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CSC No. 63227 AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering (RISE) FISCAL YEAR 2025 In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements contained herein, this agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into between CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas, acting by and through William Johnson its duly authorized Assistant City Manager and Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering (RISE) ("Contractor"), a Texas non-profit corporation acting by and through Renika Atkins, Founder/Executive Director, its duly authorized representative. RECITALS WHEREAS, City has determined that Community -Based Programs are necessary to support crime prevention in City during Fiscal Year 2025 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; WHEREAS, Contractor has agreed to build its operational capacities through a project called Excel Capacity (Program), which will support the police department's crime prevention efforts throughout the community; WHEREAS, City desires to enter into an agreement with Contractor to operate the Program; and WHEREAS, City, as consideration for the performance of Contractor, has appropriated monies in the CCPD Budget in the amount of $50,000.00 ("Program Funds") to provide to Contractor on a reimbursable basis for the operation of the Program 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 — Project Plan & ZoomGrants Program Narrative 3. Exhibit B — Budget Narrative OFFICIAL RECORD 4. Exhibit C — Request for Reimbursement (RFR) CITY SECRETARY 5. Exhibit D — Action Plan FT. WORTH, TX 6. Exhibit E — Action Plan Progress Report 7. Exhibit F — Request for Budget Modification 8. Exhibit G — Corrective Action Plan Form The exhibits, 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 G 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 of Fort Worth, and its officers, agents, employees, and representatives. The term "Contractor" shall include Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering (RISE), and its officers, agents, employees, representatives, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. The term "Party" shall refer to both City and Contractor. AGREEMENT 1. Resuonsibilities of Contractor. 1.1 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 — "Project Plan" and the subsequently approved Exhibit D — "Action Plan". Contractor shall be responsible for day-to-day administration of the Program. Contractor agrees to expend the Program Funds in accordance with the Budget as described in Exhibit B — "Budget Narrative." Program activities shall be reported in accordance with Exhibit E — "Action Plan Progress Report." 1.2 Contractor agrees that this agreement is to build capacity in outlined objectives as defined in the Exhibit A - Project Plan and approved Exhibit D - Action Plan. Contractor agrees that these identified capacity objectives are to benefit the City of Fort Worth residents. The City reserves the right to request additional information evaluating the Contractor's effectiveness in serving Fort Worth residents. 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 $50,000.00 ("Program Funds"). 2.2 Pavment 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) (Exhibit C) and Action Plan Progress Report (Exhibit E), if applicable. Exhibit C shall be submitted along with copies of all receipts and other supporting documentation for all expenses related to this Agreement. Exhibit C shall be submitted to City as outlined in the report schedule in Section 2.4. Each monthly RFR should be sequentially numbered and labeled using the following format: AgencyName—InvoiceNumber ReportingMonth-ReportingYear RFR submissions will include expense documentation that is legible, detailed, clear and concise. The submitted RFR shall be signed by the Contractor or duly authorized officer of the Contractor. Submissions must be scanned and submitted to the CCPD Partners Unit of the Fort Worth Police Department. Submissions shall be sent electronically to PSM(afortworthtexas.gov. Reimbursements will be made only after receipt of an acceptable and approved Exhibit C - RFR and Exhibit E — Action Plan Progress Report, if applicable. 2.3 Reimbursements will be made after receipt of an acceptable and approved RFR and Action Plan Progress Report, if applicable. Reimbursements shall be made within 30 days of receipt of documents completed and submitted in accordance with Section 2.2. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the Contractor for resubmission, restarting the 30-day reimbursement schedule. 2.4 Exhibit C- RFR (Request for Reimbursement) Reporting Schedule Contractor agrees to submit Exhibit C — Request for Reimbursement on a monthly basis. Contractor agrees to provide Exhibit C — Request for Reimbursement per the following schedule: Expenses occurring in Report is Due on the 15' months: of the following months: October November November December December January January February February March March April April May May June June July July August August September September October Contractor agrees Exhibit C shall be submitted to City no later than the 15th day after the end of each month. If this deadline occurs on a weekend or federal holiday, then reports shall be submitted to the City on the next City business day. Should the Contractor not be able to meet these requirements in the given month, the Contractor shall provide written notification prior to the deadline that details the justification for noncompliance and expected date of submission. If no notification is received by the 141h of a report submission month, the City will document for future corrective action. If, by the last day of the same month, Contractor has not submitted the required reports, the City will send a Non -Compliance Letter notifying the Contractor's duly authorized representative of a possible suspension of program funding. Submittal of an Exhibit C and Exhibit E is required even if expenses and activity does not occur. 2.4 Contractor is authorized to receive reimbursement for up to 25% of allowable budgeted expenses submitted by RFR, before Action Plan approval. To access remaining contracted amounts, Contractor shall have an approved Exhibit "D" — Action Plan by the first quarter report submission. The City may review and request changes to Exhibit "D" in order to determine if the submitted document is likely to achieve the intent of the contract. Upon approval, contractor will be able to submit reimbursement requests on the remaining 75% of allowable budgeted expenses for the remainder of the contract period. In the event the Contractor is unable to gain approval on "Exhibit D" by the stated deadline, the City will terminate the contract and approve up to an additional 10% of allowable budgeted expenses for cover remaining expenses incurred prior to the termination date. 2.5 No Revisions on Final Reuorts The last day for the City to receive RFRs and supporting expense documentation from the Contractor for this agreement is April 15, 2026. No corrections or additional documentation will be allowed after this date. Any discrepancies on the final RFR or support documentation will be adjusted from the final reimbursement amount per CCPD's sole discretion. 