HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0041) M&C 20-0629City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/01/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0629
LOG NAME: 35BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS SAFE HAVEN FY21
SUBJECT
(CD 8) Authorize the Execution of a Contract with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. in the Amount of $353,067.25 for the
Operation of a Safe Haven Youth Program at the Boys & Girls Club Martin Branch Located at 3123 Avenue G for Fiscal Year 2021
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 the
amount of $353,067.25 for the operation of a Safe Haven Youth Program at the Boys & Girls Club Martin Branch, located at 3123 Avenue G for
Fiscal Year 2021.
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 & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. provides a Youth Safe Haven Program for youth living within a five -mile radius of the
Boys & 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, 2020, and will end on September 30, 2021.
This program serves COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds will be available contingent on the approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget appropriation in
the Crime Control & Prev Distr Fund. Funding is anticipated to be available shortly after October 1, 2020. Prior to any 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:
Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris 4243