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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 63333CSC No. 63333 AGREEMENT FOR EMERGING PARTNERS PROGRAMS UNBOUND NOW- PROGRAM GRANT FISCAL YEARS 2025 — 2028 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 William Johnson, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Unbound Now, a Texas non-profit corporation ("Contractor"), acting by and through Stephanie Byrd, J.D. its duly authorized Chief Operating Officer. RECITALS WHEREAS, City has determined that Emerging Partners Programs are necessary to support crime prevention in the City during Fiscal Years 2025 - 2028 to meet one or more of the Crime Control and Prevention District's ("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 operate a Emerging Partners Program called Unbound Now: The Underground Drop -in Center for Trafficked and Exploited Youth ("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, as consideration for Contractor's performance and operation of the Program, City has appropriated monies in the CCPD Budget in the amount of $322,221.34 ("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 Form 4. Exhibit C — Request for Reimbursement (RFR) 5. Exhibit D — Program Performance Report 6. Exhibit E — Budget Modification Form 8. Exhibit F — Corrective Action Plan Form OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX 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 F 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 Unbound Now 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 and quarter measures shall be reported in accordance with Exhibit "D"- Program Performance 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 $322,221.34 ("Program Funds"). 2.2 Pavment Payment of the Program Funds from City to Contractor shall be made on a quarterly and cost -reimbursement basis following receipt by City from Contractor of a signed Request for Reimbursement (RFR) (Exhibit Q. The Exhibit C shall be submitted along with copies of all receipts and other supporting documentation for expenses related to this Agreement. Exhibit C reports shall be submitted to City as outlined in the report schedule in Section 2.4. Each RFR should be sequentially numbered and labeled using the following format: AgencyName_InvoiceNumber ReportingQuarter-Year RFR submissions will include expense documentation that is legible, detailed, clear and concise. The submitted RFR shall include the Exhibit D Program Performance Report, and 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 should be sent electronically to PSMafortworthtexas.2ov, or via mail addressed as such: ATTENTION: CCPD Partners Unit, 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 Exhibit D Program Performance Report. 2.3 Reimbursements shall be made within 30 days of receipt of an acceptable and approved RFR and Exhibit D Program Performance report. With the exception of final reimbursements requests as outlined in Section 2.5, incomplete or incorrect submissions shall be returned to the Contractor for resubmission, restarting the 30-day reimbursement schedule. 2.4 Reauest for Reimbursement Reporting Schedule Contractor agrees to submit all Exhibit C-Requests for Reimbursements (RFR) and Exhibit D-Program Performance Reports on a quarterly basis. Reports shall be included in July, October, January, and April's submission. Contractor agrees to provide Exhibit C — Request for Reimbursement and Exhibit D — Program Performance Report per the following schedule: Activity/Expenses Report on occurring in the following 5' of- the 15 of: months: October — December January January — March April April — June July July — September October Contractor agrees Exhibit C and Exhibit D reports shall be submitted to City no later than the 15th day after the end of each 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 C and Exhibit D is required even if expenses and/or activity does not occur. 2.5 No Revisions on Final Reports The last day for the City to receive RFRs and supporting expense documentation from the Contractor for this agreement is April 15, 2028. 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. 2.6 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 "E") to City, with the 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. 2.7 BudLyet Modification ADDrovals 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 "E") 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. 2.8 Budget Modifications to 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 Budget Modification Form (Exhibit "E") 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. 2.9 Budget Modifications to Direct and Indirect Line Items 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 vice versa. 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 Dav to ADDrove Modifications The last day the City will approve a Budget Modification for this agreement is February 01, 2028. 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 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. 2.12 Budget Modifications shall be submitted to PSMafortworthtexas.2ov, or via mail addressed as such: ATTENTION: CCPD Partners Unit, Financial Management Division, Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex, 505 W. Felix St., Fort Worth, Texas, 76115. 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. 2.14 Match Reauirement If applicable, Contractor agrees to contribute matching funds equal to 25% of the amount exceeding $300,000.00 in CCPD funds. The matching funds for this grant specifically are $5,555.34. Matching funds must be for the sole purpose of paying or reimbursing costs associated with the program scope as outlined in Exhibit B. Contractor agrees to report matching funds along with request for reimbursement documentation as outlined in Section 2. 3. Term 3.1 This Agreement shall commence upon April 01, 2025 ("Effective Date"), and shall end on June 30, 2028 ("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, 2028. 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, 2028. 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, 2028. 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, 2028. Contractor has until April 30, 2028 to liquidate accrued expenditures that occurred during the project term period April 01, 2025 — March 31, 2028. To receive reimbursement, Contractor agrees to report liquidated expenses using the Exhibit C form and provide backup documentation by April 30, 2028. 4. Program Performance Report 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 Program Performance Report Contractor agrees to provide a Program Performance Report (Exhibit D) in Excel format to document the performance of work as described in the Project Plan and Scope of Work. The Exhibit D shall document details of the quarterly progress toward outcome objectives achieved in support of the CCPD goals and zip code data for unduplicated participants. The program reports shall be submitted to City as identified in the report schedule in Section 2.4. 4.3 Corrective Action Plan Contractor agrees to complete a Corrective Action Plan ("CAP") in the event of either two (2) consecutive quarter submissions containing incomplete or incorrect Exhibit C or Exhibit D reports, or (6) cumulative errors in a single quarter within those reports. A Corrective Action Plan may also be implemented in response to monitoring findings, recurring late submissions of Exhibit C and Exhibit D reports, failure 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 "F". 4.4 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. 4.5 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. 4.6 The final Exhibit D- Program Performance Report will be due April 15, 2028. 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 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 at least 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. Eauinment 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 CCPD Partners Unit 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 Reauirements 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 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 a minimum of 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 up to 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 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 Exhibit C and Exhibit D reports 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 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 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. Indenendent Contractor 8.1 Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, 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 respondeat 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 CAUSED 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 OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 16.5 A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage shall be provided to the City. At least 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, 100 Fort Worth Trail, 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 had the opportunity to review 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 compliant 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, DEFEND, 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. 