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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 58739CSC No. 58739 AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS UNBOUND NOW- PROGRAM GRANTS 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 UNBOUND NOW, a Texas non-profit corporation ("Contractor"), acting by and through Stephanie Byrd, 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 Supporting Adult Survivors of Human Trafficking and Reducing Recidivism ("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 7. Exhibit F — Request for Budget Modification Form FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement Between CFW & Unbound Now OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX 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 FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 2 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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 PSMAfortworthtexas.gov, 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. FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 3 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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 PSMAfortworthtexas.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 June 30, 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 FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 4 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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 FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement Between CFW & Unbound Now 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. Equipment 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 FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 6 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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 FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 7 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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 FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 8 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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 FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 9 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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. FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 10 Between CFW & Unbound Now 15. Waiver of Immunity 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 Coverages 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 Liability (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 Liability or Directors & Officers Liability: $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 Liability: (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. FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 11 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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. FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 12 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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 FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 13 Between CFW & Unbound Now Attn: Police Contracts 200 Texas Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 CONTRACTOR: Unbound Now Sandy Hennip, Chief Executive Officer 5049 Trail Lake Dr Fort Worth TX 76133 19. Counterparts: Electronically 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 Nationality 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 Boycott 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, FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 14 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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 FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 15 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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. [REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 16 Between CFW & Unbound Now IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement in multiples in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to be effective this day of , 20 [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 19, 2023 Vendor: By: Stephanie Byrd (Jan 6, 202316:44 CST) Name: Stephanie Byrd Title: Chief Operating Officer Date: Jan 6, 2023 CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS: Approval Recommended: Z By: Robe4Al�e ge (Jan 19, 2023 07:37 CST) Name: Robert A. Alldredge Jr. Title: Executive Assistant Chief of Police Approved as to Form and Legality: jL k= Nico Arias (Jan 17, 202313:07 CST) By: Name: Nico Arias 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. 4VAI By: Georgia Tucker (Jan 17, 202313:25 CST) Name: Georgia Tucker Title: Contract Compliance Manager City Secretary: a444FoeT��a p *.