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AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS
BIG THOUGHT- PROGRAM GRANT
FISCAL YEAR 2023
In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements contained herein, THIS
AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into between CITY OF FORT WORTH, a
home rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas ("City"), acting by and through Fernando
Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and BIG THOUGHT, a Texas non-profit
corporation ("Contractor"), acting by and through Byron Sanders, its duly authorized
representative.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City has determined that Community -Based Programs are necessary to
support crime prevention in City during Fiscal Year 2023 to meet one or more of the Crime
Control and Prevention District ("CCPD") goals, which are: (1) to support efforts to reduce
violent crime and gang -related activities through enhanced enforcement activities and crime
prevention programs, (2) to support efforts to increase the safety of residents and to decrease
crime throughout Fort Worth neighborhoods, and (3) to support efforts to increase the safety of
youth and reduce juvenile crime through crime prevention and intervention programs; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has agreed to operate a Community -Based Program called
Preventing Juvenile Incarceration Through Creative Solutions ("Program"), which will support the
police department's crime prevention efforts throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, City desires to enter into an agreement with Contractor to operate the
Community Based Program; and
WHEREAS, as consideration for Contractor's performance and operation of the Program,
City has appropriated monies in the CCPD Budget in the amount of $300,000.00 ("Program
Funds") to provide to Contractor on a reimbursable basis, subject to and in accordance with this
agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein expressed, the
parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Agreement between City and Contractor
2. Exhibit A — Scope of Work: Project Plan and ZoomGrants Program Narrative
3. Exhibit B — Budget Narrative Worksheet
4. Exhibit C — Request for Reimbursement (RFR)
5. Exhibit D —Project Plan Status Report
6. Exhibit E — Quarterly Outcomes Report and Participant Zip Code Sheet
7. Exhibit F — Request for Budget Modification Form OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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8. Exhibit G — Corrective Action Plan
9. Exhibit H — Previous Year's Corrective Action Plan (if applicable)
Exhibits "A" through "H", which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of
this Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of
Exhibits A through H and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the
terms and conditions of this Agreement control.
DEFINITIONS
The term "City" shall include City, and its officers, agents, employees, and representatives.
The term "Contractor" shall include Contractor, and its officers, agents, employees,
representatives, servants, contractors, and subcontractors.
The term "Party" shall refer to either City or Contractor.
The term "Parties" shall refer to both City and Contractor.
AGREEMENT
1. Responsibilities of Contractor
Contractor covenants and agrees to fully perform, or cause to be performed, with good faith
and due diligence, all work and services described in Exhibit "A" — Scope of Work and Project
Plan. Contractor shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Program. Contractor
agrees to expend the Program Funds in accordance with the Budget Narrative Form as described
in Exhibit `B". Program activities shall be reported in accordance with Exhibit "D"- Project Plan
Status Report and quarterly measures shall be reported in accordance with Exhibit "E"- Quarterly
Outcomes Report.
2. Program Funds
2.1 In no event shall the total distribution from City made to the Contractor during the Term
of this Agreement exceed the total sum of $300,000.00 ("Program Funds").
2.2 Payment of the Program Funds from City to Contractor shall be made on a cost -
reimbursement basis following receipt by City from Contractor of a signed Request for
Reimbursement (RFR), as described in Exhibit "C" along with copies of all receipts and other
supporting documentation. Contractor shall deliver to City a written detailed Project Plan Status
Report and Quarterly Outcomes Report as described in Section 4.2 below with each RFR to support
expenditure of Program Funds. Such reports shall be signed by the Contractor or duly authorized
officer of the Contractor. The RFR and Project Plan Status Report shall be submitted to City no
later than the 15ffi day following the end of the month. If this obligation of Contractor falls due on
a weekend or Federal holiday, then that obligation shall be due on the next business day following
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such weekend day or Federal holiday. Submittal of a monthly RFR Project Plan Status Report and
Quarterly Outcomes Report is required even if services are not provided.
Each monthly RFR should be sequentially numbered and include expense documentation that is
legible, detailed, clear and concise. The submitted RFR shall include monthly and quarterly reports
as applicable. Submissions must be scanned and submitted to the Grants and Program Management
Section of the Fort Worth Police Department. Submissions should be titled "Agency Name - RFR
Month" and sent either via email to PSM(afortworthtexas.2ov, or via mail addressed as such:
ATTENTION: Contract Compliance Specialist, Financial Management Division, Bob Bolen
Public Safety Complex, 505 W. Felix St., Fort Worth, Texas, 76115. Reimbursements will not
be made until after receipt of an acceptable and approved RFR and a monthly Project Plan Status
Report from the Contractor. Additionally, a Quarterly Outcomes Report is required as described
in section 4.2 and must be approved prior to reimbursements.
2.3 Reimbursements shall be made within 30 days of receipt of said documents. With
exception of final reimbursements requests as outlined in Section 2.4, incomplete or incorrect
submissions shall be returned to the Contractor for resubmission, restarting the 30-day
reimbursement schedule.
2.4 The last day for the City to receive RFRs and supporting expense documentation from the
Contractor for this agreement is January 15, 2026. No corrections or additional documentation
will be allowed after this date. Any discrepancies on the final RFR or expense documentation will
be adjusted from the final reimbursement amount.
2.5 Contractor is authorized to modify up to five (5) percent of any budgeted line -item in the
original approved budget without prior written permission from City. However, Contractor must
submit the Request for Budget Modification Form (Exhibit "F") to City, with the monthly RFR,
during the month the modification took place. The request must include justification for
modification to the budget, and the new modified budget cannot exceed the total amount of
Program Funds.
2.6 Any modifications of more than five (5) percent of any budgeted line -item in the original
approved budget must have prior written permission from City before the modifications are made.
The Budget Modification Form (Exhibit "F") must be submitted, and request must be approved by
City, before any money is moved to the line -item. Once the Budget Modification is approved, the
modified budget will take effect on the first day of the following month. The new modified budget
shall not exceed the total amount of Program Funds.
2.7 Any modifications to zero line -items in the original approved budget must have prior
written permission from City before the modifications are made. The Budget Modification Form
(Exhibit "F") must be completed and approved by City before money is transferred into the new
line -item. Once the Budget Modification is approved, the modified budget will take effect on the
first day of the following month. The new modified budget shall not exceed the total amount of
Program Funds. The last day the City will approve a budget modification for this agreement is
November 1, 2025.
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2.8 Budget modification can only occur within the Direct and Indirect costs. Funds may not be
moved from a Direct line -item into an Indirect line -item, or vise versus. Modification of Direct
and Indirect approved budgets must follow the guidelines outlined in sections 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5.
2.9 Contractor will document cost allocations for all budgeted expenses throughout the entirety
of the Agreement and will be responsible for having a policy and procedure in place for this
documentation. Specifically, Contractor will document how all shared costs, personnel time, or
equipment that was fully or partially paid for using CCPD funds, were used in furtherance of the
program activities described in this Agreement. Documentation of these cost allocations, as well
as a copy of the Contractor's policy and procedures for the documentation of the cost allocations
shall be made available to the City upon request.
2.10 The City reserves the right to reject any budget modification that the City believes, in its
sole discretion, is not clearly aligned with the program activities and any requests for
reimbursement expenses that the City believes, in its sole discretion, are not specified in Exhibit
"B" of this Agreement or an approved budget modification form.
2.11 Budget Modifications shall be submitted via either email to PSM(afortworthtexas.gov or
to the Contract Compliance Specialist, Financial Management Division, Bob Bolen Public
Safety Complex at 505 W. Felix St., Fort Worth, Texas, 76115.
3. Term
This Agreement shall commence upon January 1, 2023 ("Effective Date"), and shall end
on December 31, 2025 ("End Date"). All of Contractor's expenditures under this Agreement must
be completed no later than December 31, 2025. The City reserves the right to withhold the final
Request for Reimbursement until all required documents have been received by the Contractor.
All final reports for this agreement must be received by January 15, 2026.