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: Unbound Now Stephanie Byrd, J.D. Chief Operating Officer 5049 Trail Lake Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76133 19. Counterparts: Electronicallv Transmitted Signature This Agreement, as well as any associated exhibits or documents, including RFR's and Requests for 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 and 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, DEFEND, AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Contractor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor. 21. No Bovcott of Israel. If Contractor has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 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 Chapter 2271 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. 22. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. Contractor acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, 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. 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 Bovcottin2 Ener2v Companies Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, 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. To the extent that Chapter 2276 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. 24. Electronic SiLynatures This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions (e.g. via pdf file or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via software such as Adobe Sign. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] [REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below. City: William Johnson ( By: jAy 29, 2025 10:53 CDT) Name: William Johnson Title: Assistant City Manager Date: 05/29/2025 CONTRACTOR: Unbound Now By: Stepha ie Byrd (May 27145 19:34 CDT) Name: Stephanie Byrd, J.D. Title: Chief Operating Officer Date: 05/27/2025 CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS: Approval Recommended: By: Rob ert'Alld"ge(May29,202510:37CDT) Name: Robert A. Alldredge Jr. Title: Executive Assistant Chief of Police Date: 05/29/2025 Approved as to Form and Legality: By: Name: Title: Assistant City Attorney Date: 05/28/2025 Contract Authorization: M&C: 25-0297 1295: 2025-1268997 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 Date: 05/28/2025 City Secretary: }Q u PpFf'"'°4& A�9-io OdQn nEaas�'d.� By: Name: Jannette S. Goodall Title: City Secretary 05/29/2025 Date: OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX FORTWORTH® Powered by ZoomGrantsTm and Fort Worth Police Department CCPD Partners - Program Grants Deadline: 3/31/2030 Email This Preview Save as PDF Print Close Window A♦ Unbound Now Unbound Now: The Underground Drop -in Center for Trafficked and Exploited Youth Jump to: ConceDt Parser Narrative Proiect Plan Unloaded Documents $ 327,776.68 Requested Submitted: 10/24/2024 1:56:50 PM (Pacific) Project Contact Stephanie Byrd fou ndation.a rantsa unbound now.ora Tel: 817-564-4570 Additional Contacts Stephanie.Byrd@unboundnow.org, Rachel.blanton@unboundnow.org Concept Paper too 1. Agency Legal Name Unbound Now Unbound Now 4300 W Waco Dr Ste 2 Bldg B — 244 Waco, TX 76710 United States CEO Brian Anderson Brian.Anderson(a)unboundnow.orq Telephone855-450-2344 Fax Web www.unboundnow.org 2. Contact Person Name, Phone, Email Stephanie Byrd, COO; Email: stephanie.byrd@unboundnow.org; Phone: 817-564-4570 3. Agency's Annual Non-CCPD Revenue 2023 North Texas Service Region Revenue: $2,388,226; 2023 Organization Revenue: $8,922,928 4. What Districts will this project serve? Check all that apply. LI District 2 LI District 3 0 District 4 0 District 5 0 District 6 0 District 7 0 District 8 0 District 9 �! District 10 District 11 5. What is the mission of your agency? Unbound Now's mission is to support survivors and resource communities to fight human trafficking. 6. What is the target group for this project? Our target group is youth of all genders ages 10 to 22 who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation or labor trafficking or who are at high risk for exploitation due to factors including prior abuse and homelessness. This has historically been a challenging target group to reach. A study conducted by the West Coast Children's Clinic found that 75% of commercially sexually exploited youth were trafficked for two or more years before being identified or recovered; 50% were age 14 or younger when the exploitation started; and 75% did not see themselves as victims. The most recent quarter's data from Unbound Now's Underground drop -in center indicates that approximately 43% of youth assessed on the CSE-IT tool scored Clear Concern, indicating a likelihood of having experienced sexual exploitation. Other data reveals that 44% of the youth ages 18 to 22 receiving services at the Underground had experienced physical abuse in adulthood; 29% had experienced sexual assault as adults; and 31 % had experienced sexual abuse as children. 47% of all youth coming to the Underground reported physical child abuse or neglect and 26% of minors reported sexual abuse/assault. Data reveals that while virtually all the youth had experienced some kind of victimization, 79% had experienced more than one kind. The Underground increases safety and decreases crime by preventing victimization or further victimization in the youth accessing services. 7. What is the crime/safety problem you are addressing? Both peer -reviewed research and direct work with survivors of commercial sexual exploitation demonstrate that many minors are not identified as victims until they reach adulthood, often years after exploitation began. The trauma and abuse these youth experience due to our delayed identification and recovery is unacceptable. Unhoused youth are at an exceptionally high risk of being targeted by traffickers who exploit their need for basic necessities like shelter, food, and safety. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children reports in 2023 that one in six runaways is likely a victim of child sex trafficking. These young individuals, lacking stable homes and support networks, are vulnerable to manipulation and coercion, making them prime targets for traffickers seeking to exploit their desperate circumstances. At the Underground, virtually all youth served have experienced at least one form of victimization, and the majority have reported or have indicators of having been trafficked. Types of victimization encountered in addition to trafficking include: domestic violence, physical and sexual assault, teen dating violence, and child abuse and neglect. Often, vulnerable youth endure trauma, facing severe physical, emotional, and psychological abuse that profoundly impacts their long-term well-being. These intersections underscore the need for targeted interventions and comprehensive support systems to assist vulnerable youth and prevent further victimization. 8. What are the causes of the crime/safety problem identified in the previous question? The trafficking of youth is a complex issue with history of abuse and homelessness being key contributors to vulnerability. In the most recently completed quarter, 58% of youth accessing services at the Underground were experiencing homelessness; 66% reported physical child abuse or neglect; 29% reported experiencing sexual abuse as a child. Homelessness creates a dangerous environment where youth are susceptible to exploitation due to their need for basic necessities such as food, shelter, and safety. The lack of stable support systems and trusted adults makes homeless youth vulnerable to traffickers who offer false promises of security and care. According to the National Sexual Violence Resouce Center, more than 1 in 3 homeless youth engage in survival sex, a form of commercial sexual exploitation. Family dysfunction and trauma, including abuse or neglect, contribute to the risk of trafficking. These experiences can leave youth with low self-esteem and a deep longing for affection, which traffickers exploit. The psychological impact of past trauma makes it difficult for youth to recognize and escape exploitative situations. Youth who have been trafficked are at high risk of continued victimization without intervention. Specialized services such as those offered at the Underground for youth who have experienced exploitation or are at high risk for exploitation are crucial to breaking the cycle of victimization and protecting vulnerable youth from exploitation. 9. How does your strategy address those causes? The Underground drop -in center provides trauma -informed and culturally -responsive services for youth - aged victims of commercial sexual exploitation and for youth with other victimization deemed to be at high risk, such as those who have run away from home and those experiencing homelessness. The Underground provides a safe place where staff work with youth on crisis intervention and safety planning and provide individualized and immediate trauma -responsive assessment and specialized case management including connecting the survivor to needed medical and behavioral health care, legal and other resources, counseling, support groups, relationship -building opportunities in a non -judgmental environment, and assistance with securing emergency and long-term residential services. Staff are trained in and employ trauma -informed practices to best serve youth in crisis and empower them to heal and thrive The Underground's ability to provide a safe place to receive care 24/7 without requiring advance notice fills a significant gap in our community's care for this population. Unbound Now's Underground receives referrals from law enforcement, CPS investigators and case managers, Unbound Now advocates, other advocacy and community service agencies, and self -referrals and walk-ins from youth, some of whom do not yet realize their risk or victimization. Often, youth in crisis dramatically improve their emotional state and potential for future placement while receiving services. 