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AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM
In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements contained
herein, THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into between CITY
OF FORT WORTH, a home rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas, ("City")
acting by and through Joe Paniagua, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and
UMOJA, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation ("Contractor") acting by and through Mr.
Luther Perry, Director, its duly authorized representative.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City has determined that Community Based Programs are necessary
to support crime prevention in City during FY 2008 to meet one or more of the Crime
Control and Prevention District ("CCPD") goals, which are (1) to increase citizen
participation in the CODE BLUE program; (2) to support the adoption of a prevention
focus by the police department and the community and (3) to provide a secure
environment in which children can receive an education; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has agreed to operate a Community Based Program for
students that attend Eastern Hills High School to provide at-risk youths the skills through
the "Behavior Modification Program" that will provide positive outcomes for children
who are academically challenged and suffer from low self-esteem. The program supports
the adoption of a prevention focus for the police department and the community; and
provides a secure environment in which children can receive an education; and
WHEREAS, City desires to contract with Contractor to operate the Behavior
Modification Program; and
WHEREAS, City, as consideration for the performance of Contractor, has
appropriated monies in the CCPD Budget as reimbursed by the CCPD in the amount of
$14,400.00 ("Program Funds") to provide to the Contractor for the operation of the
Behavior Modification Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein
expressed, the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Responsibilities of Contractor
Contractor covenants and agrees to fully perform, or cause to be perform
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good faith and due diligence, all work and services described in Exhibit "A" — Program
Proposal, attached, and incorporated herein for all purposes incident to this Agreement.
Contractor shall be responsible for day-to-day administration of the Behavior
Modification Program. Contractor agrees to expend the Program Funds in accordance
with its Behavior Modification Program budget, described in Exhibit "A", attached.
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2. Program Funds
2.1 In no event shall the total distributions of Program Funds from City made to the
Contractor during the term of this Agreement exceed the total sum of $14,400.00.
Contractor shall keep all Program Funds in a specific account designated only for the
Program Funds, and shall not commingle the Program Funds with any other monies. In
the event this Agreement is terminated, for any reason at any time, Contractor shall return
to City any unused portion of Program Funds distributed hereunder.
2.2 Payment of the Program Funds from City to Contractor shall be made on a cost-
reimbursement basis following receipt by City from Contractor of a signed invoice.
Contractor shall deliver to City a written detailed Program Narrative as described in
Section 4.2 below with each invoice to support expenditure of Program Funds. Such
narrative shall be signed by the Contractor or duly authorized officer of the Contractor.
The invoice and monthly report shall be submitted to City no later than the 15t` day
following the end of the month. Submittal of a monthly invoice and Program Narrative
is required even if services are not provided. When services are not provided during a
month, a negative invoice and Program Narrative is required.
2.3 Contractor is authorized to adjust any categories in the budget in an amount not to
exceed 5% of those particular categories without prior approval of City, as long as the
total sum does not exceed the amount of the Program Funds; however, Contractor must
notify City in writing of any such adjustments. Any adjustment of more than 5% of each
category must have written permission from City prior to any budget adjustment being
made. Any program income earned directly as a result of the Behavior Modification
Program must be reported monthly and may be expended on the Behavior Modification
Program with written permission from the Contract Administrator (see paragraph 13.3).
Invoices for payment, Program Narrative and budget adjustments shall be submitted to
the Research and Planning Unit of the Fort Worth Police Department, ATTENTION:
BRADLEY FORD, 350 W. Belknap, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102.
3. Term
The term of this Agreement is for a period beginning on October 1, 2007, and
ending on September 30, 2008. All of Contractor's expenditures under this Agreement
must be completed prior to September 30, 2008.
4. Program Performance
4.1 Contractor agrees to maintain full documentation supporting the performance of
the work and fulfillment of the objectives set forth in Exhibit "A".
4.2 Contractor agrees to provide a monthly Performance Narrative to document the
performance of the work described in Exhibit "A." The Performance Narrative shall
document the program activity names, numbers of participants attending, details of the
activities, and a description of the goals achieved in support of the CCPD goals.
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Additionally, the Project Narrative must include any successes realized in descriptive
detail. The monthly Performance Narrative shall be submitted to City no later than the
15'h day after the end of each month.
5. Default and Termination
5.1 This Agreement is wholly conditioned upon the actual receipt by City of Program
Funds from the CCPD. All monies distributed to Contractor hereunder shall be
exclusively from monies received from the CCPD, and not from any other monies of
City. In the event that funds from the CCPD are not timely received, in whole or in part,
City may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement and City shall not be liable for
payment for any work or services performed by Contractor under or in connection with
this Agreement.
5.2 If for any reason at any time during any term of this Agreement, City Council of
City fails to appropriate funds sufficient for City to fulfill its obligations under this
Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement to be effective on the later of(i)thirty (30)
days following delivery by City to Contractor of written notice of City's intention to
terminate or (ii) the last date for which funding has been appropriated by City Council for
the purposes set forth in this Agreement.
5.3 This Agreement may be terminated by City, in whole or in part, whenever such
termination is determined by City to be in the best interest of City; in event of Contractor
default, inability to perform or to comply with the terms herein; or for other good cause.
5.4 Termination will be effected by delivering to Contractor a notice of termination,
specifying the portion of the Agreement affected and the effective date of termination.
Upon Contractor's receipt of notice of termination, Contractor shall:
(a) Stop work under the Agreement on the date and to the extent specified in
the notice of termination;
(b) Place no further order or subcontracts, except as may be necessary for
completion of the work not terminated;
(c) Terminate all orders and contracts to the extent that they relate to the
performance of the work terminated by the notice of termination; and
(d) Cease expenditures of Program Funds, except as may be necessary for
completion of the work not terminated.
5.5 In the event City suspends or terminates this Agreement for cause, and the cause
for such suspension or termination is determined to be invalid, the Contractor's sole
remedy shall be reinstatement of this Agreement. Contractor expressly waives any and
all rights to monetary damages, including but not limited to actual, consequential, and
punitive damages, court costs and attorney's fees.
5.6 Within thirty (30) days following the date of termination of this Agreement,
Contractor shall return to City any property provided hereunder or as so directed by the
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Contract Administrator (see paragraph 13.3). City will have no responsibility or liability
for Contractor's expenditures or actions occurring after the effective date of termination
of the Agreement.
6. Equipment and Maintenance
All equipment purchased with Program Funds must meet all eligibility
requirements of City. Contractor shall maintain all equipment used in the administration
and execution of the Behavior Modification Program. Contractor shall maintain, replace
or repair any item of equipment used in support of the Behavior Modification Program
and/or for use under the terms of this Agreement that no longer functions or is lost or
stolen. The cost for maintenance,replacement or repair of any equipment used in support
of the Behavior Modification Program and/or for use under the terms of this Agreement
is the sole responsibility of Contractor. Contractor shall not use Program Funds or City
funds to repair or replace said equipment. Contractor shall use any and all equipment
purchased with Program Funds exclusively in support of the Behavior Modification
Program. Within 10 days following the purchase of equipment, Contractor shall submit
to City a detailed inventory of all equipment purchased with Program Funds. The
equipment inventory shall include an itemized description of each piece of equipment,
the date each piece of equipment was purchased, the cost of purchase for each piece of
equipment, and the location of each piece of equipment.