4. Program Performance
4.1 Contractor agrees to maintain full documentation supporting the performance of the work
and fulfillment of the objectives set forth in Exhibit "A."
4.2 Monthly Reports Contractor agrees to provide a monthly Project Plan Status to
document the performance of the work described in Exhibit "D". The Project Plan Status shall
document the program activity names, numbers of participants attending, details of the activities,
and a description of the goals achieved in support of the CCPD goals. The monthly Project Plan
Status shall be submitted to City no later than the 151h day after the end of each month. If this
obligation of Contractor falls due on a weekend or Federal holiday, then that obligation shall be
due on the next business day following such weekend day or Federal holiday.
4.3 Quarterly Reports In addition to requirements outlined in Section 4.2, Contractor
agrees to provide a Quarterly Outcomes Report to document the performance of work as described
in Exhibit "E". The Quarterly Outcomes Report shall document details of the quarterly progress
toward outcome objectives achieved in support of the CCPD goals. Quarterly Outcomes Report
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shall be included in the October, January, April, and July report submissions. Additionally, the
Quarterly Outcomes Report must include descriptions of any realized successes, and zip code data
for unduplicated participants. The program reports shall be submitted to City no later than the 15th
day after the end of each month. If this obligation of Contractor falls due on a weekend or Federal
holiday, then that obligation shall be due on the next business day following such weekend day or
Federal holiday.
4.4 Contractor agrees that the monthly Request for Reimbursement and Project Plan Status and
Quarterly Outcomes Report will be submitted to City no later than the 15th day after the end of
each month. If this obligation of Contractor falls due on a weekend or Federal holiday, then that
obligation shall be due on the next business day following such weekend day or Federal holiday.
Should Contractor not be able to meet these requirements in a given month, the Contractor shall
provide written notification prior to the deadline that details the expected date of submission. If no
notification is received before the 15th day, the City may document for future corrective action.
If, by the last day of the same month, Contractor has not submitted the required reports, City will
send a non-compliance letter notifying Contractor's duly authorized representative of a possible
suspension of program funding.
4.5 Contractor agrees to complete a Corrective Action Plan ("CAP") in the event of three (3)
consecutive months or six (6) non-consecutive months with incomplete or incorrect submissions
of an RFR, Project Plan Status, or Quarterly Outcomes Report. Contractor agrees to complete a
Corrective Action Plan for recurring late submissions of an RFR, Project Plan Status, or Quarterly
Outcomes Report, or for failing to take corrective actions and responding to audit reports by the
City. The CAP will contain the identified issue found by the City, how the Contractor will correct
that issue, who the responsible person will be to ensure completion, and a target completion date.
An example of this form is attached as Exhibit "G".
4.6 The final Quarterly Outcomes and Project Plan Status reports will be due January 15,
2026.
4.7 A representative of the program from the Contractor shall attend quarterly meetings of the
Crime Control and Prevention District Board as requested.
5. Default and Termination
5.1 This Agreement is wholly conditioned upon the actual receipt by City of Program Funds
from the CCPD. All monies distributed to Contractor hereunder shall be exclusively from monies
received from the CCPD, and not from any other monies of City. In the event that funds from the
CCPD are not received in whole or in part, City may, at its sole discretion, terminate this
Agreement and City shall not be liable for payment for any work or services performed by
Contractor under or in connection with this Agreement.
5.2 In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal year
for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Contractor of such occurrence and this
Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were
received without penalty or expense to the City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions
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of payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
5.3 The City may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing the
other party with thirty (30) days' written notice of termination.
5.4 Termination will be effected by delivering to Contractor written notice of termination.
Upon Contractor's receipt of notice of termination, Contractor shall:
(a) Stop work under the Agreement on the date and to the extent specified in the notice of
termination;
(b) Place no further order or subcontracts, except as may be necessary for completion of the
work not terminated;
(c) Terminate all orders and contracts to the extent that they relate to the performance of the
work terminated by the notice of termination; and
(d) Cease expenditures of Program Funds, except as may be necessary for completion of the
work not terminated.
5.5 In the event City suspends or terminates this Agreement, Contractor expressly waives any
and all rights to monetary damages, including but not limited to actual, consequential, and punitive
damages, court costs and attorney's fees.
5.6 Within thirty (30) days following the date of termination of this Agreement, Contractor
shall return to City any property provided hereunder. City will have no responsibility or liability
for Contractor's expenditures or actions occurring after the effective date of termination of the
Agreement.
6. Eauiument and Maintenance
All equipment purchased with Program Funds must meet all eligibility requirements of the
City. Contractor shall maintain all equipment used in the administration and execution of the
Program. Contractor shall maintain, replace, or repair any item of equipment used in support of
the Program, or for use under the terms of this Agreement that no longer functions or is lost or
stolen. The cost for maintenance, replacement or repair of any equipment used in support of
Program and/or for use under the terms of this Agreement is the sole responsibility of Contractor.
Contractor shall not use Program Funds to repair or replace said equipment. Contractor shall use
any and all equipment purchased with Program Funds exclusively in support of the Program.
Within 10 days following the purchase of equipment, Contractor shall submit to City a detailed
inventory of all equipment purchased with Program Funds to the Grants and Program Management
Section at the address set forth in paragraph 2.2 above. The equipment inventory shall include an
itemized description of each piece of equipment, the date each piece of equipment was purchased,
the cost of purchase for each piece of equipment, and the location of each piece of equipment.
7. Administrative Requirements
7.1 Contractor agrees to keep sufficient records to document its adherence to applicable local,
state, and federal regulations, along with documentation and records of all receipts and
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expenditures of Program Funds and to allow for reasonable audits of such records during regular
business hours, at the expense of the City or Contractor, with such audit to be performed by an
auditor selected by the City or the Board. All records shall be retained for three (3) years following
the termination or completion of this Agreement. City or its representatives shall have the right to
investigate, examine, and audit at any time any and all such records relating to operations of
Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, and
subcontractors, upon demand by City, shall make such records readily available for investigation,
examination, and audit. In the event of such audit by City, a single audit of all Contractor's
operations will be undertaken and may be conducted either by City (performed by staff in the
Police Department or the City's Internal Audit Department) or an independent auditor approved
by the City or Board. Contractor shall submit a copy of any audit performed by their independent
auditor within 30 days of receipt of the final audit report.
7.2 If any audit reveals a questioned practice or expenditure, City shall notify Contractor as
soon as reasonably practical. Contractor shall have fifteen (15) days to provide City with a written
explanation and any supporting documentation regarding practice or expenditure. If Contractor
fails to resolve or cure the questioned practice or expenditure to the City's satisfaction within the
fifteen (15) day period, City reserves the right to withhold further Program Funds under this and/or
future agreement(s) with Contractor.
7.3 If, as a result of any audit, it is determined that Contractor misused, misapplied or
misappropriated all or any part of the Program Funds, Contractor agrees to reimburse City the
amount of such monies so misused, misapplied or misappropriated, plus the amount of any
sanction, penalty, or other charge levied against City because of such misuse, misapplication or
misappropriation.
7.4 Contractor's obligation to City shall not end until all closeout requirements are completed.
The closeout requirements shall include, but are not limited to the following: providing final
Project Plan Status Report and Quarterly Outcomes Report, making final payments, and disposing
of the Program assets as appropriate, if deemed required by the City in its sole discretion.
7.5 Contractor covenants and agrees to fully cooperate with City in monitoring the
effectiveness of the services and work to be performed by Contractor under this Agreement, and
work to be performed by Contractor under this Agreement and City shall have access at all
reasonable hours to offices and records of Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees,
and subcontractors for the purpose of such monitoring.
7.6 Throughout the term of this Agreement and for up to three months after its expiration, the
City may periodically request, and the Contractor will be required to provide, information for the
purposes of evaluating the overall effectiveness of Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD)
funding. This information will include, but may not be limited to, the zip -codes of participating
individuals of the program(s) receiving CCPD funding. Requested information will consist solely
of aggregated data without any personal identifiers. Further, any information requested will not
be used in a way that would violate local, state, or federal statutes, regulations, or policies.