10. What measurable impact will your strategy have related to crime and safety? The Underground has a track record of serving youth exceptionally well. In early 2024, we celebrated our 3,OOOth visit to the drop -in center, representing nearly 1,000 youth who have visited the Underground since opening in late 2020. The Underground is crucial for early identification of at -risk youth, offering services that help prevent further victimization. In 2023, about 53% of youth accessing the center were identified as likely victims of sexual exploitation, which underscores the importance of the center's role in early intervention. Staff are trained to provide specialized services, including safety planning and service referrals. This comprehensive support helps youth transition from crisis to stability, reducing the likelihood of them becoming re -victimized or engaging in criminal activity as a means of survival. The Underground serves as a safe place for law enforcement to bring youth recovered from trafficking. This collaboration enhances the effectiveness of interventions and ensures that youth receive immediate and appropriate care, contributing to overall community safety. Unbound Now has documented that virtually all of the youth served by the drop -in center have experienced multiple forms of victimization, indicating the complex needs of this population. By addressing these needs holistically, Unbound Now's Underground reduces the crime and safety risk factors associated with youth homelessness and sexual exploitation. Narrative ton . Please select the CCPD Goal(s) your project addresses. Y Reduce crime through prevention projects Reduce crime through intervention projects J Increase safety through Direct Neighborhood Projects Ltl Increase safety through youth crime prevention projects 0 Increase safety through youth crime intervention projects 2. Select entity type I-! Private Non -Profit 501 c3 Public Non -Profit 3. Please select the Funding Priority your project addresses J Emerging Priorities - Police Community Relations, Violent Crime Prevention, Foster Care, Adjudicated Youth & Adults Mission Priorities - After School programs, Gang intervention, Victim Services 4. Which Council Districts will this project serve? Mark all that apply. .rl District 2 District 3 District 4 q District 5 q District 6 !P District 7 J District 8 IJ District 9 IJ District 10 IJ District 11 5. Provide a brief summary of your project's activities and objectives (up to 375 characters). The Underground drop -in center provides 24/7 trauma -informed, low -barrier services to youth aged 10-22 who have experienced or are at high risk of exploitation. Funding would expand staff by adding an Assistant Director, increasing outreach to law enforcement and referral sources, increasing capacity to serve more youth, reduce crime, and prevent further victimization. 6. What is the crime/safety situation the target group faces? Please explain the extent of the problem and what causes it to persist. Support your description with good sources. Both peer -reviewed research and direct worth with survivors of commercial sexual exploitation demonstrate that many victims of human trafficking are not identified until they reach adulthood, often years after exploitation began. The trauma and abuse these children and youth experience due to our delayed identification and recovery is tremendous and demands a solution. Youth experiencing or at high risk for trafficking face severe safety threats, primarily driven by homelessness, prior abuse, and the absence of support networks. These conditions make them particularly vulnerable to traffickers who exploit their basic needs for shelter, food, and security. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported in 2023 that 1 in 6 runaway youth is likely a victim of child sex trafficking. The persistence of this problem is fueled by systemic issues such as delayed victim identification, underreporting, and inadequate social services, which allow exploitation to continue undetected for years (TX Dept of Public Safety). Traffickers often target these youth through manipulation and coercion, using their lack of stability and prior trauma against them. Additionally, the hidden nature of trafficking, the stigma attached to victimization, and the fear of legal repercussions for crimes committed or addictions developed during victimization further perpetuate the issue. These barriers prevent victims from seeking help, contributing to ongoing exploitation and making it difficult for law enforcement and social services to intervene in a timely manner. This problem persists due to a combination of systemic, social, and personal factors. Youth in vulnerable situations, like homelessness or past abuse, are often isolated and lack support systems, making it easy for traffickers to exploit them. Additionally, societal stigma and threats discourage victims from seeking help. The hidden nature of trafficking, delayed identification, and inadequate support services further contribute to the issue, allowing exploitation to continue unchecked for extended periods. Lack of awareness and resources for early intervention exacerbates these challenges, making prevention and recovery difficult. Unbound Now's specialized CSEY (commercially sexually exploited youth) advocates served 169 youth and minor trafficking survivors in North Texas in 2023 alone. We have seen firsthand the impact of the trauma endured by these youth and the barriers they face in accessing services. From this experience, as well as other data available on trafficked youth, we know that experiencing lack of shelter or safe housing and not having access to services are major vulnerabilities. It is essential for communities to offer a low barrier entry for services that will attract youth who are experiencing vulnerabilities and likely also already experiencing victimization. There is ample evidence that drop -in centers are effective interventions. 7. What is the target population? Please include characteristics to describe their circumstances and how the crime or safety situation affects them. The target population consists of youth aged 10 to 22, of all genders, who have either experienced commercial sexual exploitation or labor trafficking, or are at high risk due to factors such as prior abuse or homelessness. Many of these youth have endured multiple forms of victimization, with some experiencing physical or sexual abuse in both childhood and adulthood. This prolonged victimization often goes unrecognized, as many youth do not see themselves as victims. The crime and safety situation deeply affects them, leading to cycles of exploitation that can persist for years before intervention. The Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault at the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work released a study in 2017 estimating there are almost 79,000 youth survivors of sex trafficking in the state of Texas at any given time. Fort Worth is not immune. The Fort Worth Police Department recorded 18 trafficking cases in 2022, involving 19 victims, 6 of whom were juveniles. There was a 21 % increase in 2023 with 23 trafficking cases investigated. The Tarrant County Sheriffs Office recorded 20 trafficking cases in 2022, involving 20 victims, 2 of whom were juveniles. A study conducted by the West Coast Children's Clinic found that 75% of commercially sexually exploited youth in the study were trafficked for two or more years before being identified or recovered; 50% were age 14 or younger when the exploitation started; and 75% did not see themselves as victims (West Coast Children's Clinic, 2012). There are several correlating factors of vulnerabilities to trafficking, such as a history of sexual abuse, homelessness, runaway status, juvenile justice/child welfare system involvement, and poverty. Of sexually exploited minors, more than 75% had experienced child abuse or neglect. Homelessness is another significant factor in vulnerability to trafficking. A survey report from the McCain Institute indicates a high prevalence (25.6%) of sex trafficking among youth experiencing homelessness. (https://www. mccaininstitute.org/resources/reports/asu-stir-youth-experiences-survey-report/) The most recent quarter's data from the Underground indicates that approximately 53% of youth accessing the center scored Clear Concern on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation Identification Tool (CSE-IT), indicating a likelihood of having experienced sexual exploitation. Other data shows that 44% of the youth ages 18 to 22 had experienced physical abuse in adulthood, 31 % had experienced sexual abuse as children, 29% had experienced sexual assault in adulthood; 47% of all youth coming to the Underground reported physical child abuse or neglect and 26% of minors reported sexual abuse/assault. In addition, 79% of the youth served by the drop -in center had experienced more than one kind of victimization. As we identify trafficked youth earlier we are able to intervene and spare