7. Administrative Requirements
7.1 Contractor agrees to keep sufficient records to document its adherence to
applicable local, state and federal regulations, along with documentation and records of
all receipts and expenditures of Program Funds. All records shall be retained for three (3)
years following the termination or completion of this Agreement. City or its
representatives shall have the right to investigate, examine and audit at anytime any and
all such records relating to operations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor, its
officers, members, agents, employees, and subcontractors, upon demand by City, shall
make such records readily available for investigation, examination, and audit. In the
event of such audit by City, a single audit of all Contractors' operations will be
undertaken and may be conducted either by City or an independent auditor of City's
choice. Contractor shall submit a copy of any audit performed by their independent
auditor within 30 days of receipt of the final audit report.
7.2 If any audit reveals a questioned practice or expenditure, such questions must be
resolved within fifteen (15) days after notice to Contractor by City. If questions are not
resolved within this period, City reserves the right to withhold further funding under this
and/or future contract(s) with Contractor.
7.3 If, as a result of any audit, it is determined that Contractor misused,misapplied or
misappropriated all or any part of the Program Funds, Contractor agrees to reimburse
City the amount of such monies so misused, misapplied or misappropriated, plus the
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amount of any sanction, penalty or other charge levied against City because of such
misuse, misapplication or misappropriation.
7.4 Contractor's obligation to City shall not end until all closeout requirements are
completed. Activities during this closeout period shall include, but are not limited to:
providing final Performance Narrative, making final payments, disposing of Behavior
Modification Program assets as appropriate and as directed by City's Contract
Administrator(see paragraph 13.3.).
7.5 Contractor covenants and agrees to fully cooperate with City in monitoring the
effectiveness of the services and work to be performed by Contractor under this
Agreement, and City shall have access at all reasonable hours to offices and records of
the Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, and subcontractors for the
purpose of such monitoring.
8. Independent Contractor
8.1 Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an
officer, agent, or servant or employee of City. Contractor shall have exclusive control of,
and the exclusive right to control, the details of the work and services performed
hereunder, and all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts
and omissions of its officers, members, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors,
program participants, licensees or invitees. The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not
apply as between City and Contractor, its officers, members, agents, servants, employees,
subcontractors, program participants, licensees or invitees, and nothing herein shall be
construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor. It is
expressly understood and agreed that no officer, member, agent, employee,
subcontractor, licensee or invitee of the Contractor, nor any program participant
hereunder is in the paid service of City and that City does not have the legal right to
control the details of the tasks performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, members,
agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees or invitees.
8.2 City shall in no way nor under any circumstances be responsible for any property
belonging to Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors,
program participants, licensees or invitees, which may be lost, stolen, destroyed or in any
way damaged.
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9. Indemnification
9.1 Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its
own expense, City and its officers, agents, servants and employees from and against
any and all claims or suits for property loss or damage and/or personal injury,
including death, to any and all persons, of whatsoever kind or character, whether real
or asserted, arising out of or in connection with the execution, performance, attempted
performance or nonperformance of this agreement and/or the operations, activities and
services of the program described herein, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED, IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY;
and Contractor hereby assumes all liability and responsibility of City and its officers,
agents, servants, and employees for any and all claims or suits for property loss or
damage and/or personal injury, including death, to any and all persons, of whatsoever
kinds or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or in connection with the
execution, performance, attempted performance or non-performance of this contract
and agreement and/or the operations, activities and services of the programs described
herein, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED
NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES,
CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY. Contractor likewise
covenants and agrees to and does hereby indemnify and hold harmless City from and
against any and all injury, damage or destruction of property of City, arising out of or
in connection with all acts or omissions of Contractor, its officers, members, agents,
employees, subcontractors, invitees, licensees, or program participants, WHETHER
OR NOT CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR
SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY.
9.2 Contractor agrees to and shall release City, its agents, employees, officers and
legal representatives from all liability for injury, death, damage or loss to persons or
property sustained in connection with or incidental to performance under this
agreement, even if the injury, death, damage or loss is caused by City's sole or
concurrent negligence.
9.3 Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts
a release and indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above.
10. Non-Assignment
No assignment or delegation of duties under this Agreement by Contractor shall be
effective without City's prior written approval.
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11. Prohibition Against Interest
11.1 No member, officer or employee of City, or its designees or agents; no member of
the governing body of the locality in which the Behavior Modification Program is
situated; and no other public official of such locality or localities who exercises any
functions or responsibilities with respect to the Behavior Modification Program during
his tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any
contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed hereunder.
Contractor shall incorporate, or cause to be incorporated, like language prohibiting such
interest, in all contracts and subcontracts hereunder.
11.2 No officer, employee, member or program participant of Contractor shall have a
financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the monies transferred
hereunder, or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to Contractor of
any land, materials, supplies, or services purchased with any funds transferred hereunder,
except on behalf of Contractor, as an officer, employee, member or program participant.
Any willful violation of this paragraph with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of
Contractor or its subcontractors, shall render this Agreement voidable by City of Fort
Worth.
12. Nondiscrimination
12.1 In accordance with the federal, state and local laws and ordinances, Contractor
covenants that neither it nor any of its officers, members, agents, employees, program
participants, or subcontractors, while engaged in performing this Agreement shall in
connection with the employment, advancement, or discharge of employees, in connection
with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate against persons
because of their age, except on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification,
retirement plan, or statutory requirement.
12.2 Contractor will not unlawfully discriminate against any person or persons because
of sex, race, religion, age, disability, color, national origin, or familial status, nor will
Contractor permit its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors or program
participants to engage in such discrimination.
13. Compliance
13.1 Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants, and
subcontractors, shall abide by and comply with all laws, federal, state and local, including
all ordinances, rules and regulations of City. If City calls to the attention of Contractor
any such violation on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, members, agents,
employees, subcontractors or program participants, then Contractor shall immediately
desist from and correct such violation.
13.2 Contractor shall utilize Program Funds strictly for those purposes and goals
intended under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If City calls the attention'of
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Contractor to any such violations on the part of Contractor or any of its officers,
members, agents, employees, program participants or subcontractors, then Contractor
shall immediately desist from and correct such violation.
13.3 City designates Bradley Ford, Senior Planner, 817-392-4244, to act as Contract
Administrator and delegates to this individual authority for Agreement administration,
compliance, and monitoring.
14. Waiver of Immunity
If Contractor is a charitable or nonprofit organization and has or claims an immunity or
exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damages or injury,
including death, to persons or property; Contractor hereby expressly waives its rights to
plead defensively such immunity or exemption as against City. This section shall not be
construed to affect a governmental entity's immunities under constitutional, statutory or
common law.
