HomeMy WebLinkAbout064200 - General - Contract - Community Link Mission, Inc.AGREEMENT FOR EMERGING PARTNERS PROGRAM
COMMUNITY LINK MISSION, INC. - 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 Community Link Mission, Inc., a
Texas non-profit corporation (“Contractor”), acting by and through its duly authorized Executive
Director.
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 an Emerging Partners Program called Link
to Hope Counseling (“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 $500,000.00 (“Program
Funds”) to provide to Contractor on a reimbursable basis, subject to and in accordance with this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein expressed, the
parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Agreement between City and Contractor
2. Exhibit A – Scope of Work: Project Plan and ZoomGrants Program Narrative
3. Exhibit B – Budget Narrative Form
4. Exhibit C – Request for Reimbursement (RFR)
5. Exhibit D – Program Performance Report
6. Exhibit E – Budget Modification Form
7. Exhibit F – Corrective Action Plan Form
The exhibits, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this Agreement
for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A
through 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 Community Link Mission 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 $500,000.00 (“Program Funds”).
2.2 Payment 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 C). 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_ReportingQuarterYear
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 PSM@fortworthtexas.gov, 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 Request 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
occurring in the following
months:
Report is Due on
the 15th of:
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 15 th
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 15th 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 July 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 Budget Modification Approvals Any modifications of more than five (5) percent of
any budgeted line-item in the original approved budget must have prior written permission from
City before the modifications are made. The 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 Day to Approve 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 PSM@fortworthtexas.gov, 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 Requirement 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 $50,000.00. 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 July 01, 2025 (“Effective Date”), and shall end on
September 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 July 01,
2025–June30, 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 July 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 April 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 June
30, 2028. Contractor has until Aug 30, 2028 to liquidate accrued expenditures that occurred during
the project term period July 01, 2025 – June 30, 2028. To receive reimbursement, Contractor
agrees to report liquidated expenses using the Exhibit C form and provide backup documentation
by August 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 two (2) consecutive quarter submissions, or (6) consecutive errors in
a given quarter for incomplete or incorrect submissions of Exhibit C or Exhibit D 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 July 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. Equipment and Maintenance
All equipment purchased with Program Funds must meet all eligibility requirements of the
City. Contractor shall maintain all equipment used in the administration and execution of the
Program. Contractor shall maintain, replace, or repair any item of equipment used in support of
the Program, or for use under the terms of this Agreement that no longer functions or is lost or
stolen. The cost for maintenance, replacement or repair of any equipment used in support of
Program and/or for use under the terms of this Agreement is the sole responsibility of Contractor.
Contractor shall not use Program Funds to repair or replace said equipment. Contractor shall use
any and all equipment purchased with Program Funds exclusively in support of the Program.
Within 10 days following the purchase of equipment, Contractor shall submit to City a detailed
inventory of all equipment purchased with Program Funds to the 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 Requirements
7.1 Contractor agrees to keep sufficient records to document its adherence to applicable local,
state, and federal regulations, along with documentation and records of all receipts and
expenditures of Program Funds 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. Independent 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 ANY AND 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 ACT(S) 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 MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF, OR BE OCCASIONED BY (I) CONTRACTOR’S
BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (II)
ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS
(OTHER THAN THE CITY), OR SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT; EXCEPT THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED
FOR IN THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM
THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY OR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,
OR SEPARATE CONTRACTORS, AND IN THE EVENT OF JOINT AND CONCURRENT
NEGLIGENCE OF BOTH CONTRACTOR AND CITY, RESPONSIBILITY, IF ANY, SHALL
BE APPORTIONED COMPARATIVELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS A WAIVER OF THE
CITY’S GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY AS FURTHER PROVIDED BY THE LAWS OF
TEXAS.
Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release and
indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above.
Section 9 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
10. Non-Assignment
No assignment or delegation of duties under this Agreement by Contractor shall be
effective without City’s prior written approval.