them further physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, as well as begin the h 8. What action will you take to resolve the situation? Discuss how you will address the causes of the crime/safety problem described in Question 6. Please include: 1) What are the major activities; 2) How many will benefit; 3) How your project is unique & similar to other efforts; and 4) What sources were used to develop and inform your project. The Underground drop -in center, the only one of its kind in Fort Worth, is open 24/7/365 and staffed with a qualified team that provides trauma -informed services designed specifically to address the needs of trafficked youth. Founded on an evidence -based, low -demand model, it allows all youth in crisis access to services without any unnecessary barriers. Services are available in such a way that youth can access them however they can, whenever they can, at whatever level they desire, meeting youth wherever they are in the stages of change. During the first year of the grant period, we will serve 400 youth. With CCPD funds we plan to add an assistant drop -in center director to increase capacity to reach and serve more youth. Youth who call our 24/7 number are often surprised to hear how easy it is to access services. Staff complete an initial intake, basic needs assessment, and CSE-IT screening. Staff work to ensure that youth feel safe at the Underground and that their immediate needs are met. Youth are offered toiletries, a shower, clothing, towels, blankets, snacks/meals, and a cot to rest. Staff facilitate de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed and ensure appropriate services including safety planning and referrals to community services. Youth scoring Clear Concern on the CSE-IT are referred for advocacy services. Case notes, services, referrals, and assessments are recorded in a customized case management software. Each youth's situation is unique, so staff individualize services to their specific needs. Underground staff assess client needs and utilize an extensive list of resources to identify the appropriate next steps. Staff regularly undergo trainings on topics such as TBRI, trauma and the brain, suicidal ideation, and emergency response protocols. We have developed an array of services including safety planning, self care, GED classwork, case management based on each client's unique goals, painting, cooking, vision boards, candle -making, and games. These activities provide ways of connecting with clients as a step towards building trust -based relationships. Evidence shows that trust -based relationships are essential for the healing of youth who have experienced exploitation. Healthy, trust -based relationships are an established, evidence -based approach for healing in youth who have experienced exploitation. While traditional services are essential, it is relationships that result in lasting change. Youth also work on job applications, long term placements, and housing. This project is unique for its low -barrier, 24/7 approach —vital for youth often most vulnerable overnight. Unlike traditional services with limited hours or strict intake, the Underground offers immediate access to safety, crisis intervention, and essentials like food and clothing at any time. Its safe, quiet space with trained staff provides a welcoming environment, meeting youth where they are and offering crucial care. 9. What are your anticipated results? Please include how the crime/safety situation will change and how you will measure success. To demonstrate the Underground's positive impact on crime and safety in Fort Worth, we will track key data including the number of youth served, the degree to which we are reaching our target population (youth who have experienced trafficking and exploitation or are at high risk due to homelessness or abuse history), participation in services likely to build protective factors and prevent future victimization, successful placement upon leaving the Underground, and client survey data indicating the Underground's effectiveness in equipping youth to improve safety and prevent further victimization. These metrics will collectively demonstrate the impact of victim services provided by the Underground and its measurable effect on crime and safety in Fort Worth. During the first year of the grant period, the Underground will meet basic needs and provide trauma - informed intake, case management, crisis intervention, danger assessment, and empowerment programming to 400 unduplicated youth through approximately 1,000 visits to the drop -in center. Underground staff track all client visits and services in a customized case management software. With the additional capacity through CCPD funds, we anticipate increasing the number of youth served in year 2 (450 youth over 1,100 visits) and year 3 (500 youth over 1,200 visits). Since our goal is to serve youth recovered from or at clear concern for trafficking, another goal is for at least 45% of the youth served by the Underground to score "clear concern" on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation - Identification Tool (CSE-IT) to ensure that we are reaching our target population. Underground staff are trained to complete the CSE-IT tool and assess all youth receiving services at the drop -in center. We track scores in our customized case management software. Another goal is extended safety for youth when they leave the drop -in center. Staff track the number of times youth are referred and accepted into placement. Our goal is for 40% of youth to be referred and accepted into placement and to stay at least one night. The percentage goal is somewhat low because not all youth need assistance with placement. However, for those who do, safe placement is an essential factor in their future safety. We understand the impact of youth connecting with services, so we will track the number of youth participating in ongoing counseling, case management, and other group activities. Our goal is for 70% of youth to participate in counseling, case management, and/or group activities on 2 or more separate dates in a quarter. Finally, we value feedback from the youth on the services they received at the Underground. We ask each youth to complete a brief survey at the conclusion of each visit. Our goal is for 90% of surveys to score a 4 or 5 on a 1 to 5 Likert scale indicating that staff helped them develop a safety plan to avoid future victimization and pursue goals toward a life free from exploitation. 10. Why is your agency suited to lead this project? Please include your agency's experience, mission, partnerships, and nature of your services. Unbound Now, whose mission is to support survivors and resource communities to fight human trafficking, is uniquely qualified to operate a drop -in center for trafficked youth. Unbound Now has provided specialized, trust -based, relational advocacy for commercially sexually exploited youth in Fort Worth since 2018. In this role, we have had the privilege of serving as a member of the Tarrant County Child Sex Trafficking Care Coordination Team, working alongside law enforcement, prosecutors, DFPS, juvenile services, and many other critical partner agencies. Unbound Now's services provide a continuum of care for trafficked and exploited youth in Fort Worth. By providing prevention education in schools, juvenile detention, and other youth -serving organizations, Unbound Now helps identify youth who have experienced trafficking or are at risk of exploitation. Many of these youth are eligible for Unbound Now's specialized CSEY advocacy services, which provide critical support for youth on their journeys toward healing and restoration. With proven models such as Trust -Based Relational Intervention and Motivational Interviewing, our advocates are able to support clients with exceptional care, equipping and empowering them to pursue a life outside trafficking. The Underground drop -in center and Unbound Now's CSEY advocacy services work hand -in -hand to provide seamless care for trafficked youth. Advocates are able to bring youth to the Underground when they are recovered from trafficking, introducing them to a safe place with professional and compassionate staff able to meet their immediate needs. When youth leave the Underground, their field -based advocates continue to provide ongoing case management and support as youth transition to their next placement. Unbound Now values collaboration and enjoys strong working relationships with partner agencies. Law enforcement and CPS, along with other community service providers such as hospitals, rehab centers, and shelters, call Unbound Now when a trafficking survivor is identified or recovered. Unbound Now serves as the Lead Victim Service Provider for the Tarrant County Human Trafficking Task Force. The Fort Worth Police Department regularly invites Unbound Now advocates to join them on operations to offer victim services. Unbound Now is a partner agency in the 5 Stones Taskforce and serves on the 5 Stones Steering Committee. We are grateful for One Safe Place's in kind donation of space, utilities, and security during business hours, significantly reducing the operational costs for the Underground. Unbound Now has developed specialized case management software and has experienced grant management staff who have successfully managed federal and state grants. Each year, Unbound Now continues to refine its service protocol, training, and staff care for excellence and long term sustainability. 