or person subject to tax • JOHN BURRESCIA PRESIDENT 'Part I I Type of Return and Return Information Check the box for the return for which you are using this Form 8879-TE and enter the applicable amount,if any,from the return.Form 8038-CP and Form 5330 filers may enter dollars and cents.For all other forms,enter whole dollars only.If you check the box on line la,2a,3a,4a,5a, 6a,7a,Ba,9a,'or 10a below,and the amount on that line for the return being filed with this form was blank,then leave line 1 b,2b,3b,4b,5b, 6b,7b,8b,9b,or lob,whichever is applicable, blank(do not enter-0-).But,if you entered-0-on the return,then enter-0-on the applicable line below.Do not complete more than one line in Part 1. la Form 990 check here b Total revenue,if any(Form 990,Part VIII,column(A),line 12) lb 2a Form 990-EZ check here.. 7 b Total revenue,if any(Form 990-EZ,line 9) 2b 87,537. 3a Form 1120-POL check here b Total tax(Form 1120-POL, line 22).. • - • • 3b • 4a Form 990-PF check here... b Tax based on investment Income(Form 990-PF, Part V,line 5) 4b 5a Form 8868 check here.... ^ b Balance due(Form 8868,line 3c) • 5b - 6a Form 990-T check here... _~ b Total tax(Form 990-T,Part III, line 4) 6b • 7a Form 4720 check here..•.. b Total tax(Form 4720,Part III,line 1) " • 7b ' • • 8a Form 5227 check here.... b FMV of assets at end of tax year(Form 5227, Item D) 86 9a Form 5330 check here.... — b Tax due(Form 5330,Part II,line 19) 9b 10a Form 8038-CP check here. b Amount of credit payment requested(Form 8038-CP,Part Ill,line 22)..•.. 10b Part II Declaration and Signature Authorization.of Officer or Person Subject to Tax ' Under penalties of perjury,I declare that 0 I am an officer of the above entity or D I am a person subject to tax with respect to (name of entity) ,(EIN).and that I have examined a copy of the 2023 electronic return and accompanying schedules and statements,and,to the best of my,knowledge and belief,they are true,correct,and complete. I further declare that the amount in Part I above is the amount shown art the copy of the electronic return. I consent to allow my intermediate service provider,transmitter,or electronic return originator(ERO)to send the return to the IRS and to receive from the IRS(a)an acknowledgement of receipt or reason for rejection of the transmission,(b)the reason for any delay in processing the return or refund,and(c)the date of any refund.If applicable,I authorize the U.S.Treasury and its designated Financial Agent to initiate an electronic funds withdrawal(direct debit)entry to the financial institution account indicated in the tax preparation software for payment of the federal taxes owed on this return,and the financial institution to debit the entry to this account.To revoke a payment, I must contact the U.S.Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888-353-4537 no later than 2 business days prior to the payment(settlement)date.I also authorize the financial institutions involved in the processing of the electronic payment of taxes to receive confidential information necessary to answer inquiries and resolve issues related•to the payment.I have selected•a personal identification number(PIN)as my signature for the electronic return and, if applicable,the consent to electronic funds withdrawal. PIN:check one box only • I authorize THOMPSON DERRIG & CRAIG PC to enter'my PIN 48701 as my signature ERO firm name Enter five numbers,but do not enter all zeros on the tax year 2023 electronically filed return. If I have indicated within this return that a'copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies)regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program,I also authorize the aforementioned ERO to enter my PiN on the return's disclosure consent screen. As an officer or person subject to tax with respect to the entity,I will enter my PIN as my signature on the tax year 2023 electronically filed _ return.If I have Indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies)regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program,I will enter my PIN on the return's disclosure consent screen. Signature of officer or person subject to tax Jt.tAirtxb r'06Lt, QI'LJLGWtb Date 11/12/2024 I Part III; Certification and Authentication - • - ERO's EFIN/PIN.Enter your six-digit electronic filing identification • number(EFIN)followed by your five-digit self-selected PIN. 74105342042 Do not enter all zeros I certify that the above numeric entry is my PIN,which is my signature on the 2023 electronically filed return indicated above.I confirm that I am submitting this return in accordance with the requirements of Pub.4163,'Modemized a-File(MeF) Information for Authorized IRS a-tile Providers for Business Returns. ERO's signature Date 11/05/2024 ERO Must Retain This Form—See Instructions ' • Do Not Submit This Form to the IRS•Unless Requested To Do So BAA For Privacy and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,see Instructions. TEEABSOOL 11117/23. • "' 'Form 8879-TE(2023) Discusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 • • Form 8879-TE IRS E-file Signature Authorization OMR No.1545.6047 for a Tax Exempt Entity For calendar year 2023,or fiscal year beginning 1 0/01_ ,2023,and ending 9/30 .20 20 24 �oLl�� Department of the Treasury Do not send to the IRS.Keep for your records. Internal Revenue Service Go to www.lrs.gov/Form8879TEfor the latest information. Name of filer EIN orSSH KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL' 74-2143423 Name and title of officer or person subject to tax JOHN BURRESCIA PRESIDENT Part I l Type of Return and Return Information ' Check the box for the return for which you are using this Form 8879-TE and enter the applicable amount,if any,from the return.Form 8038-CP and Form 5330 filers may enter dollars and cents.For all other forms,enter whole dollars only.If you check the box on fine la,2a,3a,4a,5a, 6a,7a,8a,.9a,or 10a below,and the amount on that line for the return being filed with this form was blank,then leave line 1b,2b,3b,4b,5b, 6b,7b,8b,9b,or 10b,whichever is applicable, blank(do not enter-0-).But,if you entered-0-on the return,then enter-0-on the applicable • line below.Do not complete more than one line in Part I. la Form 990 check here - b Total revenue,if any(Form 990,Part VIII,column (A), line 12) lb 2a Form 990-EZ check here.. X- b Total revenue,if any(Form 990-EZ, line 9) 2b • 87.,537. 3a Form 1120-POL check here b Total tax(Form 1120-POL, line 22) 3b 4a Form 990-PF check here.. - b Tax based on investment Income(Form 990-PF,Part V,line 5) 4b 5a Form 8868 check here..., b Balance due(Form 8868, line 3c) 5b 6a Form 990-T check here.... - b Total tax(Form 990-T,Part III, fine 4) 6b 7a Form 4720 check here..... b Total tax(Form 4720,Part I Il,dine 1) 7b 8a Form 5227 check here.... b FMV of assets at end of tax year(Form 5227, Item D) 8b • • 9a Form 5330 check here.... - b Tax due(Form 5330,Part Il, line 19) 9b • 10a Form 8038-CP check here.. b Amount of credit payment requested(Form 803E-CP,Part ill,line 22).... 10b Part II Declaration and Signature Authorization of Officer or Person Subject to Tax Under penalties of perjury,I declare that []X I am an officer of the above entity or I am a person subject to tax with respect to (name of entity) ,(EIN) and that I have examined a copy of the 2023 electronic return and accompanying schedules and statements,and,to the best of my knowledge and belief,they are true,correct,and complete. I further declare that the amount in Part I above is the amount shown on the copy of the electronic return.l consent to allow my intermediate service provider,transmitter,or electronic return originator(ERO)to send the return to the IRS and to receive from the IRS(a)an acknowledgement of receipt or reason for rejection of the transmission,•(b)the reason for any delay in . processing the return or refund,and(c)the date of any refund.If applicable,I authorize the U.S.Treasury and its designated Financial Agent to initiate an electronic funds withdrawal(direct debit)entry to the financial institution account indicated in the tax preparation software for payment of the federal taxes owed on this return, and the financial institution to debit the entry to this account.To revoke a payment, I must contact the U.S.Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888.353-4537 no later than 2 business days prior to the payment(settlement)date.I also authorize the financial institutions.involved in the processing of the electronic payment of taxes to receive confidential information necessary to answer inquiries and resolve issues related to the payment. I have selected a personal identification number(PIN)as my signature for the electronic return and,if applicable,the consent to electronic funds withdrawal. PIN:check one box only Ell authorize THOMPSON DERRIG & CRAIG PC to enterimy PIN 48701 as my signature • ERO fitm name Enter flee numbers,but do not enter ail zeros on the tax year 2023 electronically filed return. If I have indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies)regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program,I also authorize the aforementioned ERO to-enter my PIN on the return's disclosure consent screen. As an officer or person subject to tax with respect to the entity,I will enter my PIN as my signature on the tax year 2023 electronically filed return.If l have indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies)regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program,I will enter my PIN on the return's disclosure consent screen. Signature of officer or person subject to tax • Dale Part III I Certification and Authentication ' ERO's EFINiP1N.Enter your six-digit electronic filing identification number(EFIN)followed by your five-digit self-selected PIN. I 74105342042 I Do not enter all zeros I certify that the above numeric entry is my PIN,which is my signature on the 2023 electronically filed return indicated above.I confirm that i • am submitting this return in accordance with the requirements of Pub.4163,Modernized e-File(MeF)Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers for Business Returns. Elias signature Date 11/05/2024 ERO Must Retain This Form—See Instructions Do Not Submit This Form to the.IRS Unless Requested To Do So BAA For Privacy and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,see instructions. TEEAS800L 11/17/23 Form 8879-TE(2023) Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 T De' THOM.PSON, DERRIG & CRAIG, P.C. Certified'Public Accountants 1598 COPPERFIELD PKWY COLLEGE STATION,TX 77845 . 979-260-9696. • November 8,2024 Keep Brazos Beautiful • 1713 Broadmoor Drive Suite 302 • •Bryan,TX.77802 Dear Client: Your 2023 Federal Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax will be electronically filed with the Intemal,Revenue Service upon receipt of a signed Form 8879-EO-IRS 6-file Signature Authorization: We must receive the signed E-File form by February 18,2025. No tax is payable • with the filing of this return. Please be sure to call us if you have any questions. Sincerely, R.Logan Kendrick,CPA Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 _ ' 2023 FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX SUMMARY (EZ) PAGE 1 KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 2023 ,2022 - DIFF . FORM 990-EZ REVENUE CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, AND GRANTS 86;001 - •' `100,7'07 -14,706 INVESTMENT INCOME 1,536 1,203' 333 NET INCOME (LOSS) - SPECIAL EVENTS 0 -4,172 4,172 • TOTAL REVENUE 87,537 97`,738 -10,201 EXPENSES SALARIES AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 48,339 50,596 , -2,257 PROFESSIONAL FEES/PYMT TO CONTRACTORS.... 2,795 3,460 ' -665 OCCUPANCY/RENT/UTILITIES/MAINTENANCE 12,600 '11,550 1,050 OTHER EXPENSES 30,159 37,151 -6,992 TOTAL EXPENSES 93,893 102,757 -8,864 NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES • EXCESS OR (DEFICIT)' FOR THE YEAR -6,356 -5,019 , -1,337 NET ASSETS/FUND.BAL. AT BEG. OF YEAR • 145,207 150,226 -5,019 NET ASSETS/FUND'BAL. AT END OF YEAR 138,851 145.207 -6,356 • • • • Docusign Envelope ID:E3380CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 Short Form OMB No.1545.0047 Form 990-EZ Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c),527,or 4947(a)(1)of the Internal Revenue Code 2023 (except private foundations) Do not enter social security numbers on this form,as it may be made public. •De ariment of the TreasuryGo to vvww.Its.gov/Form990E2 far instructions and the latest information `Opgii torPublic' Internal Revenue Service 8 ln'specti6ri• .;:;; A For the 2023 calendar year,or tax year beginning 10/01 ,2023,and ending 9/30 r 2024 13 Check if applicable; C D Employer ldenllneatton number Address change • 0 Name change KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 0 Initial return1713 BROADMOOR DRIVE 4302 E Telephone number 0 Final redrrnmiminated BRYAN, TX 77802 .979-775-3569 El Amended return F Group Exemption I:Apprication pending Number G Accounting Method: Eli Cash 1❑]Accrual Other(specify): H Check D if the organization is not I Website: HTTPS://WWW.REEPBRAZ0SBEAUTIFUL.ORG/ required to attach Schedule B J Tax-exempt status(check only one)— ®501(c)(3) p 501(c)( ) (insert no.) ❑4947(a)(1)or 0 527 (Form 990). K Form of organization: 0 Corporation ID Trust El Association El Other: " L Add lines 5b,6c,and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are$200,000 or more,or if total assets(Part II,column(B))are$500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ $ 87,537. Part-I: Revenue,Expenses,and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances(see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part I. XQ 1 Contributions,gifts,grants,and similar amounts received 1 86,001. 2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts 2 3 Membership dues and assessments., 3 4 Investment income 4 1,536. 5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory 5a 1 ,b Less:cost or other basis and sales expenses 5b . c Gain or(loss)from sale of assets other than inventory(subtract line 5b from line 5a) 5c 6 Gaming and fundraising events: 3 a Gross income from gaming(attach Schedule G if greater than$15,000).... I 6a g b Gross income from fundraising events(not including$ of contributions m from fundraising events reported on line 1)(attach Schedule G if the sum Lc of such gross income and contributions exceeds$15,000) 6b c Less:direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events 6c d Net income or(loss)from gaming and fundraising events(add lines 6a and W 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances I 7a b Less:cost of goods sold it 7bI - c Gross profit or(loss)from sales of inventory(subtract line 7b frolr line 7a) 7c 8 Other revenue(describe in Schedule 0) 8 9 Total revenue.Add lines 1,2,3,4,5c,6d,7c,and 8 9 . 87,537. 10 Grants and similar amounts paid(list in Schedule 0) 10 11 Benefits paid to or for members 11 m 12 Salaries,other compensation,and employee benefits 12 48,339. c 13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors - 13 2,795. x 14 Occupancy,rent; utilities,and maintenance 14 12,600. w 15 Printing, publications,postage, and shipping. 15 16 Other expenses(describe in Schedule 0) SEE SCHEDULE 0 18 30,159. 17 Total expenses.Add lines 10 through 16 17 93,893. 18 Excess or(deficit)for the year(subtract line 17 from line 9) 18 —6,356. S 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year_(from line 27,column(A))(must agree with end-of-year -. a 0 figure reported on prior year's return) 19 145,207. z20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances(explain in Schedule 0) 20 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year.Combine lines 18 through 20 21 138,851. BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,see the separate instructions. Form 990-EZ(2023) TEEA0812L 08/07/23 Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 Form 990-EZ (2023)KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 Page 2 'Part li j Balance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II) Check if the organization used Schedule.0 to respond to any question in this Part II X (A)Beginning of year (B)End of year 22 Cash,savings,and investments 146,119. 