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COUNCIL PROPOSAL
Date:June File Number: Subject:
14,2005 254 Emergency Crime District Funding of Summer Youth Programs Targeting Youth At-Risk
Proposed By:Councilmember City Manager's Review: A1 Page:
Donavan Wheatfall
II City Attorney's Review. PAGE I OF 2
It is proposed that the:
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1. City Council authorize the City Manager to seek an emergency appropriation of funds
$100,000 from the Crime Control and Prevention District to fund summer youth programs targeting youth
at-risk; and
2. City Manager take the appropriate steps necessary to complete the public hearing process and to seek
approval from the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors for these funds as soon as
practicable; and, �r COA-Ir 1h
3. City Manager bring forward to the City Council an M&C awarding a contract"lo a collaboration of
b no+ organizations including..MOJA, the Men and Women of POWER, Soldiers-for Peace, the Nile Group,
ani the Near Northside Partnership Council for a contract period of July 1, 2005 through December 31,
2005 that targets youth at-risk; and, proposed �; of
4. City Manager Aaa4the contrac utilizing General FVappropriations on an emergency basis through the
fund balance to be reimbursethrough Crime District funds once these funds are approved.
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DISCUSSION•
The City funds several programs that focus attention on youth. A review of these programs has been requested to
determine the amount of funds expended and the effectiveness of the programs funded. However, because of the
continuing gang problem that this city is facing,it is imperative that more funding is directed at youth especially
during the summer months and as the new school year begins.
A collaboration of organizations including UMOJA, the Men and Women of POWER, Soldiers for Peace,the
Nile Group, and the Near Northside Partnership Council propose programming targeted to identify children in
danger of being recruited into gang activity by older children and or/young adults. The organizations currently
operate programs in the Polytechnic, Stop Six, Southside,Woodhaven, and Near Northside areas,all areas with
known gangs operating. The proposed program, C.H.I.L.L. (Children Having an Interest in Leaming to Lead)
focuses attention on enhancement of summer day camp programs that teach alternatives to destructive behavior.
The programs will focus on discipline and proper conduct,respect for authority, conflict resolution, respect for
others and respect for oneself. The collaborative program also includes support of coaching and counseling,
employment counseling, and entrepreneurial training. Additionally, one component includes case management of
families with children that are identified as at-risk. Finally, the proposal includes a youth march and rally, a
peace concert, and a back-to school initiative all centered on youth involvement, cultural diversity, and stopping
the violence.
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COUNCIL PROPOSAL
Date:June File Number: Subject:
14,2005 254 Emergency Crime District Funding of Summer Youth Programs Targeting Youth At-Risk
Proposed By:Counciimember City Manager's Review: Page:
Donavan Wheatfail
II City Attorney's Review. PAGE 2 OF 2
The five organizations will equally share the funds allocated for the program. Overall,approximately 200
children will be served through the different summer camps operated by the partner agencies and another 1000
youth are expected to attend the youth rallies and concerts. The partner agencies will conduct programming
Ahrough'the first quarter of school to help facilitate a smooth transition as the new school.year begins.
LEGALITY:
The Department of Law finds that this proposal is legal and that it is within the authority of the City Council.
FISCAL NOTE:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above proposal and adoption of a supplemental
appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the General Fund to fund this contract on an emergency basis.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENT:
The City Manager's Office supports the funding of this program to the extent that Crime District funds are made
available.
PROPOSED BY:
Councitmember Co c' member
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
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