7.7 If the Contractor maintains the information the City is requesting, the Contractor shall
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provide the requested information to the City within 30 days of receipt of the request. If the
Contractor does not maintain the requested information as of the date it receives the City's request,
the Contractor shall begin collecting such information as of that date, shall provide an initial
response regarding that information within sixty days, and shall thereafter update that information
on request.
7.8 If necessary, an amendment may be brought forward to identify additional specific metrics
that Contractor will be required to maintain and provide to the City to evaluate the effectiveness
of the Crime Control and Prevention District Funding.
Section 7 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
8. Independent Contractor
8.1 Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer,
agent, or servant or employee of City. Contractor shall have exclusive control of, and the exclusive
right to control, the details of the work and services performed hereunder, and all persons
performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,
members, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees, or invitees.
The doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between City and Contractor, its officers,
members, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees, or invitees,
and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and
Contractor. No federal, state, or local income tax, nor any payroll tax of any kind, shall be withheld
or paid by City on behalf of Contractor. Contractor shall not be treated as an employee with respect
to the services performed pursuant to this Agreement for federal or state tax purposes. It is
expressly understood and agreed that officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors,
licensees, or invitees of Contractor, and any program participants hereunder are not eligible for,
and shall not participate in any employer pension, health, or other fringe benefit plan provided by
City. It is expressly understood and agreed that City does not have the legal right to control the
details of the tasks performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees,
subcontractors, program participants, licensees, or invitees.
8.2 City shall in no way nor under any circumstances be responsible for any property belonging
to Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants,
licensees or invitees, which may be lost, stolen, destroyed, or in any way damaged.
9. Liability and Indemnification
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYAND ALL PROPERTY
LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO
ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CA USED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS) OR OMISSION(S),
MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS
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OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS AGAINST ANYAND
ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS, AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO OWNER'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH)
THAT MAYRELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF, OR BE OCCASIONED BY (I) CONTRACTOR'S
BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (II)
ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS
(OTHER THAN THE CITY), OR SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT; EXCEPT THAT THE INDEMNITYPROVIDED
FOR IN THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM
THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY OR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,
OR SEPARATE CONTRACTORS, AND IN THE EVENT OF JOINT AND CONCURRENT
NEGLIGENCE OF BOTH CONTRACTOR AND CITY, RESPONSIBILITY, IFANY, SHALL
BE APPORTIONED COMPARATIVELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTR UED AS A WAIVER OF THE
CITY'S GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY AS FURTHER PROVIDED BY THE LAWS OF
TEXAS.
Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release and
indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above.
This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
10. Non -Assignment
No assignment or delegation of duties under this Agreement by Contractor shall be
effective without City's prior written approval.
11. Prohibition Against Interest
11.1 No member, officer, or employee of the City, or its designees or agents; no member of the
governing body of the locality in which the Program is situated; and no other public official of
such locality or localities who exercises any functions or responsibilities with respect to the
Program during this tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in
any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed hereunder.
Contractor shall incorporate, or cause to be incorporated, like language prohibiting such interest,
in all contracts and subcontracts hereunder.
11.2 No officer, employee, member, or program participant of Contractor shall have a financial
interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the monies transferred hereunder, or be financially
interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to Contractor of any land, materials, supplies, or
services purchased with any funds transferred hereunder, except on behalf of Contractor, as an
officer, employee, member, or program participant. Any willful violation of this paragraph with
the knowledge, expressed or implied, of Contractor or its subcontractors, shall render this
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Agreement voidable by City of Fort Worth.
12. Nondiscrimination
12.1 In accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, Contractor covenants
that neither it nor any of its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants, or
subcontractors, while engaged in performing this Agreement shall in connection with the
employment, advancement, or discharge of employees, in connection with the terms, conditions
or privileges of their employment, discriminate against persons because of their age, except on the
basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, statutory requirement, or statutory
or ordinance exception.
12.2 Contractor will not unlawfully discriminate against any person or persons because of age,
race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation, nor will Contractor
permit its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, or program participants to engage
in such discrimination.
IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-
DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY CONTRACTOR, ITS PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUCCESSORS IN
INTEREST, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO
INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND THE CITY AND HOLD THE CITY HARMLESS FROM
SUCH CLAIM.
This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13. Compliance
13.1 Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants, and
subcontractors, shall abide by and comply with all laws, federal, state and local, including all
ordinances, rules and regulations of City. If City calls to the attention of Contractor in writing to
any such violation on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, members, agents, employees,
subcontractors or program participants, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct
such violation.
13.2 Contractor shall utilize Program Funds strictly for those purposes and goals intended under
the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If City calls the attention of Contractor in writing to
any such violations on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, members, agents, employees,
program participants or subcontractors, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct
such violation.
14. Governmental Powers
It is understood that be execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender
any of its governmental powers.
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15. Waiver of Immunitv
If Contractor is a charitable or nonprofit organization and has or claims an immunity or
exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damages or injury, including
death, to persons or property: Contractor hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively
such immunity or exemption as against City. This section shall not be construed to affect a
governmental entity's immunities under constitutional, statutory or common law.
16. Insurance Requirement
16.1 Coverazes and Limits — Contractor shall provide the City with certificate(s) of insurance
documenting policies of the following minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to
commencement of any work pursuant to this Agreement:
(a) Commercial General Liabilitv (CGL): Contractor is self -insured in keeping with the terms
of the Texas Tort Claims Act. Contractor will furnish a Certificate of Self -Insurance in lieu of the
required general liability insurance certificate.
(b) Non -Profit Organization Liabilitv or Directors & Officers Liabilitv: $1,000,000 per
occurrence, with a $1,000,000 annual aggregate limit, in a form that is acceptable to the
City's Risk Manager.
(c) Automobile Liabilitv: (If Contractor owns or operates vehicles under Scope of Services)
$1,000,000 each accident on a combined single limit basis OR split limits are acceptable if limits
are at least $250,000 Bodily Injury per person, $500,000, Bodily Injury per accident and $100,000
Property Damage.
(d) Any other insurance the City may reasonably require to protect the interest of the City.
16.2 Contractor's insurer(s) must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas for the lines
of insurance coverage provided and be currently rated in terms of financial strength and solvency
to the satisfaction of the City's Risk Manager. All insurers must have minimum rating of A-VII in
the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and
solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below that required, written
approval of Risk Management is required.
16.3 Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in
favor of the City. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement, except for policies of
worker's compensation or accident/medical insurance shall list the City as an additional insured.
City shall have the right to revise insurance coverage requirements under this Agreement.
16.4 Contractor further agrees that it shall comply with the Worker's Compensation Act of
Texas and shall provide sufficient compensation insurance to protect Contractor and City from and
against any and all Worker's Compensation claims arising from the work and services provided
under this Agreement. Contractor will furnish a Certificate of Self -Insurance in lieu of the required
Worker's Compensation insurance certificate.
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16.5 A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage
shall be provided to the City. Ten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment
of premium. Notice shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 200 Texas Street, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the City Attorney at the same address.
16.6 Any failure on the part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not
constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
16.7 Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Contractor has obtained all required insurance
shall be delivered to the City prior to Contractor proceeding with any work pursuant to this
Agreement.
17. Miscellaneous Provisions
17.1 The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and, if for any reason a clause, sentence,
paragraph, or other part of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid by a court or Federal
or state agency, board, or commission having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision.
17.2 City's failure to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or
to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any
extent of City's right to assert or rely upon any such term or right on any future occasion.
17.3 Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution,
performance, attempted performance or non-performance of this Agreement, venue for said action
shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the
Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
17.4 Contractor represents that it possesses the legal authority, pursuant to any proper,
appropriate and official motion, resolution or action passed or taken, to enter into this Agreement
and to perform the responsibilities herein required.