22 140,246. 23 Land and buildings. 23 24 Other assets(describe in Schedule 0) 24 25 Total assets 146,119. 25 140,246. 26 Total liabilities(describe in Schedule 0) SEE. SCHEDULE 0 912, 26 1,395._ 27 Net assets or fund balances(line 27 of column(B)must agree with line 21). 145,207. 27 138,851. {Part Ill I Statement of Program Service Accomplishments(see the instructions for Part III) Expenses Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part III. -® (Required for section 501 What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? SEE SCHEDULE 0 (c)(3)and 501(c)(4) Describe the brganization's program service accomplishmentsfor each of its three largest program services,as - organizations;optional measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner,describe the services provided,the number of persons for others.) benefited,and other relevant information for each program title. 28 PROMOTION OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND PRIDE IN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT_ AND BEAUTIFICATION. , (Grants )if this amount includes foreign grants,check here rT 28a '87,581. 29 (Grants - )If this amount includes foreign grants,check here fl 29a 30 _ (Grants ) If this amount includes foreign grants,check here 17 30a 31 Other program services(describe in Schedule 0) (Grants$ )If this amount includes foreign grants,check here ❑ 31 a 32 Total program service expenses(add lines 28a through 31a) 32 87,581. tPart IV 1 List of Officers, Directors,Trustees,and Key Employees(list each one even if not compensated-see the instructions for Part IV) Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part IV ❑ (b)Average hours par (e)Reportable compensation (d) Health benefits, (a)Name and title week devoted to (Forms W2r1099•MIS/ contributions to employee (a)Estimated amount of 11199•NEC) benefit plans,and deferred other compensation • position (n not pald,enter-0) compensation JOHN BURRESCIA . PRESIDENT 1 0., 0. 0. JONATHAN PAWLAK , TREASURER - 1 0. 0. 0. KYLE MCCAIN _ DIRECTOR 1 0. 0. 0. J. BROOKE ARELLANO • EXECUTIVE DIR. _ 1 0. 0. 0. RON SCHMIDT DIRECTOR 1. 0. 0. 0. CAROLINE ASK _ DIRECTOR 1 0. 0. 0. t y BAA TEEA08121- o3107r23 Form 990-EZ(2023) Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 Form 990-EZ(2023) KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 Page 3 I PartV_; Other Information(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in SEE SCH 0 the instructions for Part V.)Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part V - ❑ Yes• No 33 Did the organization enggagge in any significant activity notpreviously reported to the IRS? = 3 If'Yes,provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule 0 33 X 34 Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents?If'Yes,'attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect -----,—---i a change to the organization's name.Otherwise,explain the change on Schedule 0.See instructions 34 X 35a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of$1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2,6a,and 7a,among others)? 35a X b If"Yes'to line 35a,has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If'No,'provide an explanation in Schedule 0 35b c Was the organization a section 501(c)(4),501(c)(5),or 501(c)(6)organization subject to section 6033(e)notice, -- _-1 reporting,and proxy tax requirements during the year? if"Yes, complete Schedule C,Part Ill 35c X 36 Did the.organization undergo a liquidation,dissolution,termination,or significant _-: I disposition of net assets during the year? if"Yes,'complete applicable parts of Schedule N 36 X 37a Enter amount of politicalexpenditures, direct or indirect,as described in the instructions. 137a1 0. --__ b Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? • 37b X 38a Did the organization borrow from,or make any loans to,any officer,director,trustee,or key employee;or were .. _1 any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? 38a X b If'Yes,'complete Schedule L,Part II,and enter the total amount Involved 38b `; 39 Section 501(c)(7)organizations.Enter: ``:.: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 39a 0, b Gross receipts,included on line 9,for public use of club facilities 39b 0, 40a Section 501(c)(3)organizations.Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: • 21.,-s: :;.: • section 491 i t 0, ;section 4912: 0, ;section 4955: 0, `ti ' b Section 501(c)(3),501(c)(4),and 501(c)(29)organizations.Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess ` "`` benefit transaction during the year,or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been - -- ----- reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If'Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part I 40b X c Section 501(c)(3),501(0)(4),and 501(c)(29)organizations.Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912,4955,and 495a 0, d Section 501(c)(3),501(c)(4),and 501(c)(29)organizations.Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed <'; , ' e. by the organization 0. • :,<:.• ': e All organizations.At any time during the tax year,was the organization a party to a prohibited tax ---... shelter transaction? If"Yes,'complete Form 8886-T 40e X 41 List the states with which a copy of this return is filed: NONE • 42a The organization's boelcs are in care of: THOMPSON DERRIG & CRAIG PC Telephone no. 979-260-9696 Located at: 1598 COPPERFIELDTPARKWAY—COLi1id ZIP+4 77845 b At any time during the calendar year,did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a Yes' No financial account in a foreign country(such as a bank account,securities account,or other financial account)? 42b X If"Yes,"enter the name of the foreign country. ;.:.,_•.;.:s.: See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114,Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts(FBAR). c At any time during the calendar year,did the organization maintain an office outside the United States? 42c X If"Yes,"enter the name of the foreign country: 43 Section 4947(a)(1)nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here ❑N/A and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year 143 I N/A 'Yes No 44a Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If"Yes,'Form 990 must be completed instead - . of Form 990-EZ . 44a X b Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year?If'Yes,"Form 990 must be completed ''''.:"� `?'.' instead of Form 990-EZ 44b �X c Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? 44c X d If'Yes'to line 44c,has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? -L.— If"No,'provide an explanation in Schedule Q 44d 45a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 45a X b Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 51Z(b)(13)7 If°Yes, Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ.See instructions 45b X FAA 7EEA0812L OM/?3 Form 990-EZ(2023) Docuslgn Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5I22CC1 • Form 99D-EZ(2023) KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 Page 4 Yes No 46 Did the organization engage,directly or indirectly,in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to ... f candidates for public office? If"Yes,"complete Schedule C, Part l 46 X !Part VI Section 501(cX3)Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part VI n Yes No 47 Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h)election in effect during the tax year?If°Yes," — complete Schedule C,Part 11 47 X 48 Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If-Yes,"complete Schedule E. 48 X 49a Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? 49a X b If`Yes,"was the related organization a section 527 organization? 49b 50 Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees(other than officers,directors,trustees,and key employees)who each received more than$100,000 of compensation from the organization.If there is none,enter"None.' (b)Average hours Cc)Reportable compensation (dig HHealth benefits, and title of each employee per week devoted (Forms W?11099•MISCl contributions to employee (e)Estimated amount of (a)Name to position 1099•NEC) benefit plans,and deferred other compensation compensation NONE f Total number of other employees paid over$100,000 51 Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than$100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none,enter"None. (a)Name and business address of each independent contractor (b)Type of service (c)Compensation NONE d Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over$100,000 52 Did the organization complete Schedule A? Note:All section 501(c)(3)organizations must attach a completed Schedule A D Yes ❑No Under penalties of perjury,I declare that I hare examined this return,including accompanying sdredules and statements,and to the best of my knowledge and belief,it is true,correct,and complete.Declaration of preparer(other than officer)is based on all Information of which preparer has any knowledge. Sign Signature of officer Date Here JOHN BURRESCIA PRESIDENT Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature Date MIN Check ❑ if Paid R." LOGAN KENDRICK, CPA self-employed P02032090 Preparer Firm's name THOMPSON DERRIG & CRAIG PC Use Only Firm's address 1598 COPPERFIELD PKWY Firm's EIN 74-2581874 COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845 Phone no. 979-260-9696 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above?See instructions []X Yes No BAA Form 990-EZ(2023) TEEAO812L 03/07r23 Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 • Public Charity Status and Public Support . OMB"°'' ooa' SCHEDULE A ' ZOL3 (Form 990) Complete.if the organization Is a section 501(c organization or a section 4947(aX1)nonexempt chantable trust. Attach to•Form 990 or Form 990-EZ • Open to Public Deparbnent of the Treasury. Go to www.frs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest Information. Inspection internal Revenue Service _ Name of the organization - Employer Identification number KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 • Part I Reason-for Public Charity Status. (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12,check only one box.) 1 A church,convention of churches,or association of churches described in section 170(bX1XAX7. 2 A school described in section 170(bX1XAXii).(Attach Schedule E(Form 990).) 3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1XAXiii). 4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(bX1XAXili). Enter the hospital's name,city,and state: 5 ❑An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1XAXiv). (Complete Part II.) • 6 _A federal,state,or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(bX1XAXv). • 7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)CTXAXvi). (Complete Part II.) 8 ❑A community trust described in section 170(bX1XAXvi).(Complete Part II.) 9 An agricultural research organization described in section 170(bX1XAXix)operated in conjunction with a land-grant college • or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture(see instructions).Enter the name,city,and state of the college or university: 10 QX An organization that normally receives(1)more than 33-1/3%of its support from contributions,membership fees,and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions,subject to certain exceptions;and(2)no more than 33-1/3%of its support from gross investment income.and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax)from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975.See section 509(aX2).(Complete Part Ill.) 11 =An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety.See section 509(aX4). , 12 `An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of,to perform the functions of,or to carry out the purposes of one —or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)t1)or section 509(aX2).See section 509(aX3).Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f,and 12g. • a ❑Type I.A supporting organization operated,supervised,or controlled by its supported organization(s),typically by giving the supported organization(s)the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization.You must complete Part IV,Sections A and B. b Type It.A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s);by having control or management of the supporting organization-vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s).You must complete Part IV,Sections A and C. c Type Ill functionally integrated.A supporting organization operated in connection with,and functionally integrated with,its supported organization(s)(see instructions).You must complete Part IV,Sections A,D,and E. d ❑Typo IIi non-functionally integrated.A supporting organization operated in connection-with its supported organization(s)that is not functionally integrated.The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement(see instructions).You must complete Part IV,Sections A and D,and Part V. e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I,Type II,Type Ili functionally - integrated,or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization. f Enter the number of supported organizations - g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s). - - (I)Name of supported organization (11)EI" 011)Type of organization (lv)Is the '(v)Amount of monetary (vi)Amount of other ((described on lines 1-10 organization listed support(see instructions) support(see instructions) above(see instructions)) in your governing document? Yes No • (A) • • (B) - (C) (D) • . C Total BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EL Schedule A(Form 990)2023 TEEA0401 L 08/14/23 Dacusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-PEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 Schedule A(Form 990)2023 KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 Page 2 [Part 11 'Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(bX1XAXiv)and 170(bX1XAXvi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5,7,or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III.If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below,please complete Part III.) Section A.Public Support Calendar year(or fiscal year (a)2019 - (b)2020 (c)2021 (d)2022 (e)2023 (f)Total beginning in) 1 Gifts,grants,contribution,and• include any'unnusual graents. not • 2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and • either paid to or expended on its behalf 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge 4 Total.Add lines 1 through 3 5 The portion of total • contributions by each person • (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization)included on line 1 that exceeds 2%of the amount • shown on line 11,column(f).. 6 Public support.Subtract line 5 from line 4 Section B.Total Support Calendar year.(or fiscal year (a)2019 (b)2020. (c)2021 (d)2022 (e)2023 (f)Total beginning in) 7 Amounts from line 4 8 Gross income from interest, dividends,payments received on securities loans, rents, • royalties,and income from similar sources 9 Net income from unrelated business activities,whether or not the business is regularly carried on 10 Other income.Do not include , • gain or loss from the sale of capital assets(Explain in Part Vi.) 11 Total support.Add lines 7 through 10 , • 12 Gross receipts from related activities,etc. (see instructions) 12 13 First 5 years.if the Form 990 is for the organization's first,second,third,fourth,or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) ❑ organization,check this box and stop here Section C.Computation of Public Support Percentage _ 14 Public support percentage for 2023(line 6,column(f),divided by line 11,column (f)) 14 15 Public support percentage from 2022 Schedule A,Part iI, line 14 15 16a 33-1/3%support test-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13,and line 14 is 33-1/3%or more,check this box ❑ and stop here:The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization b 33-113%support test-2022.If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a,and line 15 is 33-1/3%or more,check this box ❑ and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 17a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test-2023.if the organization did not check a box on line 13 15a,or 16b and line 14 is 10% or more,and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test,check this box and stop here.Explain in Part VI how ❑ the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test-2022.1f the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b,or 17a,and line 15 is 10% or more,and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test,check this box and stop here.Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization. 18 Private foundation.If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b,17a,or 17b,check this box and see instructions BAA TEEA0402L 08114l23 Schedule A(Form 990)2023 Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA6-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 ' • Schedule A(Form 990)2023 KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL - 74-2143.423 Page 3 I Part III.. Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(ax2) , '(Complete only if you checked the box on.line 10 of'Part l or if the organisation failed to qualify under Part II.If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below,please complete Part IL) Section A.Public Support . - ' Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a)2019 (is)2020 (c)2021 (d) 2022 (e)2023 " (f)Total 1 Gifts,grants,contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any"unusual grants.). 93,580. '90,880. 99,550. 100,707 ,86 001. 470,718. 2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed,or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose. 0 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 0 4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf • O. 5 The value of services or , facilities furnished by a ' governmental unit to the organization without charge 0, 6 Total.Add lines 1 through 5 93,580. 90,880. 99,550. 100,707. 86,001. 470,718. 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2,and 3 received from disqualified persons 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than • disqualified persons that . exceed the greater of$5,000 or 1%of the amount on line 13 for the year 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. c Add lines 7a and 7h 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 8 Public support.(Subtract line 470,718. 7c from line 6.) • . Section B.Total Support . Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a)2019 (b)2020 (c)2021 (d)2022 (e)2023 (I)Total 9 Amounts from line 6 93,580. 90,880. 99,550. 100,707. 86,.001. 470,718. 10a Gross income from interest,dividends, payments received on securities loans, , rents,royalties,and income from similar sources 807. 52. 73. 1,203. . 1,536. 3,671. b Unrelated business taxable income(less section 511 . taxes)from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 0. c Add lines l0a and lob 807. 52. 73. 1,203. 1,g36. - 3,671. 11 Net income from unrelated business - , - activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on • 0; 12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets(Explain in Part VI.) 0 13 Total support.(Add lines 9, 10c, 11,and 12.) 94,387. 90,932. 99,623. 101,910. 87,537. 474,389. 14 First 5 years.if the Form 990 is for the organization's first,second,third,fourth,or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) ❑ organization,check this box and stop here Section C.Computation of Public Support Percentage - , 15 Public support percentage for 2023(line'8,column(f),divided by line 13,column(f)) 15 99.23 % 16 Public support percentage from 2022 Schedule A,Part Ill, line 15 16 99.37 % Section D.Computation of Investment Income Percentage • 17 Investment income percentage for 2023(line 10c,column(f),divided by line 13,column(f)) 17 0.77 % 18 Investment income percentage from 2022 Schedule A,'Part Ill,line 17 18 0.63 % 19a 33.1/3%support tests-2023.If the organization did.not check the box on line 14,and line 15 is more than 33-1/3%,and line 17 1771 is not more than 33.1/3%,check this box and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization X b 33-113%support tests-2022.If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a,and line 16 is more than 33-1/3%,and line 18 is not more than 33-1/3%, check this box and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization a 20 Private foundation.If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a,or 19b,check this box and see instructions BAA TEEA0403L 0ai14r23 Schedule A(Form 990)2023 Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 . Schedule A(Form 990)2023 KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 Page 4 [Part IV,. Supporting Organizations . . . . (Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part 1. If you checked box 12a, Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, Part 1, complete Sections A, D, and E.If you checked box 12d, Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.) Section A.All Supporting Organizations , Yes No 1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? If'No,'describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated.If designated by class or purpose,describe —--� the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain. 1 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1)or(2)? If"Yes,"explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1)or(2). 2 3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4),(5),or(6)?If"Yes,'answer lines 36 -----�--�—I and 3c below. 3a b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or(6)and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? if"Yes,*describe in Part ifI when and how the organization ---- made the determination. 36 c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) —'----—I purposes? If°Yes,"explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use. 3c 4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States(*foreign supported organization°)? if°Yes"and —-------' if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part i, answer lines 4b and 4c below. 4a b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization?if"Yes,'describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations. 4b c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3)and 509(a)(1)or(2)? If'Yes,'explain in Part W what controls the organization used to ensure that -6--- all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)purposes. 4c 5a Did the organization add,substitute,or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If'Yes,'answer lines 5b and 5c below(if applicable):Also,provide detail in Part VI, including(r)the names and EiN numbers of the supported organizations added,substituted, or removed; (ii)the reasons for each such action;010 the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action;and(iv)how the action was - —- accomplished(such as by amendment to the organizing document). 5a b Type tor Type II only.,Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a:class already designated in the ——----1 organization s organizing document? - 5b c Substitutions only.Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5c 6 Did the organization provide support(whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities)to , anyone other than(i)its supported organizations, (ii)individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations,or(ii)other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of --— the filing organization's supported organizations? If"Yes,"provide detail in Part VI. 6, 7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan,compensation,or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (as defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)),a family member of a substantial contributor,or a 35%controlled entity with. --- regard to a substantial contributor? If"Yes,'complete Part I of Schedule L(Form 990). 7 8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958)not described on line 7? if"Yes," --"'--— --I complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990). 8 9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946(other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1)or(2))? — if°Yes,"provide detail in Part VI. • 9a b Did one or more disqualified persons(as defined on line 9a)hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the =---—°— I supporting organization had an interest? If'Yes,'provide detail in Part W. 96 c Did a disqualified person(as defined on line 9a)have an ownership interest in,or derive any personal benefit from; —— -i assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If'Yes,'provide detail in Part VI. 9c 10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(t)(regarding certain Type It supporting organizations,and all Type III non•functionally integrated supporting organizations)? lf"Yes," answer line 10b below. 10a b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year?(Use Schedule C,Form 4720, to determine -1 whether the organization had excess business holdings.) 10b BAA TEEA0404L 011n4123 Schedule A(Form 990)2023 Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-29C7E5122CC1 Schedule A(Form 990)2023 KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL • 74-2143423 Page 5 Part IV [Supporting Organizations•(continued) Yes No 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons? g a A person who directly or indirectly controls,either alone or together with persons described on lines 1 i b and l lc below, , ---- the governing body of a supported organization? - • h a b A family member of a person described on line l la above? lib c A 35%controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11 b above?If"Yes"to line lla,I ib,or 11c,provide detail in Part VI. 11 c Section B.Type I Supporting Organizations Yes No . 'I Did the governing body,members of the governing body, officers acting in their official capacity, or membership of one - or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's officers, directors,or trustees at all times during the tax year? If"No,"describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s)effectively operated,supervised, or controlled the organization's activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove officers,directors,or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the fax year. 1 2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated,supervised,or controlled the supporting organization? If'Yes,'explain in Part VI how providing such - benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s)that operated,supervised, or controlled the supporting organization. 2 Section C.Type iI Supporting Organizations Yes No • 1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees . of each of the organization's supported orgahization(s)? If 'No,"describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s). 1 Section D.All Type III Supporting Organizations _Yes No 'I Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations,by the last day of the fifth month of the -organization's tax year, (i)a written notice describing the type-and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii)a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification,and(iii)copies of the - organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification,to the extent not previously provided? 1 2 Were any of the organization's officers,directors,or trustees either(i)appointed or elected by the supported organization(s),or(ii)serving on the governing body of a.supported organization? If"No,"explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported arganization(s). 2 • • 3 By reason of the relationship described on line 2,above,did the organization's supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets'et' - all times during the tax year? If'Yes,"describe in Part Vi the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard. - - • 3 Section E.Type III Functionally integrated Supporting Organizations - 1 Check the box next to the Method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year(see Instnuctlons). a ❑The organization satisfied the Activities Test.Complete line 2 below. b The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below. c The organization supported a governmental entity.Describe in Part Vi how you supported a governmental entity(see instructions). 2 Activities Test.Answer lines 2a and 2b below. 'Yes No • a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the •- supported organizations)to which the organization was responsive?If'Yes,'then in Part VI Identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations,and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities. 2a b Did the activities described on line 2a,above,constitute activities that,but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the organization's supported organization(s)would have been engaged in?If"Yes,"explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s)would have engaged in these activities — but for the organization's involvement. 2b 3 Parent of Supported Organizations.Answer lines 3a and 3b below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers,directors,or trustees of ---� each of the supported organizations?If"Yes"or'No,"provide details in Part VI. 3a b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies,programs,and activities of each of its - -- --- supported organizations? if*Yes,"describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard. 3b BAA TEEA04051. o8ri4r23 Schedule A(Form 990)2023 Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 Schedule A(Form 990).2023 KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 Page 6. Part V 'Type Ill Non-Functionally Integrated 509(aX3)Supporting Organizations 1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov.20, 1970(explain in Part VI).See instructions.All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E. Section A—Adjusted Net Income (A)Prior Year (B)Current Year 1 Net short-term capital gain •1 2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2 3 Other gross income(see instructions) 3 4 Add lines 1 through 3. - 4 5 Depreciation and depletion 5 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management,conservation,or maintenance of property held for production of income(see instructions) 6 7 Other expenses(see instructions) 7 8 Adjusted Net Income(subtract lines 5,6,and 7 from line 4) 8 Section B — Minimum Asset Amount (A)Prior Year' (B)Current Year (optional) 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets(see instructions for short . -- _ tax year or assets held for part of year): a Average monthly value of securities • la b Average monthly cash balances I b o Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c d Total(add lines la, lb,and lc) Id e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): 2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets 2 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1 d. 3 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use.Enter 0.015 of line.3(for greater amount, r see instructions). 4 5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets(subtract line 4 from line 3) 5 _ 6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035. 6 7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7 • - 8 Minimum Asset Amount(add line 7 to line 6) 8 . Section C— Distributable Amount Current Year 1 Adjusted net income for prior year(from Section A, line 8,column A) • • 1 ` 2 Enter 0,85 of line 1. 2 3 Minimum asset amount for prior year(from Section B,line 8, column A) 3 4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3. 4 5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5 • 6 Distributable Amount.Subtract line 5 from line 4,unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions). 6 7 ❑Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions). BAA • • Schedule A(Form 990)2023 • -TEEA0406L 08n4123 Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 • Schedule A(Form 990)2023 _. KEEP BRAZOS .BEAUTIFUL -- - : - 74-2143423 Page 7 (.Part V -Type III Non-Functionally lntegrated•509(aX3)Supporting Organizations (continued) •. Section D—Distributions. ' • . . , Current Year 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes - . , 1 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that•directly_furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, • _ _ in excess of income from activity 2 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported.organizations 3 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets . 4 5 Qualified set-aside amounts(prior IRS approval required—provide details.in Part VI) 5 6 Other,distributions(describe in PartVi).See instructions. . 6 7 Total annual distributions.Add lines 1 through 6. 7 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive(provide details in Part VI).See instructions. 8 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 9 • 10 Line 8 amount divided by line 9 amount 10 ai i) Section E—Distribution Allocations(see instructions) Excess Underdistributions Distributable Distributions Pre.2023 Amount for 2023 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C,line 6 - 2 Underdistributions, if any,for years prior to 2023(reasonable cause required—explain in Part VI).See instructions. 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any,to 2023 1 . a From 2018 r b From 2019 l c From 2020 d From 2021 • e From 2022 . f Total of lines 3a through 3e 1 g Applied to underdistributions of prior years . h Applied to 2023 distributable amount i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) 1 ' j Remainder.Subtract lines 3g,3h,and 31 from line 3f. 4 Distributions for 2023 from Section.D, ' • line 7: $ . . .. .:_ . a Applied to underdistributions of prior years. - b Applied to 2023 distributable amount - .. c Remainder,Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023,if any. , Subtract lines 3g and 4a frontline 2.For result greater than zero, explain in PartV1.See instructions. 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023.Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1.For result greater than zero, explain in Part VI.See instructions. 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.Add lines 3j and 4c. .; •... . . s .:;,.,•:_.; 8 Breakdown of line 7: i . ._ . . _ -', 1 a Excess from 2019 . I b Excess from 2020. c Excess from 2021 .1 d Excess from 2022 . 'I e Excess from 2023 BAA Schedule A(Form 990)2023 • 1EEAO4o7L Oa114123 • - Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 , • ,- • Schedule A(Form 990)2023 KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 Page 8 Part VI Supplemental Information. Provide the,explanatians required by Part II line 10;Part 1I line 17a or 17b;Part ,Iil me 12;Part IV,Section A, lines 1,2,3b,3c,4b,4c,5a,6,9a,9b,9c, 11a,11b,and 11c;Part IV,Section. , ' B, lines 1 and 2;Part IV,Section C,line I;Part IV,Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV,Section E, lines lc,2a,2b, 3a,and 3b; Part V line 1;Part V,Section B, line le;Part V,Section D,lines 51 6,and 8;and Part V,Section E, lines 2, 5,and 6.Also complete this part for any additional information.(See instructions.) - • • • • • • • • BAA lallo4OSL aan4/23 Schedule A(Form 990)2023 Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 ' • • Schedule B - oMe No.1545-0047 (Form 990) Schedule of Contributors 2023 • Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990,990-1a,or 990-PF. Internal Revenue Service Go to www./rs.gov/Form990 for the-latest information. Name of the organization Employer Identification number KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL - . 74--2143423 Organization type(check one): Filers of: Section: • Form 990 or 990-EZ ❑X 501(c)( 3 ) (enter number)organization • ❑ 4947(a)(1)nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation ❑ 527 political organization - Form 990-PF ❑ 501(c)(3)exempt private foundation ❑ 4947(a)(1)nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation ❑ 501(c)(3)taxable private foundation Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule, Note:Only a section 501(c)(7),(8)',or(10)organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule.See instructions. • General Rule ❑X For an organization filing Form 990,990-EZ.or 990-PF that received,during the year,contributions totaling$5,000 or more(in money or property)from any one contributor.Complete Parts I and II.See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions. Special Rules - ' ❑ For an organization described in section 501(c)(3)filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33-1/3%support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1)and 170(b)(1)(A)(v),that checked Schedule A(Form 990),Part II,line 13, 16a,or 16b, and that received from any one contributor,during the year,total contributions of the greater of(1)$5,000;or (2)2%of the amount on(i)Form 990,Part VIII,tine 1h;or(ii)Form 990-EZ, line 1.Complete Parts I and II. - ❑ For an organization described in.section 501(c)(7),(8),or(10)filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,during the year,total contributions of more than$1,000 exclusively for religious,charitable,scientific, literary,or educational purposes,or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.Complete Parts 1(entering "N/A"in column(b)instead of the contributor name and address), II,and Ill. ❑ For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8),or(10)filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,during the year,contributions exclusively for religious,charitable,etc.,purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than$1,000.If this box is checked,enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious,charitable,etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious,charitable,etc.,contributions totaling$5,000 or more during the year - $ Caution:An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B(Form 990),but it must answer"No"on Part IV,line 2,of its Form 990;or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990-PF,Part I,line 2,to certify that it doesn`t meet the filing requirements of Schedule 13(Form 990). BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,see the instructions for Farm 990,990-EZ,or 990-PF. Schedule B(Form 990)(2023) 7EEA0701L 08/09l23 Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9318-28C7E5122CC1 ' Schedule B(Form 990) (2023) 1 1 Page 2 Name of organization , ,_. : , t -' Employer Identification number • KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 Part I contributors(see instructions).Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. _ _ c c No Name,address,and ZIP+4 ,Total contributions Type of contribution 1 BRAZOS COUNTY Person [ --' - Payroll ❑ 300 E. 26TH ST $ 15L000. Noncash 0 BRYANL TX 77803 noncashtcontributions.) {{ (c) (d) No� Name,address,( and ZIP+4 Total coributions Type of contribution • 2 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION 0 -' Payroll Person PO BOX 9960 $ 31,001. Noncash COLLEGE STATION, TX 77842 (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (c) d No.. Name,address,and ZIP+4 Total coributions Type of contribution 3 CITY OF BRYAN Person QX --- - Payroll 0 300 S. TEXAS AVE $ 40,000. Noncash BRYAN, TX 77803 ona Phtcntior nsoributns.) (c) d No. Name,address,and ZIP+4 Total coributions Type of contribution Person 0 --- - Payroll 0 • $ ,Noncash , 0 - (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (a) 04 (c) d No. 'Name,address,and ZIP+4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person 0 --- Payroll $ ' Noncash 0 (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Vl a) 0) c) . Name,address,and ZIP+4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person LJ --- Payroll El $ Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) BAA TEEAO702L 08/09/23 Schedule B(Form 990)(2023) Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 Schedule B(Form 990)(2023) 1 1 Page 3 Name of organization Employer identification comber KEEP BRAZOS' BEAUTIFUL- • 74-2143423 • Part II Noncash Property(see instructions).Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space-is needed. • (a)No. (b) (c) (d) • from Description of noncash property given FMV(or estimate) Date received Part I _ (See instructions.) N/A -$ (a)No. (b), (c) from Description of noncash property given FMV(or estimate) Date received Part I (See instructions. $ (from Description of noncash property given FMV(or estimate) Date received Part I (See Instructions.) • (from Description of noncash property given FMV(or estimate Date received Part I (See instructions.) a (from Description of noncash property given FIVIV(or estimate) Date received Part I (See Instructions.) • • (from - Description of noncash property given FMV(or estimate Date receivedd Part I (See instructions.) $ • BAA TEEAO703L 08/09123 Schedule I3(Form 990)(2023) Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 • Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) 1 1 Page 4 Name of organization Employer Identification number KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL 74-2143423 Part III Exclusively religious,charitable,etc.,contributions to organizations described in section 501(cX7),(8), or(10)that total more than$1,000 for the year from any one contributor.Complete columns(a)through(e)and the following line entry.For organizations completing Part Ill,enter the total of exclusively religious,charitable,etc., contributions of$1,000 or less for the year.(Enter this information once.See instructions.) $ _NIA Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed. - (a)No. (b)Purpose of gift (c)Use of gift (d)Description of how gift is held from PartI N/A (e)Transfer of gift' Transferee's name,address,and ZIP+4 Relationship of transferor to transferee (a)No. (b)Purpose of gift (c)Use of gift (d)Description of how gift is held from Part1 (e)Transfer of gift Transferee's name,address,and ZIP+4 Relationship of transferor to transferee (a)No. (b)Purpose of gift (c)Use of gift (d)Description of how gift is held from Part 1 _ (e)Transfer of gift Transferee's name,address,and ZIP+4 Relationship of transferor to transferee ()No. (b)Purpose of gift (c)Use of gift (d)Description of how gift is held from Part (e)Transfer of gift _ Transferee's name,address,and ZIP+4 Relationship of transferor to transferee BAA TEEA07O4L 08/09/23 Schedule B(Form 990)(2023) Docusign Envelope ID:E3360CA8-FEBA-4740-9316-28C7E5122CC1 SCHEDULE O Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No.1545•o047 (Form 990) Complete to pprovide information for responses to specific questions an 2023 Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public Department of the Treasury Go to www.hs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. inspection Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Employer Identification lumber KEEP BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL - 74-2143423 FORM 990-EZ PART I;LINE 16 OTHER EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION $ 833. AWARDS LUNCHEON '4,642. ' DUES 1,340. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • 2,908. INSURANCE 2,618. MISC 74. • OFFICE EXPENSES • 6,499. RECYCLING 99. TELEPHONE 998. TRAVEL 2,226. WILDFLOWER 7,922. TOTAL $ • 30,159. FORM 990-EZ,PART II,LINE 26 r. TOTAL LIABILITIES • • BEGINNING ENDING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES $ 912. $ 1,395. TOTAL $ 912. $ 1,395. • FORM 990-EZ,PART III-ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE BRAZOS COUNTY CITIZENS TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY CLEAN, GREEN, AND BEAUTIFUL. FORM 990-EZ,PART V-REGARDING TRANSFERS ASSOCIATED WITH PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS • • (A) DID THE ORGANIZATION, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON• A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT') - NO (B) DID THE ORGANIZATION, DURING THE YEAR, PAY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT'? NO BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-El. TEEM90I L 07/24/23 Schedule 0(Form 990)2023 Keep Brazos Beautiful; Inc. . • Budget vs. Actuals: 2024-2025,Budget- FY25 P&L • October 2024-September 2025 TOTAL ACTUAL • BUDGET• %OF BUDGET Income - 1XX Pledged Support 0.00 10X Program Support • 0.00• 101 Brazos County 15,000.00 102 City of Bryan 40,000.00 103 City of College Station 21,963.42 34,990.00 , 62.77% Total 10X Program Support 21,963.42 89,990.00• '24.41 % 12X Awards Luncheon 121 City of College Station Sponsorship 4,740.00 Total 12X Awards Luncheon 4,740.00 Total 1XX Pledged Support 21,963.42 94,730.00 23.19% 2XX Reimbursement " II 201 City of CS Trash Off Sponsorship 2,000.00 202 Wildflower Seeds 4,000.00 203 City of CS Landscaping Grant 2,500.00 Total 2XX Reimbursement , 8,500.00 3XX Estimated Income 0.00 31X Interest • 772.91 ' ' ' 772.91• • 100.00% Total 3XX Estimated Income 772.91 772.91 100.00% 4XX Dependent on Program Success 0.00 40X Awards Luncheon . • • 401 Sponsorships 9,000.00 • Total 40X Awards Luncheon - 9,000:00 430 Tree Sale 184.66 0.00 _ Total 4XX Dependent on Program Success 184.68 9,000.00 -2.05% City of Bryan Project Grants 45,000.00 0.00 Total Income $87,551.87 $113,002.91 59.78% GROSS PROFIT $87,551,87 $113,002.91 59.78% Expenses 6XX Operational Expense 5,677.19 500.00 1,135.44% 60X Board/Networking 50.00 601 Insurance-Liability&BOD 4,013.63 750.00 535.15% 602 Board Training&Travel 119.98 0.00 603 Dues&Memberships 872.76 960.00 90.91 604 Meeting Expenses 14.37 150.00 9.58% Total 60X Board/Networking 5,020.74 1,910.00 262.87% • 62X Office 106.06 115.00 92.23% 621 Rent/Storage 9,450.00 11,550.00 81.82% 622 Telephone 1,024.04 850.17 120.45% 623 Website/Intemet 1,319.63 3,095.00 42.64% 624 Professional Services 8,194.64 5.95 137,725.04% 1/3 Accrual Basis Thursday,May 8,2025 06:28 PM GMT-04:00 Keep:Brazos'Beautiful,: Inc. Budget vs. Actuals: 2024-2025 Budget FY25 P&L October 2024-September 2025 TOTAL ACTUAL BUDGET %OF BUDGET 625 Equipment . i . 297.98 400.00 • ,74.50% 626 Supplies - 1,329.04 1,000.00 132:90% 627 Printing 800.00 . - - 628 Postage • - - _ _ .. -- .._ __ 150.00 - - - 629 Maintenance 12.88 100.00 12.88% 630 Miscellaneous Expenses 354.45 500.00 70.89% 631 Promotional Items 300.00 632 Intern Appreciation 300.00 Total 62X Office 22,088.72 19,166.12 115.25% 65X Staff 0.00 651 Staff Salary 33,600.00 60,000.00 56.00% 652 Payroll Expenses 850.00 • 653 Payroll Taxes 2,570.40 2,800.00 91.80% 654 Worker's Comp Insurance 2,152.08 400.00 538.02% 655 Mileage 200.00 656 Prof.Development&Travel 3,306.93 3,000.00 110.23% Total 65X Staff 41,629.41 67,260.00 81.90% Processing Fees 24.96 0.00 Total 6XX Operational Expense 74,441.02 88,826.12 83.81 % 7XX-9XX Program Expenses 0.00 7XX Required Programs 0.00 70X Education Program 703 Scholarship 3,000.00 Total 70X Education Program 3,000.00 74X Litter Prevention Programs 0.00 744 Litter Toolkit 165.41 150.00 110.27% 746 Texas Trash Off 2,561.66 3,300.00 77.63% Total 74X Litter Prevention Programs 2,727.07 3,450.00 79.05% 76X Beautification Program 763 Wildflower Program 4,000.00 Total 76X Beautification Program 4,000.00 780 Awards Ceremony Expense 4,692.17 5,000.00 93.84% 781 Brazos Valley Earth Day 0.00 810f Program Advertising 91.71 0.00 Total 781 Brazos Valley Earth Day 91.71 0.00 Total 7XX Required Programs 7,610.95 15,450.00 48.61% 9XX Programs Funded by Surplus 0.00 905 Volunteer Software 14.08 0.00 Total 9XX Programs Funded by Surplus 14.08 0.00 Total 7XX 9XX Program Expenses 7,525.03 15,450.00 48.71% Operational Expenses 1,062.88 0.00 Accrual Basis Thursday,May 8,2025 06:28 PM GMT-04:00 2/3 Keep Brazos Beautiful,. Inc. Budget vs. Actuals: 2024-2025 Budget- FY25 P&L October 2024-September 2025 TOTAL • ACTUAL BUDGET %OF BUDGET Total Expenses • $83,028.93 $104,276.12 •79,62% NET OPERATING INCOME • $-15,477.26 $8,726.79 -177.35% NET INCOME • $-15,477.26 $8,726.79 -177.35% • • • 1. • • • • • 3 Accrual Basis Thursday,May 8,2025 06:28 PM GMT-04:00 . . , . Keep p Brazos BeautifulFY2526 Estimated Budget QBCode Incomes 2025-2026 ixx to 5)O( ,$ 118,199.00 SXX _ Pledged Support 99,730.00 10X Program Support 89,990.00 101 Brazos,County 15,000.00 102 City of Bryan 40,000.00 103 Cityof College Station 34,990.00 12X Awards Luncheon 9,740.00 121 City of Bryan Sponsorship 2,000.00 122 Brazos County Sponsorship ' _ 2,000.00 123 City of College Station Tickets/Table 5,740.00 2XX Reimbursements 8,500.00 City of College Station . 