- 0 'fBy: aaa4 0000lo654ba Name: Jannette S. Goodall Title: City Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 17 Between CFW & Unbound Now EXHIBIT A - ZoomGrants Narrative FORTWORTH. Powered by ZaomGrartts„ arrd Fort Worth Police Department FY23 - Program Grants (Commmity used Programs) Deadline- Itt'3012022 Ernai I This Preview Save asPDF Print Clasp Window AAv Unbound North Texas Supporting adult survivors of human trafficking and reducing recidivism Jump to: Corcept Paper Narratiu= Froi-ct Plan & 3 apet Jo,caded Documents USDS 300.000.00 Requested Submitted: Gil 1M022 9:58.43 AM (Pacific:; Project Contact Tirzah Brown Tirzah. brown-S.unboundnow. o ro Tel: (a17)584-335a Additional Contacts sandy.hennip@unboundnow_org, brad- walcherQunboundnow_org, norlhtexas2u n bou ndnow. org Concept Paper tc 1. Agency Legal Name Unbound North Texas Unbound North Texas 5049 Trail Lake Dr Fort Worth, Tat 76133-2070 United States Executive Director Sandy Hennip sir dv. ner ni ortDu nbou nd now.o 2_ Contact Person Name, Phone, Email Tirzah Brown,(817)5843358,T-rzah.brown(Munboundnow.org 3_ Agency's Annual Non-CCPD Revenue $2,015,084 d_ What Districts will this project serve? Check aN that appiy. J District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District B District 7 District a District g 5. What is the mission of your agency? We exist to support survivors and resource our community to fight human trafficking. 7elephone(817) 86845" Fax Web www.unbourkdnorNexes.org EIN a3-1628641 UEI KSIUVBA2XBA5 (N)CAGE 8.91BI SAM Expires 6_ What is the target group for this project? Through this project. Unbound will serve adult survivors of sex trafficking and labor trafficking in Tarrant County. Survivors of trafficking represent all socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic groups, and include all ages and genders. Most of those being FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 18 Between CFW & Unbound Now identified as survivors of sex trafficking are female, Though we have also served male survivors. We anticipate an increase in the identification of male survivors as targeted outreach methods are implemented and we expand the labor trafficking identification efforts already started- Faciors associated wish increased vulnerability for sex trafficking are prior engagement in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems, andlor history of sexual abuse. For labor trafficking, factors include recent migration and unstable housing. Unbound serves a few special classifications of survivors, including people experiencing homelessness, those who identify with LC,STQIA+, those who have limited English proficiency and survivors with disabilities. Many survivors experience polyvictimization, which results in complex trauma that must he addressed. Survivors of human trafficking have unique needs, including but not limited to housing, Jegal, medical, rehabilitation, and behavioral health, requiring individualized service plans. Our role as lead victim service provider on the Tarrant County Human Trafficking Task Farce means that we will likely continue increasing the number of victims identified, ghat has already been increasing every yea 7- What is the crimelsafety problem you are addressing? In this program, we are addressing human trafficking of adults in Tarrant County, which involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to influence some type of labor or commercial sex act. Fort Worth Police department f FWPDI recorded 15 trafficking cases in 2021.The Tarrant County Sheriffs Offiioe recorded 13 trafficking cases in 2021, involving 16 victims, including 13 adults. As a FVVPD Assistant Chief reported to the City Council regarding human trafficking, "The more we look, the more we find-" Gang involvement or activity in the community is also a significant risk factor for bmff --king- FWPD he ident,fied 93 active gangs in Fort Worth. data from law enforcerneni agencies, researchers, and service providers indicates a significant presence of trafficking in North Texas- Furthermore, it is reasoraole to anticipate an increase in already frequent referrals for advocacy services now that the Tarrani County Human Trafficking Task Force is up and running. Due to the complex trauma survivors have endured, They have an array of needs and may require specialized services in their journeys coward restoration. Traditional services alone are not enough because -hey are not designed to address the type and level of trauma that survivors of human trafficking have experienced. Surv(rvc,s may be vulnerable to further exploi-at on. victimization, and potential engagemeni in other crimes as a means of survia31, including voluntary sex work and substance abuse. 8- What are the causes of the crimelsafety problem identified in the previous question? Sex trafficking often begins with a romantic or familial relationship when: trust and love are lev=-aced f)- -11e 1-_i—T::er s benefit through the coercion of a pe,sor into commercial sexual exploitation- Labor trafficking often beg n= rr to a .__ }=er that offers financial provision to peoo e n need. From there, traffickers use everything from threats of depD7a-ior to wit -I--- ding payment to false debts to exploit viciims. All victims share some type ofvulrerability, and those vulnerabilities include child sexual abuse or neglect, increasing the risk of exploitation and trafficking, as well as system involvement, such as foster care andlor juvenile detentionlprobation. Substance abuse in self or caretaker, recent migration, unstable housing, and limited English proficiency also increase vulnerability to trafficking. Traffickers then explinit these vulnerabilities through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Oftentimes, traffickers know their victim, making this trauma invasive and interpersonal in nature and recovery is complex. Additionally, root causes of human trafficking can be drawn to the demand for exploitation of human beings in the form of sex or labor, and an entitlement to do so to another person- According to CEASE Network, in 2020, the city of Fort Worth saw 103,970 commercial sex ads- Similarly, for