2.6 Budget Modifications 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 the modification to the budget, and the new modified budget cannot exceed the total amount of Program Funds. 2.7 Budget Modification Approvals 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 Request for 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 Request for 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. 2.8 Modifications to Budget Zero -Line Items Any modifications to zero line -items in the original approved budget must have prior written permission from City before the modifications are made. The Request for Budget Modification Form (Exhibit "F") must be completed and approved by City before money is transferred into the new line -item. Once the Request for 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. 2.9 Direct and Indirect Modifications 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 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9. 2.10 Last Day to Approve Modifications The last day the City will approve a Request for Budget Modification for this agreement is February 01, 2026. 2.11 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, exceeds the budgeted Program Funds, or 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. 2.12 Budget Modifications shall be submitted to PSM(afortworthtexas.gov. 2.13 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. 3. Term 3.1 This Agreement shall commence upon April 01, 2025 ("Effective Date"), and shall end on June 30, 2026 ("End Date"). With the exception of an extension, as outlined in Section 3.2, all of Contractor's expenditures and program services under this Agreement must be completed during the project term period April 01, 2025 — March 31, 2026. The City reserves the right to withhold the final Request for Reimbursement until all required documents have been provided by the Contractor to the City. All final reports for this agreement must be received by April 15, 2026. 3.2 Request for Extension The City, in its sole and exclusive discretion, may extend the End Date of this Agreement in order for the Contractor to conclude all work and fulfill objectives set forth in Exhibit A. The Contractor agrees that this is not an increase of funds. To request an extension, Contractor must provide written justification for the request no later than January 15, 2026. The City reserves the right to decline any extension request that is not in the best interest of the City. 3.3 Liquidation Period Contractor agrees that no additional costs can be incurred after March 31, 2026. Contractor has until April 30, 2026 to liquidate accrued expenditures that occurred during the project term period April 01, 2025—March 31, 2026. To receive reimbursement, Contractor agrees to report liquidated expenses using the Exhibit C form and provide backup documentation by March 31, 2026 4. Action Plan 4.1 Approval of Action Plan Contractor agrees that an Exhibit "D" must be approved by CCPD by the end of the first quarter, July 15, 2025. Prior to this date, the City may review and request changes to Exhibit "D" in order to determine if the submitted document is likely to achieve the intent of the contract. Contractor is authorized to receive reimbursement for up to 25% of allowable budgeted expenses submitted by RFR, before Action Plan approval and per CCPD's sole discretion. Upon approval, contractor will be eligible to submit reimbursement requests on the remaining 75% of allowable budgeted expenses for the remainder of the contract period. In the event the Contractor is unable to gain approval of "Exhibit D" by the stated deadline, the City will terminate the contract and approve up to an additional 10% of allowable budgeted expenses for cover remaining expenses incurred prior to the termination date. 4.2 Contractor agrees to provide an Action Plan Progress Report (Exhibit E) on a quarterly basis to document the performance of work as described in Exhibit A- Project Plan. The Exhibit E shall document details of the progress toward capacity building objectives achieved in support of the CCPD goals. The program reports shall be submitted to City as identified in the report schedule in Section 4.3. 4.3 Action Plan Progress Report Schedule Contractor agrees to submit Exhibit E on a quarterly basis. Reports shall be included in January, April, July and October's submissions per the following schedule: Activity/Expenses Report on occurring in the following the 15 of: 5' of- months: April — June July July — September October October — December January January — March April Contractor agrees Exhibit "E" - Action Plan Progress Report reports shall be submitted to City no later than the 15th day of the corresponding reporting month. If this deadline occurs on a weekend or a City holiday, then reports shall be submitted to the City by the next City business day. Should the Contractor not be able to meet these requirements in the given month, the Contractor shall provide written notification prior to the deadline that details the justification and expected date of submission. If no notification is received by the 151h of the reporting month, the City will document for future corrective action. If, by the last day of the same month, Contractor has not submitted the required reports, the City will send a Non -Compliance Letter notifying the Contractor's duly authorized representative of a possible suspension of program funding. Submittal of Exhibit E is required even if activity does not occur. 4.4 Contractor agrees to maintain full documentation supporting the performance of the work and fulfillment of the capacity/planning objectives set forth in the Exhibit A — Project Plan and approved Exhibit D - Action Plan. 4.5 Corrective Action Plan 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 Exhibit C and/or Exhibit E reports. A Corrective Action Plan may also be implemented in response to monitoring findings, recurring late submissions of Exhibit C and Exhibit E reports, failing to take corrective actions, non -responsiveness 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, identify the person/personnel responsible for its completion, and the target completion date. An example of this form is attached as Exhibit "G". 4.6 Monitoring Visits Contractor agrees that the City may conduct a monitoring visit to assess the risk of City funds and Contractor performance at any time during the duration of this Agreement. The City will notify the Contractor of an upcoming monitoring visit and provide instructions of what to prepare. The Contractor agrees to respond to any monitoring findings identified by the City through a Corrective Action Plan. 4.7 Non -Responsiveness Contractor agrees to provide corrective action to all findings or revisions identified by the City during the duration of this Agreement. If, by the last day of the same month a corrective action is identified by the City, and a response is not provided by the Contractor, the City will document further corrective action and send a Non -Compliance letter notifying the Contractor's duly authorized representative of compliance issues, requested resolution, or a possible suspension of program funding. 