15. Insurance Requirement
15.1 Contractor shall procure and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement the
following insurance coverage:
a. Commercial General Liability (CGL): $1,000,000 per occurrence,
with a$2,000,000.00 annual aggregate limit, in a form that is acceptable to
the City's Risk Manager.
b. Non-Profit Organization Liability or Directors & Officers Liability:
$1,000,000 per occurrence, with a $1,000,000 annual aggregate limit, in a
form that is acceptable to the City's Risk Manager.
15.2 Contractor's insurer(s) must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas for
the lines of insurance coverage provided and be currently rated in terms of financial
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of the City's Risk Manager.
15.3 Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed with a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the City. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement,
except for policies of worker's compensation or accident/medical insurance shall list the
City as an additional insured. City shall have the right to revise insurance coverage
requirements under this Agreement.
15.4 Contractor further agrees that it shall comply with the Worker's Compensation
Act of Texas and shall provide sufficient compensation insurance to protect Contractor
and City from and against any and all Worker's Compensation claims arising from the
work and services provided under this Agreement.
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16. Miscellaneous Provisions
16.1 The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and, if for any reason a clause,
sentence,paragraph or other part of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid by a
court or Federal or state agency, board or commission having jurisdiction over the subject
matter thereof, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect
without the invalid provision.
16.2 City's failure to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Agreement or to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or
relinquishment to any extent of City's right to assert or rely upon any such term or right
on any future occasion.
16.3 Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the
execution, performance, attempted performance or non-performance of this Agreement,
venue for said action shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas.
16.4 Contractor represents that it possesses the legal authority, pursuant to any proper,
appropriate and official motion, resolution or action passed or taken, to enter into this
Agreement and to perform the responsibilities herein required.
16.5 This written instrument and the exhibits attached hereto, which are incorporated
by reference and made a part of this Agreement for all purposes, constitute the entire
agreement between the parties concerning the work and services to be performed
hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous, oral or written agreement which purports
to vary from the terms hereof shall be void. Any amendments to the terms of this
Agreement must be in writing and must be approved by each party.
16.6 All notices required or permitted by this Agreement must be in writing and are
deemed delivered on the earlier of the date actually received or the third day following
(i) deposit in a United States Postal Service post office or receptacle; (ii) with proper
postage (certified mail, return receipt requested); and (iii) addressed to the other party at
the address as follows or at such other address as the receiving party designates by proper
notice to the sending party.
1. CITY. Joe Paniagua,Assistant City Manager
City Manager's Office
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth,TX 76102
Copies To: Bradley Ford, Contract Administrator
Fort Worth Police Department
350 W. Belknap
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Denis McElroy,Assistant City Attorney
Law Department
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
2. CONTRACTOR: Luther Perry, Director
UMOJA
P.O. Box 19090
Fort Worth, TX 76119
16.7 None of the performance rendered under this Agreement shall involve, and no
portion of the Program Funds received hereunder shall be used, directly or indirectly, for
the construction, operations, maintenance or administration of any sectarian or religious
facility or activity, nor shall said performance rendered or funds received be utilized so as
to benefit, directly or indirectly, any such sectarian or religious facility or activity.
16.8 Contractor certifies that it has obtained a 501 (c) (3) Certificate from the Internal
Revenue Service. Contractor shall notify City in writing of any changes to its 501 (c) (3)
tax-exempt status during the term of this Agreement.
16.9 Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and
shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
16.10 The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of City
and Contractor and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any
other person or entity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement in
multiples in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,to be effective October 1, 2007.
CITY OF FORT WORTH UMOJA, Inc., a as Non-Profit
Corporation
Date:
Date: Mr. Luth r Perry
:Toe4iia Director
.Assistant City lanager
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EXHIBIT A
Proposals must be.postmarked. or hand delivered by 5 PM on Tuesday April.13, 2007.
Proposals postmarked after this date will not be considered. Hand deliveries can be made at
the Fort Worth Police Department Headquarters, 350 W Belknap Street. Please see the
receptionist on the second floor. The mailing address is:
Bradley Ford
Research and Planning Unit
Fort Worth Police Department
350 W Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Application Contents
Complete proposals must include the following. Incomplete proposals will be rejected..
REQUIRED ITEMS
PROPOSAL COVER SHEET
PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
t PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND SCHEDULE
E� ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES SUMMARY
LICENSING INFORMATION (If applicable}
BOARD INFORMATION
❑ LEVERAGE.OF FUNDS
® BUDGET SUMMARY AND BUDGET DETAIL
BUDGET NARRATIVE
17 ONE ORIGINAL AND FOUR COPIES
ATTACHMENTS
❑ JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND RESUMES
AGENCY BYLAWS
❑ FINANCIAL AUDIT(If your agency is required to have an audit) A/`
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2006-2007 CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
PROPOSAL COVER SHEET
AGENCY: UMOJA
DIRECTOR: Luther Perry
PHONE NUMBER: 817.476-0515
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 19090
Fort Worth, TX 76119
CONTACT : EMAIL ADDRESS: LPerry@NHTSA.DOT.GOV
PHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER:
PROGRAM TITLE: "BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PROGRAM"
FUNDS REQUESTED: $30,000.00
AGENCY STATUS:
Private Nonprofit
Public Nonprofit
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Crime Control and Prevention District GOALS: Mark the one(s)that your project addresses
To increase citizen participation in the CODE BLUE program.
To support the adoption of a prevention focus by the police department and the community.
To provide a secure environment in which children can receive an education.
CERTIFICATION:
certify that the information contained in this proposal fairly represents the above-named agency's
operating plans and budget for the proposed program. I acknowledge that I have read and
understand the requirements and provisions of the Request For Proposal and that the above-
named agency will comply with all applicable rules and regulations relating to the procurement
process. I certify that I am authorized to sign this proposal and to enter into and execute a contract
with the City of Fort Worth to provide the services authorized.
TYPED NAME: Luther Perry
TITLE: Dire r p
E:SIGNATU DATE: '�/ `
April 9, 2007
Bradley Ford
Research and Planning Unit
Fort Worth Police Department
350 W Belknap Street
Fort Worth,Texas 76102
Dear Mr. Ford:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of UMOJA, we respectfully request $30,000 to support the
organization's UMOJA Behavior Modification Program for at risk- youth on a high school level in low-
income areas of Fort Worth,Texas.
For the past ten years, the Men of UMOJA have conducted UMOJA Mentoring Program for at-risk youth
enrolled in nine elementary, middle and high schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District
(FWISD). Each year we are able to work with hundreds of students and to hear parents say thank you for
saving my child from the streets. Our program has been a life savior for a lot of children. But we still have
a lot more to go. Using our Campsite as the background, UMOJA all volunteer staff facilitates classes in
gardening fishing, and basic camping skills while working with these often troubled youth to address such
complex issues as self-esteem, anger management,conflict resolution,and the importance of team work.
UMOJA has a rich history of providing support and mentoring to at-risk youth in the Fort Worth area and
looks forward to a partnership with the City of FWCCPD Program to support this valuable initiative.