labor trafficking, individuals recognize vulnerabilities and explaitthose for their awn profit or for domestic labor- 9. How does your strategy address those causes? Adult advocacy advances recovery and support for adult survivors of human trafficking- These services are critical to adult survivors being empowered on their journey of restoration, and reducing maiadaptive responses that could result in safety issues. Services are available 24f7 for crisis response and ongaing case management. We currently have staff who are bilingual in English and Spanish who are able to serve Spanish-speaking survivors. This type of trust -based advocacy, provided in a survivor -centered, traumainformed manner, is helping survivors recover after trafficking. We use evidence -based practices, including safety planning, trust -based relational intervention and motivational interviewing to fill gaps between systems and sustain supportive relationships. Advocates cultivate positive police and community relations because survivors are supported in their pursuit of justice in the legal system. Our relationship with law enforcement allows our accompaniment on operations and our support is offered when survivors are identified, establishing a relationship with an advocate, someone outside the system, who collaborates with law enforcement and other agencies to work in the best interest of the survivor. This may contribute to survivor participation in the criminal justice process so demand goes down and traffickers and sex buyers are kept from perpetuating crime. Thus. Unbound's wraparound services reduce revictimizaiion, recidivism, and increase safety. 10- What measurable impact will your strategy have related to crime and safety? FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 19 Between CFW & Unbound Now Due to the support of CCPd's development grant, Unbound has implemented RTI's Outcomes for Human Trafficking Survivors (OHTS) assessment tool to measure survivors' development in multiple areas situated within domains of safely, well-being, self-sufficiency, and social connectedness. Measuring progress through a standardized instrument alloys Jnoound to gauge the impact of advocacy services objectively. Preliminary data from the first year of implementation shows that advocacy improves outcomes for adults, with 22 assessments showing one full step of improvement within a domain, which is a significant amount of growth in key areas, which is improving safety for clients and reducing maladaptive coping mechanisms associated with criminal activity, such as substance abuse_ In addition to OHTS, Unbound measures impact related to crime and safely through the number of client contacts and client experience surveys to g ather feed back, which are both necessary to assess our efficacy in developing trust -based relationships that form the foundation of wraparound advocacy. Furihemtore, the measurement of response time and number of operations in which we participate helps us measure our collaboration with law erforcement so that we can continue to aid in improving community -police relations. Narrative tog 1_ Please select the CCPO Goal(s) your project addresses. Reduce crime Through prevention projects Reduce crime through intervention projects U Increase safety through direct Neighborhood Projects ❑ Increase safety through youth crime prevention projects ❑ Increase safety through youth crime intervention projects 2_ Select entity type 9 Private Non -Profit 501c3 ❑ Public Non -Profit 3_ does your project address th= Special Emphasis: <I>Police1Community Relations<h>? Protects must have measurable s ..atlas or outcome oblectfvea that 'increase existing or create new co0aboratrons between Fort Worth Police Oepaament ar :, , i lnonty community memberslsfakeholderx'. R1 Yes ❑ No 4_ Which Council districts will this project serve? Mark all that apply. J district 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District B District 7 J district S J district 9 5_ Provide a description of your project (up to 375 characters). Unbound's program is critical to the empowerment of adult survivors of human trafficking on their restoration journey and can reduce maladapiive responses that could result in safety issues. Our trust -based, traumainformed, relational advocacy is supporting survivors as they recover after irafficking and services are available 24�7 for crisis response and case management 6_ describe the eligible crimelsafety situation the target group fares. 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. In this program, we are addressing the human trafficking of adults in Fort Worth, which involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to influence some type of labor or commercial sex act. Secondarily, our program increases the safety of all citizens (not just survivors of trafficking), through improving law enforcemeni's ability to arrest perpetrators and providing resources for survjvws who may oope with trauma in mala daptive ways if services are not provided. As mentioned in the concept paper, law enforcement has worked on almost thirty human trafficking cases in Fart Worth in the Iasi year. In Fort Worth, adults are being increasingly identified as victims of trafficking through a collaborative Task Farce with the Tarrant County Sheriffs Office (TCSO). Unbound has served over 100 adult survivors of trafficking in the lest 21 mordhs, FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 20 Between CFW & Unbound Now since starting the