4.8 The final Exhibit E Action Plan Progress Report is due April 15, 2026. 4.9 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 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 affected 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. Enuiument and Maintenance. All equipment purchased with Program Funds must meet all eligibility requirements of City. Contractor shall maintain all equipment used in the administration and execution of the Program. The 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 Section 2.2. The equipment inventory shall include an itemized description of each piece of equipment, the date each piece of equipment was purchased, the seller, 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 expenditures of Program Funds. 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 or an independent auditor of City's choice. 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 the 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: providing final status on action plan items and progress reports, making final payments, and disposing of 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, if applicable. If applicable, 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. If the Contractor maintains the information the City is requesting, the Contractor shall 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. 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. Indeuendent 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. ONLY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND LIMITED BY THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY AS SET FORTH IN THE TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT (TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE CHAPTER 101), CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYAND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCL UDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. ONLY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND LIMITED BY THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY AS SET FORTH IN THE TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT (TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE CHAPTER 101), CONTRACTOR AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS, AND EXPENSES OFANYKIND, 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 INDEMNITY PROVIDED 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, IF ANY, SHALL BE APPORTIONED COMPARATIVELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED 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. Section 9 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 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 his 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 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. Section 12 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 13. Comuliance. 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 by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers. 15. Waiver of Immunitv. If Contractor is a charitable or nonprofit organization and has or claims an immunity or exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damages or injury, including death, to persons or property; Contractor hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively such immunity or exemption as against City. This section shall not be construed to affect a governmental entity's immunities under constitutional, statutory or common law. 16. Insurance Requirement. 16.1 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 a 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. 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 F 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. 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 conduct criminal background screenings for all volunteers or employees who will be working with children under the proposed program. All criminal background checks shall be compliant with Texas Department to Family and Protective Services standard, the Texas Administrative Code and all other applicable law. Contractors will be responsible for conducting criminal background screening and for maintaining appropriate records, which will be subject to review by the City. CONTRACTORS SHALL INDEMINFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALITIES, 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: William Johnson, Assistant City Manager City Manager's Office City of Fort Worth 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, TX 76102 Copies To: CCPD Partners Unit Financial Management Division Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex 505 West Felix St. Fort Worth, TX 76115 City Attorney's Office Attn: Police Contracts 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, TX 76102 CONTRACTOR: Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering (RISE) Renika Atkins, Founder/Executive Director 8020 Crimea Ln Fort Worth, TX 76123 19. Counterparts; Electronicallv Transmitted SiLynature. This Agreement, as well as any associated documents to this Agreement, including RFR's and Budget Modifications may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be considered an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument and agreement. Any signature delivered by a party by facsimile or other electronic transmission (including email transmission of a portable document file (pdf) or similar image) shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto. 20. Immigration Nationalitv Act. Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Contractor employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Contractor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] [REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Effective as of the date signed by the As istant City Manager below. City: William Johnson (MIA 6, 202516:12 CDT) By: y Name: William Johnson Title: Assistant City Manager 05/06/2025 Date: Contractor: Resources ((Inspiring Success and Empowering (RISE) By: Reni6 Atkins (May 5, 2025 15:09 CDT) Name: Renika Atkins Title: Founder/Executive Director Date: 05/05/2025 CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS: Approval Recommended: Robert'Alldre ge (May 6, 2025 13:55 CDT) By: Name: Robert A. Alldredge Jr. Title: Executive Assistant Chief of Police Approved as to Form and Legality: By: 25 Name: Amama Muhammad Title: Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: N/A 1295: N/A 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. By: Name: Jaycee Shane Title: CCPD Partners Manager City Secretary: 4 a anq q} 4 FograaP �9� , �a C PPQ 00 BY: �aap��XaSoo Name: Jannette S. Goodall Title: City Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX FORTWORTH® Powered by ZoomGrantsTm and Fort Worth Police Department CCPD Partners - Development Grants Deadline: 3/30/2030 Email This Preview Save as PDF Print Close Window