11. What is your agency's mission? Please include how this project fits and how this project was developed. Unbound Now was founded in 2012 to support survivors and resource communities to fight human trafficking. We fight for the protection of the vulnerable, identify the exploited, and advocate for survivors. We provide 24/7 crisis response and ongoing support and case management through our survivor advocacy program. Our Underground drop -in center and The Reagan home provide specialized services for youth. We empower youth through prevention education in schools and juvenile detention centers. We offer early intervention services for at -risk youth. We lead and participate in local coalitions and task forces, facilitate community outreach, and equip professionals to identify and respond to trafficking. Opening the Underground drop -in center in October 2020 came as a natural outworking of our services for trafficking victims. When Unbound Now began providing advocacy services in Fort Worth in 2018, we quickly discovered the critical need for a safe place available 24/7 to take victims when they were recovered from trafficking. We also realized the challenges in identifying and recovering youth, particularly minors, who were victims of human trafficking. They were not reaching out for help, and they were going unidentified and unserved. The Underground drop -in center addresses both of these needs. It is available whenever a youth is recovered from trafficking, guaranteeing a safe, trauma -informed space to offer youth upon their recovery. And much like the Centro Seguro drop -in center in San Antonio, on which we modeled the Underground, it attracts the population we are aiming to serve - youth who are being trafficked and exploited. By offering a safe place to rest, get a meal, and do laundry, we are able to build relationships with youth who over time feel safe enough to disclose their victimization. We have found this model to be effective for boys as well as girls, which is especially encouraging since boys have historically been particularly reluctant to disclose victimization. Unbound Now designed its Underground drop -in center to attract and serve trafficked youth. The Underground serves youth in crisis of all genders, ages 10 through 22. Many of the youth accessing services at the Underground are confirmed victims of human trafficking. Law enforcement, DFPS, CSEY advocates, and other service providers can bring youth who have been identified as trafficking victims to the Underground so they can rest while awaiting reunification with their families or emergency, transitional, or long term placement. The Underground is a valuable alternative to a general population shelter, offering a safe space for trafficking victims to go immediately upon recovery. The Underground drop -in center has become a crucial component of the continuum of care Unbound Now offers survivors of human trafficking in Fort Worth. 12. What geographic area will you serve? Please include the relevant council districts, zip codes, or neighborhoods that will be served by your project. The Underground drop -in center serves all areas of Fort Worth - all council districts, zip codes, and neighborhoods. Its location near the downtown hospital district, right off of 1-35 and on a bus line, make it accessible both to referral sources like law enforcement and for youth walking in off the street. Within the city of Fort Worth, as in all communities, trafficking is far too prevalent. There are entirely too many youth in all parts of the city who have experienced abuse and neglect and are facing homelessness and life on the streets, causing them to be vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation. The Underground covers transportation costs for those unable to access the drop -in center easily through the city's bus lines. The Underground drop -in center serves a diverse set of neighborhoods, many of which face socio- economic challenges that increase the vulnerability of youth to exploitation and trafficking. The center's central location in 76104 makes it accessible to youth from various parts of the city, particularly those in underserved and high -risk areas that face issues related to gang activity, poverty, and limited social services, all of which increase the vulnerability of youth to trafficking and other forms of exploitation. The Underground provides critical services for youth throughout Fort Worth, offering a safe space and resources any time of the day or night. With ongoing collaboration between law enforcement, the community, and organizations like Unbound Now, we can reduce trafficking victimization and provide tangible support for survivors across the city of Fort Worth. 13. What other funding have you secured (or requested) on behalf of this project? Please include a description of how you intend to continue these services after funding expires. The total cost for operating the Underground, personnel included, is $978,286.83. Secured funding from foundations that support the Underground: Christ Chapel Bible Church $18,500 FY24/25 Pending Foundation Requests: Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation $30,000 Speedway Children's Charities $15,000 Awarded government funding (VOCA funds through the Governor's Child Sex Trafficking Team) for the Underground October 2024 - September 2025: $829,216.83 Funds received from the City of Fort Worth CCPD Program Grant will be used for the personnel and associated costs for hiring one Assistant Director. Additional staffing is critical to creating the capacity to conduct outreach and serve more youth. We are requesting full support of this position and associated costs for a 3-year period. After funding has been expended, Unbound Now will be in a financial position to sustain this additional role. Program sustainability is a cornerstone of our mission. We achieve this through strategic partnerships, continuous community engagement, and rigorous evaluation of our programming. By fostering local partnerships and utilizing evidence -based practices, we ensure that our efforts are both impactful and enduring. Additionally, we prioritize financial transparency and pursue diversified funding sources to maintain and expand our services, ensuring long-term support for survivors and ongoing prevention efforts. Our commitment to combating trafficking in all its forms remains steadfast, and we are confident in our ability to mobilize the necessary resources to sustain this initiative. Please find our financial information here: https://unboundnow.org/financials/. 14. How will your project address a CCPD Funding Priority? Please refer to Funding Priorities (Emerging Priority and Mission Priority) in RFP for more information. The Underground drop -in center addresses the City of Fort Worth CCPD Program Grant's Victim Services funding priority by providing essential, trauma -informed support to youth who have been victims of crime, specifically commercial sexual exploitation and labor trafficking. The center offers 24/7 access to critical services such as crisis intervention, safety planning, and comprehensive case management, ensuring that victims receive the emotional and physical support needed to prevent re -victimization. By addressing immediate needs like shelter, food, and clothing, and offering long-term solutions such as placement and housing support, the Underground helps stabilize youth, significantly reducing their vulnerability to further exploitation. Through ongoing support and empowerment, the Underground directly aligns with the CCPD's goal of reducing victimization and offering a path to recovery for at -risk youth. Our project has the following outcome objectives and measurable activities in the CCPD mission priority area of victim services: First, we intend to serve more youth at the Underground: 400 youth through 1,000 visits in year 1; 450 youth through 1,100 visits in year 2; and 500 youth through 1,200 visits in year 3. We will achieve this increased service level by engaging in outreach efforts geared toward primary referral sources - offer 5 tours per year to different departments within FWPD; conduct in -person outreach to each community center in Fort Worth each year; conduct outreach to 10 current additional referral sources each year; and conduct outreach to 5 new additional referral sources each year. 15. If your project relies on FWPD personnel, please provide the name of a contact in the Department that is able to answer questions about your project. Not applicable 16. 