Tarrant County Human Trafficking Task Force in partnership with the TCSO When an adult is sex trafficked, marry times the abuse started when the adult was a child and did not have the supports in place io work through the complex trauma_ This can lead to children being sexually exploited_ Eventually, these youth become adults and, in marry situations, adult sex trafficking can occur with the lack of awareness of what is truly happening_ Many times, they operate under the belief that they are helping out to make "ends meet' or'pull ing their weight.' They are coerced and manipulated info complying with unrealistic expectations and see no way out of the lifestyle_ In labor trafficking, many victms are forced into criminality, which has the potential to evolve into even crime due to the lack of options to sustain adequate employment to support their household_ Many adults who are labor trafficked may lack the work skills, education, experience, and stability needed to obtain employment. Unfortunately, without the above mentioned skills, it is difficult for a survivor to succeed wiihoul specialized and evidence -based support, which in turn increases recidivism. Once a survivor is identified, there are very few services that are able to serve adults who have been trafficked. This lack of assistance may lead to increased vulnerabilities, re -victimization, and maladaptive coping mechanisms that can involve substance use or other crimes_ Both sex and labor trafficking harm victims and decrease the safety in our Fort Worth communities. Therefore. the survivors require specialized services to help them recover and to navigate the justice process to ensure perpetrators are held accountable. 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 impart CCPO crime and safety goals_ Through This project, Unbourd -will serve aduh survivors of trafficking in Tarrant County. Survivors of trafficking represent all socioeconomic, racial, and ethn -- groups, and include all ages and genders. Most of those being identified as survivors of sex trafficking are female, th --.rgh we have also served male survivors. We anticipate an increase in the identification of male survivors as targeted outrea--h methods are implemented and we expand the labor trafficking identification efforts already started. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH), 2,075 cases of human trafficking were reported in Texas in 2619 and 2020. Factors associated with increased vulnerability for sex trafficking are prior engagement in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems, history of experiencing homelessness, and+or history of sexual abuse. Systemic oppression in the form of racism, sexism, transphobia, and poverty also increase vulnerability for sex trafficking and labor traff --king_ For labor trafficking, factors include recent migration and unstable housing_ Unbound serves a few special classifications of survivors, including people experiencing homelessness, those who identify with LGBTQ+, those who have limited English proficiency and survivors with disabilities. Many survivors experience polyvictimization, which results in complex trauma that must be addressed. Survivors of human trafficking have unique needs, including but not limited to housing, legal, medical, rehabilitation, and behavioral health, requiring individualized service plans. BIPOC individuals are particularly al risk for trafficking due to systemic injustice, so Unbound works with a oulturally diverse team and an equity lens to work wish these survivors and bridge gaps with n systems. Through a two-year review of all suspected human trafficking incidents across the country, 400A of sex t•aff --king victims were identified as Black women. Another indicator that girls of color are parlicu'a•ly vulnerable is that traffickers self -reported a belief that trafficking Black women would result in less jail time than traff --king white women if caught (Snapshot on the State of Black Women and Girls: Sex Trafficking in the U_S., Congressional Black CaL. --us Foundation). As mentioned in the description of caL.ses, all oeop a who are trafficked have some vulnerability that traffickers will then exploit using force, fraud, or coercion for the rrun benefit. When someone is trafficked and then finds a way to exit that situation, the same vulnerability exists anc is o`en exasperated by the trauma experienced, therefore making survivors of trafficking susceptible to re -victimization. Additionally, the trauma and criminal charges that can result from being trafficked (through forced criminality and sex trafficking) can result in ma ladaptive coping mechanisms such as substance abuse or consensual sex work unless they are provided wish support needed to recover. 