A♦ Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering (RISE) Excel Capacity Jump to: Aaencv Info & Narrative Section Project Plan & Budaet Uploaded Documents $ 50,000.00 Requested Submitted: 11 /11 /2024 5:18:39 PM (Pacific) Project Contact Renika Atkins admin anweriseandinSDire.ora Tel: 8328453589 Additional Contacts laine@weriseandinspire.org Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering (RISE) 8020 Crimea Ln Fort Worth, TX 76123 United States Founder and Executive Director Renika Atkins renikaaa weriseandinsoire.orq Agency Info & Narrative Section top Agency Information Telephone8328453589 Fax Web https://www.werisenadinspire.org 1. Please select an Eligible CCPD Goal. Refer to List of Defined Terms in RFP guides when making your selection. -! Reduce crime through prevention projects Y Reduce crime through intervention project —! Increase safety through Direct Neighborhood Projects —I Increase safety through youth crime prevention projects —! Increase safety through youth crime intervention projects 2. Please select the eligible target program/group(s) your agency addresses. See instructions for descriptions and eligibility requirements. LJ Children in foster care 0 Adjudicated Youth 0 Current/previously incarcerated adults U Victim Services —I Special Emphasis: Police/Community Relations 3. Select Entity Type. See instructions for descriptions and eligibility requirements Private Non -Profit 501 c3 Public Non -Profit Individual/Unregistered 4. If applicable, will you be working with a fiscal sponsor? See instructions for descriptions and eligibility requirements. Agencies will be required to provide a letter of commitment from a Fiscal Sponsor if required. V Yes 21 No 5. Please state your agency's annual organizational revenue. 416349 6. Please select the Funding Priority your agency addresses. V Emerging Priorities - Police Community Relations, Violent Crime Prevention, Foster Care, Adjudicated Youth & Adults L Mission Priorities - After school program, Gang intervention, Victim Services 7. Are you funded through any other CCPD Partners with a Shared Mission Programs? Yes No 8. What Council District(s) will this program/project benefit? Mark all that apply. District 2 District 3 L l District 4 G District 5 U District 6 ❑ District 7 G District 8 U District 9 21 District 10 G District 11 Narrative 9. Please provide a brief summary of your project. This summary will be used to describe your project to those reviewing your documents. Please provide enough detail to explain your primary objectives and activities. Our project seeks to reduce crime and improve safety in Fort Worth by tackling the root causes of violent crime in high -risk areas, focusing on housing stability as a key factor in community security. We plan to contract a consultant to support fundraising, strategic planning, and program evaluation, allowing for program expansion. The project's core objective is to provide stable housing solutions to reduce crime and enhance safety. Through comprehensive strategic planning and ongoing evaluations, we aim to ensure the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of these efforts. 10. What do you believe is the most significant crime/safety problem the community faces? What causes it? How do you know? The most significant crime and safety issue in Fort Worth is the high rate of homelessness among youth aging out of foster care, which significantly increases their risk of engaging in survival -based crimes such as theft, drug -related offenses, and prostitution. These youth are often forced into these activities as a means of securing food, shelter, and basic necessities. In Fort Worth, data from local studies, including the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition and the North Texas Eviction Project, show that nearly 20% of youth who exit foster care experience homelessness within their first year. This lack of stable housing and employment drives many into criminal activities for survival, as they struggle to meet their immediate needs without a support system. The systemic failure to provide adequate transitional resources for foster care alumni, such as housing, education, and job opportunities, leaves these young adults vulnerable. The marginalization they face, compounded by limited access to social services, exacerbates their involvement in criminal activity. Our understanding of this issue is grounded in extensive research from national sources, local studies, and our direct experience working with over 300 youth through RISE's programs. This firsthand experience consistently highlights the urgent need for comprehensive support, such as housing and employment services, to reduce homelessness and mitigate the risks of survival -based crimes that contribute to community safety concerns. 11. Please describe your mission and the population you serve. At RISE, our mission is to forge a path toward equitable opportunities for youth and young adults who have experienced homelessness after aging out of foster care. We focus on addressing their most critical needs by providing stable housing, fostering education in high -paying, low -barrier -to -entry fields like STEM, advocating for systemic change at the state level, and offering impactful mentorship within their own community. The population we serve includes youth and young adults who are at high risk of homelessness, particularly those with a history of foster care involvement or developmental disabilities. Through our programming, we have empowered over 300 young individuals, equipping them with the resources and support necessary to overcome challenges and build a brighter future. 12. What are you requesting funding for? What capability does your agency need to better serve the Fort Worth community? RISE requests $50,000 to contract a Program Management Team to significantly enhance our organizational capabilities in critical areas such as workforce development and housing for foster youth and alumni. By bringing on this specialized team, we aim to streamline and improve our daily operations, ensuring that our programs are executed more efficiently and precisely. The Program Management Team will also play a pivotal role in increasing the effectiveness of our programs by implementing best practices in project management, monitoring, and evaluation, allowing us to track outcomes better and make data - driven decisions. This investment will enhance our service delivery by enabling us to expand our reach and deepen our impact within the Fort Worth community. With expert guidance from the Program Management Team, we can refine our service models, scale up successful initiatives, and introduce new strategies to address the evolving needs of the youth we serve. Ultimately, this capacity -building effort will empower RISE to provide more comprehensive and impactful support to foster youth and young adults, helping them achieve stability and success as they transition into adulthood. 