HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0028) M&C 21-0315City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/04/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0315
LOG NAME: 35CCPD COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS FY21 ROUND 2
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Contracts with Texas Academy 4, Clayton Child Care Inc, LVTRISE, and The Shaken Baby Alliance, for Fiscal Year
2021 Community Based Program Funding from the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the Total Amount of $1,199,869.12 to Operate
Crime Prevention Programming that Benefits Fort Worth Residents
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of contracts with Texas Academy 4, Clayton Child Care, Inc., LVTRISE, and The Shaken Baby Alliance for the Fiscal
Year 2021 Community Based Program funding from the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the total amount of $1,199,869.12 to
operate crime prevention programs that benefit Fort Worth residents;
DISCUSSION:
Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Community Based programs provides funding to agencies that are recommended by a selection
panel and approved by the CCPD Board of Directors. A panel consisting of staff and community representatives was assembled to evaluate the
proposals to ensure that minimum qualifications were met and that the proposed projects met one or more of the goals of the Board. On February
23, 2021, the Board reviewed and approved the recommendation to fund four crime prevention programs. The following programs total
$1,199,869.12 and will have a contract term of June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2024.
• Texas Academy 4 ($300,000.00) - Program connects churches/community with schools by providing one-on-one volunteer mentors to 4th
grade students at Fort Worth elementary schools. One 90-minute curriculum -guided session each month reduces feelings of isolation and
improves self-worth while building leadership traits. Funding will support new programming at 15 new Fort Worth elementary schools in
order to serve a total of 3,705 students at 24 schools;
• Clayton Child Care Inc. ($300,000.00) - Program supports after -school and summer camp services at the Panola campus for families in
76103 and 76105, including Stop Six, Polytechnic and Meadowbrook neighborhoods. By establishing an on -site Community Outreach
Manager, Clayton looks to increase the availability of services such as food, clothing, financial management classes, parenting education,
health screenings, arts and academic enrichment;
• LVTRISE ($300,000.00) - Proposal supports the Las Vegas Trail Rise Community Center by providing on -site personnel to coordinate
services to residents including fresh food, books, sports, GED classes, ESL classes, job certifications, and employment counseling.
Funding will provide on -site security, receptionist, and program director focused on making services accessible to the community. Rise
Community Center is a City of Fort Worth owned facility leased to LVTRISE to provide services in the community; and
• The Shaken Baby Alliance ($299,869.12) - Program aims to reduce Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) through community education and
enhanced investigation. Funds will be used to educate 300 new parents, 1,500 high school students and 300 community leaders about AHT
in addition to training 450 law enforcement officers in advanced child abuse investigation.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Crime Control & Prev Distr Fund and upon approval of the above
recommendations, funds will be available in the Crime Control & Prev Distr Fund to support the approval of the above recommendations and
execution of the contract. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility of verifying 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