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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/24/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0189
LOG NAME: 35COMIN UP GANG INTERVENTION PROGRAM FY20
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc., in the Amount Up to $1,337,350.00 for the
Continued Operation of the Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program for Fiscal Year 2020 (General Fund and CCPD Funded) (COUNCIL DISTRICTS
2, 5, 8 and 9)
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 an amount up to $1,337,350.00 for the
continued operation of the Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program for Fiscal Year 2020.
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 2020 budget appropriates the amount of $1,129,000.00 for the continued operation of
six program sites. The Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund adopted budget appropriates the amount of $208,350.00 for the administrative costs
associated with the continued operation of Comin' Up. The total contract amount is $1,337,350.00.
This Agreement will be effective October 1, 2019, and will end on September 30, 2020.
This program serves COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 5, 8 and 9.
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 General Fund. 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