17.5 This written instrument and Exhibits "A" through "H" constitute the entire agreement
between the parties concerning the work and services to be performed hereunder, and any prior or
contemporaneous, oral or written agreement which purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be
void.
17.6 Any amendments to the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and must be signed by
authorized representatives of each Party.
17.7 None of the performance rendered under this Agreement shall involve, and no portion of
the Program Funds received hereunder shall be used, directly or indirectly, for the construction,
operations, maintenance or administration of any sectarian or religious facility or activity, nor shall
said performance rendered or funds received be utilized so as to benefit, directly or indirectly, any
such sectarian or religious facility or activity.
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17.8 The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed this Agreement and
that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against
the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits hereto.
17.9 Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall
not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
17.10 The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of City and
Contractor and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person
or entity.
17.11 Contractor certifies that it has obtained a 501 (c) (3) Certificate from the Internal Revenue
Service. Contractor shall notify City in writing of any changes to its 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status
during the term of this Agreement.
17.12 Contractors are required to ensure criminal background screenings are conducted for all
volunteers or employees who will be working with children under the proposed program. All
criminal background checks shall be in compliance with Texas Department to Family and
Protective Services standard, the Texas Administrative Code and all other applicable law.
Contractors will be responsible for ensuring criminal background screening is conducted and
maintain appropriate records, which will be subject to review by the City. CONTRACTORS
SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES,
LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY
CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR
LICENSEES.
18. Notice
Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other party by hand -
delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail, postage prepaid, to the address of the other party
shown below:
CITY: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager
City Manager's Office
City of Fort Worth
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Copies To: Contract Compliance Specialist
Financial Management Division
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
505 West Felix St.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
City Attorney's Office
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Attn: Police Contracts
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
CONTRACTOR: Big Thought
Byron Sanders, Chief Executive Officer
1409 Botham Jean Blvd Ste 1015
Dallas, TX 75215
19. Counterparts: Electronicallv Transmitted Signature
This Agreement, as well as any associated documents to this Agreement, including RFR's and
Budget Modifications may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when so
executed and delivered shall be considered an original, but such counterparts shall together
constitute one and the same instrument and agreement. Any signature delivered by a party by
facsimile or other electronic transmission (including email transmission of a portable document
file (pdf) or similar image) shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto.
20. Immigration Nationalitv Act
Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work
under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9).
Upon request by City, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting
eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor
shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls
so that no services will be performed by any Contractor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY
HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS
OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES,
SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Contractor, shall
have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by
Contractor.
21. No Bovcott of Israel.
If Contractor has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section
does not apply. Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas
Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or
services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not
boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott
Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the
Texas Government Code. By signing this Addendum, Contractor certifies that Contractor's
signature provides written verification to City that Contractor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2)
will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code,
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as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2, the City is prohibited from entering into a
contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or
partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless
the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. The terms
"boycott energy company" and "company" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter
2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2. To the
extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this
Agreement, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the
City that Contractor: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy
companies during the term of this Agreement.
23. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries.
Contractor acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1, the City is prohibited
from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to
be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time
employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does
not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate," "firearm entity" and "firearm
trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1. To the extent that Chapter
2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement,
Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that
Contractor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
23. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries.
Contractor acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1, the City is prohibited
from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to
be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time
employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does
not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate," "firearm entity" and "firearm
trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1. To the extent that Chapter
2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement,
Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that
Contractor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
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firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement in multiples in Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to be effective this 9th day of Ianuary , 20 23.
[Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.] / [ACCEPTED
AND AGREED:]
City:
By:
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Jan 6, 2023
Vendor:
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By:
Byron Sanders (Dec 28, 202211:49 CST)
Name: Byron Sanders
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: Dec 28, 2022
CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended:
By: Robert Alldre6, 2023 19:34 CST)
Name: Robert A. Alldredge Jr.
Title: Executive Assistant Chief of Police
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By:
Name: Taylor Paris
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: 22-1068
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
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By:
Georgia Tucker (Jan 6, 202314:29 CST)
Name:
Georgia Tucker
Title:
Finance Manager
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Jannette S. Goodall (Jan 9, 2023 09:16 CST)
Name:
Jannette S. Goodall
Title:
City Secretary
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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Preventing Juvenile Incarceration Through Creative Solutions
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USD$ 300,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 8/15/2022 5:39:23 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Akilah Wallace
development(ftiathouaht.ora
Tel: 469-621-8966
Additional Contacts
none entered
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1. Agency Legal Name
Big Thought
Big Thought
1409 Botham Jean Blvd Ste 1015
Dallas, TX 75215
United States
CEO
Byron Sanders
bvron.sanders(a.biathouaht.ora.
2. Contact Person Name, Phone, Email
Akilah Wallace, 469-621-8966, akilah.wallace@bigthought.org
3. Agency's Annual Non-CCPD Revenue
11,283,391
4. What Districts will this project serve?
Check all that apply.
LJ District 2
LJ District 3
CI District 4
District 5
LJ District 6
FJ District 7
Y: District 8
CI District 9
5. What is the mission of your agency?
Big Thought's mission is to make imagination a part of everyday learning.
Telephone
214-520-0023
Fax
Web
www.bigthought.org
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75-2170035
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6. What is the target group for this project?
Juveniles ages 14-17 who have been adjudicated in Tarrant County Juvenile Services or have been referred to alternative
education in Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). Some juveniles served by the program will have previous gang
affiliation.
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7. What is the crime/safety problem you are addressing?
Based on nearly 30 years of experience partnering with the Dallas County Juvenile Department delivering its trauma -informed
programming for adjudicated youth, Big Thought was invited by FWISD to reimagine alternative education. Additionally, Big
Thought implements the Creative Solutions program in Tarrant County through a partnership with Tarrant County Juvenile
Services, training probation officers on its trauma -informed methodology.
Alternative schools serve student populations with at least 75% determined "at -risk" by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The "at -risk" classification includes students facing significant barriers, including adjudicated students, students with severe
discipline problems or expelled students. Alternative school settings often fail to provide high -quality education to the students
who need it most, and according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), students typically return to their regular school
behind in their coursework, return to the alternative school or end up in the juvenile justice system.
8. What are the causes of the crime/safety problem identified in the previous question?
Students in alternative education in FWISD are facing a complex set of obstacles to completing their education and pursuing
further goals, including exhibiting symptoms of trauma that may lead to more severe discipline, including incarceration.
Students placed in alternative schools are disproportionately people of color from neighborhoods experiencing significant
poverty. In the 2018-19 school year, 48% of students placed in a disciplinary alternative school in FWISD were Black and
46% were Hispanic (TEA, 2019). Additionally, these students are more likely to face harsher consequences in school, like
arrests. In 2017-18, Black students in the United States accounted for 28.7% of all referrals to law enforcement at school and
31.6% of all student arrests at school, twice their share of total student enrollment in the of 15.1 % (Civil Rights Data
Collection, 2021). This is compounded with socioeconomic status: 94% of all students in disciplinary alternative school
placement in FWISD in 2018-19 were considered economically disadvantaged (TEA, 2019). Growing up in poverty and the
effects of systemic racism can lead to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), like experiencing violence, abuse or neglect;
witnessing violence; and environmental instability. The Centers for Disease Control and prevention reports that ACEs can
negatively impact future success in education, job opportunities and earning potential.
9. How does your strategy address those causes?
Through its decades of experience working with adjudicated youth, Big Thought understands the context for students
experiencing disciplinary action. A typical adjudicated youth has experienced an average of 14 distinct traumas in their
lifetime (Kerig & Becker, 2010), making a trauma -informed approach to intervention essential. Creative Solutions focuses on
social and emotional development alongside academic achievement and job skills attainment to support long-term success in
both school and life.
Creative Solutions ignites participants' creativity while improving job skills, promoting a positive self-image and increasing
social and emotional development. Youth are taught by professional artist -mentors to participate in both the visual and
performing arts and develop skills associated with workforce and college preparedness. Participants also receive a continuum
of personalized support from an Opportunity Advisor dedicated to helping each youth reach their goals outside of the program.
