HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0066) M&C 19-0188City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/24/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0188
LOG NAME: 35BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SAFE HAVEN YOUTH PROGRAM FY20
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc., in the Amount of $307,015.00 for the Operation of a
Safe Haven Youth Program at the Boys and Girls Club Martin Branch Located at 3123 Avenue G for Fiscal Year 2020 (CCPD Funded) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a Contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc., in the amount of $307,015.00 for the
operation of a Safe Haven Youth Program at the Boys and Girls Club Martin Branch, located at 3123 Avenue G for Fiscal Year 2020.
DISCUSSION:
Youth Safe Havens are places where children in targeted neighborhoods can play and learn with other children without fear of being victims of a
crime. The original Safe Haven Program was operated in the southeast part of Fort Worth and was later expanded to other neighborhoods in Fort
Worth. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc., provides a Youth Safe Haven Program for youth living within a five -mile radius of
the Boys and Girls Club Martin Branch, located at 3123 Avenue G.
The program strives to offer character and leadership development, educational activities, cultural arts, health and life skills, and recreational
opportunities. Program Staff address any additional educational, social, psychological, and physical needs that the youth may have. Program Staff
provide the youth with the tools they need to become responsible adults.
This Agreement will be effective October 1, 2019, and will end on September 30, 2020.
This program serves COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, contingent upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget by City Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal
Year 2020 Budget of the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund and the Police Department is responsible for verifying the availability of funds
prior to an expenditure being made.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head:
Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris 4243