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. https://youtu.be/DauwK1 bG05U Project Plan tQD Project Plan Outcomes Outcome How is it measured? Objective Measurable Outcome Objective State what tool is used to track the outcome. Outcome Amplify the safety -enhancing, crime -reducing impact Tracking unduplicated youth and Objective of the victim services provided by the Underground total number of visits in case 1 drop -in center by increasing the number of management software. unduplicated youth served and the number of visits to the drop -in center, tracking unduplicated youth and total number of visits in case management software. Outcome Ensure that the Underground drop -in center is Using the Commercial Sexual Objective reaching its target population of trafficked and Exploitation - Identification Tool 2 exploited youth with its victim services by assessing (CSE-IT), documenting the scores in the likelihood of having experienced trafficking and case management software, and exploitation for each youth visiting the drop -in center aiming for 40% or above scoring using the Commercial Sexual Exploitation - clear concern, indicating that the Identification Tool (CSE-IT), documenting the scores youth has likely experienced in case management software, and aiming for 40% trafficking based on specific or above scoring clear concern, indicating that the indicators across various domains, youth has likely experienced trafficking based on such as behavioral changes, trauma specific indicators across various domains, such as history, and environmental risk behavioral changes, trauma history, and factors. environmental risk factors. Outcome Promote the safety of victimized youth and decrease With placement referrals and stays Objective the chances of continued victimization after they tracked in case management 3 leave the Underground drop -in center, aiming for at software. least 40% of youth being referred and accepted into placement and staying at least 1 night in placement after leaving the Underground, with placement referrals and stays tracked in case management software. Outcome Facilitate youth engagement in victim services, Activities and dates to be tracked in Objective increasing the chances of future safety and case management software. 4 decreasing the chances of ongoing victimization, with a goal of 70% of youth participating in counseling, case management, and/or group activities two or more times during a quarter, with activities and dates to be tracked in case management software. Outcome Gauge impact on safety and reduction of future Youth surveys tracked in our Objective victimization by conducting youth surveys tracked in software with a goal of 90% of 5 our software with a goal of 90% of surveys scoring a surveys scoring a 4 or 5 on a 1 to 5 4 or 5 on a 1 to 5 Likert scale indicating that staff Likert scale indicating that staff helped the youth develop a safety plan to avoid helped the youth develop a safety future victimization and pursue goals toward a life plan to avoid future victimization and free from exploitation. pursue goals toward a life free from exploitation. Total Project Plan Activities Project Activity Summary Plan Describe what will Activities be done. Activity Goals & Tools Provide a auantifiable goal for the activity. State how it will be tracked. Outcome 1 Activity 1 Conduct outreach to Conduct at least 5 law various departments enforcement tours within FWPD to build annually, tracked via a stronger relationships shared Google doc and raise awareness that records tour of the Underground's dates, attendees, and services. feedback. Activity 2 Activity 3 Activity 4 Activity 5 Outcome 2 Engage in in -person outreach to Fort Worth's 23 community centers to ensure awareness and strengthen referral pathways. Maintain contact with existing referral sources, such as social service agencies and school counselors, to provide updates and gather feedback on Identify and conduct outreach to potential new referral sources that have not yet referred youth to the Underground. Reach all 23 community centers annually, with outreach efforts tracked on a shared Google doc. People Involved/Responsible list who will carry out activity Assistant Underground Director (funded by CCPD), reporting to the Underground Director, ensuring all activity goals are met. Assistant Underground Director, reporting to the Underground Director. Timeline provide dates to complete activity Ongoing, with a minimum of 1 tour per quarter. Ongoing, with a minimum goal of reaching 5 centers per quarter. Contact at least 10 Assistant Director, reporting Ongoing, with current referral to the Director. at least 2 sources per year, sources using a Google doc to contacted per track communication, quarter. feedback, and actions taken to improve referrals. Develop a list of at Assistant Director, reporting Ongoing, with a least 5 potential new to the Director. goal of sources each year, reaching at offering in -person least 1 new meetings and tours source per where possible, quarter. tracked in a Google doc. Activity 1 Administer the CSE- Record and analyze All Underground staff Ongoing, with IT tool to assess the CSE-IT scores via conducting intake. assessments Activity 2 Activity 3 Activity 4 Activity 5 Outcome 3 Activity 1 Activity 2 likelihood of trafficking for all youth accessing the Underground's services. Regularly review CSE-IT assessment data to gauge the center's success in reaching trafficked and exploited youth. Adjust outreach strategies to improve engagement with the target population based on CSE-IT data analysis. Track referrals and placement acceptances to ensure youth have safe accommodation after accessing services. Follow up with placement providers to verify that youth stayed at least one night and assess placement stability. Activity 3 Re-train staff if referral acceptance rates or placement stability falls below targets. Activity 4 Activity 5 Outcome 4 case management software to monitor trends. Aim for at least 40% of youth to score "clear concern" on the CSE-IT, tracked through monthly reports from the case management software. Develop a strategic outreach plan documented in a Google doc, outlining communication updates and new referral targets. Monitor placement data through case management software, aiming for at least 40% of youth referred to be accepted into placement. Track success rate of placements in case management software, aiming for at least 40% of referred youth to have confirmed stays. Conduct training sessions and monitor subsequent improvements through case management reports. Assistant Director and Director. completed as youth visit the Underground. Monthly review of CSE-IT reports. Assistant Director, under Ongoing, with guidance from the Director. monthly adjustments as needed. Staff managing referrals, Ongoing, with overseen by the Assistant quarterly Director and Director. reviews. All staff, overseen by the Ongoing, with Assistant Director, reporting quarterly to the Director. analysis. Assistant Director, under the supervision of the Director. Activity 1 Regularly offer Ensure 70% of youth Underground counseling, case participate in 2 or Empowerment Specialist, management, and more activities per with ongoing support from group activities quarter, tracked all staff. Quarterly training and reviews. Ongoing, with quarterly tracking. Activity 2 Activity 3 Activity 4 Activity 5 Outcome 5 Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3 Activity 4 Activity 5 designed to engage youth and build protective factors. Actively encourage youth participation in available services, focusing on consistent engagement. Evaluate and adjust service offerings based on participation data and youth feedback to improve engagement. Survey youth to determine if staff effectively helped them develop safety plans and set goals. Re-train staff on safety planning and goal -setting if survey scores fall below the 90% target. Uploaded Documents top through a Google doc and case management software. Record participation data in case management software, aiming for 70% engagement rate per quarter. All staff, overseen by the Ongoing, with Assistant Director, reporting quarterly to the Director. monitoring. Survey youth and Assistant Director and Quarterly revise programming Director, with input from all review and as needed to maintain staff. adjustments. or reach 70% engagement, with results documented in case management software. Aim for 90% of surveys to score a 4 or 5 on a 1-5 scale, with results compiled and analyzed by volunteers or interns. Survey results are recorded in case management software. Conduct training sessions based on survey feedback, aiming to improve scores to meet or exceed the 90% goal. Improvements tracked via subsequent survey results. Documents Requested * Letter of Commitment (if applicable) - If agencies require contracted services (including consultants), a Letter of Commitment should be obtained. The letter should reveal the extent to which the individual or institution was involved in the Staff ensuring survey completion; volunteers/interns compile results; Assistant Director and Director review. Assistant Director and Director. Required?Attached Documents * Surveys compiled and reviewed quarterly. Ongoing, with quarterly training sessions if needed. developm IRS 990 - Form filed with the IRS required ❑ IRS 990 for non -profits. Current Year Budget - The agency budget U Current Year Budget for the current fiscal year. Current Income Statement (unaudited) - A 0 Income Statement (unaudited) statement of revenue and expense for the agency. The income statement must have been issued fewer than 90-days prior to the date the application is submitted. Current Balance Sheet (Current Statement of Financial Position) - A statement of assets, liabilities and capital for the agency. The balance sheet must have been issued fewer than 90-days prior to the date application is submitted. IRS Determinant Letter Board of Directors List - Agencies must submit a list of their governing Board of Directors to include name, employer, and phone number. Exisiting Corrective Action Plan (if applicable) Budget Narrative - Please download the Excel template and complete according to RFP instructions. download template Sub -Grant Budget (If Applicable) - please use the provided Budget Narrative spreadsheet, and complete a second budget spreadsheet specific to your Sub - Grant agency. Any sub -grants listed in the budget require a Memorandum of Understanding. Memorandum of Understanding (if applicable) - Agencies that wish to use sub - grantee to perform (not support) measurable activities or outcomes should submit a memorandum of understanding with these agencies. 