They connect participants with solutions like pro bono legal support, access to mental health services, emergency financial
assistance and financial planning, and ongoing mentoring and counseling.
Big Thought has heard Creative Solutions participants ask, "Why did I have to go to jail to get a program like this?" A
reimagined alternative school is intended to address a root cause of youth incarceration by utilizing a trauma -informed
approach.
10. What measurable impact will your strategy have related to crime and safety?
Throughout its 30+ year history of innovation, Big Thought has become a national model in juvenile justice intervention. This
grant will help support Big Thought's region -wide vision to reduce youth recidivism through program expansion into Tarrant
County, specifically Fort Worth. In Dallas County, Creative Solutions has an 8-year average recidivism rate of 10%, compared
to the average rate of 38% among other intervention programs (Dallas County Juvenile Department).
Narrative top
1. Please select the CCPD Goal(s) your project addresses.
LJ Reduce crime through prevention projects
Y: Reduce crime through intervention projects
FJ Increase safety through Direct Neighborhood Projects
❑ Increase safety through youth crime prevention projects
'. Increase safety through youth crime intervention projects
2. Select entity type
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Y'. Public Non -Profit
3. Does your project address the Special Emphasis: <I>Police/Community Relations</i>?
Projects must have measurable activities or outcome objectives that 'increase existing or create new collaborations between
Fort Worth Police Department and minority community members/stakeholders'.
Y'. Yes
❑ No
4. Which Council Districts will this project serve?
Mark all that apply.
LJ District 2
LJ District 3
FJ District 4
Y: District 5
LJ District 6
FJ District 7
District 8
CI District 9
5. Provide a description of your project (up to 375 characters).
The target population for Creative Solutions is adjudicated youth in Tarrant County, who have been referred to the program by
their parole officer.
6. Describe the eligible crime/safety situation the target group faces. Support the description with relevant data
from your agency and the community that explains the extent of the problem and what causes it to persist.
Students in alternative education in Fort Worth ISD are facing a complex set of obstacles to completing their education and
pursuing further goals, including exhibiting symptoms of trauma that may lead to more severe discipline, including
incarceration. Students placed in alternative schools are disproportionately people of color from neighborhoods experiencing
significant poverty. In the 2018-19 school year, 48% of students placed in a disciplinary alternative school in Fort Worth ISD
were Black and 46% were Hispanic (TEA, 2019). Additionally, these students are more likely to face harsher consequences
in school, like arrests. In 2017-18, Black students in the United States accounted for 28.7% of all referrals to law enforcement
at school and 31.6% of all student arrests at school, twice their share of total student enrollment in the of 15.1 % (Civil Rights
Data Collection, 2021). This is compounded with socioeconomic status: 94% of all students in disciplinary alternative school
placement in Fort Worth ISD in 2018-19 were considered economically disadvantaged (TEA, 2019). Growing up in poverty and
the effects of systemic racism can lead to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), like experiencing violence, abuse or
neglect; witnessing violence; and environmental instability. The Centers for Disease Control and prevention reports that ACEs
can negatively impact future success in education, job opportunities and earning potential
Alternative schools serve student populations with at least 75% determined "at -risk" by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The "at -risk" classification includes students facing significant barriers, including adjudicated students, students with severe
discipline problems or expelled students. Alternative school settings often fail to provide high -quality education to the students
who need it most. According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), students typically return to their regular school
behind in their coursework, returning to the alternative school or end up in the juvenile justice system.
7. Define the participants and how many will benefit from this project. Include defining characteristics, how the
crime or safety situation (described in the previous question) affects them, and how they relate to community
efforts to impact CCPD crime and safety goals.
Youth in these justice systems have not arrived there on easy paths. A typical adjudicated youth has experienced an average
of 14 distinct traumas in their lifetime; 93 percent have been exposed to one or more traumas, and post -traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) is eight times more prevalent in these youth. Once a young person is convicted of a crime, the opportunity
gap widens exponentially, making it even more difficult for youth to chart their own path. More than 75% of youth in the
juvenile system have experienced traumatic victimization such as physical abuse, domestic violence, and traumatic neglect,
leaving them ever more vulnerable for mental health disorders. This cycle continues as over 70 percent of youth ending their
secure residential placement in Texas re -offend within three years. We aim reduce recidivism and crime by serving 40 youth
through this program.
8. Discuss how your project will address the causes of the crime/safety situation faced by the target group.
Describe how the project will be measured and how it will impact the selected crime/safety goal. Explain how it is
unique, new, and/or similar to other efforts. Include relevant data and outside sources that prove that the project is
likely to achieve the desired results.
Once a youth is referred to our program, they are contacted by a Creative Solutions staff member to complete an enrollment
packet and answer any questions or concerns that the parent or guardian may have. The probation officer serves as a liaison
to NAiM4A k13imwii4�, liqS r IRMT6494K' htive Solutions' staff and the youth's parent/legal guardian for intAQe
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purposes — and teaching artists with the youth and assisting them in shifting to a new environment
Our goals for the program are as follows:
Provide a safe and artistically challenging environment for adjudicated youth to thrive in under the guidance of professional
artists that support their social -emotional growth.
Encourage a strong social -emotional foundation surrounding improved self-awareness, self -management, social awareness,
relationship skills and responsible decision -making through thoughtful collaboration in an artistic setting.
Instill strong problem -solving skills in each participant —allowing adjudicated youth to explore their relationship with
themselves individually, as well as with their community and their world of surrounding creators.
The seven -week program occurs at Texas Wesleyan University and is taught by professional artist mentors using each
participant's track to teach skills associated with workforce and college preparedness. The curriculum combines social and
emotional learning skills and the fundamentals of the artistic process to establish an immersive experience. At the end, the
youth produce their own performing arts production or visual arts exhibition. This results in positive gains in social -emotional
skills like engagement, cooperation, empathy, self -regulation, and goal attainment.
Youth who successfully complete the program are provided $550 stipends for their individual work, as well as a continuum of
support led by an Opportunity Advisor. This provides personalized goal attainment for each youth, ensuring all needs are
addressed. Youth re-entering society benefit from the powerful social -emotional skills and belonging harnessed through
Creative Solutions, but Big Thought's experience has shown that alumni still struggle with barriers that remain even in the face
of their new outlook on life. The Opportunity Advisor connects program participants with solutions like pro bono legal support,
access to mental health supports, emergency financial assistance and financial planning, and ongoing mentoring and
counseling.
In 2021, Creative Solutions served a total of 36 youth, with 86 percent attending more than 75 percent of program days. In
satisfaction surveys, youth rated the program at a 9.54 out of 10. We also measured social -emotional growth through Social
Skills Improvement System SEL edition (SSIS-SEL) pre -assessment and post -assessments: over 57 percent of youth
assessed displayed growth on their overall score. Self -Management and Relationship competencies had the highest
percentage of youth displaying positive growth.
9. Discuss your anticipated results. Explain how the crime/safety situation will change in measurable ways for both
the target group and the community.
Creative Solutions collects data through several assessments to assess the program's performance and the progression of
the youth. Big Thought also uses the Boston Youth Arts Evaluation Program (BYAEP) measured creativity through four
domains:
I AM (Confidence, Knowledge of Self, Cultural Identity, Positive View of the Future)
I CREATE (Artistic Engagement, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Expressive Skills)
I CONNECT (Support & Belonging, Contribution, Recognition)
When comparing pre and post -assessments, youth displayed an increase in scores for all three domains and the overall
Composite score. I CREATE was the domain with the largest increase.
The goals for participant outcomes include:
58 percent of youth will display social -emotional growth as measured by SSIS-SEL composite score
85 percent of youth will report that "As a result of the program, I can better explain my ideas and feelings"
81 percent of youth will report that "As a result of the program, I take more creative risks with my own personal expression"
81 percent of youth will report that "I believe what I create positively impacts others".
