The recipient entity's physical address:
           200 Elm Street
Bastrop, La 71220-1471

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P O Box 1471
Bastrop, La 71220-1471

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Earl Pickett Bill Blackwell Velma Adams Inez Wilson Clarence Norris Lela Johnson Hplmes Bryan Maxine Bond E C Reese Ardelia Scott D M Quinn Eddie Blackard Jack Cockrell Fred Montgomery James E Yeldell

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  6010

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $50,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Katie Carpenter President
Pam Walker Vice President
Dorothy Wheeler Sec/Treasurer
Arthur Jones
Ora Evan
Timothy Williams
Emma Ross
Randy Williams
Deborah Davis
Thomas Crowder
Charlestine Burnette

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Morehouse Council on Aging through contractors would repair to all flooring in all buildings. Throughout the years many areas have become unsafe for our older clients that come daily for the agency services. This would entail replacing damage flooring due to age and water leaks, broken flooring in area where meals are prepared and served, and replacement of chipped and missing tiles where food is being stored.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $50,000
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The repairs will make is it easier and much safer for older Americans (60+) using walkers, wheelchairs, walking canes or any other impairments as they move around through the inside of all the building facilities.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The agency will contract with private companies through the bid process to repair all flooring in all building facilities. The repairs will ensure easier and safer flooring for our older Americans (60+). Also will be easier to keep clean and sanitized in the food storage and food preparation areas

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           90 to 180 days for all phases

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 Morehouse Councill On Aging, INC.
P O Box 1471
Bastrop, LA 71221-1471

Agency is quasi-public being formed by Legislature

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               The materials to be used in completion for the project to damaged and unsafe areas. The goods and services provided will make it safe for our older people to use the facilities without worrying about slipping or falling. The kitchen and food service areas will be easier to sanitize and maintain healthier areas in our food production and meal packaging. It will allow us to better maintain the flooring which was originally put down in 1984.


Contact Information
name:  Reggie DeFreese 
                                       address:  PO BOX 1471
Bastrop LA 71221 1471
                                       phone:  3182830845
                                       fax:  3182830835
                                       e-mail:  reggiedir@bellsouth.net
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director