HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3897-07-2010A Resolution
NO 3897-07 2010
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND ACCEPTANCE OF, A GRANT FROM
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE UNDER
THE JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT FOR THE
DIAMOND HILL CONNECTION AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, DESIGNATING
AN AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL, AND ASSURING REPAYMENT OF GRANT
FUNDS IN THE EVENT OF LOSS OR MISUSE
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth (City) wishes to apply for a grant from the
Criminal Justice Division of the Governor s Office (CJD) under the Juvenile Justice &
Delinquency Prevention Act for the Diamond Hill Connection After School Program (the
Program) and
WHEREAS, the Program will be administered by the Parks and Community
Services Department and services will be provided through subgrant agreements with
the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and Camp Fire USA First Texas Council
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
1 That Staff is authorized to submit an application to CJD to request
funding for the following, clearly identified project provision of
supervised after school educational cultural and recreational activities
for middle and high school age youth (ages 10 through 17) in an effort to
promote school attendance discipline and learning and to provide
participants with the skills needed to improve their academic competency
m reading, writing, and mathematics
2 That the Assistant City Manager for Neighborhood Services is designated
to serve as the Authorized Official for this grant with the power to apply
for accept, reject, alter or terminate this grant
3 That the City of Fort Worth hereby makes written assurance that, in the
event of loss or misuse of grant funds the City will return all grant funds
to CJD
4 That the City agrees to the terms of the grant including all rules in
Chapter 3 of the Texas Administrative Code the current Governor s
Criminal Justice Plan for Texas and the Uniform Grant and Contract
Management Standards
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5 That the City agrees that none of the grant funds will be used to influence
the outcome of any election the passage or defeat of legislation, or the
funding of any grant application
6 That the City understands and agrees that violation of any term of the
grant will result in the CJD placing a temporary hold on grant funds
permanently de obligating all or part of the grant funds requiring
reimbursement for funds already spent or barring the City from receiving
future grants
7 That the City understands that any special conditions of the grant must be
met before receiving funds
Adopted this 13th day of July 2010
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APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/13!2010 ~ Ord. No. 19206-07-2010 & Res. No. 3897-07-
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DATE Tuesday July 13 2010 REFERENCE NO *"G-16976
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SUBJECT
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Grant in an Amount Up to $79 530 00 from the Criminal
Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of Texas to Operate the Diamond Hill Coalition After-School
Program Authorize Execution of Contracts with YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and Camp Fire USA
First Texas Council Designate the Assistant City Manager for Neighborhood Services to Serve as the
Authorized Official for the Grant, Adopt Resolution Required by Grant Regulations and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize application for and acceptance if awarded of a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the
Office of the Governor of Texas in the amount of $79 530 00 to operate the Diamond Hill Coalition After
School Program from September 1 2010 to August 31 2011
2. Contingent upon receipt of the grant award authorize execution of contracts with the YMCA of
Metropolitan Fort Worth and Camp Fire USA First Texas Council for a total combined amount up to
$79 530 00 to conduct the Diamond Hill Connection After-School Program
3 Designate the Assistant City Manager for Neighborhood Services to serve as Authorized Official for
this grant, with authority to apply for accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant;
4 Adopt the attached resolution to meet grant requirements regarding authorization of the application
designation of the Authorized Official and provision of written assurance that grant funds will be returned
in the event of loss or misuse and
5 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $79 530 00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION
The purpose of this M&C is to authorize the application for and acceptance if awarded of a Grant from
the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor of Texas to operate the Diamond Hill Coalition after
school program and to comply with grant requirements regarding designation of an Authorized Official and
adoption of a resolution containing necessary representations related to the grant. This M&C also
authorizes the execution of contracts with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth (YMCA) and Camp Fire
USA First Texas Council (CFUSA) to operate the program on a contractual basis if grant funds are
received
On March 23 2004 the City Council authorized the application and acceptance of a grant in the amount
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of $130 370 00 from the CJD (M&C G-14308) The Parks and Community Services Department submitted
the proposal for the Diamond Hill Coalition After-School Program in collaboration with the YMCA and
CFUSA. That grant began the new three year program cycle for the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and
Communities Act Fund that ended August 31 2007
A subsequent application to the Criminal Justice Division for the period 2007-08 was recommended for
funding but funds were not available From September 1 2007 until May 31 2009 the program was
operated at a reduced level and funded by a grant from the Texas Education Agency An application to
the CJD was unsuccessful for funding for the year beginning September 1 2009 and the program was
suspended With this new grant application if awarded the grant year will run September 1 2010 through
August 31 2011
The Diamond Hill Coalition After-School Program provides supervised after-school educational cultural
and recreational activities for up to 100 middle and high school age youth It is also designed to promote
school attendance discipline and learning A major function of the program is to provide participants with
the skills needed to improve their academic competency in reading writing and mathematics. With this
grant, the program will serve youth ages ten through seventeen
This program serves to complement other program services offered at the Diamond Hill Community
Center including 1) the Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program operated by the Boys and Girls Clubs of
Greater Fort Worth on a contractual basis 2) Senior Citizens Programs such as the congregate lunch
program operated by the Senior Citizens Services of Greater Tarrant County Inc. on a contractual basis
youth athletics program and Diamond Hills Sports Network Boxing Program
Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code outlines conditions for grant fiunding that apply to
CJD grants Section 3.2021 requires that the City Council adopt a resolution that (i) authorizes application
for a grant for a clearly identified project; (ii) commits to providing matching funds, if applicable (iii)
designates the name or title of an authorized official who has power to apply for accept, reject, alter or
terminate a grant; and (iv) provides written assurance that all grant funds will be returned to the CJD if the
funds are lost or misused No matching funds are required for this particular grant, and the attached
resolution includes all of the other necessary elements
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
award of the grant, and adoption of the attached resolution and appropriation ordinance funds will be
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of the Grants Fund Funds will be reimbursed
by grantor after expenditures are made
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451644 080202481000 $79,530.00
GR76 5XXXXX 080202481 XXX $79,530.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6183)
Originating Department Head. Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Melody Mitchell (5719)
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