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CITY SECRETARY
C0yTRACT NO. N q9 9
{� IZI) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
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and
The City of Fort Worth,by and through its police Department
This Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)between ACH Child and Family Services(ACH)and
the City of Fort Worth, by and through its Police Department(FWPD), outlines a collaborative effort to
address the homelessness of runaway and homeless youth (RHY)/young adults ages 10-22 in Tarrant
County,Texas, demonstrating, at a minimum, a close collaboration between FWPD and ACH. Thus, the
parties to this memorandum of understanding agree to do the following:
1. Work together to combat the issue of homelessness of RHY/young adults in Tarrant County via
ACH's RHY programs.
2. Mutually establish appropriate protocol which FWPD can follow in referring RHY/young adults
to ACH for services or bringing those individuals onsite for services;and
3. Enhance collaborative efforts between FWPD and ACH's RHY programs that leverage limited
resources to strengthen but not duplicate existing efforts. In furthering these efforts,the parties to
this MOU agree as follows:
4.
• FWPD will endeavor to identify and refer RHY/young adults to ACH for comprehensive shelter
and/or outreach services in ACH's RHY programs,this may include RHY/young adults'
voluntary transportation by FWPD to ACH's facilities.
• FWPD,through FWPD's Homelessness Liaison and/or other officers,agrees to act as a direct
referral source for ACH's RHY programs along with various homeless service providers,
schools,other appropriate social service agencies,etc.
• ACH will endeavor to serve RHY/young adults brought by or referred by FWPD for
comprehensive shelter and/or outreach services or referrals for services by ACH's RHY
programs,including but not limited to: immediate,safe shelter,food,clothing and hygiene
items,case management,counseling,educational/vocation assessment, onsite public school
education opportunities during the school year,life skills education and experience,and
community activities.
• The aforementioned referrals and services will be at no cost to the City of Fort Worth but funded
by and through the Administration of Children and Families and ACH.Nothing herein shall be
construed as an obligation of City of Fort Worth funds.
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Therefore,signatories agree to work cooperatively to join efforts in meeting the immediate needs of
runaway and homeless youth and young adults.
OFFMAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT WORTH,TX
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EFFECTIVE DATE: The terms of this MOU will become effective the date it is signed by the last party
DURATION: The term of this MOU will remain in effect for one year with four one year options to
renew,unless terminated according to the provisions in this MOU.
GOVERNMENTAL POWERS: It is understood and agreed that by execution of this MOU,City of Fort
Worth does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
MODIFICATION: This MOU may be modified upon the mutual written consent of both Parties.
TERMINATION: Either Party may terminate this MOU upon 60 days written notice to the other Party.
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the named agency, do hereby approve this
document.
CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
By: ley^ ensuring all performance and reporting
Name: Jesus J. Chapa requirements.
Title: Assistant City Manager
By: _ -K-0�
APP4VACOMMENDED: Name: Sasha Kane
Title: Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
By: LEGALITY:
Nam aus
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ATTEST: :: .. By:
ame: Matthew Murray
YA ' le: Assistant City Attorney
By: NTP.ACT AUTHORIZATION:
Name. M `I�i C
Title: City Se tary ; ate Approved:
Form 1295 Certification No.
OFFICIAL.RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH,TX
ACH Child and Family Services
By:
Name: Wayne Carso , Ph.D.
Title: Chief Execu a Officer
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