According to the Dallas County Juvenile Department, Creative Solutions has a three-year average recidivism rate of just five
percent, meaning the vast majority of youth who successfully complete the program do not return to the juvenile justice
system, reducing crime in communities and amongst target populations.
10. Briefly describe your agency and why it is the best to lead this project. Include how long your agency has
served the community, its mission, partners, and the nature of your services.
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arts education and out -of -school time space, offering community -responsive direct -to -youth programs and learning systems to
bridge the opportunity gap. Big Thought's direct -to -youth programs are offered directly to participants while learning systems
are implemented in collaboration with civic and community partners to affect change at the systemic level. This intersection
uplifts the communities Big Thought serves by creating wider access to learning opportunities, increasing the time youth
spend in programming outside of school, and ensuring the availability of high -quality programs for marginalized youth.
The organization's programs are based on trauma -to -healing methodology, utilizing restorative practices, and are grounded in
evidence -based social and emotional learning practices. Since 2017, Big Thought and Dallas Independent School District have
been participants in the Wallace Foundation funded Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative to create and
implement a plan for comprehensive and aligned SEL in -school and during afterschool. Through PSELI, Big Thought has
developed a deep catalog of SEL-based training and other resources.
11. Describe how the project fits the mission of your agency.
Creative Solutions is Big Thought's flagship program, implemented for nearly 30 years with Dallas County Juvenile
Department. As we continue to expand our program into Tarrant County, it became more evident that Creative Solutions was
needed. Our program is a trauma -informed approach that ignites participants' creativity while improving job skills, promoting a
positive self-image, and increasing social -emotional development. Through an immersive experience wherein youth create their
own performance or visual arts exhibition, the program aims to increase creator skill development, improve job skills, and
reduce recidivism.
12. Describe the geographic area(s) you will serve (i.e. city-wide, council districts, zip code, neighborhood, census
tracts, etc.) and why it was selected.
Creative Solutions works on a referral process from Tarrant County probation officers. This means that programming is open to
youth in the County regardless of their district, neighborhood, or zip code.
13. Describe and list what other funds you have secured or requested on behalf of this project. If this is a new
project, include a description of how you plan to maintain these services beyond the CCPD grant period.
Though Creative Solutions is 30+ year program, it is still in the pilot stages for Tarrant County expansion. We are working to
solicit funding from other sources, including most recently from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. As
a 501c3 organization, Big Thought works to ensure excellent stewardship of public trust and community resources, with 84
percent of expenses supporting program services and 16 percent dedicated to program capacity and support (as shown in the
organization's FY21 Audit). Of Big Thought's income, 24 percent is earned through program fees, consulting and government
grants, with the remainder coming from a combination of individual donations and grants from foundations and corporations.
Big Thought is organized and operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state and municipal anti -discrimination laws
and regulations and is dedicated to continuing to pursue diverse funding for the sustainability of all its programs.
14. If applicable, describe how your project addresses the CCPD Special Emphasis: Police/Community Relations.
To receive points for Special Emphasis, agency must include a Special Emphasis outcome or activity in the Project Plan
section..
N/A
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EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF WORK — PROJECT PLAN
Agency Name: Big Thought
Project Title: Preventing Juvenile Incarceration through Creative Solutions
CCPD Goal (s)
, Outcome Objective 1.1
Outcome Objective 1.2
Outcome Objective 1.3
Creative Solutions ignites
participants' creativity while
improving job skills, promoting a
positive self-image, and increasing
social and emotional development.
Youth are taught by professional
artist -mentors to participate in both
the visual and performing arts and
develop skills associated with
workforce and college preparedness.
Reduce crime through intervention projects.
Increase safety through youth crime intervention projects.
102 participants out of 180 Participants (57%) will show an increase in social and emotional skills (self-awareness, self -
management, relationships, social awareness, responsible decision -making) as demonstrated by Social Skills
Improvement System (SEL Edition, SSIS-SEL).
108 participants out of 180 participants (60%) will show an increase in creativitv skills (I AM — Confidence,
Knowledge of Self, Cultural Identitv, Positive View of the Future: I CREATE — Artistic Engagement. Problem
Solving/Critical Thinking, Expression; WE CONNECT — Support & Belonging, Contribution, Recognition) as
demonstrated by Boston Youth Arts Evaluation Program assessment (BYAEP)
108 participants out of 180 participants (60%) will earn one or more micro -credentials (digital badges) aligned to Big
Thought's Creator Archetype framework of 2 Pt Century skills (social and emotional foundations, academics & artistrv.
digital fluencv, design thinking, civics & service) as demonstrated by successful completion of a work product/artifact
that meets the learning objectives defined for the respective micro -credential.
1. 180 Unduplicated Participants
for 3 Years
Year I — 60
Year 2 — 70
(est. 10 Return from previous
year)
Year 3 - 80
(est 20 Return from previous
year)
2. Number of Returning (Report)
(Approximately 15% return)
Program Coordinators
Teaching Artists/Instructors
Contract Term: January 1, 2023 —
December 31, 2025
SSIS-SEL and BYAEP will be
administered on the first and last day
of programming to participants.
Art programming will take place
daily.
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Stipends are received for completion
of program. Stipend deduction and
addition framework are based off of
professional conduct. The program is
an arts as work force training model.
Youth are compensated via a stipend
for the "work" they conduct within
the program. There are stipend
deductions when youth are
excessively absent or display
unprofessional conduct.
3. Number of youth who meet the
attendance requirement (Report)
Participating youth must attend at
least 75% or more of the sessions to
gain the full benefit of the program.
(Attendance of at least 25 sessions
out of 35)
4. 102 Participants show an
increase in social and emotional
skills as demonstrated by the Social
Skills Improvement System (SSIS-
SEL)
[102 out of 180 (57016) will show an
increase in social and emotional
skills on SSIS-SEL]
5. 108 Participants will show an
increase in Creativity skills as
demonstrated by the Boston Youth
Arts Evaluation Program
Assessment (BYAEP)
[108 out of 180 (60%) will show an
increase in Creativity skills on
BYAEPJ
6. 108 Participants will earn one or
more micro credentials, as
demonstrated by successful
completion of a work
product/artifact
[108 out of 180 (6001o) will earn one
or more micro -credentials]
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Crime Control and Prevention District
FY23 Program Grants
EXHIBIT B - Budget Narrative
Big Thought
DESCRIPTION/JUSTIFICATION
QUANTITY QUANTITY MEASURE RATE YEAR 1
YEAR 2 YEAR 3
•
REVENUE (represents total revenue for programs across our organization)
'• '
•.
A. SALARY
1 1 1 1 1 1
I I I
Teaching Artists - (two) each teaching artist serves as the staff who implements the
program, including outcomes and associated activities. The pay rate for each teaching
artist is $45 an hour, and they will serve as full-time employees. Pay increases each
2.00 $45/Hour $12,600.00
$25,200.00
$25,200.00
$25,200.00
off of
year based on inflation and merit increases. (Calculation is $45/Hour at 40 Hours a
Week for 7 Weeks x 2 Staff)
Program Specialist - (one) the program specialist serves as the overall manager of the
program and assists the teaching artists with implementing program activities. The pay
rate for this position is $60,000, and they will serve as a full-time employee. Pay
1.00 Salary/Yearly $13,000.00
$13,000.00
$13,000.00
$13,000.00
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increases each year based on inflation and merit increases. (Calculation is 20% of
$60,000)
GE
The fringe benefit rate for teaching artists is 10% of the salary and covers payroll
taxes, unemployment, and worker's compensation. (Calculation is 10% x $12,600 x 2
1.00 0.10 $1,260.00
$1,260.00
$1,260.00
$1,260.00
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Staff)
The fringe benefit rate for program specialist is 18% of the salary and covers payroll
1.00 0.18 $2,340.00
$2,340.00
$2,340.00
$2,340.00
1 1 1 1
taxes, unemployment, and worker's compensation. (Calculation is 18% x $13,000)
•
I :II II
C. TRAVEL & TRAINING
1
I I I
D. EQUIPMENT
*E.SPLIES �
"
1 1
I I I
Program Supplies - this covers all art and production supplies for the program as well
1.00 Per Program $30,000.00
$30,000.00
$30,000.00 $30,000.00
1
as youth t-shirts/uniforms, walkie talkies, phones, printing and general office supplies.