201 TTO/GAC/TBE Sponsorship _ 2,000.00 202 Wildflower Seeds 4,000.00 203 City of College Station Landscaping Grant 2,500.00 3XX Estimated Income 3,469.00 30X Donations 2,700.00 301 Individual 200.00 Other-Grants-KAB(Greatest 302 American Cleanup Cash Grants) 2,500.00 31X Interest '' , • • , ' 769.00 311 Savings _ 18.00 _ 312 M MA 206.00 •313 CO 0188 285:00 314 CO 0705 260.00 4XX Dependent on Program Success 6,500.00 40X Awards Luncheon 6,500.00 _ 401 Sponsorships 5,000.00 402 Tickets/Table Purchases . 1,500.00 'Operational Expenses .. 2025-2026 48 Code 117,310.00 sxx Operational Expenses 102,360.00 60X Board/Networking - 2,225.00 601 Insurance,liability and SOD . • • • 750.00 603 Dues and Memberships 475.00 604 Meeting Expenses - 1,000.00 62X Office 16,345.00 621 Rent/Storage - - 6,000.00 622 Telephone 780.00 623 Website/Internet 2,915.00 624 Professional Services 4,000.00 625 Equipment 1,000.00 • • 626 Supplies 1,000.00 627 Printing 100.00 628 Postage 50.00 629 Maintenance 0.00 630 _ Miscellaneous 500.00 631 Promotional Items 0.00 65X Staff 83,790.00 651 Staff Salary i 60,000.00 652 Payroll Expenses 1,400.00 653 Payroll Taxes 4,590.00 654 • Worker's Compensation 400.00 'Stipend for Hearth Insurance+ 655 Mileage 12,400.00 656 Professional Development/Travel 5,000.00 Program Expenses 2025-2026 QB Code 14,950.00 7XX Required Programs 13,450.00 lox Education Programs . 701 *Other Education Programs&Software Grant-Purchases for Great 702 American Cleanup Grant Awarded 2;500.00 703 Scholarships 6,000.00 72X Retyding Programs 200.00 721 *Recycling Event 100.00 722 *Texas Recycles Day 100.00 74X Utter Prevention Programs 3,300.00 . 742 •2 City of Bryan Clean Up Events 150.00 743 •2 City of College Station Clean Ups 150,00 744 *Utter Toolkit 1,000.00 Texas Trash Off/Great American 746 Cleanup/The Big Event 2,000.00 76X BeautificattonPrograms 4,250.00 764 'Yard of the Month 250.00 763 Wildflower Program 4,030.00 780 Awards Ceremony 5,700.00 8XX . Optional Programs _ 0.00 801 9XX Programs Funded by Surplus 1,500.00 904 New Sfgnage 11,500.00 Net Income $ 889.00 I I I 2,389.00 •BRAZOS VALLEY SNAPSHOTS OF RESULTS DELIVERED THROUGH BVCOG -w .-ini-dip...,,. , . . ,-.‘ Afr,f1) . . . °F. ' SOLUTIONS REPORT"�lUe�fel� People; I $1 4.2M JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS BVCOG provides no-cost recruitment and employment services to businesses and job seekers.Special services provided for veterans, youth,individuals with disabilities,and the formerly incarcerated. 111 $11.7M HOUSING ASSISTANCE providing return on investment BVCOG manages Section 8 HousingAssistance, rovidin low-income � i individuals with safe,affordable housing. II $9.8M PROVIDED FOR CHILD CARE BVCOG provides child care assistance to working families and heavily invests in increasing the quality of care for local daycare providers. $5.2M LOCAL IMPACT OF BVCOG EMPLOYMENT BVCOG provides income to 150 employees,many of whom reside , in Brazos County. $5.OM SAVINGS IN INDIGENT CARE BRAZOS COUNTY INVESTMENT BVCOG processes over 7,000 medical claims each year for jail inmates and the indigent poor to reduce County costs by$5 million. $4.5M WIC GROCERIES FOR FAMILIES BVCOG MEMBERSHIP DUES WIC provides grocery assistance to families with young children, giving them the nutrition they need to grow strong bodies. BVWACS OPERATIONS $3.6M RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTHCARE The Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications(BVWACS)network ensures reliable radio communications for public safety. $1.8M UTILITY ASSISTANCE . BVCOG offers assistance with utility payments to support low-income households in navigating the harsh Texas climate of extreme summers and frigid winters. - $1.4M PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS RETURN FROM BVCOG BVCOG enhances community safety with homeland security and criminal justice planning,violent crime prevention,victim assistance,and first responder training. $581 K MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels delivers nourishing meals weekly to individuals in need.This critical service results in 95,000 meals throughout the year. RETURN ON INVESTMENT $432K SPENT ON HIV HEALTH SERVICES BVCOG allocates funds to meet HIV client needs for medical transportation,case management rehabilitation,and risk reduction. $280K FAMILY ASSISTANCE-CSBG BVCOG facilitates the Community Services Block Grant(CSBG)to assist r with housing,nutrition, transportation, education,and crisis services. '3 - .."a a $1 20K SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SENIORS sg F Y' xi Our Area Agency on Aging facilitates people living independently ,., longer by meeting the social,nutritional,and logistical needs of the 1 elderly and caregivers. . $89K INVESTED IN THE 911 SYSTEM I ' BVCOG coordinates resources,provides training,and strengthens the regional 911 emergency system to keep Brazos Valley safe. $54K WEATHERIZATION zc VALLEY I QUESTIONS?CONTACT US! BVCOG helps low-income households control their energy costs by .- 3991E 29th St. Bryan,TX 77802 installing insulation and other weatherization materials. M1 �!j -, r / 979.595.2800 I bvcog.org $37K ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT '` .43 ,,;;� �'- On demand reporting available for local and regional economic data, / \ including demographics,population projects,and industry job trends. "`1•V•!Help(Peep .- %, licitara BRAZOS VALLEY 0r.amii.(4) ' `' s�. B Y THE NUMBERS aW&Help 1& I — COUNTY AND CITY SUPPORT — — ADULT EDUCATION — 416 12,400 Internationalprofessionals Students in Trade Hours of police officer training 66 integratd into US equivalents 1 Schools:HVAC _ * Students in Trade Schools: iEt2 Police cars outfitted in Operation Safe Shield �R i 9 Pharmacy Technician I wit 4.11. , Students in Trade s hoots:l 6 • • 1,358 Certified MedicalAssistant kCrime victims counseled Students in Trade Schools: Q 31 Quickbooks for Entrepreneurs 0281 Convictions of crimes against women E • • Youth serviced by juvenile justice 480 students 390 students 64 g®uates �1'J► 2,030 and truancy grants 0 7,128 Incfigent claims processed — SERVICES FOR SENIORS — vc 52 9 08ns 4 Meals at 36 Medical alert Miles of buried fiber-optic broadband .- senior V. centers A 5 Radio towers 27 555 Home delivered meals Hours of homemaker 1 439 — WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT — assistance 2 685 Rides for seniors ilk '' Job Fairs People hired through ,,,,. ,■.., , .. �. Tt-1 140 Held T4 the Workforce Board j F ! 203 Seniors eelpd with ��--"- medicare enrolimnt °'�� Y" Number of job 29 926 -\ i seekers helped Hours of In-home `, respite care 842 - 03. - - SERVICES FOR FAMILIES — pre ' 4 G 435 Seniors educated an fall prevention 59,21 4 Children provided with medical and disease management checkups at WIC clinics ei Children providedwith daycare assistance 1,638 — RESIDENTIAL SERVICES — { Moms received medical Families provided 1'` 1 e 25�015 care at WIC clinics 20,291 with rental assistance , `1 p Grocery bags distributed 1 /�36 -- Households received 4 063 ` 4 1 , with fresh produce 1 utilityassistance 1 U, "--.4 '' 0 16 Family Sufficiency Graduates — 47 hoPermanent s ane placements ',tii , Daycares improved with I 1 • certification training,education 20 - i 1 O Homes repaired ° ® supplies and equipment it i , ` ` . Qat Brazos Valle y,. Council of Governments . ;". iOpi,Ap(:?, Indgent Health and Inmate �0 Expenses . J' <0 . = ,/ ' Brazos County 2023-2024 `ems J� Savings Metrics Regular Clients: 75 Inmates: 2,832 Claims Processed 755 12,807 Amount Billed S367,198.07 $6,501,877.89 Amount Paid S73,825.11 $1,569,076.16 Total Savings S293,372.96 $4,932,801.73 Regular Clients Inmates ® Amount Paid ® Amount Saved 0 Amount Paid 0 Amount Saved Amount Paid Amount Paid 20.1% 1 24.1% 1 i. ,. Amount Saved Amount Saved 75.9% 79.9% 0 ` Total Savings of$52,26,174.69 . . . .ID Brazos Transit District Brazos Commissioners - Ridership Overview ``' May 2024 - April 2'025 '/ SIT b\s"c � 25000 20000 — — - -� --- --- -- Carrrty:Predna ', ■1 : ■2 03 ■4 5000 - II-1 — — - — I I O Ill 5 6 7 S 9 10 11 12 T 1 2 3 4 2024 2025 Precinct 1 - Bentley Nettles Precinct 2- Chuck Konderla Precinct 3 - Fred Brown Precinct 4-Wanda Watson • 69,372 . 237,022 • 149,342 • 168,574 Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line BACKING THE BADGEST!' FOUNDATION a 501(c0(3)corporation WHO WE ARE The Foundation was created in 2018 by the Brazos Valley Chapter of the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. Its board members are active/retired First Responders and friends who support the mission of helping First Responders in need. WHAT WE DO The Foundation Board is charged with the responsibility of raising, managing and accounting for donated funds which support our seven county First Responders who have suffered financial hardship because of catastrophic illness, injury andfor property loss when traditional sources and community support fall short. Spouses and.dependent children are included. HOW YOU CAN HELP Contribute to the Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line Foundation. Our support comes directly from donations and motorcycle club fund raisers. 100% of your contribution goes toward financial assistance for First Responders in the Brazos Valley who are in distress. www.facebook.com/BVTBLFoundation AND CLICK THE DONATE HDTTON! I bvtbif.president@gmail.Com Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line Foundation 501(c)(3) charitable organization Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line Foundation P.O. Box 3531 Bryan, TX 77805 Printing compliments of Copy Corner College Station, Texas . Jjtn 1 litetote Ira o Valle • LAW ENFORCEMENT MOTORCYCLE CLUB We are asking. for YOUR HELP in supporting our BRAZOS VALLEY FIRST RESPONDERS! Leon Robertson Madison. L----:50M311 \---.1 0::Y: %-.71 ' 0 Brazos f ". Grimes ' a' k Burleson -,_,F Cr.' •A ,Washington 100% of your donation to the Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line Foundation benefits First Responders & Is tax deductible! , .?--i.t-v. t BACKING THE BADGE? Funds Request Brazos Valley • Thin Blue Line Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line Foundation BACKING THE BADGES P.O.,Box 3531,Bryan,TX 77805 FOUNDATION : Kyle•Cox,Board Treasurer a 501(c)(1l corporation BVTBLF.Treasurer@gmail.com (214)901-8107 Date: Note:Application valid for 30 days from above date. Funds.are for: D.First Responder 0 Immediate:Family MemberRelationship:• ; First Responder's Name:. Phone: _ Address City,ST ZIP, Reason for request:❑Illness ❑ Injury 0 Property Loss t ,First;Responder: El Fire ''❑ EMS •❑ LE ,t 0,Active •❑ Retired :0 Reserve 0 Volunteer•Firefighter • • .Agency Name: . Agency City/County: Amount of Funds Requested:$ Person Requesting: • Phone Relationship to First Responder: Important:The Foundation provides financial support for expenses not covered by insurance.On the back of this form,describe your need for funds. Please attach documentation such as unpaid bills or receipts showing how the,request will be used.-Documentation must match the amount of the request. If approved, the Foundation may choose to pay unpaid bills directly to the vendor. The completed application and all documents can be mailed to the above address or scanned and emailed to the above email address. Permission to photograph presentation: 0 Yes 0 No(not required.to receive funds) Permission to publish name and photo of presentation: ❑Yes 0 No(not required to receive funds) Signature of recipient/requester: DoE` Ll'Approved ', To be completed by Foundation • • $Issued:, Check Issued To: . . Date Issued: • • Please provide a description of how the funds will be used.Attach documentation(bills,receipts, invoices,etc.)matching the requested amount. If you have any questions,please contact Dale Cuthbertson at(979)224-1360 or Kyle Cox at(214)901-8107. • _ . t s • • • • Brazos County Thin Blue Line Foundation Funding Agreement 25-056 September 1,2024-February 28,2025 Status Requested Issued Fire Fire Fighter,Brazos County ESD 2 Active $ 8,905.50 $ 5,000.00 Fire Fighter,City of Anderson/Grimes County VFD Active $ 3,363.37 $ 3,363.37 Total Fire $ 12,268.87 $ 8,363.37 Law Enforcement City Marshal,City of Snook/Burleson County Active $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 Sheriff,Burleson County Sheriff's Office Active $ 4,625.69 $ 4,625.69 Deputy,Brazos County Sheriff's Office Retired $ 1,000.00 $ 2,031.52 Total Law Enforcement $ 10,625.69 $ 11,657.21 $ 22,894.56 $ 20,020.58 AMERICA Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial FY 2026 Funding Request BRAZOS VALLEY VETERANS MEMORIAL, INC 1t k *4 ir Our purpose is to honor all ***f hio Veterans, past, present and k` k�', * R. future; and to educate residents and visitors regarding the service and sacrifices made by Veterans on our behalf. BRAZOS VALLEY VETERANS MEMORIAL 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION • Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial established July 17, 2000 • Memorial site comprises 12 acres in Veterans Park &Athletic Complex • Dedicated original work on November 11, 2002 • The center piece 1.5 life size sculpture by New York artist Robert Eccleston • Louis L. Adam Memorial Plaza design by Larry Schueckler • 1/2 mile Lynn Stuart Pathway includes 18 war memorial sites and the Never Forget Garden • 22 historically correct Life size bronze statues by J. Payne Lara • 5 additional statues are currently in progress. • Currently 6,763 veteran names are listed on the Honor Wall • Future projects: new entrance plan, ww II site additions, Gold Star Memorial 3 PROPOSED SITE ENHANCEMENTS Revolutionary Site Enhancements • Professional rebuild of existing stone wall • New wall includes granite end pedestals: "July 4, 1776" left; "July 4, 2026" right • Addition of 30"x42" bronze plaque inscribed with Declaration of Independence • Plaque to be mounted on a granite pedestal War of 1812 Site Enhancements: • Addition of upright granite panel with image of the Brig "EAGLE" • Addition of 30"x42" bronze plaque inscribed with the "Star Spangled Banner" • Plaque to be mounted on a granite pedestal • Addition of an interpretive panel regarding TAMU "EAGLE" research project 4 FUNDING REQUESTS: • Brazos County $30,000 • City of Bryan $30,000 • City of College Station $30,000 • Harmon Family Foundation $25,000 Total Project Estimate: $115,000 (100% of these funds go to the project, not operations or admire) 5 HISTORICAL SOURCES OF FUNDS • 2000 2023 Cumulative • Total Revenue: $3,947,033 • Individual Contributions: 35% • Corporate Contributions: 8% • Brazos County: 12% • City of Bryan: 11 % • City of College Station: 17% • Donated Services & others: 17% SOURCE: 2023 BWM Audit 6 REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITE CONCEPT wcaso r"...77.'97;7;tR:k7F"?*Zr.41`,.;*".„c,'',7";', • v.,-`,..... .N 71.Y..rt.,1-.*:14",T -'-'1'.'"if"?',,1'11 1:*".*P.' - . r--;4-•'k•' '=As '•- b v • - .. 