13. What actions have you previously attempted to develop your agency's capability before? How did it go? Who was involved? Previously, RISE enlisted a consultant to help enhance our board's functioning, with a specific focus on strengthening our board's fundraising capacity. This initiative was highly successful, resulting in the board's improved ability to secure funding, directly leading to our inaugural STEM -inspired event. The event was a significant achievement, raising $55,000 to support our programs. This success demonstrated the value of targeted capacity -building efforts. Additionally, we enlisted a contract Program Manager to improve our program management capabilities. While the initiative was successful, it was unfortunately short-lived due to budget constraints, the impact of COVID-19, and the realization that we needed a more team -based approach before bringing someone on full-time. The experience highlighted the importance of having a well-rounded team to support our growth and the need for continued investment in capacity building to sustain and scale our impact. 14. Please describe your agency's current resources: How do you support your mission financially? What are the strengths of your staff and board of directors? What is the role of volunteers in your operations? What partnerships does your agency have to support your mission? RISE supports its mission through a diversified financial strategy that includes federal grants, community foundation funding, city -level grants, fundraising events, and individual donations. HUD (Housing and Urban Development) federal grants are essential in maintaining our housing initiatives for youth and young adults aging out of foster care. In addition, the city -level Connections Home grant provides critical funding to prevent homelessness among foster youth. Community foundations also back our efforts to create equitable opportunities for vulnerable populations. Our financial strategy is designed to ensure that we have the necessary resources to fulfill our mission and adapt to the evolving needs of the youth we serve. Fundraising events and donations play a key role in sustaining our programs. For instance, our inaugural STEM -inspired event raised $55,000, directly supporting our educational and mentorship initiatives. The continued success of these events, combined with individual donations, allows RISE to expand its services and reach more youth in need. Our staff and board of directors, who are highly skilled in nonprofit management, social work, education, and community development, are instrumental in strengthening our fundraising capacity and securing pivotal grants. The board of directors has played a crucial role in strengthening our fundraising capacity, strategic planning, and governance. Their leadership was instrumental in the success of our fundraising events and securing grants that are pivotal to our operations. Volunteers are also integral to our operations, bringing specialized skills to support our mission. Licensed and student social workers from institutions like Texas Christian University (TCU), the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), and Baylor University provide mentorship, counseling, and essential support to the youth in our programs. The involvement of these social workers not only expands our service delivery but also ensures that the youth receive professional, compassionate support that aligns with their individual needs. Strategic partnerships with organizations such as Tarleton State University, Art of Living, the Department of Child and Family Protection, Our OCmmunity, Our Kids, ACH Child anf Family Services and Texas Health and Human Services further amplify our impact. These collaborations allow RISE to offer comprehensive services, including housing, education, wellness, and health resources, ensuring our programs are effective and sustainable. By working with these organizations, we can amplify our impact and ensure that our programs are effective, sustainable, and aligned with our goal of empowering youth to achieve their full potential. 15. What will change if you receive funding? If RISE receives the requested $50,000 in funding, it will significantly enhance our organizational capacity, leading to more effective and scalable programs. The funds will be used to contract a dedicated Program Management Team to streamline our operations and introduce data -driven strategies to refine and improve our initiatives. This approach is expected to increase the number of youth transitioning from foster care to stable housing by 20% and boost workforce development success rates by 15%, particularly in high -paying, low -barrier -to -entry STEM fields. Additionally, this funding will help reduce homelessness among the approximately 1,200 youth aging out of foster care in Fort Worth each year, thereby decreasing their involvement in survival -based crimes and improving overall community safety. We anticipate a 10% reduction in crime within this demographic as a direct result of these interventions, contributing to a safer, more resilient community. The funding will enhance the sustainability of RISE by allowing our executive team to focus on strategic growth rather than daily operational challenges. With the Program Management Team handling the operational aspects, our leadership can dedicate more time to securing additional partnerships and transforming temporary funding into permanent financial support. This shift will enable us to expand our network of collaborators —such as Tarleton State University, Art of Living, and Texas Health and Human Services —and solidify our financial foundation through long-term grants and contracts. Ultimately, this funding will empower RISE to provide more comprehensive and impactful support to the vulnerable youth in our community, helping them realize their full potential while contributing to a safer and stronger Fort Worth. 16. Who will help you make these changes in the future? Please describe how staff, volunteers, consultants, etc. will contribute to your project's success. The success of the changes we plan to implement at RISE will be driven by a collaborative effort among our staff, volunteers, consultants, and strategic partners. Our experienced staff will play a central role, with the newly contracted Program Management Team at the forefront of executing day-to-day operations and ensuring that our programs are delivered efficiently and effectively. Our program coordinators, who already manage key initiatives such as housing and workforce development, will work closely with this team to align interventions with our strategic goals and ensure they are data -driven. The executive leadership will focus on securing more permanent funding and expanding partnerships, leveraging the operational support provided by the Program Management Team to concentrate on strategic growth. Volunteers, particularly licensed and student social workers from Texas Christian University (TCU), the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), and Baylor University, will continue to be integral to our operations. These volunteers bring specialized knowledge and a deep commitment to serving vulnerable youth, providing mentorship, counseling, and essential administrative