Program Stipends - the costs to pay each youth their incentive/paycheck to participate
17.60 $750/Per Youth $750.00
$13,200.00
$13,200.00 $13,200.00
' • 11 11
in the program. They are paid at the conclusion of each program.
Field Trip - covers the costs of taking the youth on a local field trip to one of the art
1.00 1.00 $5,000.00
$5,000.00
$5,000.00 $5,000.00
111 11
museums in Fort Worth.
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SUPPLIES TOTAL
111 II
F. CONSULTING/CONTRACTING
'1 11
G. SUB -GRANTS
Mil
1
',I II
H.00CUPANCY
).00
OCCUPANCY TOTALI
II
INDIRECT
The indirect cost rate is set at 10% of the total direct costs. ❑
$10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
1 1 1 1 1 1
Total Program Expenses
$300,000.00
Total Requested from CCPD
$300,000.00
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FORT WORTH.
CRIME CONTROL
ACID PREVENTION DISTRICT
Submit To:
By Email:
PSM@fortworthtexas.gov
Mail:
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
Attn: Contract Compliance Specialist
Financial Management Division
505 West Felix St.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Exhibit C
Request for Reimbursement (RFR)
FY 2023
Submitting Agency:
Contact Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
Remit Address:
Invoice Number:
Month ofRequest:
Big Thought
Byron Sanders
214-520-0023
bvron. sanders(a)biathouaht.ora
1409 Botham Jean Blvil Ste 1015
Dallas, TX 75215
Dn2ECT COSTS (90 % Minimum)
E
A B C D
Budget Category
Budge[ Amouut
Total of Previous This s
Reimbursements Request
Requested
(B+C)
Total Requested
To -Date
(A-D)
Remaining Balance
Available
A
Personnel
S
114,600.00 I
I $
-
$ 114,600.00
B
Fringe Benefits
S
10,800.00 I
I $
-
$ 10,800.00
C
Travel & Training
I
I $
-
$ -
D
Equipment
I
I $
-
$ -
E
Supplies
$
144,600.00 I
I $
-
$ 144,600.00
F
Contracts/Consultants
I
I $
-
$ -
G
Sub -Awards
I
I $
$
H
Occupancy
I
I $
-
$ -
Total Direct Costs
$
270,000.00 $
- $ - $
$ 270,000.00
INDIRECTCOSTS (10% Maximum)
B C
D
E
A
Total of Previous
(B�
(A-D)
Budget Category Budget Amount
This s
Reimbursements
Total Requested
Remaining Balance
Request
Requested
To -Date
Available
Total lnDirectCosts $ 30,000.00
$
$
$ 30,000.00
Supporting documents required with monthly requests.
Summary
See Requestfor Reimbursementlustructions forreference
Total Budget:
$ 300,000.00
Previous Requests: $ This Request: $ -
TotalRequestedTo-Date $ -
Remaining Funds $ 300,000.00
I have reviewed this request and certify that these listed expenses and support documentation are accurate.
Authorized Signatory
Signatory Title
Date
Fiscal Agent Use Only
Purchase Order #
Fund
Dept ID
Account
RFR Approved For Payment (Forth Worth Police Department CCPD Staff Use Only)
Reviewed by: Approved by:
Gant Staff Signature Date Gant Staff Signature Date
Finance Received Stamp Placed Below
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Exhibit D
Crime Control and Prevention District
Monthly Project Plan Status Report
Date:
Agency Name: Big Thought
Program/Project Title: Preventing Juvenile Incarceration through Creative Solutions
Month of Report:
Contact Name: Byron Sanders Email: Byron.sanders@bigthought.org
CCPD Goal
Reduce crime through intervention projects.
Increase safety through youth crime intervention projects.
102 participants out of 180 Participants (57%) will show an increase in social and emotional skills (self-awareness,
Outcome Objective 1.1
self -management, relationships, social awareness, responsible decision -making) as demonstrated by Social Skills
Improvement System (SEL Edition, SSIS-SEL .
108 participants out of 180 participants (60%) will show an increase in creativity skills (I AM — Confidence,
Outcome Objective 1.2
Knowledge of Self, Cultural Identity, Positive View of the Future; I CREATE — Artistic Engagement, Problem
Solving/Critical Thinking, Expression; WE CONNECT — Support & Belonging, Contribution, Recognition) as
demonstrated by Boston Youth Arts Evaluation Program assessment BYAEP
108 participants out of 180 participants (60%) will earn one or more micro -credentials (digital badges)aligned to
Big Thought's Creator Archetype framework of 2 1 " Century skills (social and emotional foundations, academics &
Outcome Objective 1.3
artistry, digital fluency, design thinking, civics & service) as demonstrated by successful completion of a work
product/artifact that meets the learning objectives defined for the res ective micro -credential.
Agency Activity
g y vty
Activity progress during reporting period
Unduplicated
Cumulative
(Year -to -Date)
Activity
Month
f eteexplanations. Provide brie bulld l
Total
Total
Goal
1. 180 Unduplicated
■
Participants for 3 Years
180
Year 1— 60
Year 2-70
(est. 10 Return from previous
year)
Year 3 - 80
(est. 20 Return from previous
ear
■
2. Number of Returning
(Report)
-
(Approximately 15% return)
■
3. Number of youth who
meet the attendance
requirement (Report)
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Participating youth must attend at least
75% or more of the sessions to gain the
full benefit of the program.
(Attendance of at least 25 sessions out of
4. 102 Participants show an
increase in social and
emotional skills as
demonstrated by the Social
Skills Improvement System
(SSIS-SEL)
[102 out of 180 (57%) will show an
increase in social and emotional skills on
5.108 Participants will
show an increase in
Creativity skills as
demonstrated by the Boston
Youth Arts Evaluation
Program Assessment
(BYAEP)
[108 out of 180 (6001o) will show an
increase in Creativity skills on BYAEP]
6. 108 Participants will earn
one or more micro
credentials, as
demonstrated by successful
completion of a work
product/artifact
[108 out of ]80 (6001o) will earn one or
more micro-credentialsl
Certification: I have reviewed the above financial and program requirements. I verify that the enclosed report materials accurately reflect the status of the
aforementioned program/project.
Name: Date:
Title:
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Exhibit E
Crime Control and Prevention District
Partners with a Shared Mission
Ouarterlv Outcomes Report
Date:
Agency Name: Big Thought
Program/Project Title: Preventing Juvenile Incarceration through Creative Solutions
Fiscal Period:
Contact Name: Byron Sanders
Reporting Period:
Email: Byron.sanders@bigthought.org
1. Report outcome measure data and respond to the questions below to provide more detailed commentary on the
implementation of the project. Complete the following questions in a brief 2-3 page narrative format.
Outcome Outcome Description This Year to Date I Goal
Measure # I I Quarter (Cumulative)
102 participants out of 180 Participants (57%) will show
an increase in social and emotional skills (self-awareness,
1.1 self -management, relationships, social awareness,
responsible decision -making) as demonstrated by Social
Skills Improvement System (SEL Edition, SSIS-SEL .
108 participants out of 180 participants (60%) will show an
increase in creativity skills (I AM — Confidence, Knowledge
of Self, Cultural Identity, Positive View of the Future; I
1.2 CREATE — Artistic Engagement, Problem Solving/Critical
Thinking, Expression; WE CONNECT — Support &
Belonging, Contribution, Recognition) as demonstrated by
Boston Youth Arts Evaluation Program assessment
(BYAEP)
108 participants out of 180 participants (60%) will earn one
or more micro -credentials (digital badges,) aligned to Big
Thought's Creator Archetype framework of 2 V Century
1.3 skills (social and emotional foundations, academics &
artistry, digital fluency, design thinking, civics & service) as
demonstrated by successful completion of a work
product/artifact that meets the learning objectives defined
for the respective micro -credential.