Sincerely,
ut P
Co-Founder
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UMNA-Fort Worth,2701 LaSalle,Fort Worth, Texas 76101,(817)475-0515,webske.www.umojaftworth.net
April 9, 2007
Mr. Bradley Ford
Research and Planning Unit
Fort Worth Police Department
350 W Belknap Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Austin,Texas 78744
RE: Resolution from Sponsoring Governing Body
The Board of Directors of the Men of UMOJA has authorized the application of this grant and fully supports
that effort. They have granted me, Luther Perry, Co-Founder and Program Director, the authority to
oversee the solicitation and implementation of the grant.
Inincerely,
Luthe erry
Co-Founder and Program Director
UMOJA-Fort Worth,2701 LaSalle,Fort Worth, Texas 76101, (817)475-0515,website:www.umojanworth.net
Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District
I.General Information
Project Sponsor: U MOJA—Fort Worth
Project Name: UMOJA Behavior Modification Program
Prepared By: Luther Perry, Co-Founder
II. Description of the Proposed Project
A. Program Elements for Which Assistance Is Requested
For the past ten years, the Men of UMOJA have conducted UMOJA Behavior Modification Program for at-risk
youth enrolled in three elementary, six middle schools and one high school in the Fort Worth Independent
School District (FWISD). Each year approximately 600-800 students participate in an annual Responsible
Fatherhood and Family Development Conference, as well as a two day camping trip to Lake Bridgeport.
During this time the UMOJA all-volunteer staff facilitates classes in gardening,fishing,and basic camping skills
while working with these often troubled youth to address such complex issues as self-esteem, anger
management, conflict resolution, and the importance of education. UMOJA requests funding from the Fort
Worth Control and Prevention District to implement an UMOJA program on a high school level as an
intervention measure to the high drop out rate,school violence and juvenile crime in the our
B. Program History
UMOJA (which means UNITY) was created in 1994 to mentor young boys and girls to achieve success in
school. However, a heightened sense of urgency and the need for high impact interventions was created with.
the rises in school violence, school suspension, and high school drop out rates. The Men of UMOJA found
that after several years of working in their respective careers with at-risk youth, that their collective
experiences and subsequent expertise could be used to impact positive outcomes in children who are
academically challenged and who suffer from low self-esteem. In addition to offering year-long mentoring.
which includes programming on Drug Awareness, Academic Achievement, Self-Esteem through Culture, and
Community Resources, the Men of UMOJA decided to take youth away from their predictable and often .
distracting urban environment to experience, what was for many, their first time in a camping environment.
The campsite not only provides opportunities for non-traditional recreational activities, but also gives the
UMOJA staff the occasion to learn more about each child and how to best mentor/support that child throughout
their involvement in the program.
C.UMOJA Objectives
UMOJA Mentoring Program offers and array of educational and developmental services designed for teaching
and motivating youth. Emphasis is placed on improving academic performance, personal development and
behavioral management. Program services are tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of each
participant through a competency-based approach to education. Through our intensive"Behavior Modification
Program (SET CLAE, MAN IN THE MIRROR, DRUG AWARENESS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, RIGHTS OF
PASSAGE) we will have an impact on third parties and suspension. This will improve school attendance,
academics and behavior, which ultimately leads to improving school drop out rate, decreasing school gang
and violence activity and decrease juvenile crime in the city of Fort Worth. UMOJA also utilizes our campsite
located in Granbury as an opportunity to work with the children and expose them to new opportunities while
broading their horizons. Students will be measured for effectiveness a couple of ways
Proposal for UMOJA Behavior Modification Program
UMOJA—Forf Waffi,p i of
Submitted April 9,2007
1. through their report card which should show an increase in grades, attendance and citizenship which shows
increase in positive behavior and participation in class.
2.we will receive a report from the principal,teachers and parents on the child improvement.
Ill. PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES(project Justification)
D.Need for Services
The at-risk youth involved in UMOJA often experience and live in a variety of challenging environments. Each
participating school is located in a low-income area where their respective poverty rates range from 13.6%to
30.3%, a stark comparison to the state's poverty rate of 12.0% (Census 2000). Sadly, poverty rates in these
areas are even higher for female-headed (single parent) households. In these neighborhoods, youth often
have a frighteningly high level of access to drugs, weapons, and alcohol, and disappointingly few options for
positive recreational activities. There are other opportunities for "at-risk" youth in these neighborhoods,
however,specialized camping experiences are often beyond a family's financial means, and none of the other
programs targeted towards at-risk youth involve camping or other non-traditional recreational activities. For
most participating youth,this is their first camping experience-an experience that not only offers fun activities,
but also extracts them from their familiar environment to focus on their academic and personal success.
Youth participating in UMOJA have been referred to the program by their schools' principals as an alternative
to suspension. 'The geographic location of these students will be based on the location of the site chosen for
the proposed funding. In many cases, youth are suspended from school for fighting, inappropriate language,
or other aggressive or threatening behaviors. Given this reality, the Men of UMOJA felt strongly that youth
needed to be taught to better manage their anger,develop conflict resolution skills,and work in and as team to
curb negative behavior. During the 2005-2006 school cycle, students enrolled in the UMOJA Program were
suspended less than other students.. It becomes evident that not only is such behavior management training
needed,it is also highly effective.
E.Project Impact on Current and Future Community Needs
UMOJA not only supports personal growth and development, but also academic success. Currently, each of
the participating schools had below average.TAAS scores during the 2005-2006 school years.
UMOJA Schools Grade Level State Passim % Campus Passing%
T.A Sims Elementary Grade 5 91.3 79.2
Meadowbrook Elementary Grade 5 91.3 76.0
Dunbar 6th Grade Grade 6 86.0 69.2
Forest Oak Middle Grade 8 73.4 47.9
Dunbar Middle Grade 8 73.4 50.4
Momin side Middle Grade 8 73.4 59.2
James Middle Grade 8 73.4 65.8
Source:Texas Education Agency,Academic Fxoeilence indicator System,2001-02 Campus Performance reports.
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UMOJA has been working in the school district going on ten years now with a proven track record. What we
do in unique and can not be compared to other programs. None of the other programs do what we do, We
currently work in seven schools consisting of middle and elementary and we are funded by the Fort Worth
Independent School District. Do to the high drop out rate of our high school students is imperative that we
implement an UMOJA Behavior Modification Program on a high school level. 45%of the students in the ninth
grade do not make it to the tenth grade. The school district does not allow room to add an additional program
at this time,but problems were facing as a society from our youth demand that we find a way to help them.
UMOJA Behavior Modification Program, as well as through its wide range of mentoring, tutorial, recreational
services helps academically- and,behavlorally-challenged youth to develop positive habits and skills that will
have an immediate impact on their school success. Beyond the elementary, middle school and high school
levels, these youth will also need the skills that UMOJA teaches to support high school matriculation,
graduation and beyond. In these low-income areas,•an average 61.5%of its residents graduate high school or
higher, and only 9.6% go on to complete a bachelor's degree, compared to the state's high school and
bachelor degree completion rates of 75.7% and 23.2%, respectively (Census 2000). UMOJA's, through its
hand-on approach to mentoring youth, will prepare youth to meet the current and future challenges that they
are sure to encounter.