support. Their involvement enhances our programs' personalized and professional nature, making them more effective in addressing the unique needs of the youth we serve. The hands-on support from these volunteers allows us to extend our reach and offer more comprehensive services. Consultants will also play a critical role in our project's success. Engaging nonprofit consultants will refine our strategic approach, improve program outcomes, and build organizational capacity. These consultants will collaborate with the Program Management Team to optimize operations, introduce best practices, and develop robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks that allow us to measure our impact accurately and make informed, data -driven decisions. The youth that we serve will also provide their lived experience and expertise through feedback or participation in specialized committees to strengthen and expand our program. We hope to develop employment opportunties for them directly with our agency through the developments from this proposed project for funding. Additionally, our partnerships with organizations like Tarleton State University, Art of Living, local shelters, and Texas Health and Human Services will be crucial in providing additional resources, expertise, and networks to expand our reach and impact, ensuring the success of the changes we envision and ultimately leading to better outcomes for the youth we serve and the broader community. 17. If applicable, please describe how you are involved with a CCPD Funding Priority Area. RISE directly contributes to reducing recidivism and promoting community safety by providing targeted interventions that address the root causes of criminal behavior among youth aging out of foster care and adjudicated individuals. Our programs focus on stabilizing the lives of these vulnerable populations by ensuring they have access to stable housing, which is a critical factor in preventing reoffending. Without a safe and secure place to live, these young adults are more likely to engage in criminal activities to survive. By offering housing solutions alongside mentorship and workforce development, we create an environment where they can focus on personal growth, education, and career opportunities, reducing their reliance on illegal activities. We also tackle recidivism through comprehensive educational and vocational training tailored to the needs of those who have interacted with the justice system. By equipping these individuals with marketable skills and connecting them with employment opportunities in high -demand fields like STEM, we reduce the likelihood of them returning to criminal behavior. This approach helps them rebuild their lives and contributes to a safer community by reducing the incidence of crime. The combination of stable housing, job training, and mentorship creates a strong foundation for these individuals to make positive life choices, ultimately leading to decreased crime rates and improved community safety. 18. Agency Video Link (optional) This question is not scored. Agencies that wish to submit a video to describe their program may do so by uploading it to their preferred video hosting site (ex. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) and providing the link. NA Project Plan & Budget top Project Plan Outcomes Outcome Objective Objective How is it measured? State what tool is used to track the outcome. Outcome CCPD Goal: Reducing crime through crime To measure the success of our goal Objective prevention or intervention projects, particularly those to reduce juvenile crime among 1 that reduce juvenile crime or gang -related activity. youth aging out of foster care by 15%, we will implement a robust By the end of the project's first year, RISE will reduce monitoring and evaluation juvenile crime among youth aging out of foster care framework with support from our in Fort Worth by 15% through stable housing, Program Management Team and workforce development, and mentorship external consultants. During the interventions. This project will contract a consultant strategic planning phase, this team to assist with strategic planning, program framework will ensure all evaluation, and expansion efforts. Success will be interventions are aligned with measured by tracking the criminal involvement of desired outcomes. participants pre- and post -program engagement, with the goal of 80% of youth remaining crime -free Key Measurement Tools: during their involvement. The primary outcome will contribute to crime prevention and long-term Baseline Data Collection: Intake community safety in high -risk areas. assessments will capture participants' housing stability, employment status, and prior criminal involvement, establishing a clear starting point. Ongoing Tracking: Using client management systems like Salesforce or Apricot, we will monitor key metrics, including housing retention, employment outcomes, and crime avoidance in real-time. Program Evaluation: Quarterly evaluations will involve quantitative data (crime reduction, housing retention) and qualitative measures (participant feedback, mentor reviews). These evaluations will allow us to adjust and fine-tune our approach. The consultant will develop evaluation tools, ensuring data collection is systematic and adheres to best practices. Success Criteria: A 15% reduction in juvenile crime. 80% of participants remaining crime -free during and after the program. Improved housing stability and employment for 75% of participants. This structured approach will ensure the program is effective, sustainable, and continuously responsive to the needs of the youth we serve. Total Project Plan Activities Activities Activity Summary Describe what will be done. Outcome Activity 1 This activity will focus on establishing a comprehensive strategic plan to ensure all program components are aligned with the primary goal of reducing juvenile crime by 15%. A consultant will be hired to assist in setting up a monitoring and evaluation framework, ensuring that data collection and program implementation meet best practices. Activity 2 Intake assessments will be conducted for each participant to gather data on housing stability, employment status, and prior criminal involvement. This will serve as the baseline to measure program progress. Activity Goals & Tools Provide a quantifiable goal for the activity. State how it will be tracked. Activity Goal: Develop a strategic plan that guides all activities and establishes the monitoring framework. Tools: Strategic planning documents, baseline data collection methods. Quantifiable Goal: Complete the strategic plan within the first month of the project, with a clear framework for program monitoring. Tracking: Monthly progress reports and consultant updates Activity Goal: Collect accurate baseline data on 100% of program participants. Tools: Intake forms, client management system (Salesforce or Apricot). Quantifiable Goal: Baseline data for 50 participants by the end of the 2nd month. Tracking: Intake reports generated from the client management system. People Timeline Involved/Responsible provide dates