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The Brazos County Soil & Water Conservation District is one of 216 districts formed in Texas to provide local assistance to local landowners where they were located. Much like-a school board- our local district is a subdivision of state government led by the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board. Our district, which has one employee, does not have taxing authority, or assess fees of any kind and our funding to promote local soil and water conservation efforts comes through matching funds from the Texas State Board, technical assistance funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and from local contributions. The local conservation districts are truly grassroots organizations, coordinating local on-the-ground conservation efforts. Through our district, Brazos County landowners, large and small, have free access to technical expertise, assistance and resources provided through the Texas State Board and the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). For decades, farmers and ranchers in the county have received technical help on soil erosion, brush control, livestock water facilities, row crop irrigation systems and other projects facilitated through Brazos County SWCD. We team up with local agricultural landowners to develop a conservation plan for their property which will help guide them on best management practices in managing their land. Additionally, cost-share funding assistance is available through contracts with the Texas SWCD or NRCS. But in either case these programs are voluntary. Brazos County government itself shares a direct bond in this technical assistance with the Brazos County SWCD through the maintenance of two conservation dam projects in the south end of the county. These dams are inspected annually by NRCS technicians and county engineering personnel to ensure their safety. I want to remind commissioners that funds are available to you for the annual maintenance of these projects through the state SWCD conservation darns program. Our county office is happy to facilitate these requests. In addition to facilitating programs and providing technical assistance, our agency maintains a presence at field days and workshops to promote soil and water conservation activities. The district has also been involved in its sponsorship of youth activities in the county. We have sponsored a number of 4-H soil and plant identification contests at the State 4-H RoundUp each June, as well as local and area FFA youth in their contests. Just this year, we signed for a young lady from Rudder High School who was awarded first place at both the District and Area levels for her excellent presentation on Soil Stewardship. In wrapping up, Brazos County SWCD continues to be an agricultural agency. However, the demographics of the county continues to shift from rural to urban, and calls for technical assistance are now involving more small acreage. During the past five years, almost 500 inquiries for information and assistance have come through the Brazos County office for a wide range of conservation issues. We strongly believe soil/water conservation will become even more important as the county's agricultural land parcels become smaller, and will involve more people whose generational knowledge of agriculture and associated land issues are more limited. Their family livelihoods no longer depend upon agriculture production. Again, thank you for your valuable time here this afternoon, and for your consideration for funding assistance as our local SWCD continues to promote soil and water conservation in Brazos County. I think it is important to consider just how important our soil and water resources are to each of us in our everyday lives. SSt'E-Z6L-009-t BOJ)pi OgZZ-ELL(Ll8)euoydalel go9a sexel 'aidw®1 £OS9L st:xas `aidmas e99 xoU •0•d (sloutsla uolteAJesuoo num s nos semi.411M uolleiad000 ul) 8S9 XOH '0 'd pJeo8 uolleAJesuo3 leleM pue nos ems sexei Aq pendeld moil uopuniasuoJ Jaw A& 7s) i10s a2' S Suxa j al!M 10 OSZZ-ELL (LI8) ro 5817£-Z6L-008-I :aarg Rol Iiuo •a3UE1s1Ssti iG' wtp pool nort wogs QaMS rnoA SupOEwoa ur no,t dim! 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TL employed technician or through the USDA Soil V �j Raft Service. Texas is unique. Most authorities divide the ���I�GIdQ weimmt Raft The technical expert will have detailed data state into 20 major subdivisions that have similar about your soil types, limitations, erosion or related soils, vegetation, topography, climate Several steps are involved in the development potential and production capability. They will and land uses. In fact, some 1,200 different of a conservation plan to meet your specific help you interpret the data and explore ways to soils series are recognized in the state. farm or ranch goals and objectives. overcome problems. They will also assist you in identifying various soil and water That means that your farm or ranch is unique. THE FIRST STEP management alternatives on a total farm or It's probable that the farm or ranch you own or The first step involves understanding that your ranch basis. operate will most likely have several soil types. farm or ranch is located within a network of one The soils will vary in depth, drainage, . of 212 soil and water conservation districts THE THIRD STEP erodibility, natural productivity, slope, texture (SWCDs) in the state. Most SWCDs in Texas Now that you have an understanding that and other characteristics. In fact, other resources conform to county boundary lines. There are a soils knowledge is necessary to any further such as water, plants and wildlife may vary on few SWCDs organized to conform to a development of a conservation plan, the next the property. watershed boundary. step is deciding how to accomplish your goals So how' doyou reach thegoals and and objectives. objectivesSWCDs in Texas are governed by an elected you have for the farm or ranch you own or body of persons known as district directors. So, the next step is a personal decision on operate? A conservation plan will help. Like you, they own and operate a farm or exactly how you plan to use your land. For ranch. These directors will ask that you sign a example, you will need to consider which crops Tt 4 14 w voluntary cooperative agreement with the SWCD you want to grow, livestock you want to keep, `� because the district furnishes assistance only to wildlife you want to manage or any other those who request it and are interested in intentions you have that will affect the land. In Texas, approximately 98 percent of the carrying out a conservation program. Iand is under private ownership. This means that In addition to the intended use of the land, agricultural or silvicultural landowners who Once you have a written agreement with the you will need to decide on specific land directly operate a farm or ranch, or who district in which the farm or ranch you own or treatment measures needed to protect the cooperatively work with a lessee share in the operate is located, the SWCD board of directors resources. These treatments are known as responsibility for the present and future will provide you with technical help from the conservation practices:Sometimes they are condition of the soil, water and related natural USDA Soil Conservation Service (SCS) or from referred to as best management practices. Often resources on that land. a district employed technician who works several practices are used in combination to alongside SCS personnel. solve a problem. Combined conservation Whether you live on or off the farm or ranch practices are sometimes referred to as a you own, operate, or lease to someone else, a THE SECOND STEP resource management system. conservation plan is a valuable tool to help you The second step involves taking a specific in- and your lessee wisely manage land for personal ventory of soils on your property because under- But you make the decisions. The SCS goals as well as to meet various governmental standing soils is basic to planning conservation conservationist or SWCD technician will assist program requirements. systems to meet your specific needs. you with alternatives and how various conservation practices fit together into a In addition, an on site conservation plan can As mentioned previously, the soil and water resource management system. However, you help to insure the farm or ranch operation is in conservation district in which the farm or ranch must decide what you want to accomplish, compliance with meeting state and federal water you own or operate is located will provide you when you want to accomplish the work and quality objectives. with technical assistance either through a district how you want to accomplish your objectives. USDA United States WifeiDepartment of Agriculture I , i. Conservation , r , , ra • Technical: Assistanc ,,,,,,,,,I;___,,;.::,,,,,,:-... j L') �+ . AM }� � ., p t$tye ,'7 r'++. !` P A'"::: ! '.ham The Natural Resources Conservation CTA planning can also serve as a door to Service (NRCS) is the U.S. Department of financial assistance and easement conservation Who needs Agriculture's principal agency for providing programs provided by other Federal, State, and conservation conservation technical assistance to local programs. technical private landowners, conservation districts, assistance? tribes, and other organizations. This assistance can help land users: NRCS and its NRCS delivers conservation technical • Maintain and improve private lands and partners use the assistance through its voluntary their management CTA program to Conservation Technical Assistance • Implement better land management provide technical Program (CTA). CTA is delivered to private technologies assistance to: individuals, groups of decision-makers, ° Protect and improve water quality and • farmers tribes, units of governments, and non- quantity • ranchers governmental organizations in the 50 • local units of United States and its territories. • Maintain and improve wildlife and fish government habitat • citizen t V. • Enhance recreational opportunities on groups f ;� i r their land • recreation ti; my_ 1 �t • Maintain and improve the aesthetic groups " :� character of private land • Tribal ` Explore opportunities to diversifygovernments 14 F,� , i i _- '-rr t i ,i, '. ° P pp . governments professional .:�, � agricultural operations � . s. � ;`: `_ • consultants 14_ �, :-.".. „ �_.,,.'.,r�;: • Develop and apply sustainable r agricultural systems • State and What is conservation Federal This assistance may be in the form of agencies technical assistance? resource assessment, practice design, • Others Conservation technical assistance is the resource monitoring, or follow-up of interested in help NRCS and its partners provide to land installed practices. conserving users to address opportunities, concerns, Although the program does not include natural and problems related to the use of natural financial or cost-share assistance, clients resources resources and to help land users make develop conservation plans with NRCS, sound natural resource management which may serve as a springboard for those decisions on private, tribal, and other non- interested in participating in USDA financial federal lands. assistance programs. 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For over 50 years landowners have,through the cooperative action of soil and water conservation districts, not only improved the soil's ability to produce food and fiber, but have built a firmer foundation under our Nation's economy. Texas farmers and ranchers are making a vital contribution to all people, urban as well as rural, who rely on soil and water resources for their well being. These pages explain why and how the district program came to exist. As you examine this publication,the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board hopes you will come to understand and appreciate the service that soil and water conservation districts perform. Your cooperation and support of that program are vital to the conservation district movement as a whole. MillY11.1.\\/ Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts D~c,,,,,elef Jo let 7evii Locally Governed .Dau. s.was M.•vum DouwEE oscDRe A soil and water conservation district, like a county or school 131 159 148 142 134 1 district.is a subdivision of state government. The program and J plan of work of the district is developed according to the local !Munn raw nrroRticrRoam■ Me•wDLt I needs of the district. 152 137 146 145 13O �r.Allee PAMME. TAM AR MTw(LLEA I I 153 160 156 125 141 1 ZONES AND DISTRICTS FE..."' ' Dour °OLLnoe-' TEXAS STATE SOIL AND WATER RD■rR I43 147 155 127 133 II CONSERVATION BOARD i111aWR can.. 1eRe• D•0{R.' RYL cs.D.'1 AM i 140 136 110 126 10 L weir, ORLRNONA �R1.Lr i•1e wL 'NATO .arur IAA 162 • There are: 1 III 130 132 104 164 163 ta 537 538 R, i ARluxs•s •214 Districts 1 �MGD1tn user. Demi ••043 no .TL• TANEN WC.;."imaE icelrm. ••NR WWI nKR 415 423 •1,070 District Directors 149 129 106 107 ,fig I66 - 544 542 e'59 ''324 520 r o408 1 rM,o rmual EeM r L.RM cur. TAT !rose .xEEi n.Da• .aac DeMTo. mta s �1 I ..,.. 1 KARA 1 150 151 119 1513 170 167 546 543 539 547 535 AAS u a33Y -- IwRn aewR eaae• i scwm saMEA o.s reg.-+sTLn¢o+--- ----jD"••r 'Fit - .7 '�•1' •'DR 1 LOLh51ANA i 166 124 115 165 aaD 51 518 5b 444 417� �,I 545 I JON SUN 4'12 i1x.L'•9 OAR. wpR11D WTEMLLL MOLAN •9TL.M0' ER•yj v 426 µme. 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'1' ti • 1 326 '325 307 'TN in 336 3l6 226 uaLLE nL �• 362tioi+`�'' D 0 M eL. 344 Lre..O: 6$L . 320 354 323 329 ll f EXPLANATION V.•• 4 337 ea'L31ILi J�MmLLs t im State Board Zone r'•72 --- 1•LEE—.i 1, I J i 6 gE Soil and Water.Conservation District 141110(378 11 ■ LLB 1 •-•--Territory not in Soil and Water Conservation District .,L..LL • 4,350 349 K tA319 Landowner Operated A soil and water conservation district is brought into existence by a vote of the landowners within the boundaries of a district. It is administered,by a board of five directors,all local farmers or ranchers who are elected by their fellow landowners. 1 7‘e 7ezad Starz S'oee agoe vatei, e„..,tae,,watec,f, 604401 ,,„„,,,!,,,, ,i 1 , ii.,s,„, ,,,,.,-',iiiiiIII .us;u: ._..t !'410!:!Aiis7":!"!' II Agsgil..a.: ,iilitli ail ve!.,R;10 i 1 :ii- pgo....,.:.:,.. iivi ; iiii, 11„ .„,i:13- ii, iris-ii9 ` -`.' ! ig !i3hs hi.ayi.,it 1 p) :irate ,1 ! i ,-, , r-: q� r I , ; g i. Ills F ii 4i • i FL ...iis- •i n�:r_ 7iilll-Ilinll�I - �_ 1 71'___.11l'7L • iiii�'a; [ .;;,i 7 - :,�:.' ��I - ■,. ,, .,:;�:. Ali ji -:,'ri ! i�II' r .� so -It:'-` - . it.'i : il ! I 1. �: �i; �- �'" c �"OlijiZAI ' ':max.• 'j1 . tjli:,_.l:y lia•��l I Ii Iii ♦''. 1 'i� pI, C I �'lil�••.: ' '�c}r.,-i....an -t:.. I. I i� �IniM I�i.l:e-g" ;•-:� - _a -r:. ,.'ij h i}i;-:4 �����• .I r 1 � all t i>_uii.: •iliE!lhao. e� E' Ltr c:` 'i7•i G.ii -5....II1 ,�j�• I-Ir Z;; I , u1i i 1r•(Iliiiiiiiiii, - 'f1�ie! 1 :j�C•''�'9IE'�- jr "0111 Eli tl aU II. Luc Irstc;: :=.91. 1� I r '...0 a.'''::1'i.r' --..i�. I ! _01,,:i4rs.._ ls:1 s: �I si i1� tl:112-,•_.J =_ ! film• 1 ' I. I:i-4 - .1. �lt1..5 rim, i '� t..iil ram--�.1 .- - ` 1„i.� -.1 :rl�''�� - �... tAltic"i� �;. ���� :3, ,• mu ___ : 111 II 11Ii1I t1-%_::_'e3ii� '11-inh . 1 iI-�I-:r 01, 141101.- A Conservation Program q_�---'�i••,- for Landowners __ l _ [ni1!•i ott!tn �i17.:f1 o i�;. mill PriN sr. by Landowners " -� is • �L ' I,.tt ill !p The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board i�'" '°— (TSSWCB)was established by the Texas Legislature to administer •;;;,,-. . .r jl it- the Texas Soil Conservation Law. State Board Members are 'i'i±;l'�:,> t. by .11:^Ly,. !�tiF1 elected soil and water conservation district directors In the state district they represent. This Board is responsible to the -_ State Legislature and the landowners of Texas. This places the soil and water conservation district program in Texas in the hands of the landowners, all actively engaged in farming or ranching. With state headquarters in Temple, Texas, the TSSWCB offers a technical assistance program to the state's 214 soil and water conservation districts. The TSSWCB is the lead agency for the planning, management and abatement of agricultural and slivicultural nonpoint source pollution. The TSSWCB maintains regional offices in strategic locations In the state to help carry out the agency's water quality responsibilities. 2 qoaA Were Vearica e'teaeed? Tt7oo4a2l3Tlote1 , �, _ �� r..... .. .. ..lfrm�'�ssvt .... .. , , I I i I i :I 1.�' 1 II ' ' :! ; ,; I.. \ ici /1` • -:oa oR6AAWAriI/ o� �: _ I i' 'I ' `� # ______._ f ---- ' I F 1 . I' � 1 4 -,„mrmimi, # 1 / ,I grrrfrwrIlifAdl1 1ATOThrIw,, Agilli fat V4ARl�?�. �i 1pm1.: .,...t. i �£i [ r — l�. .-.4.- ly• ��ii1i,!J ��r f1I!huuhht21,. .e. a, , `. e: %��/gl by=.. i. 15169. 1.1.__ • f,..i::.. i!,-.-,..----z. ---4. \!-.641,9*,tvi ,A \ .\...• •=!;i, 41 .;;; .0.: _......,1 ) .f;14-,4,4%;-'•',i..•- • y� I'�•s il��: ;:Eiiz l:t.i ii liic ' .l4;. `` , :!..V l rat" :1 _.-3 i NA—; .illE! ;Ai,.s i�pg• sl•still 1 ' IIP • .•' a1 ilia 'i. , i ` st:.! �1,v ;1E,. IV..... I fbx. - t i l n ,i� t '77'::Yi li'7 s'1 �I+e ti -�j . 4 •.' � - `` r .. ;, i . ,- I�-il 'lQf: 3 a•v t — _'-ems s 3 d 71 ''G 7%... i -1, ,4(------tT5"d t �c li_.. -- ---- -- _- ��'_I .'! .. '•• r•%�' •-- ------ .1- .—, — - -yz.. — L- .— — - --— --- i::'':':"=i.':••;'%N'' 't — -- ---- - • -- -- --- - - - -- — - _ - — _ �.';.