8_ discuss how your project will address the causes of the rrimelsafety situation fared by the target group. Describe how the project will be measured and how it will impact the selected crimelsafety goal. Explain how it is unique, new, andlor similar to other efforts_ Include relevant data and outside sources that prove that the project is likely to achieve the desired results. In response to the crime and safety issues mentioned above„ Unbound advocates respond immediately to od5is recoveries by law enforcement and ideniiti --atonsfrom community organizations and hospitals. Advocates continue in rela- )-s-io ;vi-h survivors !hrough treatmeni and irto long-term wellness. Relational advocacy services can lake many forms deperd ng on the specific needs of the survivor. Jnbound serves survivors through case management to help meet survivors' residential FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 21 Between CFW & Unbound Now support; and as, appropriate, services to maintain survivors in their home or other protective setting. Advocates work closely with clients and use mat vat cn.,I nterviewing techniques to develop and adapt safely plans to help them avoid revictimizaiion or criminal activity_ We help survivors understand the risks of certain decisions and reassure them of our continued engagement with them. Unbound's advocacy services are or,t oa in empowering adult survivors on their journey of healing and restoration. Unbound's adult advocacy services are available 24�7 and include individualized case management and support. Unbound's aduh advocates work collaboratively in support of victim -centered goals of survivors, law enforcement, and others involved in service provision, case investigation, and prosecution. Thanks to the significant support of CCPD's development grant, we implemented RTI's Outcomes of Human Trafficking Survivors (OHTS) assessment cool to measure survivors' development in essential life dimensions such as safety, well-being, self-sufficiency, and social connectedness. Our advocacy program has been shown io be effective using this tool. As a result, we can now measure our impact objectively, using a standardized instrument to evaluate how relational advocacy services impact the safety and prosocial coping of survivors after engaging with 'Jnbound Through participation and collaboration with law enforcement operations that will identify survivors and also arrest perpetrators, we will increase community safety through walking with survivors Through the justice process, increasing perpetrator arrests, leading to a safer community in Fort Worth. Furthermore, outreach events identify potential survivors prior to irrleracting with law enforcement, which allows Unbound to support communities historically marginalized who may not trust law enforcement. 9_ discuss your anticipated results_ Explain how the orimelsafety situation will change in measurable ways for both the target group and the community. The primary program outoomes will be increased safety for survivors of trafficking. and increased well Deirg measured across 13 categories, as well as survivors being identified. Safety and wellbeing will be measured using RTI's validated Outcomes for Suvivors of Human Trafficking (OHT'S) tool, which was implemented through a CCPD development grant. Though the results of increased safety and wellbeing of survivors through the support cf our wra p-aroun d relational advocacy services, their vulnerability 10 re -victimization is reduced and long -tens safety is possible. Unbound utilizes this OHTS tool Jurir0 intake, establishing a baseline for each of the 14 category areas. Information is gathered in conversation w,tn the sure vD•. then the advocate coouments each measurement_ Each area is given a five -point scale with objective criteria. The journey of moving from one tc f ve is achieved by the survivor and advocate setting goals together to achieve steps of growth. They will define the lime perioc they feel is needed to accom plish theses goals, with periodic review of the goals and course correction as needed. Including survivors in the process of selling and evaluating goals helps to build selfresleern and resolve as they celebrate the victories along the way. It elevates our clients' voice and agency as they make decisions for how they want to grow and own their healing process. An additional and important safely outcome in the target group will be using trauma -informed and survivor -centered approaches to interviews and assessments during law enforcement operations in order to improve relationships between survivors, who are often a part of marginalized communities, and law enforcement This relationship is further strengthened when our advocates can accompany survivors through the justice proceedings and+orworking to clear their own record of any charges that occurred as a result of trafficking - Safety wi 11 be increased :n the whole community, not just the target g ro Li D. when more traffickers and sex buyers are charged during these law enforcement operations (anc post -operation survivor acoo•npaniment through court proceedings). This will deter more people from traffick ng anc+o buying sex, as well as al'cw -hose who are charged to be monitored by the justice system and prevent future odr-e go.ng forward. Both this and the preceding outcome for the target group will be measured through the number of law erfc•cement operations that Unbound suppo,ts. For the community, safely will also be increased through awareness of the signs of trafficking. Though the primary objective of outreach events is to identify survivors through an alternative pathway than law enforcement, the secondary outcome will be increased awareness of the signs oftrafficking among vulnerable communities. This will be measured irough optional post - event surveys, which can be repotted to CCPD quarterly. 