to list who will carry out complete activity activity Program Management 1 st month Team, executive of the leadership. project Program coordinators, Months 1-2 data entry staff, volunteers. Activity 3 Monitor key metrics such as Activity Goal: Program coordinators, Ongoing housing retention, employment Continuously track data analysts, volunteers. throughout status, and crime avoidance for participant the year each participant. This will progress and make involve regular updates in the real-time client management system and adjustments to analysis of trends. interventions. Tools: Salesforce or Apricot for real- time tracking, participant progress reports. Quantifiable Goal: 75% of participants maintain stable housing and employment, and 80% remain crime - free by the end of the year. Tracking: Monthly progress reviews and updates in the client management system. Activity 4 Conduct quarterly evaluations to Activity Goal: measure program Ensure that the effectiveness, using both program is meeting quantitative data (crime its objectives and reduction, housing retention) making necessary and qualitative feedback adjustments based (mentor reviews, participant on data. feedback). Tools: Evaluation reports, participant feedback forms, mentor evaluation tools. Quantifiable Goal: Four evaluations completed throughout the year, with at least a 15% reduction in juvenile crime reported among participants. Tracking: Quarterly reports submitted by the Program Management Team. Activity 5 In the final quarter, the Program Activity Goal: Management Team will develop Create a detailed a sustainability plan to expand sustainability and the program, secure long-term expansion plan that funding, and explore new ensures the partnerships. continuation and growth of the program. Tools: Funding strategy documents, partnership Program Management Every three Team, mentors months Program Management Team, executive leadership. Months 10- 12 Total Budget Budget Category Use only approved budget categories outreach plans. Quantifiable Goal: Secure at least two new funding sources or partnerships by the end of the year. Tracking: Partnership agreements, funding applications Description What is the expense? Describe the expense and why it is needed Quantity Quantity Measure/Unit (How (Hours, FTE, many are supplies, needed?) etc.) Equipment Purpose: For one year purchasing durable items that support the Program Management Team's efforts, enhancing data collection, reporting, and workforce development training. Items: Supplies Laptops for Program Management Team: $1,800 Projector for Training Sessions: $800 Data Collection Software Subscription (1-year license): $400 Purpose: Consumable materials for daily operations, training sessions, and participant engagement. Items: Office Supplies (paper, pens, binders): $600 Printed Training Materials and Handouts: $700 Marketing Materials (flyers, banners to promote services): Cost/Rate Total (cost per Category item) Expense from CCPD 1.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 one year 1.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 Consulting/Contracted Services $500 Program Participant Supplies (workbooks, notebooks): $700 Total: $2,500 Purpose: For contracting the specialized Program Management Team. This team will lead improvements in workforce development, housing initiatives, and program efficiency. Program Management Team Contract: Term of Service: 12 months Scope of Services: Project Management Best Practices Implementation: Establish a framework for efficient workflow, task assignment, and progress tracking. Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop data -driven tracking and reporting tools to assess program outcomes and allow continuous improvement. Workforce Development: Design and execute workshops or training sessions for foster youth/alumni, including resume building, job search skills, and career planning. Housing Program Expansion: Enhance processes for housing support, including sourcing, eligibility screening, and transitional support for program participants. Community Engagement Strategy: Implement strategies to strengthen ties with local organizations and stakeholders in Fort one year 1.00 $ $ 44,500.00 44,500.00 Worth. Costs: Team Lead/Project Manager (20 hours/month at $125/hour): $30,000/year Data Analyst (15 hours/month at $75/hour): $13,500/year Program Coordinator (10 hours/month at $50/hour): $6,000/year Deliverables: Monthly Progress Reports: Monitoring program success metrics and data insights. Quarterly Workforce Development Workshops: Direct engagement sessions with youth for career skills enhancement. Annual Impact Assessment Report: Comprehensive evaluation report detailing the year's outcomes and recommendations for future programming. Total $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 0 3.00 $ 50,000.00 $50,000.00 Uploaded Documents top Documents Requested * Contractor/Consultant Quotes and Qualifications for consulting services IRS Form 990 Current Year Budget Current Statement of Activities (Income Statement) Current Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) IRS Determination Letter List of Board of Directors Existing Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Required?Attached Documents * 1 Consultina Quote Proposal 0 2023 990 0 2024 RISE Budaet U Income Statement 0 Balance Sheet 0 IRS Deterimation letter A Board of Directors * ZoomGrantsTM is not responsible for the content of uploaded documents. Application ID: 478921 Become a fan of ZoomGrants- on Facebook Problems? Contact us at Questions(O7Zoom Grants.com ©2002-2025 GrantAnalyst.com. All rights reserved. "ZoomGrants" and the ZoomGrants logo are trademarks of GrantAnalyst.com, LLC. Logout I Browser EXHIBIT A: PROJECT PLAN Agency Name: Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering (RISE) Project Type: Development Grant Project Title: Excel Capacity CCPD Emerging Prioritv Please check all that apply. ❑ Police Community Relations ® Violent Crime Prevention © Foster Care ® Adjudicated Youth & Adults CCPD Mission Prioritv Please check all that apply. ❑ Afterschool Program ❑ Gang Intervention © Victim Services Outcome I Focusing on establishing stable housing solutions to reduce crime and enhance safety. Forge a path toward equitable opportunities for youth and young adults who have experienced homelessness after aging out of foster care. Summary GoalsActivity Activity opResponsible Create a Action Plan AGENCY will develop a Plan of -7 Plan of Action developed and Action approved by April 15, 2025 AGENCY will work towards completing milestones/steps in Plan of Action. Action Plan Progress (25%) Report Actions/Collect Data Action Plan Progress at 25% completion by 2" d Quarter July 15, 2025 Action Plan Progress (75%) Report Actions/Collect Data Action Plan Progress at 75% by 3' Quarter October 15, 2025 Action Plan Progress (100%) Report Results Report results/progress on Action Plan on 4"' Quarter (Final) Report January 15, 2026 Crime Control and Prevention District Partners with a Shared Mission EXHIBIT B - BUDGET NARRATIVE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 T TAL ALARY $0.00 B. FRINGE Purpose: For purchasing durable items that support the Program Management Team's efforts, enhancing data collection, reporting, and workforce development training. 