•:1- '" r The Creation of a District After the passage of the Texas Soil Conservation Law of desirability and necessity for a district. if facts presented and with the establishment of the Texas Soil Conservation at the hearing determined a favorable need, the State Board, soil conservation districts began to be formed. Board conducted an election within the proposed district To bring a district into existence, a minimum of 50 local on the proposition of creating a conservation district. At least agricultural landowners had to petition the State Board two-thirds of the votes cast by local agricultural landowners requesting the creation of a district. Following the filing of must be positive in order to create a new district. the petition,the State Board held a hearing on the question 3 911(;414/1WeArfril 9,(14teirtaMear s o, s ':i`17,14m3Ki7R,1.Y11I h.,, .511; rII ; ?'i?:�, } I flEltA I .171 4 !.IA,.,!C=:s�'•,;;i R.tN+ ..--0:T ', ti; i15� i' II Ill'i r(,i', :III ' :;,;l' •„,i: zC• ,. 1 lit 11'� 3� 4 ;1� i _ DiSTRICx'-_ ;:I!,t,.,,i;l,, '{I i;;9.; g,; t r, i I' — 'Ili !'i;t;a;1 •,:{ :31,.r ?i 1 •tii i_i I.' 1,' _- •• 11I'i 5iliia`1 tiI_ ii1,ii j4btI ii '1 ;•: _ - _0 - 1�ei �''ta li llii;1;1 i e r �l 1Il 1�:...; _ ql Ihill l vi "ell I II %i;/'�! —.. i I IL. � 1 I,0\Ih L I `1� 4?.:4!*,;f:':::.;:;.-.:;-::::!.::::::::::/:-:T::-L.7-71.1..., ----:-:-: '.—- —I::::-, m.,� e \ ,Ns ` 1. I ft ,1 /r_- S11`y'f�9�oA1J1} - -t;-• ''' •••`> •L :;•,*.:.; ..:!:;i:i .• •• - Nilityl ,,..-.- z. . • 1?✓'\ f+f1 +1 n Y ,,,,,, • {?iit Y)'..::.:i ..0;,"..;$ Fi•;i',':7"ttI .— .y�P" •; �:.:4 (J., nilitiel..Ci...C•1.\M _ • — -�r. .�.♦•_• •l r+ti4F3.v'i ✓.Jl�•ra°,,..,KVIMLY•9Srr -- _ J — — — —7— ..— ' �4•1 -- _ _ _ _ — —'�y• ._ District Wide Representation is Assured To assure geographical representation on the district's owners, one from each of the five subdivisions. governing board, soil and water conservation districts are Each district director must live In the district, own land In divided into five subdivisions. A district's governing body, the subdivision he or she represents,and be actively engaged called a board of directors, is made up of agricultural land- in farming or ranching. 4 I I cm eft 0 fzeteft • i I. - -Ti 4 • • lC `4 OF j - _ i -- - )' ;( Ill'', S�: T.c`...-,S ;h a: r :,.,i: Sic-"-. { . 1 Ilfil. r1i1 f.. �,�- %1ri.i:�r-_;.. r••0i_--;-ni••,:rxr?; rc,.;t„ ,.r_,,,,g� r% !/•'%i !./! 1a:r;P4 Tif-5-µ ' fir. li 1' Py/ 3 �t rr/ 1 1 ,p t q i f I. 3 / ` l ./ r 'T 1 r� `\r frill/t L o i�:-=._'�-t.: t qI ` ititt .i'1 �_ d1I� r ll � �r Y i• �� ��r�iiifii?i• 111q�y��yy��jj'"c �I: I1 ?,p "• - ,. \�.. .,y1:i:' ' .,..rulr_ ' 1,i 111III�IIIIII 11- :ate :i>� t, i! /I �a�-lid /Il r: ; :'-•';- •Lr_.t1 ., _ _ 0 .ao' _S f __=IR!!r§,�Ilr ' a iS. ,, sj[ii u�u - - -3F ~ t S ..- �.�"fl.- . I{71tt,q _ c r��'1ftlI �OI 1 i .d'il w i v\1 •11y/�i'�• ' f� /1 ��.- 1• 1. . y jt�.ji1.'I':1 L' F s .. /!,t /`i19j��}liit ! 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And here again only agricultural landowners may vote or qualify as directors. 5 Vi4zic€ ZJ&ctc 't4 perdorm a 9ireat Secedu ____ _=."7-.L*.-7-:_-:-=_ -.=-_-__.__ � } 1i �'_r .''C1. i II�IIIII\r �`R'i iNt :/ :I '//911MMOW .:/ +/l./ ,ir. /: .j,:, / /i. 'r:J j/.• 1 ` r 1 eeFF I Jr I\ ./, /r $" W t7 ® r777 ,// rl. I,'.. v �g.91 ,11'•s,,..i.111ti`I+i�/••' !•.;•/r � ,� . A A �/ /•/� //•//��/��j////�/ - ,s . r ,{ :r.l • i, J J' i ri7 fii' iai: - "-•a ,,...... f';?%:::< �_��-��, �i j�l�if,fi' i---i-;3.iir--, Cr.,s:..4.lei-- .�j:'.'."i5;s 4- � i:6e,:Siei',P d4. :Ii ll, Ifs ,,„p �. ,.;; �{,... ,11, rips,..., \ i 1t � ;.. .:..�' -� 4�., 1� f...�- 1, I iiif r' \I 1 J ; 11 1 , a l!; II 1~ - 001:{{y,,y fel ii. r 5 SS _ r7 I I i "JT ' :. 1ir- f , : I � nr: , J -.II/ / ,l , . II �i .-,170— — : 11I111 f , t, i /li:. 'Y - iJ ,) Ij,! �. . , 11, li `ri , _ �r r; ,•, ,,,....:1.,.:!..,, ---7-4o,,.,,:,iiilliv, 4,,J--;:,7•:: - ." ____ __tit, :Ili s., �Illl �'='(01'�� 1 l' III %� liiilll 11 a?' •_ail i 1 I I '� , ` , II, �� III ;x, 11 li, J . 4 4 Directors Hold Regular Meetings District directors receive no salary. They do, however, organize people and resources for effective action In controlling receive per diem for attending meetings, plus car mileage. soil erosion, thereby making the land more productive. They This expense payment is allowed for not more than 20 meetings should be willing to sacrifice personal interests for the good of a year. Ordinarily directors meet once a month,but perform the district and their community. numerous other duties outside of regular meetings for which Directors have accepted their positions because they they receive no pay. believe in the local voluntary soil and water conservation district These directors must have a knowledge of the approach which has proven successful for more than half a conservation problems in their district and the ability to century. 6 - — - _ r— —.. :1 ,.,,,_,,, -; .;iiiii1111111111nnlmnt1qu111111IIIIII11111111111111111111111u11VIIM,IIIMIllIIIIIi 1� - -�_ ;'* -11;'''11 i 1I11.'l1Y iiiill 11i 11i11 Iliil'III:I1:Y I III !1 it I `" •r -- ^�ice' 1 h II h,lli,l7i .111 11 +1 tli t 1 1t1Dt,{'11:1;1:..,,/elU -- ` : ii:- 1 tiYI I I _ r a ems-�fit 1, rI 7 I 1I i r ��;i/ f-rl �, �t J• .. Iltt ut,!!!:llllilJll iiii,,„, lll 1 of --_ •v+- -• i • et.,,f} Iv �I'-:. iEcl i li;,IIi'I,:::..IIIIIIIIIliit: .! 111111/11111111111'.."1"---11111111! IIfl•11 Ip - /�": _ s�y+l✓t,iy ` •s. 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The document discusses land capabilities, physical conditions, and socio-economic conditions creating conservation problems. Conservation needs and treatment as well as district policy are outlined in the document. Finally, the program and plan of work details solutions to problems and resources available to accomplish district objectives. Because of the wide range of information contained in this document,the directors should enlist the help of those who are knowledgeable In the various areas when preparing this plan. 7 70,,ere ff,,,,„, Oeteet 7ieteet . , , 0 5WC -i.,. I ON _____________ • go i .fiC.1;:;.;'...,.:•i•z1;;;Z:i.r.i:f... ..,... , ;:tf,,!;::-47 ,1,:,::,':;„:%!' 0 - j. • .......‘"..• Oil°, ,....,-1' lz De '—s 0 .0,00.°_.„-• „. 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N. getadtildon they writeltahendir owwnat For the first time through a chartered, legally established 8 qee,ft seal* i i i aad v/eo ,,,..06,eiet ......„.. . _ . ..... _., „,,,...„,....„.......,,:„,. ,t;11,;r_- :its !i:i/. 0II;IJ: I1j `l011 111/ /100 111,. 11110; iieJ ' PL/ ` 0 GRAM. ._ 000 I �ifiPl _ - •e,"`�,\ma r: 't;t i;'! f^�,r�5 •., O17�/(1 ' � �./,.�'2"' �f;l if: III w ita- •,'fY<; to a/-h o •`' - Sfsr�l1/ El i�/" `_ ti.. .:iclico ..,,'1,..., ,if, -,-.:,,, ,;:i.,.;;::: -"' -,- 'Sl: .;i 1: .fi: .ply :� ......1 !� "� ':I�t•4�'� `.i f-:ems IJ "¢ -� ,�•;._, 1100,1( .;'' ' ' : a' - _.r '•',• -',.i• I 1'1' ,.•;,,.I,,:�' I y /''';:- J---77-.:1"r* V._:A=r:44.1Y.'-'-'.".:. =0,‘",--W, 1, _ zlye - ' ''''-''' ' ' '.1.IP 1 ' )1., •f::i'••::'••:•:•=: -' "..i-fi i All -_ • l • _ -- - - - Assistance Made Available Through Districts Help or assistance comes to a soil and water conservation With water quality being a major issue of concern in Texas, district from various federal,state and local agencies. A primary the 73rd Legislature passed Senate Bill 503. This bill created a source of help a district offers agricultural landowners or program to provide agricultural and sllvicultural producers with operators is the technical assistance of the Natural Resources an opportunity to comply with state water quality laws through Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the United States traditional voluntary incentive based programs. Department of Agriculture. Through Memoranda of Landowners and operators may request the development Understanding with USDA and NRCS, local SWCDs are able to of a site specific water quality management plan through local furnish technical assistance to farmers and ranchers in the SWCDs. Plans must include appropriate land treatment preparation of a complete soil and water conservation plan practices, production practices and management and to meet each land unit's specific capabilities and needs. technology measures to achieve a level of pollution V The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board prevention or abatement consistent with state water quality (1SSWCB),a state agency charged with the overall reponsibility standards. of coordinating the soil and water conservation district Districts also work with the Consolidated Farm Service programs in Texas, also makes technical assistance funds Agency, Extension Service, Texas Forest Service, U.S. Forest available to districts through a grant program. Personnel hired Service and others when necessary to assist agricultural under this program are district employees who work landowners/operators meet Individual land use needs. cooperatively with NRCS employees to help agricultural landowners/operators plan and install conservation practices. 9 "iPee %if qee/ft I I I Sillil ;.,71IIli i111 � R i i 1,10 ! SERVILE ' nip Pt S[NESS. CL �'," ,I�,, µE,ISpA \` 1C , r . GARD- ' r ' � �i1 i GLUE H ��FS \jrtl`��*y.�� i ! ,,, �i,r;, \\\\ iii r UR ,1 n7; h if l • , 4\ • ' pl 1 ll' 1V. S ` _ , I 1,1 .. •1 0, - bp ._.,7 4 .4- 1:,,,;,,i3 ' " - r . _ __ oily,/ ft,„ i f:ate I! ,. I ) vw o7 a ic.k,'.)".•- 3_ 1, 1 _. .. 5 . .,„:.:;,:..' .'[/�i,„ ' v W�� rilltw.-P./.1„.2.- .:,�c-tu". { '---.�.Q. ril --VV ) •. ...ICI t' 'i A'"-‘'"'''''' r- ,.7.. j S ,Iiilir• 4 '• , : ;;r I :.;,...1 - ,..... II I ti , 'I i,14 R \ '!"'t 11'4&''''''". 0 ,1.1-Wililli, . . ,'' %.jj. • ..411C\ \ a �� /"�•%. \ , --'--f--- J Y -•, ,"' IIII I, ',, VOL UNTEER. - =\ GR 0UPS /: There is Work for Everyone A soil and water conservation district may enlist help from any source available other than what has already been mentioned. For example, newspapers, magazines,radio stations,schools,churches,civic clubs, garden clubs, business firms, and other organizations can render valuable assistance to the conservation district in their community. By contacting the local district,these groups can find out what services they can provide that will assist the conservation efforts within the SWCD. 10 776,,A 7& 1f(ac . 74e4 • • • ,, ,. i ' ,, ;i}cIli' ,'• a ,..: A� �. \ li'III .,\t '•i ,`1'..t . �1�iVlt���`i+�'�•\:\ �l"'':t},�:E1,11;.11 •.1 \\lt 1'1' \� \1 4':: ',+`T; 'I It thy'' Vi 1�1 : .ri• c .',.} •... ,, .•-fit,K+:` ",\4��EI t,N 1 , et,....'eye'...\ 't',���I,l'y� �)��,, t�. 01 •+0 i 1 t ° I�`A ti11 ,�`' 1 1; •1'i'i1n4 tit \, � •1\ ,?,5�� , i`,4,.. t..� I'`,i, n ��i fill Ilil�, 1`1\'`'`l�iti4�\` t' II k' I \. l,l:t111� , 1I . 11 I yll•:(( i \ 1.�,�'I` 1, , -' Y-Ir' ��1 •Illi`' \�-• 1t' l�I I,A'A\Iil,i\tEt ''il`._ • + `.0,),.. ' ;1i\+ I ;1. t „ V,. , \h 'RVr, ilk ''. trt:1 f , li�11i 1 I. • ;ice, , • \ . •I'EI�i�'`'I�I•' ' :mil- `iL W,�� � 'tS. .� , ,\ ,��+;1. ..:11,1i�'S�l �. 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Conservation Plan .. .�� :: ' �'' • By contacting the directors of the soil and water ON& ., conservation district, a farmer or rancher can get assistance '`` »'•'• ,a;;, ., on all phases of conservation. A wheat farmer on the High Plains can get help in solving • a specific wind erosion problem. A rancher can get information on how to manage grasses on his rangeland. A woodland owner can get help to develop a management and conservation plan on timberland, while a vegetable grower in the Rio Grande Valley finds no problem in getting up-to- date information on irrigation. At the same time a cotton farmer in Central Texas can solve specific erosion problems with current Information supplied through a soil and water conservation district. This is the basic concept of a soil and water conservation district. 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But with all this help,farmers,ranchers,communities and other individuals must exercise a voluntary initiative in applying a conservation program compatible with their own objectives. 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'- _ _ -.-•• • la.;i6;II i is xis ilittutinsiti - ---- --- . . -- . • -- ..12 2.211[311." ...III ---- , . - --- .......----- _ •-• '- - — . .-i al jai ill — - 1. - 1111g A -- . ...........a0,0=70Auffigteinli ,Affigil" ;1 •14 _ _.....r. _ „At „, - •_ • _ _ . - 1 I — •011g7° — .2%,,, .•.,.....111. 11M- :.1- — --'" iiiir-— ....1 ri,' ' .• . — - -•,.... 1 4-•''r' '' • .-.' 4.1- !L t 4.' .. :.2 4 f ^Lib.C.5f*.X 3Watl. -—''' , . ' — 1/ --•'''NON'"' '• 1 "4 .. -a a - BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT Brazos County In Kind Contribution Schedule Estimate For the Year Ending September 30,2026 PROPOSED FY26 1. Lease Value of Building (a) $186,881 • 2. DIR Long Distance Phone Calls (b) 100 3. Verizon (b) 3,000 4 Postage (a) 4,500 5. Insurance (a) 30,000 6. Bryan Utilities&TXU Gas (a) 40,000 8. External Auditor (b) 20,000 9 Professional Services (b) 3,500 9.Indirect cost based on Indirect Cost Allocation Plan 1,389,403 $1.677.384 in-Kind Comparison 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Brazos County $ 259,556.00 $259,556 $266,666 $270,256 $287,981 Total Change in Brazos County In-Kind 6,100.00 4,600,00 17,725.00 Percent Change in Brazos County In-Kind 0.00% 0.00% 2.30% 1.70% 6.15% Indirect Cost based on Indirect Cost Allocation Plan* 295,357 607,899 1,073,309 1,439,566 1,389,403 Total including Indirect Cost $ 554 913 n0 $ 867.455.00 $1 338 966 00 $1.709.872 00 $1.6Y/,384.00 Total Change inlcuding Indirect Cost $ 4,130.00 $ 6;360.00 $471,510 .$370,857 ($32,438) Percent Change including Indirect Cost 075% 1.15% 35.21% . 21 69% -1 93% •Indirect Cost amount varies depending on the Indirect Cost Rate calculated each year in the Cost Allocation Plan Indirect Cost Allocation Plan Rate Comnarisort cult • LULL highl LUL4 LULD LULO 46,74% 25.10% 23.93% 39.07% 50.25% 50.25% (Indirect cost is based on the expenditures for the County and Health District.The fluctuation in the rates is due to the true up provision that we are required to look back two years to true up to current projection.) 