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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/24/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0615
LOG NAME: 35COMIN UP GANG INTERVENTION PROGRAM FY22
SUBJECT
(CD 2, CD 5, CD 8 and CD 9) Authorize the Execution of a Contract with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. in the Amount Up to
$1,537,952.50 for the Continued Operation of the Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program for Fiscal Year 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. in an
amount up to $1,537,952.50 for the continued operation of the Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program for Fiscal Year 2022.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize a contract with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. for the
continued support and services of the Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program (Comin' Up). Comin' Up was established in 1994 in order to reduce
gang -related violence by diverting gang members into programs and services to help youth avoid negative and destructive behaviors.
Comin' Up provides intervention services to gang -involved youth between the ages of 13 and 24. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant
County, Inc. operates Comin' Up at six sites, including Diamond Hill, Hillside, Near Southside (Panther), Northside, Poly, and Stop Six. These
Comin' Up sites serve approximately 680 youth nightly Monday through Friday. Program staff provides information and referral services, works
directly with gang leaders to assist with conflict resolution, and provides crisis intervention to diffuse potentially troubling or violent situations, which
has helped staff successfully develop truces between rival gangs.
The Crime Control and Prevention District Fund Fiscal Year 2022 budget appropriates the amount of $1,537,952.50.
This agreement will be effective October 1, 2021, and will end on September 30, 2022.
This program serves COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 5, 8 and 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget by the City
Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget, as appropriated, in the Crime Control & Prev Distr Fund . Prior to an
expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris 4243