1.00 1 1800 $1,800.00 Items: Laptops for Program Management Team: 1,800 Projector for Training Sessions:800 1.00 1 800 $800.00 Data Collection Software Subscription (1-year license): 400 1.00 1 400 $400.00 TOTAL E CIPNIE $3 000.00 E. SUPPLIES Purpose: Consumable materials for daily operations, training sessions, and staff engagement. Items: Office Supplies (paper, pens, binders): 600 Printed Training Materials and Handouts: 700 Marketing Materials (flyers, 1 700 2500 $2,500.00 banners to promote services): 500 Program Staff Supplies (workbooks, notebooks): 700 Total: 2,500 Purpose: For contracting the specialized Program Management Team. This team will lead improvements in professional development, housing initiatives, and program efficiency. Program Management Team Contract: Term of Service: 12 months -Scope of Services: Project Management -Best Practices Implementation: Establish a framework for efficient workflow, task assignment, and progress tracking. -Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop data -driven tracking and reporting tools to assess program outcomes and allow continuous improvement. -Strategically plan professional development, resource attainment and partnership cultivation. - Enhance processes for housing support, including sourcing, eligibility screening, and strategic transitional support. -Implement strategies to strengthen ties with local organizations and stakeholders in Fort Worth. Costs: -Team Lead/Project Manager (20 hours/month at 125/hour): 30,000/year -Data Analyst (15 hours/month at 75/hour): 13,500/year -Administrative Coordinator (10 hours/month at 50/hour): 6,000/year -Deliverables: Monthly Progress Reports: Report Templates, Workflow Documentations, Recorded SOPS, Monitoring program success metrics and data insights. -Annual Impact Assessment Report: Comprehensive evaluation report detailing the year's outcomes and recommendations for future programming. 1.00 1.00 $44,500.001 $44,500.00 FORT WORTH. Exhibit C Request for Reimbursement (RFR) FY 2025 CRIME CONTROL AND Submit To: Submitting Agency: Resources Inspiring Success and By Email: Empowering (RISE) PSM@fortworthtexas.gov Contact Name: Please enter contact info for this RFR Phone Number: Mail: Email: Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex Attn: Contract Compliance Specialist Remit Address: Financial Management Division 505 West Felix St. Invoice Number: Fort Worth, TX 76115 Month of Request: DIRECT COSTS (90 % Minimum) A B C D E Total of Previous (B+C) (A-D) Budget Category Budget Amount Reimbursements This Month's Request Total Requested Remaining Balance Requested To -Date Available A Personnel I $ - $ - B Fringe Benefits I $ - $ - C Travel & Training I $ - $ - D Equipment $ 3,000.00I $ $ 3,000.00 E Supplies S 2,500.00I $ - $ 2,500.00 F Contracts/Consultants $44,500.00I $ - $ 44,500.00 O Sub -Awards I $ - $ - H Occupancy I $ - $ - Total Direct Costs $ 50 000.00 $ - $ - $ $ 50 000.00 INDIRECT COSTS (10 % Maximum) A B C D E Total of Previous (B+C) (A-D) Budget Category Budget Amount Reimbursements Month's This Request Total Requested Remaining Balance Requested To -Date Available Total InDirect Costs $ $ $ Supporting documents required with monthly requests. Summary: See Requestfor Reimbursement Instructions for reference Total Budget: $ 50,000.00 Previous Requests: $ - This Request: $ - Total Requested To -Date $ - Remaining Funds $ 50,000.00 I have reviewed this request and certify that these listed expenses and support documentation are accurate. Authorized Signatory Signatory Title Date Fiscal Agent Use Only k. Purchase Order# Fund Dept. ID Account RFR Approved For Payment (Forth Worth Police Department CCPD Staff Use Only) Reviewed by: Approved by: Grant Staff Signature Date Grant Staff Signature Date Finance Received Stamp Placed Below EXHIBIT D — Action Plan Emerging Partners — Development Grants QUARTER 1 PEOPLE INVOLVED/RESPONSIBLE DATE OF MILESTONES COMPLETION 1. Develop and complete Plan of QUARTER 2 PEOPLE ESTIMATED DATE OF MILESTONES INVOLVED/RESPONSIBLE COST COMPLETION END OF QUARTER 2 QUARTER 3 PEOPLE ESTIMATED DATE OF MILESTONES INVOLVED/RESPONSIBLE COST COMPLETION END OF QUARTER 3 1 QUARTER 4 PEOPLE ESTIMATED DATE OF MILESTONES INVOLVED/RESPONSIBLE COST COMPLETION END OF QUARTER 4 Name of Authorized Representative — Please Print This Section - CCPD Staff Only Authorized Representative Signature Name & Title Staff Signature Date Approved ❑ Date Exhibit E Crime Control and Prevention District Emerging Partners Action Plan Progress Report (auarterlv) Date: Agency Name: Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering (RISE) Program/Project Title: Generation Uplift Fiscal Period: 2025 Contact Name: Reporting Period: Email: Instructions: Report progress capacity -building outcome and respond to the questions below with detailed commentary on the implementation of the project. If there are additional documents or deliverables that were completed this quarter, include those with this report. Percentage Overall Completed Percentage Capacity Building Outcome (Action Plan) This Completed Quarter (fear -to - Date) Increase capacity for by as demonstrated 1. What goals and objectives from the action plan were accomplished during this quarter? Highlight specific aspects of the project contributing to its success. 2. Describe any challenges (i.e. frustrations, barriers, disappointments) with progress toward action plan deliverables, and provide detail on how they were addressed or resolved. 3. Is the agency on track to reach its Action Plan goals and allocate all of its grant funds on time? Please provide details. 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: Date Submitting Agency Contact Name Phone Number and Email Remit Address Budget Category A. Personnel B. Fringe Benefits C. Travel and Training D. Equipment E. Supplies F. Contracts/Consultants G. Sub -Awards H. Occupancy Total Direct Costs Approved Budget Exhibit F: Crime Control and Prevention District REQUEST FOR BUDGET M IFICATION Fiscal Year 2025 DIRECT COSTS (90% minimum) Approved Budget Change Requested Revised Budget INDIRECT COSTS (10% maximum 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 ❑ Modification Approved Signatory Title FWPD STAFF USE ONLY Date ❑ Modification NOT Approved FWPD Staff Signature Date FY25-Corrective Action Plan Exhibit G: Crime Control and Prevention District CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN 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 uolicv document approved by the governing board. Additional Instructions are below. ITEM ID FINDING CORRECTIVE ACTION RESPONSIBLE PERSON TARGET COMPLETION DATE Contract No. or List of findings or areas of Detail the corrective Designate a person to Designate a target date to Clause im rovement. action to be taken. ensure completion com lete the action Authorized Representative Signature Name of Authorized Representative — Please Print Date