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. Unbound North Texas is on the forefront of service and support for survivors of human trafficking. Unbound North Texas exists to support survivors and resource our oanmunity to fight human trafficking through 24R survivor advocacy, the Underground drop4n oenler, prevention education, outreach, and professional training_ Unbound North Texas is pan of the global Unbound Now. Since Unbound's onset, it has grown from a volunteer -led organization to a professional non-profit that aligns with current best practices for the field. In December of 2617, Unbound North Texas was endorsed by the Tarrant County Child Sex Trafficking care coordination team as a commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEY) advocate provider agency. In June of 2018, Unbound launched its CSEY FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 22 Between CFW & Unbound Now advocacy program, providing 2417 crisis response and case management services for trafficked youth in Tarrant County_ In October 2020, Unbound North Texas, in partnership with the Tarrant County Sheriffs Office, received an Enhanced Cal laborative Model Task Force grant through the Justice department This grant supports the establishment of a multi- disciplinary Task Force that leads survivor -centered, trauma -informed investigations and ensures comprehensive services for survivors of human trafficking_ Unbend North Texas serves as the lead victim service provider for the Task Force, which includes accompanying law enforcement on victim -centered operations. On October 31, 2021) Unbound North Texas coered'he Urderground, a 2417 drop -in center for trafficked and exploited youth. This drop -in center provides a new entry poirt fo• sery oes, a lowing earlier identification of victims and iniervention_ Since opening in Ocloher of 2020, the Underground has served over 400 unduplicated youth and has hosted aver 1.501) youth visits to the center_ In late 2020, Unbound North Texas expanded a partnership with Fort Worth ISd to provide human trafficking prevention education for educators, school staff, and studenis and establish a Human Trafficking School Safety Protocol (HTSSP). Our community outreach provides trainings ranging from safe relationships to human trafficking 101 in order to resource our community in the fg-r againstirafficking. In addition to Youth Prevention Education and community outreach, Unbound provides training io he p prafessianals identify and respond to survivors of human trafficking in specific work settings. Up to 88 percent of human tuff eking survivors seek healthcare while being trafficked according to the Polaris 'ro.ect, yet healthcare professionals rarely icentify victims while in their care. Unbound partners with hospitals and clinics to equip healthcare professionals to idertfy survivors and respond appropriately to intervene with life-saving resources. 11. describe how the project fits the mission of your agency. Adult advocacy is an integral part of Unbound's mission. Lrboind exists to support survivors and resource the community to fight human trafficking. Survivor advocacy provides 24F7 cr.sis esponse and ongoing case ma nag emeni for adult survivors of human trafficking_ Advocates work tirelessly to support survivors in achieving restoration through trau maA nformed, survivor - centered, and trust -based advocacy_ It is essential chat adult survivors have the proper support for theirjourney io step out of a life of exploitation. According to the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, the longer victims spend in the trafficking situation the more difficuit it is for them to respond to services made available to them ;Muftic, 2013)_ Therefore, it is vital for advocates to provide an alternative through ongoing support and case management. Adult advocacy prov des two primary services- crisis response, and ongoing support and case management. Crisis response is on -call 2417, with avai ability to cannect survivors to emergency medical ireatmentalong with food, clothing, and arrangement of emergency shelter. These services increase survivor safely and reduce maladaptive coping and potential crime. Support and case management entails regular face-to-face meetings, safety -planning, harm prevention, goal -setting, coup and interview accompaniment, transportation to needed services, wraparound services, and Crime Victims' Compensation assis.ance. Adult advocates accompany law enforcement on victim -centered operations and through the justice process, increasing the ability of survivors to testify and therefore reducing the crime of trafficking in our community. Additionally, this proje-ct allows for outreach events in the oammunity that raise awareness among vulnerable populations so that they can keep themselves and their communities safe from trafficking_ All of this directly correlates to Unbound's mission as well as the CCPD goal of increasing safety. 12_ describe the geographic area(s) you will serve (i_e_ city-wide, council districts, zip code, neighborhood, census tracts, etc.j and why it was selected. Unbound serves all of Fort Worth_ Jn Tarrani County, the primary service area for Unbound North Texas, there a•e mJl'iole demographics chat are associated with vulnerabilities to human trafficking. 