1 q r • BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT Budget Revenue Comparative Analysis For the Year Ending September 30, 2026 (With Comparative Budget as Amended for Year Ending September 30,2025) Comparative Analysis Of Sources Of Revenue Proposed 2026 2025 Percent _ Budget $udaet Change Chance Department of State Health Services $ 1,510,258 $ 1,844,730 $ (334,472) -18.13% Health&Human Services Commission 60,000 60,000 0.00% 340B Programs 605,000 605,000 0.00% TAMU Grant Funding 45,000 (45,000) -100.00% Service Fees 985,700 889,700 96,000 10.79% Interest 140,000 100,000 40,000 40.00% Brazos County 478,029 478,029 0.00% City of Bryan 478,029 478,029 0.00% City of College Station 478,029 478,029 0.00% Reserved Fund Balance 369,375 601,336 (231,961) -38.57% $ 5,104,420 $ 5,579,853 $ (475,4331 -8.52% Analysis Of In-Kind Support Brazos College DSHS County Station Bryan Total Personnel $ $ 1,389,403 $ $ $ 1,389,403 Fringe Benefits Departmental Support 887,000 * 77,600 964,600 Repairs and Maintenance Contractual 186,881 186,881 Professional Services 23,500 23,500 Capital Outlay • $ 887.000 $ 1,677,384 _ $ $ $ 2,564,384 •=Supplies for Immunizations,TB and STD given to the Health District from DSHS 2 BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT Local Funding Fiscal Year Comparison FY2005-2026 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 City of Bryan 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 351,500 351,500 326,500 326,500 326,500 326,500 City of College Station 10;000 10,000 10,000 211,555 341,185 351,500 351,500 326,500 326,500 326,500 326,500 Brazos County 584,442 584,442 584,442 413,110 777,796 351 500 351,500 326,500 326,500 326,500 326,500 Member Entity Funding 604,442 604,442 604,442 634,665 1,128,981 604,442 634,665 1,128,981 1,054,500 1,054,500 979,500 Fund Balance Budgeted 290,708 4I1,038 321,305 450,187 1T7,526 56,410 165,583 379,509 467,850 449,572 518,981 Total Local Funding Sources 895,150 1,015,480 925,747 1,084,852 1,246 507 660,052 8W48 1,508,490 1,522,350 1,504,072 1,498,481 PROPOSED 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 City of Bryan 326,500 326,500 359,150 395,065 434,572 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 City of College Station 326,500 326,500 359,150 395,065 434,572 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029• Brazos County 326,500 326,500 359150 395,065 434 572 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 Member Entity Funding 979,500 979,500 1,077,450 1,185,195 1,303,716 1,434,087 1,434,087 1,434,087 1,434,087 1,434,087 1,434,087 Fund Balance Budgeted 602,341 832,518 852,244 895,170 423,212 86,083 441,660 601,336 369,375 Total Local Funding Sources 1;581,841 1,7812,1118 1,919,694 2,1,180,365 - 1,7Z6,928 1,434,087 1,434,U87 1,520,1711 1,875,74'7- 2,U35,423 1,803,4b2 3 BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT APPROVED BUDGET For Fiscal Year Ending September 30,2025 REVENUES In-Kind Grants Other Local Totals Percent Department of State Health Services $ 720,000 $ 1,844,730 $ $ $ 2,564,730 32.02% Health&Human Services Commission 60,000 60,000 0.75% 340B Program Incentives 605,000 605,000 7.55% TAMU Grant'Funding 45,000 45,000 0.66% Service Fees 889,700 889,700 11.11% Interest 100,000 I00,000 1.25% Brazos County 1,709,822 478,029 2,187,85] 27.32% City or Bryan 478,029 478,029 5.97% City of College Station 478,029 478,029 5.97% Reserved Fund Balance 601,336 601,336 7.51'% $ 2,429,822 $ 1,949,730 $ $ 3,630,123 $ 8,009,675 100.00% EXPENDITURES Personnel $ 1,439,566 $ 1,465,281 $ $ 1,399,526 $ 4,304,373 63.74% Fringe Benefits 256,049 1,364,285 $ 1,620,334 20.23% Departmental Support 779,875 192,801 530,761 $ 1,503,437 18.77% Repairs and Maintenance 29,200 $ 29,200 0.36% Contractual 186,881 30,599 64,851 $ 282,331 3.52% Professional Services 23,500 5,000 164,500 $ 193,000 2.41% Capital Outlay 77,000 $ 77,000 0.96% $ 2.429.822 $ 1.949.730 $ $ 3.630,123 $ 8.009.675 100.00% 4 BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET For Fiscal Year Ending September 30,2026 REVENUES In-Kind Grants Other Local Totals Percent Department of State Health Services $ 887,000 $ 1,510,258 $ $ $ 2,397,258 31.26% Health&Human Services Commission 60,000 60,000 0.78% 340B Program Incentives 605,000 605,000 7.89% TAMU Grant Funding 0.00% Service Fees 985,700 985,700 12.85% Interest 140,000 140,000 1.83% Brazos County 1,677,384 478,029 2,155,413 28.11% City of Bryan 478,029 478,029 6.23% City of College Station 478,029 478,029 6.23% Reserved Fund Balance 369,375 369,375 4.82% $ .2,564,384 $ 1,570,258 $ $ 3,534,162 $ 7,668,804 100.00% EXPENDITURES Personnel $ 1,389,403 $ 1,224,509 $ $ 1,540,473 $ 4,154,385 54.17% Fringe Benefits 169,331 1,392,094 1,561,425 20.36% Departmental Support 964,600 13,478 395,735 1,373,813 17.91% Repairs and Maintenance 4,726 28,174 32,900 0.43% Contractual 186,881 96,900 283,781 3.70% Professional Services 23,500 187,000 210,500 2.74% Capital Outlay 52,000 52,000 0.68% $ 2.564,384 $ 1,412,044 $ $ 3,692.376 $ 7,668,804 100.00% 5 • BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT. ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE SEPTEMBER30,2026 Unassigned Fund Balance at October I,2024(Unaudited) $ 3,563,530 Nonspend able Fund Balance at October I,2024(Unaudited) Restricted Fund Balance at October I,2024(unaudited) Total Fund Balance at October I,2024(unaudited) 3.563.530 Year Ending September 30,2025: Anticipated Local Revenues 2 2,873,029 Anticipated Grant Revenues 2 1,949,730 Anticipated Expenditures 3 (5,579,853) Estimated Total Fund Balance at September 30,2025 2,806,436 Estimated Available Fund Balance at September 30,2025 2,806,436 Estimated Restricted Fund Balance at September 30,2025 Required Unassigned Fund Balance at September 30,2025 4 530,124 Anticipated Budget Requirements for 2025-26 L 369,375 Estimated Fund Balance at September30,2026 $ 2,437,061 Anticipated reserve fund balance to cover I00%of proposed expenditure budget. 2 Anticipated annualized revenues are based on the actual revenues as of2/29/2025 3 Anticipated annualized expenditures are based spending 100%of budget for FY25 4 15%the net operating budget as defined by the adopted fund balance policy 6 BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT PROPOSED REVENUE BUDGET For Fiscal Year Ending September 30,2026 (With Comparative Budget As Amended For Year Ending September 30,2025) Revenues 2026 2025 Change Percent Service Fees $ 985,700 $ 889,700 $ 96,000 10.79% Interest 140,000 100,000 40,000 40.00% Local Participation: Brazos County 478,029 478,029 0.00% City of Bryan 478,029 478,029 0.00% City of College Station 478,029 478,029 0.00% Dept.of State Health Services: Immunization 180,695 180,695 0.00% RLSS/LPHS 87,759 87,759 0.00% Tuberculosis 68,883 68,883 0.00% Bioterrorism Grant 139,760 139,760 0.00% infectious Disease 82,500 82,500 0.00% Texas Healthy Communities 84,987 84,987 0.00% COVID-19 Epidemiology 139,252 304,000 (164,748) -54.19% BVMAT COVID-19 26,545 91,729 (65,184) -71.06% Health Equity 52,088 84,219 (32,131) -38.15% Public Health Infrastucture 647,789 720,198 (72,409) -10.05% TAMU Vaccine Project 45,000 (45,000) -100.00% Health&Human Services Comm: Medicare Admin Claims 60,000 60,000 0.00% 340E Incentive Program 605,000 605,000 0.00% Reserved Fund Balance 369,375 601,336 (231,961) -38.57% $ 5,104,420 $ 5,579,853 $ (475,433) -8.52% In-Kind Assistance: DSHS 887,000 720,000 167,000 23.19% Brazos County 1,677,384 1,709,822 (32,438) -1.90% City of Bryan 0.00% City of College Station 0.00% $ 2.564.384 $ 2,429,822 $ 134,562 5.54% 7 Brazos County Health District(BCHD)2024 Eud of Year Report The BCHD is composed of 39 full-time staff,2 part-time,and 3 contractual professionals.The FY 2024 funding for the health district was$6,872,124 with Texas Department of Health Services(DSHS) providing 32%in grant funding,the healthcare partners which include Cities of Bryan and College Station and Brazos County provide$478,029 each toward BCHD's services and programs.The Brazos County provided an additional amount of$1,722,412 in in-kind contributions with the DSHS providing an additional amount of$530,000 in in-kind contributions.DSHS grants included: I. Interlocal Immunizations contract of$180,695(annual grant) 2. Regional Local Support Services(RLSS)contract of$87,759(annual grant) 3. Tuberculosis(TB)Federal/State Prevention contract of$68,883 (annual grant) 4. Public Health Emergency Preparedness PHEP)contract of$139,760(annual grant) 5. Infectious Control Disease Unit(ICDU)contract of$82,500 (annual recurring grant) 6. Texas Healthy Communities contract of$84,987(2 year contract August 2026) 7. COVID-I9 Epidemiology contract of$304,000(2-year contract June 2026) 8. COVID-19 Vaccination Program contract of$91,729 ends May 2025. 9. Health Equity contract on$84,219 ends May 2025. I0. Public Health Workforce Development contract of$2M ends June 2024. 11. Public Health Infrastructure Grant(PHIG)of$2M ending in November 2027. 12. Texas A&M Vaccine Project contract of$105,000 ending in May 2025 13. NACCHO Maternal Child Health program contract of$120,000 ending in May 2025. 14. 340 B HIV/Prep program claims reimbursement of$500,000(annual) 15. Medicaid Administrative Claims reimbursement of$60,000 (annual) BCHD Programs and Services Community Health Services (CHS): Immunizations-we saw 5,039 clients and gave 10,610 vaccines: TB Skin Tests given- we gave 1,087:TB clients seen in clinic- we saw 493 clients in the clinic:TB Home Visits- we did I,096 home visits. Continuum Care Community Clinic(C-4):C-4 clinic expanded clinics for Sexually Transmitted Infections(ST!)and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis(PrEP)program.In addition,C-4 clinic added the following the clinics:Physicals,Men's and Women's Health, Behavioral/Mental Health and HIV/Hepatitis C clinics. STD clients seen in clinic- 1,141;PrEP clinic patients of 100 with 322 visits with dispensing 800 prescriptions; 16 immigration physicals,30 DOT physicals,900 sport physicals,and 20- men visits.Behavioral health visits totaled 61 visits in only six months.Hep C treatment of 16 patients. Laboratory(Clinical):Microscopic Exams- 244;Gen Probes Processed- 1863;Herpes Tests- 134; Gonorrhea Cultures-2067; RPRs- 1198;TP-PAs- 18;Urine Pregnancy Tests-75;Urinalysis, Dipstick-66; DSHS H!Vs-1271;Rapid H!Vs-526;Total Number of Services performed=7,462 Environmental Health Services(EHS):Restaurant Inspections 2,954;Follow-Up Restaurant Inspections-374;Temporary Event Inspections-I16; Childcare Facility Inspections-62; E&D Plan Reviews- 57;Swimming Pool Inspections- 8;Real Estate Inspections- 2;New Onsite septic system facility(OSSF)Inspections- 294;OSSF ATCs- 294;TCEQ Applications- 294;Subdivision Plan Reviews- 21;WNV Activities.- I79;Substandard Building Inspections- I7;Letters Processed-3,265; Complaints Investigated-309;Food Handlers Enrolled-317 Public Health Emergency Preparedness(PREP) :The Public Health Emergency Preparedness(PREP) division provides educational presentations to the local community to promote Emergency Preparedness. PHEP has 140 people registered in the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry(STEAR).PHEP has made it one of their missions to assist the community to establish Points of Dispensing(PODs).The 8 BCHD has become an active Medical Reserve Corps(MRC).PREP is preparing for the application period of Project Public Health Ready. Texas Healthy Communities(TXHC):TXHC Community Health Worker(CHW)helped establish 3 Community Gardens in Brazos County.CHW collaborates with Bryan ISD DEAP in teaching Say NO To drugs and peer pressure presentations to troubled teens.CHW assisted 78 Brazos County uninsured residents in getting free or low-cost vision care.TXHC CHW trained over 90 Brazos County residents in Stop the Bleed and conducted several awareness campaigns:911,Breast cancer,Asthma,and spotting a stroke.CHW assisted College Station!SD in Mental Health First aid training for staff and parents and supporting a bicycle transport program. Epidemiology Infectious Disease Reporting:Achieved about 30%increase in the early detection of infectious diseases and reporting compared to the previous year,through improved data collection and analysis methods.Epidemiology reported:>83,000 cases ofCOV[D-19 since 2020; 13,227 cases of influenza in the 2023-2024 season and was the highest ever recorded.Brazos County Infection Control Group organized four quarterly meetings for Infection Control Managers in Hospitals/Clinics,long term care facilities(LTCFs),and the Texas A&M School of Public Health.Our disease surveillance program contributed to about 25%reduction in the spread of infectious diseases such as Foodborne,Waterborne, Zoonotic and Respiratory infections within the community. Regional Local Support Services(RLSS)and Administrative Support Service:the BCHD is the foundational leader of the Brazos Valley Health Coalition(BVHC)which serves the counties of Brazos, Burleson,Grimes,Leon,Madison,Robertson,and Washington. A Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA)and a Community Health Improvement Plan(CHIP)are used to develop programs to educate our citizens about healthy lifestyles and provide them with the resources to prevent illness, maintain health and improve their overall well-being. The 2022 CHNA and 2023-2025-CHIP can be Iocated on the Brazos Valley Health Coalition webpage. The BCHD Support Service Staff welcomes approximately 23,400 clients per year for public health services.Our peak season typically occurs during the back-to- school period and permit renewals.This year,during the back-to-school season alone,we averaged around 1,781 visitors over a three-month period.Approximately 75%of our visitors are native Spanish speakers. Community Relations Division(CRD)and Community Health Worker(CHW): CRD established the "Mention It"Men's program bi-monthly coffee event.Zumba classes held twice weekly with 30 participants weekly.The 2024 Public Health Week celebration hosted over a I00 visitors.Classes and programs conducted by CRD: Sit and Fit Exercise,Smoking and Vaping,Nutrition,Kids Basic First Aid, No Sugar Added,and Live in Control Diabetes,Healthy Eating and Nutrition,Understanding Social Media,Plan While You Can,Better Sleep,Adult and Youth Mental Health,Maternal Child Health,and heart disease and diabetes.CRD's food pantry has fed over 100 families. BV Path behavior health meetings attended by 136 attendees.The 2024 annual Pink Carpet Breast Cancer Event was held with Iocal doctors from Baylor Scott and White hospital doing exams on community members with the Rose mobile partnering with BCHD to provide mammograms.CRD hosted 16 interns from Texas A&M University School of Public Health. 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' AO' \' ' • . - , - - -' Easter Seals of Greater Houston ( ESGH joins BV in 2017 Fun Facts and Figures: ► 2017, ESGH absorbed 185 children from the previous program ► County April 2025 enrollment = 352 children, Brazos =298 A_ I ► Total # of children served in 2024 = 1270, Brazos County = 1108 ► Total hours of direct services provided in 2024 = 10,781 \ ► Total hours of evaluations provided in 2024 = 2,611 ! 1 ► Total hours of service coordination provided in 2024 = 1 ,635 ; \ ► Total hours of playgroups provided in 2024 = 485 ► Total hours of Nutrition provided in 2024 = 70 '' ti Current Brazos Valley Staffing `i ® Team Manager 0. Early Intervention Specialist= 4, 2 vacancy Occupational Therapist = 1 . 5, 1 vacancyr. } 0. Physical Therapist = 1 .75, 1 Physical Therapy Assistant, 1 t fx. vacancy ; I. 0- Speech-Language Pathologist = 3.8 ft ft /, Translators = 2 part-time , , Staff Trainings , Staff Trainings are to educate staff on the latest technology, advances, techniques in therapy so that they;ca-. •• , best quality services to our clients. 1 h Dynamic Movement Intervention - Course- PT/OT's - a comprehensive intervention used by p• occupational therapists to treat children with gross motor impairments, 2023- 2024 ' h The Play Project - EIS/SLP - Parent Training model of Early Autism Intervention, July 15, 2024 h Primitive Reflex Integration Through Neuroplasticity- PT/OT's - improve treatment for your,client° . discovering the link between primitive reflexes and development, July 16, 2024 / h HINE Training - PT/OT- evaluation tool for children with Cerebral Palsy, training taught therapisthoo; administer tool, October 24, 2024 h Ethics in Early Childhood Intervention - all staff are required to have 3 hours of ethics every others{ye-a for license or certifications, October 2, 2024 °' - ; ti h Practical and Effective Strategies for Integrating Sensory and Motor Learning- all staff - sensaryl integration and how it affects all children and their skills, April 2, 2025 ,�}4P. `� ` = 1 �`py\ , r f .t s oh oplr. a T pfGgG _ _ 4,5'# "` ,(15 - . -„.- -_"F � S ' 0-4 ,,;,.i.•#4:4,,.:-..tt "•"'N'ii- i-T.1;Twi, 4;,, 1 . , ...____....._„, SII: .-ciaLized Esuipt . 1. ;--nt . . „ ., . . 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Nutrition services are so important for our preemies, tube-fed babies, babies ,, who are under or over weight or for new parents who need education on )r`A r �J proper nutrition. \ �L1:4 -t ', '' cq--jo ,,,. . --, „:„ , .tr,,i -- :&, 4 ., . tayrsu . s , ,, R> In 2024, we added language playgroups to the Brazos Valley office in Bryan. Groups work on school-readiness, parent-child interaction, brain development and socialization with other children. Parents and children LOVE the groups!! Parents feel like their children are so much more prepared to start school at age 3. :, ,, '' ' ; L '' tc'r ' 'it' ' , , , \,. , 1 ': : ' i , y • _ w '' _ ' ' _ ,_ Jrrter ' I 4 4,,.=aw . ,. Community Collaborations and Activities , Community Collaborations: \ ,� ► Local School Districts and Head Start Programs for Transition 1 : ► St. Mary's Catholic Church (Brazos County) ► Washington County CRCG (Washington County) ► Clara B Mounce Library (Brazos County) t', toProject Unity (Brazos County) ► St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (Brazos County) ' 1 ► Texas AEtM University - Center on Disability and Development (Brazos County) Community Activities: _ _ � __ L ISC.`-. -' ► Kyle Field Day '�r` ''` { ► Christmas Party i',I rye:-, ProBrazos County Disabilities Conference ��` ► St. Mary's Angel Tree Project 01 , re i l'ili Ili 116---al 4111:41— ,,, y7 ) '"7.-. 7' 7 !,,"*Y-:- '1'.. 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