G. Innovative Program Features, Planning, and Community Involvement
Important to the overall success of the program are two critical components — strong curriculum and school
support. Through the UMOJA Behavior Modification Program youth are introduced to two critical program
curricula—"Man in the Mirror"and "Rites of Passage": The"Man in the Mirror"curriculum advocates personal
accountability in-all circumstances while the"Rites of Passage"curriculum teaches self worth and helps youth
to identify and commit to their own personal purpose, while supporting self-evaluation skills and positive role-
model. In addition to creative curricula, the support of each school's staff and administration is essential and
often unparalleled in other at-risk youth programs. Each participating school brings a commitment from the
School Board, Principal, Vice Principal, and School Council. In addition, each school provides office space,
recruitment and referral of UMOJA participants, as well as support to recreational and academic programs
both on and off the school's site.
IV. Priority Funding Elements
UMOJA's Conflict Resolution Camps address many of the priority funding elements outlined in the program
application. A detailed description of how the proposed project, as well as the organization, meets these
priority areas is outlined below.
■ Services to Underserved Populations
During the 2002-2003 school years, UMOJA served approximately 2800 students of various ethnic
backgrounds. Of those served 66% were African-American, 31% were Hispanic American and the
remaining 3%where either Anglo-American or Asian American. Two-hundred (200)were female, and
ail were under that age of 17, UMOJA does not collect data on participant family income; however,
census information confirms that many of the participating youth reside in high-poverty neighborhoods.
■ Number of Partnerships Involved in Project
Each of the aforementioned elementary, middle and high schools is heavily involved in supporting the
goals and outcomes of the UMOJA Mentoring Program. Each provides office space, participant
recruitment and referral, and general program support. in addition,the project is supported by the Fort
Worth Police Department (FWPD), Ministers Against Crime (MAC), and the Department of Justice's
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Based Initiative. The Fort Worth Police Department provides financial support for several UMOJA
projects, student mentors and regular speakers at UMOJA-sponsored functions. Ministers Against
Crime provides facilities space for annual conferences as well as funding, while, the Department of
Justice Value-Based Initiative provides funding for those conferences and serves as a resource
through the faith-based community. Letters of support from each partner are included in the
application packet.
■ Educational Curriculum Elements
UMOJA's Mentoring Program addresses Awareness, Knowledge and Skills, Critical Thinking, and
Responsible Behavior throughout its programming. Many of the at-risk youth participating in the
Mentoring Program have very little exposure, if any, to nature or to the camp environment. Visits to
the campsite raise student awareness to less-traditional recreational activities and lifestyles. Student
knowledge and skills are improved as they are introduced to new camp and wildlife skills. The actual
camp experience then acts as a platform to teach critical thinking and responsible behavior skills
around issues of self-awareness,personal accountability,and goal-setting.
V.Project Action Plan
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MAC provides Mentoring Support x x x x x x x x x x
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Camping Trips Granbury,Texas x x x
Camp Trips Glenrose,Texas) x x x
Program Close-out x I x
VI.Source of Sponsor Financing
Funds from the organization's existing budget will be used to pay for approved project expenses. Currently,
UMOJA's annual budget is$243,000 and consists of a variety of different discretionary funding sources
(donations,fundraising,etc).
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BOARD INFORMATION
1. Is your organization a registered non-profit? If yes, please attach documentation of
non-profit status. Yes. In recent times an audit had not been required, but our
2004 501c3 taxes are available upon request.
2. How many board members does your organization have? 5
3. How often does your board meet? Quarterly
4. Who recruits board members? Officers of UMOJA
5. What portion of the board is elected annually? 3 out 5
6. How long is a board term? How many consecutive terms may be served? 2 years, 3
consecutive terms.
7. Please list the names and occupations of your board officers. Johnny Muhammad-
Site Director, Alvertis Muhammad-Site Director, Carlos Dukes-Site Director,
Mike Dukes-School Teacher, Rickie Lee-Officer of the Court.
8. Please attach a copy of your board by-laws.
9. If any member of the board is related to one another or an employee of the nonprofit
corporation, please explain the relationship
Attachments have been added to the back of this package.
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UMOJA,
P.O.Box 19094 A'�
Fort Worih,Terns 76119
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall direct and govern the affairs of the alliance. They shall
from time to time make,adopt,amend or modify standards,rules and regulations for the
administration of the alliance, as it deems necessary and appropriate,not inconsistent
with the organizations bylaws. Such standards,rules or regulations as it affects the
members shall be distributed to the membership of the alliance. The President of the
alliance shall be the Chairman of the Board.
Organization Chart
Program Director
Luther Perry
Board of Directors
President-Johnny Muhammad
Vice President-Alvertis Muhammad
Secretary-Carlos Dukes
Rickie Lee-Chaplain
Mike Dukes
General Body
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WAT ------—--------------------------------------------------------------- $
RENT (Bui ' g)---------—------------------------------------------------------ $
REPAIR/MAIN NANCE-----—-------------------------------------------- $
CUSTODIAL SE R E------------------------------------------------------ $
MISC. RENTAL------------ ------—-------—---------------------------------- $
MISCELLANEOUS
STAFF TRAVEL(IN-TOWN) OR ( T-OF-TOWN) Field Trips--------- $ 1,388.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES------------- --------------------------------- $
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE------------------ ----------------------------- $
INDIRECTCOST-------------------------------------- ------------------------
CAPITAL OUTLAYS
MAJOR EQU I PMENTIPRO PERTY------------------------------ ------ $
FURNITURE and FIXTURES------------------------------------------- ---- $
OFFICE EQUIPMENT---------------------------------------------------------
OTHER EQUIPMENT----------------__________—_—_________—______—______ $
GRAND TOTAL...................................................... $30 0 00
Comments:
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UMOJA'S LINE ITEM
BUDGET
\PROGRAM: "Behavior Modification Program"
Line Item Total Cost
Salaries One Fu a Staff Position $24,000:00
FRINGE BENEFITS
FICA-------------------=----- --------------- --------------------------------- $
In-Kind) ------- ------ 528.00
INSURANCE- ---------Already
MISC. FRINGES- ---------------------------------- - ------------------- $
SUPPLIES
OFFICE------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- $ 1,659.00
POSTAGE------------------------------------------------------------ ------ $
PRINTING------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 811.00
STUDENT SUPPLIES--------------------------------------------=---------- $, 814.00
TEACHING AIDS------------------------------------------------------------ $
BOOKS/MANUALS--------------------------------------------------------- $ 8 .00.
