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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4077-03-2012A Resolution NO. 4077 -03 -2012 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND ACCEPTANCE OF, A GRANT FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR UNDER THE JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT FOR THE DIAMOND HILL COALITION 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 Office of the Governor (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, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater 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 in reading, writing, and mathematics. 2. That the Assistant City Manager for Community Development 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. Resolution 4077 -03 -2012 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 27thday of March, 2012 ATTEST: Mary Kay�WCity Secretary c�R ORT WORT WA P City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication s, COUNCIL ACTION:; Approved on 3/27 12012 - Ordinance No. 20128 -03 -2012 and Resolution No. 4077 -03 -2012 •, m� ,.:sa�.�»:wtkc?m�:x.....;... .,- >„��.as�.:•. .e�m.wz;, ..?��...;:�a��.e .,:;�;n,,+^ca�n��,,,,, , , .. .:.,was c;..c�rss::^.•. yea ,.:.::��.,:...,;.�.a...asr. .,.sm�.��� DATE: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17560 LOG NAME: 80DIAMONDHILLCO2012 SUBJECT: Authorize Application and Acceptance, if awarded, of a Grant in the Amount Up to $71,774.00 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, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth and Camp Fire USA First Texas Council, Designate the Assistant City Manager for Community Development Services to Serve as the Authorized Official for the Grant, Adopt Resolution Required by Grant Regulations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize application and acceptance, if awarded, of a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of Texas in the amount of $71,774.00 to operate the Diamond Hill Coalition After - School Program from September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013; 2. Contingent upon receipt of the grant award, authorize execution of contracts with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth and Camp Fire USA First Texas Council for a total combined amount up to $71,774.00 to conduct the Diamond Hill Coalition After - School Program; 3. Designate the Assistant City Manager for Community Development Services to serve as the authorized official for this grant with authority to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant; 4. Adopt 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 attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by $71,774.00, subject to receipt of the grant. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M &C) is to authorize application 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 execution of contracts with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth (YMCA), Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth (B &GCGFW) and Camp Fire USA First Texas Council (CFUSA) to operate the Program on a contractual basis if grant funds are received. Logname: 80DIAMONDHILLCO2012 Page 1 of 2 The Diamond Hill Coalition After - School Program provides supervised after school educational, cultural and recreational activities for 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 10 through 17. Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code outlines conditions for grant funding 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. Diamond Hill Community Center is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. FUND CENTERS: TO Fund /Account/Centers GR76 451644 080202481000 GR76 5XXXXX 080202481XXX CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: $71,774.00 $71,774.00 FROM Fund /Account/Centers Susan Alanis (8180) Richard Zavala (5704) Mark Woolsey (5719) Logname: 80DIAMONDHILLCO2012 Page 2 of 2