NGO Funding Request
The recipient entity's full legal name:
Robert A. Bogan Baton Rouge Fire Museum
The recipient entity's physical address:
427 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
427 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):
Non-Profit Corporation
If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
President: Michael Paternostro
VP: Laura McDavitt
Treasurer: Gilbert Leachman
Recording Secretary: Donald Shelton
Board Member: Patricia Comeaux
The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:
7443
What is the dollar amount of the request?
$3,436,599
What type of request is this?
Capital Outlay 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:
Michael Paternostro Chairman
14158 Greenwell Springs Rd.
Greenwell Springs, La 70739
Katherine Kleinpeter
1848 Fairview Dr
Port Allen, La 70767
Lisa Gremillion, Treasuer
28770 Greenwell Springs Rd
Greenwell Springs, La 70739
Laura McDavitt, Vice Chairman
727 Lonita St.
Baton Rouge La, 70815
Kristine Kennedy
1734 Potwin Dr
Baton Rouge, La 70810
Derrick Brown
10835 Malcolm
Baton Rouge, La 70811
Lisa Paternostro
17729 Shady Elm
Baton Rouge La 70816
I also attached orginal board mems info just in case
Provide a summary of the project or program:
The purpose of this project is to restore the Robert A. Bogan Baton Rouge Fire Museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places # 395954 to preserve early firefighting history in Baton Rouge. In compliance with our 5-year strategic plan, this facility will serve as a community resource that will provide education programs concerning fire safety and fire prevention for local youth in the Greater Baton Rouge area. The renovated facility will also have meeting space for local fire and law enforcement associations as well as serving as a meeting venue for various community events. A full cost estimate was prepared by Domain Design Company which specializes in renovation of historic properties. Due to the age of the building, this renovation will allow the facility to meet modern building codes. In addition, the renovation of restrooms, entry ways, etc. will be ADA compliant. Once complete, the facility will have a large exhibit space, seven offices, restored fire tower, kitchen, and community meeting space.
What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . .
$0
Professional Services. . .
$270,000
Contracts . . . . . . . . . . .
$0
Acquisitions . . . . . . . . .
$0
Major Repairs . . . . . . .
$3,171,049
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?
What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
The Robert A Bogan Fire Museum is a nonprofit, tax exempt, educational museum whose purpose is to preserve and exhibit the artifacts and history of Baton Rouge and surrounding area fire departments, as well as teach and promote fire safety and prevention.
What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
Project Goal: Full building restoration to that will align with the City of Baton Rouge and State of Louisiana tourism long-term plans.
Project Objectives
• Offer a place for active duty and veteran firefighters and fire department staff to meet both formally and informally
• Offer quarterly rotating exhibits
• Open the museum five days per week for guests of all ages from the community (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, MDA children, Boys and Girls Club, etc.) area schools, home school co-ops, and tourists
• Collect and exhibit oral histories (video or audio with written transcripts) regarding firefighting in the City of Baton Rouge
• Development of scripts and informational brochures, including a specific script/tour plan for autistic children
• Partner with the active Robert A. Bogan Fire Station on Government Street to combine group field trips and tours to highlight old and new, history and safety.
What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
24 months
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:
N/A
(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
N/A
Contact Information
name:
Michael Paternostro
address:
14158 Greenwell Springs Rd.
Greenwell Springs, La 70739
phone:
2258926891
fax:
e-mail:
mk7456@yahoo.com
relationship to entity:
Chairman of Board of Directors