HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0101) M&C 21-0987City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/14/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0987
LOG NAME: 35FY22 RECOVERY RESOURCE COUNCIL PROGRAM GRANT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Recovery Resource Council, for Fiscal Year 2022 Community Based Program Funding from the
Crime Control and Prevention District Community Based Fund in the Amount of $300,000.00 to Operate Ground Zero: Counseling At -Risk Youth
Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Recovery Resource Council for the Fiscal Year 2022 Community
Based Programs from the Crime Control and Prevention Disctrict Community Based Fund in the amount of $300,000.00, with a three year term, to
operate the Ground Zero: Counseling At -Risk Youth Program.
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 (Board). 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 October 12,2021, Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) 21-0795 authorized the transfer of appropriations and transactions from the
Crime Control and Prevention District Fund (26001) to a new life -to -date fund titled Crime Control and Prevention District Community Based Fund
(25100) that will support the new multi -year community based program projects.
On December 7, 2021, the Board reviewed and approved the recommendation to fund Recovery Resource Council in the amount of $300,000.00.
Recovery Resource Council will implement Ground Zero: Counseling At -Risk Youth program for youth in Fort Worth. Participants will receive
mental health counseling, support group service, and drug prevention education. This program will operate year-round for the term of the contract.
This program is funded in the Crime Control and Prevention District Community Based Fund (25100) and there are no renewals. Term of contract
is for 3-years, beginning January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024., with no options to renew.
With this M&C, City Council will authorize the execution of a contract with Recovery Resource Council to operate the Ground Zero: Counseling At -
Risk Youth Program in the amount of $300,000.00.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously appropriated, in the CCPD Community Based
Fund for the CCPD Community Based Prgm FY21 project to support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of the contract.
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: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Elizabeth Garza 5571
Sarah Shannon 4254
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