20% of the Tarrant County population are minors and 10% of the population is in poverty. The foreign -born population makes up 113% of the population, 29.59G are Hispanic or Latina, and 17.0% are Black {Quick Facts Tarrani County, Texas 2021, US Census Bureai}. Immigrants, Black, and Latina people are underserved due to systemic racism, distrust of systems due to historic mistreatment, and fear of being detained for immigration status in some cases (Toward a Mare Perfect Union: Understanding Systemic Racism and Resulting Inequity in Latino Communities; An Unjust Burden: The disparate Treatment of Black Americans in the Criminal Justice System, Vera; Wilkes, et_ al_ Immigration, Discrim nat cn, and Trust A Simply Complex Relationship). When these demographics interact with a poverty rate aligned with tne nat onal average, vulnerabilities to trafficking and to criminalization as a result of trafficking inorease. Our client data ref eats tnis. While Unbound serves all of Fort'Norih, we are strategically located to be proitimate to areas with vulnerable populations. Cur drop -in center is located on a centrally used bus line and is in the hospital district of Fort Worth. Furthermore, our field -based advocates can go to all areas of Fort Worth, from Slop Six to Las Vegas Trail, meeting any client exactly where they are_ FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 23 Between CFW & Unbound Now project, include a description of how you plan to maintain these services beyond the CCPd grant period- Unbound's adult advocacy program is the recipient of the Office fo• Victims of Crime Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Farce to Co•nbat Human Trafficking in partnership with the Tarran- County Sheriffs Office- Unbound has received $200,000 annually f,om this grant for the last two years and has potential to receive it for an additional seven years. Unbound's advocacy .eadership are also partly funded Through the Office of the Governofs child sex trafficking team. Unbound also receives private foundation grants, with private phi lanihrop o support for all our programs, individual support, and church financial giving amounting to over $1,000,000 annually. Unbound has a history of continuously exceeding our fundraising ob. ect oes, we have a reserve fund in case of economic hardship, and our advocacy program is poised to reach more peop a twr ever before this year, making CCPd's support a necessary component of a comprehensive development plan that wi I sistain the adult advocacy program for years to come. 14- If applicable, describe how your project addresses the CCPd Special Emphasis: PolicelCommunity Relations. To receive points far Special Emphasis, agency must include a Special Emphasis outcome or actiw7yin the Project Plan ae ctron-- Advocacy explicitly helps bridge the gap between police and communities who have been historically marginalized by law enforcement. Through a two-year review of all suspected human trafficking incidents across the country, 40% of sex iraffioking victims were identified as Black women. Another indicator that girls of color are particularly vulnerable is that traffickers self - reported a belief that trafficking Black women would resu11 in less jail time than trafficking white women if caught (Snapshot on the State of Black Women and Girls: Sex Trafficking in the U.S., Congressional Black Caucus Foundation). Youth who identify as LGBTO+ are also at risk for both trafficking and criminalization. Far those who are both LGBTQ+ as well as another group that is more at risk, this intersectionality creates an experience of increased vulnerablil ty and less support from the community;: in particular, young trans people of color who experience sexual exploitation are often denied anti -trafficking protections and may be regarded as offenders rather than victims (Boukti and Renz, 2013; Feh ren bachera, et. a1-, 2020)- With many victims being from communities that have a historically poc• -e at o-is hip with the police (Ottisova, 2018), and further com pl icated through repeated negative experiences with law eniorcemerrt, it is important to have a bridge through trust - based relationships wish advocates. Studies show that survivors of gender -based violence, such as trafficking, are often not willing to engage with the criminal justice system {dug an, 20031. Trust-basec re at onships are the key to successful advocacy and case management. This concept is supported by a peer -reviewed study published in 2019 exploring the protective power of interpersonal relationships on survivors of domestic minor sex trafficking (O'Brien, 2018).Through trust - based relationships with Unbound advocates. and Unbound working with law enforcement to meet the needs of survivors of trafficking, we bridge these gaps io improve community -police relations and improve the prosecution of perpetrators of crime. Both of which increase safely in Fort V1'orth. FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 24 Between CFW & Unbound Now o$ i M 0 O a1 CA ct tn U tiCj X ' N y�j :w cn Qncz it .--i i•. N C6 � C� vUi O O � O CC N s•. to O O N ,� .U. 7�. 0 cd s.. bo uo N V 4 �--� o �1 GG �= c� i/� un 'o O � o F� x - Ot". 10, > CC3 M CC3 M cd cd U it � t "o ow u OOi ooc 03 n U i O cC Oczc� O + >. O U MW 9� O CQ O U ai U N Qn r. 