0 Balance Sheet L�!I IRS Determinant Letter <J Board of Directors List 0 Budaet Narrative * ZoomGrantsTM is not responsible for the content of uploaded documents. Application ID: 480084 Become a fan of ZoomGrants T. on Facebook Problems? Contact us at Questions(a)ZoomGrants. corn ©2002-2025 GrantAnalyst.com. All rights reserved. "ZoomGrants" and the ZoomGrants logo are trademarks of GrantAnalyst.com, LLC. Locouf I Browser Agency Name: Unbound Now Project Type: Program Grant Project Title: Underground Drop -in Center CCPD Emerpine Priority Please check all that apply. X Police Community Relations ® Violent Crime Prevention ® Foster Care ® Adjudicated Youth & Adults EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF WORK — PROJECT PLAN CCPD Mission Prioritv Please check all that apply. ❑ Afterschool Program ❑ Gang Intervention ® Victim Services Outcome 1 1,350 unduplicated youth served over 3,300 total visits to the drop -in center. Amplify the safety -enhancing, crime - reducing impact of the victim services provided by the Underground drop -in center by increasing the number of unduplicated youth served and total number of youth visits, tracking both in case management software. Tracking unduplicated youth and total number of visits in case management software Outcome 2 540 (40%) participants reached will indicate likely experienced trafficking based on specific indicators across various domains, such as behavioral changes, trauma history, and environmental risk factors. Ensure that the Underground drop -in center is reaching its target population of trafficked and exploited youth with its victim services by assessing the likelihood of having experienced trafficking and exploitation for each youth visiting the drop -in center using the Commercial Sexual Exploitation - Identification Tool (CSE-IT), documenting the scores in case management software, and aiming for 40% or above scoring "clear concern", indicating that the youth has likely experienced trafficking based on specific indicators across various domains, such as behavioral changes, trauma history, and environmental risk factors. Using the Commercial Sexual Exploitation - Identification Tool (CSE-IT), documenting the scores in case management software, and aiming for 40% or above scoring clear concern, indicating that the youth has likely experienced trafficking based on specific indicators across various domains, such as behavioral changes, trauma history, and environmental risk factors. Outcome 3 540 (40%) youth being referred and accepted into placement. Promote the safety of victimized youth and decrease the chances of continued victimization after they leave the Underground drop -in center, with placement referrals and acceptances tracked in case management software. With placement referrals and acceptances tracked in case management software. Outcome 4 Facilitate youth engagement in victim services, increasing the chances of future safety and decreasing the chances of ongoing victimization, with a goal of 945 (70%) youth participating in counseling, case management, and/or group activities two or more times during a quarter, with activities and dates to be tracked in case management software. Activities and dates to be tracked in case management software. Outcome 5 1. Conduct outreach to various departments within FWPD to build stronger relationships and raise awareness of the Underground's services. 2. Engage in in -person outreach to Fort Worth's 23 community centers to ensure awareness and strengthen referral pathways. Gauge impact on safety and reduction of future victimization by conducting youth surveys tracked in our software with a goal 1,215 (90%) surveys scoring a 4 or 5 on a 1 to 5 Likert scale indicating that staff helped the youth develop a safety plan to avoid future victimization and pursue goals toward a life free from exploitation. Youth surveys tracked in our software with a goal of 90% of surveys scoring a 4 or 5 on a 1 to 5 Likert scale indicating that staff helped the youth develop a safety plan to avoid future victimization and pursue goals toward a life free from exploitation. 15 law enforcement tours (3-year Assistant Underground Director total), tracked via a shared Google (funded by CCPD), reporting to the doc that records tour dates, Underground Director, ensuring all attendees, and feedback. activity goals are met. Reach all 23 of Fort Worth's community centers 3 times over the course of the 3-year project with outreach efforts tracked on a shared Google document. Assistant Underground Director, reporting to the Underground Director. Ongoing, with a minimum of 1 tour per quarter. Ongoing, with a minimum goal of reaching 5 centers per quarter. 3. Maintain contact with Contact a total of 30 current referral Assistant Director, reporting to the Ongoing, with at least 2 sources existing referral sources, sources, using a Google doc to track Director. contacted per quarter. such as social service communication, feedback, and agencies and school actions taken to improve referrals. counselors, to provide (3-year total) updates and gather feedback on 4. Identify and conduct outreach to potential new referral sources that have not yet referred youth to the Underground. 5. Re-train staff if referral acceptance rates or placement stability falls below targets. 6. Regularly offer counseling, case management, and group activities designed to engage youth and build protective factors. 7. Survey youth to determine if staff effectively helped them develop safety plans and set goals. Develop a list of 15 potential new sources, offering in -person meetings and tours where possible, tracked in a Google doc. Conduct annual training sessions for a total of 3 training sessions over the 3-year project term and monitor subsequent improvements through case management reports. Ensure 945 (70%) youth participate in 2 or more activities per quarter, tracked through a Google doc and case management software. Aim for 1,215 of 1,350 (90%) surveys to score a 4 or 5 on a 1-5 scale, with results compiled and analyzed by volunteers or interns. Survey results are recorded in case management software. Assistant Director, reporting to the Director. Assistant Director, under the supervision of the Director. Underground Empowerment Specialist, with ongoing support from all staff. Staff ensuring survey completion; volunteers/interns compile results; Assistant Director and Director review. Ongoing, with a goal of reaching at least 1 new source per quarter. Annual training and reviews. Ongoing, with quarterly tracking. Surveys compiled and reviewed quarterly. Crime Control and Prevention District Program Grants EXHIBIT B - Budget Narrative UNBOUND NOW DESCRIPTION/JUSTIFICATION QUANTITY RATE YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 SJWI REVENUE re resents total revenue for programs across our organization) One Safe Place in kind donation of space and utilities $201 850.00 $201 850 00 $201 850 00 I Federal and state grants I $6 090 206.00 $6 106 241.00 $6 106 241.00 (Philanthropic support (foundations, individuals, etc) I $5 012 051.00 $5 296 016.00 $5 454 896.48 I CCPD 1 107,074.82 $106 208 03 $108 938 49 111 Assistant Director Salary. Assistant Director will conduct outreach to share about drop-m center services with potential referral sources, leading to an increase in number of youth served year over year. Assistant Director will supervise drop -in center staff, ensuring trauma -informed victim services, and will provide direct 100 $70,000 00 $71,400.00 $72,828.00 11 services as needed during high activity shifts, increasing capacity to serve more youth. 