OTHER SUPPLIES---------------------------------------------------------- $
FACILITY EXPENSES
TELEPHONE---------------------------------------------------------------- $
ELECTRIC/GAS- --------------------------------------------------------- - $
NARRATIVE BUDGET
1. SALARY-I IItE A FULL TEME EMPLOYEE TO WORK 6 HOURS
EVERY DAY FOR(1)SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
2. OFFEICE-FILE CABINETS,COMPUTER PAPER,FILE FOLDERS,
BOOKS,CURRICULUMN,MANUALS
3. PRINTING-COVER THE COST OF PRINTING FOR STUDENTS
4. INTOWN/OUTTOWN-COVER COST FOR FIELD TRAVEL-
TRIPSAIEETINGS OFFSITE
5. TUITION/TRAINING-2 WEEKS TRAINING DURING SUMMER AND
APPROXIMATLY(6-8)TRAINING OFFSITE FOR SITE DIRECTOR
6. OFFICE EQUIPMENT-PURCHASE A COMPUTER&TV VIDEO FOR
SITE
7: STUDENT SUPPLIES-PENCILS,PAPER,BINDERS FOR 80
STUDENTS
8. BOOKS&MAUNUELS-FOR 80 STUDENTS-(CURRICULUMN BOOKS
.'&MANUALS)
UMOJA
f _ BYLAWS
_ WE,T1 & RO�R$.dF.UMOJA, HEREAFTER ICNOMW AS..�.�LL;1ANCE; ARE.
A GROUP OF CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS WHO.ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT
POSITIVE PARTICIPATION INVOLVING ISSUES-AND 'CONCERNS,RELATIVE TO
YOUNG BT.ACK MALES IN THE INNER CITY.
ARTICLE I MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission statement is to utilize combined resources and talents of the entire . .. -
community including youth, community service agencies, government and business
in order to:
Offer gang-involved and at-risk youth realistic altemativds to gang lifestyles by
providing and creating meaningful employment and business opportunities, leading to
economic self-sufficiency
Provide those youth with pre-employment training and on-the-job support services in order
.to enhance success through a relationship model."
1. The members of the Board of Directors shall be the President, First Vice
President, Second Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary/
Historian, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, and shall not hold more than one (I) office.
Members must demonstrate leadership ability, be committed to performing his
duties throughout the entire term of office two.(2)year, and must have:attended.at
least twenty-five (25) regular general body meetings during the year of the
election.
2. The Standing Committees of the alliance shall be the Program & Planning
_. Committee, Finance-Committee, Resource & Education Committee, Membership
Committee, B} Laws & Policy.Review Committee, and the Public Relation &
Information Committee. The.Chairperson of the Board shall appoint Standing
Committee chairperson with the exception of the Finance Committee. The Board
o&Directors—and::general membershipt;shalr_ approve: chairperson committee
appointments to all committees by a majority vote.
SECTION 3: QUORUM -
The quorum for the meetings of the Board of Directors to transact business shall
be a minimum of five._ The presence of the Chairman of the Board shall not be
required at meetings of the Board for the purpose of determining a quorum.
SECTION 4: VOTING
.1. A majority vote of the members present at any meeting of the Board of Directors
shall be sufficient to conduct business,
SECTION 5: MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ._
� ? ....__.... _ The-Board,o£.Dirsctors shall,meet on as regtrlar_hasis as deterrr ined•�y the°,Board...,...�,..r.,.. . _.
The chairperson shall ca.h.a meeting of the Bo&A when requested.to do;so by two
or more members of the Board at the time and under the conditions prescribed by
the chairperson.
SECTION 6: VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In the event of a. vacancy, resignation, death, or disability of any member of the
Board of Directors, the duties of that officer will fall upon an appointee
designated by-Board,Chairperson- After a 60.d4y periad-of time a.spgeial:election,,
will be called of the membership to fill this vacancy.
- SECTION 7: TENURE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The tenure for the Board of Directors shall be(2) two years.
SECTIONS: QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS
All regular active members of the Alliance may be qualified to serve on the Board
of Directors as an officer. Alliance_members who accept and support the objective
- . of this organization and expresses.a desire for leadership by.attending (25):twenty
five regular meetings shall be qualified to serve as an officer on the Board of
Directors.
�_.ARTICLE IV OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
SECTION I: OFFICERS AND THEIR GENERAL:FUNCTIONS
-. I. President.._ ..
a) Shall preside at all meetings, including those of.the Board of Directors
b) Appoinf all committee chairperson and temporary officers with. approval of
Board of Directors and general membership.
c) Will be one of the cosigners of.checks. It will take two (2) signatures, President
and/or Vice Presidents, and/or Treasurer to approve all checks.
d)Represents the organization and-serve as point of contact for public relations.
e) Coordinates and develop agenda for meetings.
f) Performs other-functions-and exercises further duties that may be voted by the
Board of Directors and members at large.
g) Voting member of the Board of Directors.
2. First Vice President
a)Will assume responsibility of President in his absence.
b) Will chair Finance Connnittee. .�
..c).Wi1assume r-esponsibuities.o£.the Presidoridn•his,absence.
d).Will be a.cosigner for-cheeks,
e) Voting member of the Board of Directors.
3, Second Vice President
a)Third in chain of authority.
b)Will assume responsibilities of First Vice President in their absences.
c) Will coordinate with committees- chairpersons to insure proper and adequate
staffing (except Finance Committee)
d) Will be a cosigner for checks.
e)Voting member of the Board of Directors.
4. Recording Secretary
_ a)-Takes minutes at all.meetings.
b) Initiates.and routes attendance list of which-copies should-be included pkbt-the
minutes of the last-meeting.
- c) Will record all money received and-transfer to the Treasurer for deposit.
d)Will be a member of the Finance Committee.
e. Voting member of the Board of Directors.
5. Treasurer
a)Establish a checking account, maintains-checkbook and financial,records:• ••
b)Will prepare monthly financial statements for review at meetings.
c)Will cosign checks in conjunction with the President or Vice President.
d)Member of the Finance Committee.
f)Voting member of the Board of Directors.
6. Parliamentary
a)Follows the revised guidelines of"UMOMS RULES OF ORDER" to resolve
any questions of parliamentaryc.procedures.during all meetings. .. ,
b)••.introduces• proposed,amendmentsrto:.•the- general.-membershipn.prior., to�the-•�r..• ,
meeting in which those amendments are to be voted on.
c)Voting member of the Board of Directors:
SECTION 2: TERM AND SUCCESSION
..
1. The tern of each office shall be Iwo (2)years.
2. No member shall be eligible to serve more than three (3) consecutive terms in
the same office, except in the-.case when no other candidate chooses to run for an
office that has been held for three (3)consecutive terms.
SECTION 3: STANDING CONI11' IME
�. ... Alf.Cod mittees listed.below wiTand must.report each month to--the General.Body.
at the regularly scheduled meeting and-to the Board•o£.Directors. The.missien and _
= purpb§e of the Standing Conunittee are prescribed ias follows: r
1. Program & Planning Committee
a) Will provide a yearly_ calendar of activities and events focusing on work,
community, politically, socially related, including members for hospitality duties.
b) Will assist all committees with their functions.
c) This committee will function with no less than two committee members.
