HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0071) M&C 19-0194City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/24/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0194
LOG NAME: 35UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS SAFE HAVEN YOUTH PROGRAM FY20
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of Agreement with United Community Centers, Inc., in the Amount of $132,990.00 for the Operation of a Safe Haven Youth
Program at the Bethlehem Community Center Located at 970 East Humbolt Street for Fiscal Year 2020(CCPD Funded) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with United Community Centers, Inc., in the amount of $132,990.00 for the operation of a Safe
Haven Youth Program at the Bethlehem Community Center 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 Safe Haven Youth Program at the Bethlehem Center is a prevention program operated by the United Community Center. The program
provides after school programming for at -risk children and youth. The program also seeks to address factors that lead to at -risk behavior at home
and school. During the course of the year, a typical participant will spend more than 1,000 hours participating in cultural, sport, and educational
activities. The participating children and youth primarily live in the 76104 zip code, which is located in Council District 8.
This Agreement will be effective October 1, 2019, and end on September 30, 2020.
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 4547