111 I 1 1 111 111 1 111 I I11 II 11 II II II B FRINGE Payroll Taxes 1.00 $5 355.00 $5 462A0 $5 571.34 (Benefits Estimate 1.00 1 $18 000.00 $18 900.00 $19 845.00 11 111 1 111 C. TRAVEL & TRAINING Mileage (67 cents/mi at 2,000 miles/yr) Assistant Director will use personal vehicle to conduct outreach and share with potential referral sources about the services available at the Underground Unbound Now will reimburse at the current IRS 2000 miles S0.67 $1,340.00 $1,340.00 $1,340.00 1 1 11 Mileage reimbursement rate. .1 11 .1 11 .1 11 .1 11 D EQUIPMENT I II •I I11 Computer & accessories 1 00 $L550 00 $1 550 00 1 11 Phone and accessories and nho(�e servi. nc ($850 + 600 ($50/mo x 12 months)) Salesforce case management software license 100 100 $875/vr $1 450 00 $875 00 $600.00 $875.00 $600.00 $875.00 11 .1 11 E SUPPLIES II II II II Minted outreach materials 100000 50/each $500 00 $500.00 $500.00 11 11 .1 11 .1 11 .1 11 ' II II ', II II II II F. CONSULTING/CONTRACTING .1 11 .1 11 .1 11 .1 11 .1 11 G SUB -GRANTS .1 11 .1 11 .1 11 .1 11 H.00CUPANCY .1 11 .1 11 .1 11 INDIRECT I I Indirect Costs - 10% - administrative support including pavroll mocessine_ insurance_ 10% $9 85660 $8 982.41 $9 230.93 1 . .1 11 .1 11 'total Program Expenses $108 926.60 $108 059.81 $110,790.271 $327 776.68 Amount Over $300,0001 $27,776.68 Agency Match Requirement $5,555.34 CCPD Amount Requested $322,221.34 FORT WORTH® Exhibit C Request for Reimbursement (RFR) FY 2025 CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT Submit To: Submitting Agency: Unbound Now: The Underground By Email: PSM@fortworthtexas.gov Contact Name: Please enter the correct information Phone Number: Mail: Email: Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex Attn: Contract Compliance Specialist Remit Address: Financial Management Division Invoice Number: 505 West Felix St. Month of Request: Fort Worth, TX 76115 DIRECT COSTS (90 % Minimum) A B C D E Total of Previous (B+C) (A-D) Budget Category Budget Amount Reimbursements This Month'sRequest Total Requested Remaining Balance Requested To -Date Available Revenue (if applicable) $ 5,555.35 $ - $ 5,555.35 A Personnel $ 214,228.00 $ - $ 214,228.00 B Fringe Benefits $ 73,133.74 $ - $ 73,133.74 C Travel & Training $ 4,020.00 $ - $ 4,020.00 D Equipment $ 6,825.00 $ - $ 6,825.00 E Supplies $ 1,500.00 $ - $ 1,500.00 F Contracts/Consultants- G Sub -Awards $ $ H Occupancy $ - $ - Total Direct Costs $ 294,151.39 $ - $ - $ - $ 294,151.39 INDIRECT COSTS (10 % Maximum) A B � C I D E Total of Previous (B+C) (A-D) Budget Category Budget Amount This Month's Reimbursements Total Requested Remaining Balance Requeat Requested To -Date Available Total InDirect Costs $ 28,069.94 $ - $ - $ 28,069.94 Supporting documents required with monthly requests. Summary: See Requestfor Reimbursement Insawcuons for reference Total Budget: $ 322,221.33 Previous Requests: $ This Request: $ - Total Requested To -Date $ - Remaining Funds $ 322,221.33 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 7 Purchase Order # Fund I Dept ID I 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 Crime Control and Prevention District Partners with a Shared Mission EXHIBIT D - PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT Section I. Agency Information Agency Name: Unbound Now: The Underground Drop -In Center Person to Contact for Corrections: Please enter correct information Contact Phone Number for Corrections: Email Address for Corrections: Project Term April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2028 Authorized Executive Signor: Section II. Program Information CCPD Goal (s): Project Description Section II. Quarterly Outcomes - Overall Performance Outcome Measure and Description Year One 2025 Year Two 2026 Year Three 2027 Year -to- Date Performance Goal Percentage Complete (%) 1st Qtr Total 2nd Qtr I Total 3rd Qtr Total 4th Qtr Total 1st Qtr Total 2nd Qtr Total 3rd Qtr Total 4th Qtr Total 1st Qtr Total 2nd Qtr Total 3rd Qtr Total 4th Qtr Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a a o 0 a a o 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a a 0 0 a a o 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 o a 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 Section II. Participant Activity - Overall Performance Project Plan Activities 1 Year One 2025 Year Two 2026 Year Three 2027 Year -to -Data performance Goal Percemage complete l%l 1st Qtr Total 2nd Qtr Total 3rd Qtr Total 4th Qtr Total 1st Qtr Total 2nd Qtr Total 3rd Qtr Total 4th Qtr Total 1st Qtr Total 2nd Qtr Total 3rd Qtr Total 4th Qtr Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o D 0 0 1 o 0I 0I 0I 0I 0 0 0 o 0I o a Exhibit E: Crime Control and Prevention District REQUEST FOR BUDGET MODIFICATION Fiscal Year 2025 Date Submitting Agency Contact Name Phone Number and Email Remit Address DIRECT COSTS 90% minimum Budget Category Approved Budget Change Requested Revised Budget A. Personnel B. Fringe Benefits C. Travel and Training D. Equipment E. Supplies F. Contracts/Consultants G. Sub -Awards H. Occupancy Total Direct Costs INDIRECT COSTS (10% maximum) Approved Budget I Change Requested I 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 FY25-Corrective Action Plan Exhibit F: 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 Doliev document approved by the governing board. Additional Instructions are below. ITEM ID 11 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 improvement. action to be taken. ensure completion complete the action Authorized Representative Signature Name of Authorized Representative —Please Print Date City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 04/08/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0297 LOG NAME: 35FY25 CCPD PROGRAM GRANTS Q3 SUBJECT (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contracts with CLC Inc. (Community Learning Center), Literacy United, The Women's Center of Tarrant County, Unbound Now, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star and Girls Inc. of Tarrant County from the Crime Control & Prevention District Community Based Programs Fund in the Total Program Amount of Up to $2,137,221.34 to Operate Crime Prevention Programming that Benefits Fort Worth Residents RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of contracts with CLC, Inc. (Community Learning Center), Literacy United, The Women's Center of Tarrant County, Unbound Now, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star and Girls Inc. of Tarrant County from the Crime Control & Prevention District Community Based Programs Fund in the total program amount of up to $2,137,221.34 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 February 25, 2025, the Board reviewed and approved the recommendation to fund six crime prevention programs. The following programs' awards total up to $2,137,221.34 and are funded by the CCPD Community Based Fund. The six programs will have a contract term of April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 with no renewals. Funding will be allocated as follows to each agency in Fiscal Year 2025 on a reimbursement basis: CLC Inc. (Community Learning Center) ($300,000.00) will implement "Community -Based Youth At -Risk Program for Crime Prevention" (YARP). This program focuses on reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors for adjudicated youth and young adults (ages 16 to 24) through partnership with industry, businesses, government, schools and community organizations. Their goal is to provide educational, training, and employment services designed to improve jobs and careers. The program will serve participants in Council Districts 5, 8 and 11. Literacy United ($120,000.00) will implement program "The Bookworms Afterschool Reading Program" to provide reading intervention to children in grades PK - 2nd grade, in 4 FWISD schools with significantly high levels of poverty. Their objective is to empower youth academically and socially by providing a quality reading program to students in underserved communities as well as direct parent training for at-home follow up. Participants will be children living in poverty, children with learning disabilities and primarily underserved groups. The program will serve participants in Council Districts 9 and 11. The Women's Center of Tarrant County ($675,000.00) will implement their program "Rape Crisis Victim Services Continuum of Care Emergency Funding" which provides a comprehensive continuum of care targeting Fort Worth children and adults who are victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, or violent crime and their family and significant others. The program will serve participants in All Council Districts. Unbound Now ($322,221.34) will implement their program "Underground Drop -in Center for Trafficked and Exploited Youth" which provides 24/7 trauma -informed, low -barrier services to youth aged 10-22 who have experienced or are at high risk of exploitation. Funding will expand staff, increasing outreach to law enforcement and referral sources, increasing capacity to serve more youth, reducing crime, and preventing further victimization. The program will serve participants in All Council Districts. Girls Inc. of Tarrant County ($420,000.00) will implement their program "Empowering Leaders: Safety amd Crime Prevenion Reduction for Fort Worth Girls." This program combines a mentoring, a pro-gid culture, and research based programs to address barriers like violence and poverty, support emotional regulation, decision -making, and career readiness. These efforts improve school engagement and reduce risky behavior. The program will serve participants in Council Districts 3, 5, 8 and 9. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star (300,000.00) will implement their program "B.SAFE (Big Brothers Big Sisters' Safety and Firearm Education" which provides multiple facilitated activities throughout the year through the B. SAFE program. This program will create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that address youth personal safety and well-being issues along with the prevention of gun violence. The program will serve participants in All Council Districts. Funding is budgeted in the CCPD Community Based Fund for the CCPD Community Based Programs Department for the purpose of funding the CCPD Community Base Program FY25 project. 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 FY24 and CCPD Community Based Prgm FY25 projects to support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of the contracts. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: William Johnson 5806 Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212 Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris 4243