- - 2. Finance Committee :_.•. -,:;, r., -
a) Will monitor the financial status of the Alliance on a monthly basis, as well as
prepare and recommend an annual budget.. ,
b)' This committee serves as- adjuncts to the Program & Planning Committee
functions of.the Alliance. _
c.) This committee shall also .provide assistance to the Board of Directors, on
financial matters.
d) This committee will function with no less than two committee members.
3. Resource &Education Committee
a) To. promote .technical and professional development,„(?f the youth by
-- determining the current skill level of each constituent, identify resources that will_
enhance those abilities and providing avenue for career planning.
b) To work with educational institutions to assist selected students in continuing
their education through mentorship and financial workshops.
c) This committee will function with no less than two committee members.
4, Public Relation & Information Committee
a) This committee will develop, direct and promote the mission and.purpose of
.... ... the Alliance to the media(print, radio a.nd.broadcast) _ ,,;• _
- - - -a b)• The President.and Vice President:-'shall' assist-in-the. developr.,en# of mediae;,
relations, upon the direction of the Board.
c) This committee will function with'no less than two committee members.
SECTION 4: ELECTION COMN=E
a) The Election Committee will supervise the' establishment of appropriate
procedures for conducting the election in accordance with the Bylaws. The
Election Committee will submit those procedures to the Board of Directors for
review. The committee will present those• procedures to the membership at the
regularly scheduled meeting.
SECTION 5: QUORUM
Quorum shall be a=•nunimum of three (3) Board members and five,(5) regular
members..
ARTICLE V AMENDMENTS OF BYLAWS
These Bylaws may be amended at regular meeting of the organization by a 2/1 vote
of a Quorum, provided that the proposed amendment has been subnutted at the
previous regularly scheduled General body meeting.
ARTICLE VI PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The 'rules contained4in the newly revised edition of "UMOJA},Rules of Order," ....: .. tr„ . .
shall govern the Alliance in all cases to which they are not inconsistent with these
Bylaws and any special rules of order UMOJA may adopt.
ARTICLE Vll
All,W*a of LTMOJA will'be submitted to the*Bbard of Directors before being
introduced,to the General Body.
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UMOJA'S JOB DESCRIPTIONS
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION-----------------------The office administrator has to have
administrator skills,office management
skills,great interpersonal skills,
computer skills, and be able to setup
files for tracking UMOJA data.
DUTIES-----------------The administrator will be managing the
daily office duties,answering phones,
computer work,filing,tracking data,
scheduling and interfacing with walk in
clients.
SITE DIRECTOR—-----—----------------------------------The site director must have vast
amounts of experience in working with
at-risk students,knowledge of school
policies,computer skills,be of good
? character,and must past a criminal
history check.
DUTIES------------------The site director will be responsible for
managing a class room,must teach the
text curriculum,meet with parents,
teachers,principals and counselors,
must maintain records on students,
and finally report monthly statistics.
SUSTAINABILITY----—-------------------------------Umoja has been in existence for 13 yrs.
and rely on fundraising, donations,
annual events that generate funding
to support annual programs. Addition-
ally we are constantly writing for
grants. We employ several grant
writing sources.
NOTE: Both the Fort Worth Star Telegram and the Fort Worth Human Relation Commission
recognized UMOJA as organization of the year in 1997-98 and 1999. Proof of these
awards we have in the form of plaques. Attached is several documents that may be of
use: routine tracldng documents,a copy of our employee contract,annual
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training,summary,background/scope,our program objectives,our violence
prevention model work plan,routine paper work,our management plan and
finally our monthly reporting forms.
internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
P. O. Box 2508
Date: July 13, 2005 Cincinnati, OH 45201
Person to Contact:
UMOJA INC Yvette Davis 31-07751
% LUTHER PERRY TREAS Customer Service Representative
PO BOX 19090 Toil Free Teeeph6ne Number:
FT WORTH-- TX 76119-1090 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET
877-829-5500
Fax Number:
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Federal Identification Number:
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Dear Sir or Madam:
This is in response to your request of July 13,2005, regarding your organization's tax-
exempt status.
In June 1997 we issued a determination letter that recognized your organization as exempt
from federal income tax. Our records indicate that your organization is currently exempt
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Our records indicate that your organization is also classified as a public charity under
sections 509(a)(1)and 170(bx1)(A)(vi)of the internal Revenue Code.
Our records indicate that contributions to your organization are deductible under section
170 of the Code, and that you are qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises,
transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code.
If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number shown iri the heading of
this letter.
Sincerely,
Janna K. Skufca, Director,TE/GE
Customer Account Services.
Evaluation Process
As a part of our UMOJA Program,at the end of the school year we will be evaluating, each
school site. The evaluation will be conducted to determine hopefully the effectiveness of
our program. In our proposal we stated that our program would yield results in the follow-
ing areas: (a) reduce suspensions, (b)impact third party hearings, (c)reduce the drop out
rate,(d)reduce the violence on campuses,and finaRy(e)increase academic success.
We will be asking four different types of individuals to participate in the evaluation:
(a) principals,(b)teachers, (c)parents and (0)students.
Principals will be asked to evaluate our program and its effectiveness in four categories:
(1) has the program had an impact on their school and how
(2)has the program impacted suspension of any kind at their school
(3) has the program increased attendance'in the students served by UMOJA
(4) has the program had any success in academic improvement with the students served
Each site director will get 25% of their students served to fill out evaluation forms, and
25% of the parents with students being served to fill out evaluations.
Finally the site director will randomly select teachers at their sites to fill out evaluations if
their students have participated in the program.
NOTE: In addition,while the McKenzie Group was visiting our sites,recommendations
were made relating to our reporting system. It was suggested that our monthly
reports reflect all activity surrounding our program,and services performed
outside our program contract. We are please to report that changes in our
monthly report have been made and implemented to reflect all of our efforts
both within the contract agreement and in addition to. These areas will now be
documented and reported in our monthly reports.
Umoja's Student Evaluation
Larne
Grade Level
Ethnicity
Address
Telephone
L Has your UMOJA site director made a positivedifferrence in your behavior? YES NQ
2. After being involved in the UMOJA program can you say that you have learned from this program?
YES NO
3. Do you think that the UMOJA site director is knowlegeable about what be was teaching?YES, NO
4. If you could would you like to see more students in the UMOJA program?__YES NO
5. Do you think that the UMOJA Program has made a difference at your school?YES NO
6. Since being in the UMOJA Program have you been able to control your anger or conflicts Y YES
NO
?. Have you been able to see an increase in your academic success since being in UMOJA?—YES _NO
IJMOJA'S TEACHER. EVALUATION
NA14�E_ GRADE LEVEL
On a scale of 1-5,5 being the highest rating,please rate the following question concerning the UMOJA
program:
L As a teacher how would you rate the effectiveness of the site director of the UMOJA Program at your
school. ,_i Z N 4 5
2. Has the UMOJA Program at your school had a positive impact on any student that you have referred
to the program? YES NO
3. Would you recommend this program to other schools?._,YES NO
4. Do you think this program has had a positive impact on any of the students behavior that you've re-
ferred? _YES -NO
5. have you seen any positive change in the students academic success that has been in the UMOJA's
Program? __YES NO
6. Does the UMOJA site director at your schoolwork well with other school staff? _,YES _,NO
7. Do you have a good working knowlege of the UMOJA Program? „_YES NO
S. Would you like to have this program continued at your school? YES _,_,_NO
I
UM01A
UMO)A'S CLASS REFERRAL FORM
DATE
STUDENT GRADE TEACHER
REASON FOR REFERRAL (list specific behavior problems or incident)
DATE TO BEGIN THE PROGRAM
SIGNATURE OF ADMINISTRATOR REFERRING
STUDENT SIGNATURE
Please return this referral form to no later than the
close of the day referred.