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CRIME CONTROL AND PREVFNTION 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: Unbound North Texas Contact Name: Sandy Hemudp Phone Number: 817-668-6544 Emil: sandv.hennipAunboundnow.ora Remit Address: 5049 Trail Lake Dr Fort Worth TX 76133 Invoice Number: Month of Request: DIRECT COSTS (90 % Nfinimum) A B C D E Budget Category Budget Amount Total of Previous Reimbursements Requested This Reqquestuest s (B+C) (A-D) Total Requested To -Date Remaining Balance Available A Personnel $ 244,648.68 $ - $ 244,648.68 B Fringe Benefits $ 55,351.32 $ - $ 55,351.32 C Tmvel&Training $ - $ - D Equipment $ - $ - E Supplies $ - $ - F Contracts/Consultants $ - $ - O Sub -Awards $ - $ - H Occupancy $ - $ - Total Direct Costs S 300,000.00 $ $ $ $ 300,000.00 INDIRECT COSTS (10 % Maximum) A B C D E Budget Category Budget Amount Totalof Previous Reimbursements Requested This Requestquest s B� (A-D) Total Requested To -Date Remaining Balance Available Total lnDirect Costs $ $ $ Supporting documents required with monthly requests. See Requestfor Reimbursemmtlma ucdons forref ence Summary Total Budget: $ 300,000.00 Previous Requests: $ This Request: $ Total Requested To -Date $ Remaining Funds $ 300,000.00 I have reviewed this request and certify that these listed expenses and support documentation are accurate. Authorised Signatory Signatory Title Date Fiscal Agent Use Only Purchase Order # Fund Dept ID Account RFR Approved For Payment (Fonh Worth Police Deparhnent CCPD Staff Use Only) Reviewed hy: Approved hy: (;rant Staff Signature Date Grant Staff Signature Date Finance Received Stamp Placed Below FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 31 Between CFW & Unbound Now o x � ° ct O ct z a 't z U ct d' u era A � � � o a � e� � D O ox o� H CIS bA O,\ 00 •.. 4a it d N O � c,3 OU '6 ti zi O � y 14 it �O rY okn o :. � M V v O 4 O M kn y� ..,w i C) V d' u y 0 y yOO d w y roF.� O O V ci QI � � � O � � � � ��"rr N '�r ono N �--� v O O u M y vi In 4� N M .�, O 00 7t ct U C O r A R � � p 0 N t7 C O � N �s N � O Qn a lz 'a O ct CL o 00 00 O UD � O O ■ ■ � N cd cd i w dcl ° 4 _Z� OA O 00 Cd au U N Q z H M M Exhibit E Crime Control and Prevention District Partners with a Shared Mission Quarterly Outcomes Report Date: Agency Name: Unbound North Texas Program/Project Title: Supporting Adult Survivors of Human Trafficking and Reducing Recidivism Fiscal Period: Reporting Period: Contact Name: Sandy Hennip Email: sandy.hennip@unboundnow.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 This Year Date Measure Outcome Description Quarter ative) (Cumulative) Goal # 120 out of 240 (50%) clients will remain in services 120 1.1 for 90 days. out of 240 50% 72 out of 240 (30%) clients will remain in services 72 out 1.2 for 180 days. of 240 30% 36 of 72 (50%) clients will improve their score on the 36 out 1.2a safety category of OHTS. of 72 50% 54 of 72 (75%) will improve their score on 1 of the 54 out 1.2b 13 categories of OHTS (besides safety). of 72 (75%) 144 out of 180 (80%) of Outreach Participants will report increased knowledge and/or improved 144 2 attitudes and behaviors around human trafficking as ouutt of demonstrated by the results on a survey developed by 180 (80 /o) Unbound. 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: Title: Date: This page left blank and will be removed in final draft. FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 34 Between CFW & Unbound Now Exhibit E Crime Control and Prevention District Partners with a Shan ed XEs lion Zip Code Spreadsheet rigeocy Name: Project Title: Fiscal Year: Repeating Penn& CAQtaetName: Fail: Iushmrfi== PImmprovide unduplirated (am) participant data by zip code aeFT d this qua Fier. Report should rdlertFart WwffiPzrtir*ad8only This mmendsheet ahmIdbeimhyded with yaw agener's Quarout- Outewea Rfpwt. a� 7611 7611 7611 7611 7613 De- ZiQClsde er o Pirtiripante 76132 76133 76134 76135 76136 76137 76140 7614E 76150 76155 76161 761621 76163 76164 761 T 7617E 76179 76181 76195 7M91 }6192 76193 76195 76196 76197 76198 }6199 Cedificatim: I have reviewed the abovefimflo l and prngz=rewiaements. I serifs- that the enclosed report materials aecumtely refect the status of the AMMIMUUMA program pry ect. Date: FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 35 Between CFW & Unbound Now Exhibit F: Crime Control and Prevention District Partners with a Shared Mission REQUEST FOR BUDGET MODIFICATION Fiscal Year 2023 Date Submitting Agency Unbound Now Contact Name Sandy Henni Phone Number and Email 817-668-6544; sandy.hennipAunboundnow.org Remit Address 5049 Trail Lake Dr Fort Worth TX 76133 DIRECT COSTS (90% minimum) Budget Category Approved Budget Change Requested Revised Budget A. Personnel $ 244,648.68 B. Fringe Benefits $ 55,351.32 C. Travel and Training D. Equipment E. Supplies F. Contracts/Consultants G. Sub -Awards H. Occupancy Total Direct Costs $ 300,000 INDIRECT COSTS (10% maximum) Approved Budget Change Requested Revised Budget 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 FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement Between CFW & Unbound Now 36 Exhibit G: Crime Control and Prevention District CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN In order to complete this form, please pull out the finalized Monitoring Results. Please detail the intended actions and timeline in which corrective 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 ED MONITORING DING FISDATE CORRECTIVE ACTION RESPONSIBLE PERSON TARGET COMPLETION SECTION -it FIN -I PERS - 2 ADM-3 List the CCPD Improvemen Comment here Detail the corrective action to be taken. Designate a person to ensure completion Designate a target date to complete the action Authorized Representative Signature Name of Authorized Representative — Please Print Date FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement Between CFW & Unbound Now 37 EXHIBIT H Previous Year Corrective Action Plan (if applicable) FY2023 Community Based Programs Agreement 38 Between CFW & Unbound Now 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 City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa 6122 Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212 Additional Information Contact: Elizabeth Garza 5571 Sarah Shannon 4254