102
participants
out of 180
Participants
108
participants
out of 180
participants
(60%)
108
participants
out of 180
participants
6D°�
2. Describe major accomplishments achieved in implementing the project. Highlight specific aspects of the
project contributing to its success.
3. Describe any challenges (i.e. frustrations, barriers, disappointments) in implementing the project and how they
were addressed or resolved.
4. What has the project revealed about the organization's capacity to address the identified CCPD goals outlined
in the contract?
5. Attach a copy of the Zip Code Spreadsheet to the Exhibit E form.
Certification: I have reviewed the above financial and program requirements. I verify that the enclosed report materials
accurately reflect the status of the aforementioned program/project.
Name: Date:
Title:
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EXHIBIT E — Participant Zip Code Spreadsheet
F 3hibit F
C roue Control and PrrFention District
Partners with Shared NEssion
Zin Code Stnreadsheet
rigenry Name: Project Title:
Fiscal Y ear: Reporting Emu&
Cmtact Name: Email:
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Zip Cade Paatiripaud
76101
76102
76103
76104
76103
76106
76107
76108
76109
76110
76111
76112
76113
76114
76115
76116
76118
76119
76120
76121
76M
76123
76124
76126
76129
76130
76131
Number of
Zip Code Parliripanta
761K
76133
76134
76135
76136
76137
76140
76148
76150
76155
76161
76162
76163
76164
761T7
76178
76179
76181
76185
76191
76192
76193
76195
76196
76197
76198
76199
Certifw2hm=I haveremawed the abow financial and programrequinmunts. I wnt that theanrlosed rap matarials
ancufately refect the statue of the alnaementimad program prof ert.
Sigma ufa:
Date:
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Exhibit F:
Crime Control and Prevention District
Partners with a Shared Mission
REQUEST FOR BUDGET MODIFICATION
Fiscal Year XXXX
Date
Submitting Agency Big Thought
Contact Name Byron Sanders
Phone Number and Email 214-520-0023, Bvron.sanders(a,bi2thou2ht.or2
Remit Address 1409 Botham Jean Blvd Ste 1015
Dallas, TX 75215
DIRECT COSTS (90% minimum)
Budget Category
Approved Budget Change Requested Revised Budget
A. Personnel
114,600
B. Fringe Benefits
10,800
C. Travel and Training
D. Equipment
E. Supplies
144,600
F. Contracts/Consultants
G. Sub -Awards
H. Occupancy
Total Direct Costs
270,000
INDIRECT COSTS (10% maximum)
Approved Budget Change Requested Revised Budget
30,000.00
Modification Narrative (describe in detail what change is for)
I have reviewed this request and certify that the listed modifications are correct.
Authorized Signatory
Signatory Title
Date
FWPD STAFF USE ONLY
❑ Modification Approved ❑ Modification NOT Approved
FWPD Staff Signature
Date
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FY23 —Big Thought
Program Grant
Corrective Action Plan
Exhibit G:
Crime Control and Prevention District
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
In order to complete this form, please pull Dut the finalized Monitoring Results. Please detail the intended actions and
timeline in which action will be completed It is advisable that all corrections to procedure be formalized by a
policy document approved by the governing board. Additional Instructions are below.
ITEM ID
MONITORING
FINDU G
CORRECTIVE ACTION
RESPONSIBLE
PERSON
TARGET
COMPLETION
DATE
SECTION - #
a target
FIN - I
List the CCPD ImprOti-eme
Detail the corrective action to be
Designate a person to)Designate
date to complete the
PERS - 2
Comment here
taken.
ensure completion
action
ADM - 3
Authorized Representative Signature
Name of Authorized Representative — Please Print
Date
FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement
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EXHIBIT H
Previous Year Corrective Action Plan (if applicable)
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/13/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-1068
LOG NAME: 35FY23 COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS - PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST ROUND
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Contracts with Big Thought, Christ's Haven for Children, Rivertree Academy, SafeHaven of Tarrant County, and
Unbound North Texas From the Crime Control Prevention District Community Based Programs Fund in the Total Program Amount of Up to
$1,500,000.00 to Operate Crime Prevention Programming that Benefits Fort Worth Residents
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of contracts with Big Thought, Christ's Haven for Children, Rivertree Academy,
SafeHaven of Tarrant County, and Unbound North Texas from the Crime Control Prevention District Community Based Programs Fund in the total
program amount of up to $1,500,000.00 to operate crime prevention programming that benefits Fort Worth residents.
DISCUSSION:
Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Community Based Programs provide funding to agencies that are recommended by a selection
panel and then approved by the CCPD Board of Directors (Board). This panel consisted of staff and community representatives who evaluated
the proposals to ensure minimum qualifications were met and that the proposed projects met one or more of the goals of the Board.
On November 29, 2022, the Board reviewed and approved the recommendation to fund five crime prevention programs. The following programs'
awards total up to $1,500,000.00 and are funded by the CCPD Community Based Fund (25100). The five programs will have a contract term of
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 with no renewals.
Funding will be allocated as follows to each agency in Fiscal Year 2023 on a reimbursement basis:
Big Thought ($300,000.00) - Implementing the program "Preventing Juvenile Incarceration Through Creative Solutions" to serve the adjudicated
youth of Fort Worth. This seven -week program occurs at Texas Wesleyan University and is taught by professional artist mentors using each
participant's track to teach workforce and college preparedness skills. The curriculum combines social and emotional learning skills and the
fundamentals of the artistic process to establish an immersive experience. At the end of the program, the youth produce their own performing arts
production or visual arts exhibition. This results in positive gains in social -emotional skills like engagement, cooperation, empathy, self -regulation,
and goal attainment. The program will serve youth in Council Districts 5 and 8.
Christ's Haven for Children ($300,000.00) - Funding will expand the Family Resource Center to serve at -risk youth and families in Fort Worth. The
Family Resource Center provides parent/caregiver education trainings, weekly food boxes, counseling services, and "Foster Family Care
Packages" containing food, toiletries, and clothing items. This program will serve participants in Council District 7.
Rivertree Academy ($300,000.00) - This is an expansion to the Behavior Management Program to serve Fort Worth students, grades Pre-K to
fifth. The Behavior Management Program uses a framework of interventions and supports to address students' behavioral and academic
challenges. The MTSS (Multi -Tiered System of Support) framework involves evaluating and placing each student in one of three tiers that correlate
with the academic and behavioral hurdles the child is experiencing. Mentoring, behavior management plans, one-on-one counseling, chapel
services, tutoring, and restorative practice sessions are a few of the services offered to help to serve students both academically and behaviorally.
This program will serve participants in Council District 3.
SafeHaven of Tarrant County ($300,000.00) - Implementation of the SafeHorizons Mentoring Program. Youth in home environments with domestic
violence are at increased risk of modeling those same behaviors as they grow older. The SafeHorizons Program focuses on youth ages 5 — 17
who come to the shelter with their families and provides them with support and mentoring services to work past this trauma. The program will serve
participants from all Council Districts.
Unbound North Texas (formerly Unbound Fort Worth) ($300,000.00) - This is an expansion to programming through the use of the Outcomes for
Survivors of Human Trafficking (OHTS) tool. Unbound North Texas provides 24/7 resources and trauma services to survivors of human trafficking
to aid them in their restorative journey. Advocates work closely with clients through motivational interviewing techniques to educate them on the
signs of trafficking and develop safety plans to avoid revictimization or criminal activity. The program will serve participants from all Council
Districts.
Funding is budgeted in the CCPD Community Based Programs Department's CCPD Community Based Fund for the purpose of funding the
CCPD Community Based Program FY23 project, as appropriated.
This M&C will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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 FY23 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 Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Fernando Costa 6122
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Elizabeth Garza 5571
Sarah Shannon 4254