APPROVED
PRINCIPAL
UMOJA'S
PARENT PERMISSION
FORM
Dear Parents;
The Men Of UMOJA are offering a mentoring program at
School
for the school year _ We are asking you to allow your son
to participate in our program. If for whatever reason your son fails to comply with all of the
school rules,the principal has the authority to remove your child from the program.
I MrJMrs. give my son permission to participate in
(parents name) (sons name)
your UMOJA program at I further understand that the
principal has the authority to remove my son from the program if he
fails to abide by the rules set forth by the school.
Parents Signature
Umoja Representative DATE Principals Signature
WEEKLY CONCERN SHEET
MONTH WEEK I-2-3-4-5 DAY
SCHOOL
STUDENT
POSITIVES CONCERNS
IUMOJA.'S DAILY STUDENT ACTIVITY
SHEET
( In addition to normal Program)
DATE / / SCHOOL
Student's Name Male /Female
Teacherls Class No. of Students
Grade Level
Activity Outside School Activities
Referred b Title
COMMENTS:
Number of Home visits
Number of Parents contacted
Number of Agencies/Resources Contacted or Referred
UMOJA' S MONTHLY
REPORT
Date: School
STUDENTS ETHNICITY GRADE LEVEL MIF
NAME
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS SERVED
***ActivityPresented To Student=M.I.M.=man in the mirror, R.O.P.=rites of
of passage, D.A.P.=drug awareness program, C.R.=conflict resolution, and
SETCLAE=self esteem through culture leads to academic excellence .
COMMENT SECTION:
PRINCIPAL SITE DIRECTOR
REVISED Budget Detail Worksheet
A. ;Personnel
Position Description % on Project Total
Site Director Mentor/Counselor $12,000
Sub-Total
B. Fringe Benefits
Position Description Total
-0-
Subtotal:
C. TraveI.
Purpose of Travel Location Item Computation Cost
Educate Students In town 4-6 field trips $95.16 per trip $571.00
Subtotal: $571.00
D.E uipment
Unit Price/
Item Description Number Total
Sub-Total
E. Sup lies
Unit Price/
Item Description Number Total
TEE Shirts Umoj a Tee Shirts (100) $4.00 per $400
Shirt/100
Paper, pens,printing,manuals Items for students $1,400.00
Sub-Total $1,800.00
G. Consultants and Co.ntractor.Services'
Unit Price/
Item Description Number Total
Sub-Total
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Bud et Summa
Budget Category Amount
A. Personnel $12,000.00
B. Fringe -0-
C. Travel $571.00
D. Equipment
E. Supplies $1,800.00
F. Construction -0-
G. Consultants and Contractor Services -0-
H. Other Costs -0-
I. Indirect costs
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $14,371.00
Federal Request:
Non-Federal Amount: $0.00
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UMOJA'S PERFORMANCE MEASURES
SCHOOL YEAR 2007-2008
GOAL----To provide our Umoja services to 80students at Eastern
Hills High School, 20 freshman, 20 sophomores, 20
Juniors and 20 seniors, which will reduce suspensions,
Third party hearings, and increase attendance and
Academic achievement.
Basic Objectives:
1. Have 40 students attend our Annual Conference
2. Take 80 students through our Conflict Resolution
Campsite
3. Introduce through Ministers Against Crime 40-60
Students to new or church connections.
4. Sponsor 40 students to attend our summer camp
5. take all the students on at least 3 educational field
trips.
Additional Performance Measures:
1. Of the 80 students decrease unexcused absences by 75%
2. Reduce unacceptable conduct in 65-70% of the 80
Students
3. Reduce the suspensions by 50% in the 80 students
4. Our goal is to have 85% of the 80 students with no
Failing grades
UM03A Sustainability Plan.txt
From: Luther.Perry@dot.gov
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 8:31 PM
To: Kane, Sasha
Attachments: Budget Detail .doc
Here is the Budget Details for UM07A, As far as the Sustanability Plan, simply
put, we have suggested that the Fort worth ISD include in next years budget, the
entire amount that the city of fort worth is paying for this year.
Please let me know if you need any thing further.
THANKS
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved As Amended on 10/9/2007
DATE: Tuesday, October 09, 2007
LOG NAME: 35CCPDFY2008 REFERENCE NO.: C-22444
SUBJECT:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts with Community-Based Organizations that Meet
and Support One or More Goals of the Crime Control and Prevention District
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with the following
nine community-based organizations to conduct programs in support of the Crime Control and Prevention
District (CCPD) goals:
1. The Women's Center of Tarrant County - Sexual Abuse Education (Adults and Children) - $19,386.00
2. Arles de la Rosa - Teatro de la Rosa Outreach - $18,700.00
3. Fort Worth County Day School - Summerbridge Program - $24,000.00
4. Camp Fire USA First Texas Council - Diamond Hill Station - $12,152.50
5. UMOJA - Behavior Modification Program - $14,400.00
6. Alliance for Children — Child Abuse Prevention through Prosecution - $47,656.25
7. A-Prep Center of Tarrant County —A-Prep Youth Initiative Program - $15,589.00
8. HIKIDS - Helping Inner City Kids in Danger- $14,700.00
9. The Cultural Center of the Americas -ART As The Bridge To Changes in Youth - $33,416.25.
DISCUSSION:
The Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board included funds totaling $200,000 in its FY2007-08
budget for community-based crime prevention programs in response to requests made during the Phase III
renewal of the CCPD. Community programs were solicited through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued
March 12, 2007. Twenty-one requests for funding were received, totaling more than $855,000.
The CCPD Board reviewed the proposals and held a work session to prioritize the applications at its July
26, 2007 meeting. The Board voted to fund nine of the proposing agencies as indicated above for a total of
$200,000. The term of each contract shall be October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008. A short synopsis of
each of the programs is attached.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: -
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, funds will be available in
the FY2007 Crime Control and Prevention District budget for the execution of the contracts.
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TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR79 539120 0359504 $200,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Joe Paniagua (6575)
Originating Department Head: Ralph Mendoza (4211)
Additional Information Contact: Bradley Ford (4244)
Sasha Kane (4243)
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