11. Prohibition Against Interest
11.1 No member, officer, or employee of 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 Immunity
If Contractor is a charitable or nonprofit organization and has or claims an immunity or
exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damages or injury, including
death, to persons or property, Contractor hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively
such immunity or exemption as against City. This section shall not be construed to affect a
governmental entity’s immunities under constitutional, statutory, or common law.
16. Insurance Requirement
16.1 Coverages and Limits – Contractor shall provide the City with certificate(s) of insurance
documenting policies of the following minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to
commencement of any work pursuant to this Agreement:
(a)Commercial General Liability (CGL): Contractor is self-insured. 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: Community Link Mission
Trey Harper, Executive Director
300 Belmont St
Saginaw, TX 76179
19. Counterparts: Electronically 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 Nationality Act
Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work
under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9).
Upon request by City, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting
eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor
shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls
so that no services will be performed by any Contractor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY, 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 Boycott of Israel.
If Contractor has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section
does not apply. Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 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 Boycotting Energy 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 Signatures
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.
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City:
By: ___________________________
Name: William Johnson
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: ___________________
CONTRACTOR:
Community Link Mission
By: ___________________________
Name: Trey Harper
Title: Executive Director
Date: ____________________
CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended:
By: ______________________________
Name: Robert A. Alldredge Jr.
Title: Executive Assistant Chief of Police
Date: ___________________
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By: ______________________________
Name: Amarna Muhammad
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Date: ___________________
Contract Authorization:
M&C: 25-0760
Approved: 8/26/25
1295: 2025-1308638
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: ___________________
City Secretary:
By: ______________________________
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
Date: ___________________
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Deadline: 3/5/2025
Community Link Mission Inc.
Link to Hope Counseling
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$ 300,000.00 Requested Community Link Mission Inc.
Submitted: 1/23/2025 6:33:01 AM 300 Belmont St
(Pacific) Saginaw, TX 76179
United States
Project Contact
Trey Harper Executive Director
TreyHarper(c�communitvlinkmission.orq Trey Harper
Tel: 682-226-9687 TreyHarper(c�communitylinkmission.orq
Additional Contacts
laragay@community-link.org
Concept Paper t�
1. Agency Legal Name
Community Link Mission, Inc.
2. Contact Person Name, Phone, Email
Trey Harper, 682-226-9687, treyharper@community-link.org
3. Agency's Annual Non-CCPD Revenue
$2,686,971.32
4. What Districts will this project serve?
Check all that apply.
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'�!? District 7
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'J? District 9
:�' District 10
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Telephone(817) 847-4554
Fax
Web https://communitylinkmission.org/
5. What is the mission of your agency?
Community Link strives to alleviate hunger and poverty by providing food, case management, and mental health counseling to
those in need in Northwest Tarrant County.
6. What is the target group for this project?
Link to Hope, the mental health counseling program of Community Link, serves at-risk children, youth, and families across 370
square miles and 17 zip codes in Northwest Tarrant County and Fort Worth. This growing area needs more resources. Tarrant
County has one of the highest rates for new homes in the state, and hundreds of new multi-family units are being built
throughout the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, bringing more children to this area. Many schools in
Link to Hope's service area have significant police activity. During a recent school year, Fort Worth ISD had 361 incidents
reported to police, and Eagle Mountain Saginaw had 183 such incidents. These were among the highest in the state.
Some clients approach us directly, but we also receive referrals from Eagle Mountain Saginaw district resource officers and
school counselors who have identified students exhibiting behavioral issues. Through our Case Management program, we
can also identify kids who are at risk ofjustice involvement or even gang recruitment, which can start as early as 4th grade.
Based on our estimates, approximately 30% of youth identified for services need direct intervention, whereas 70°/o can
benefit greatly from a more preventive, proactive counseling approach prior to problematic or criminal activity.
7. What is the crime/safety problem you are addressing?
The proposed program aims to address youth criminal activity, gang involvement, drug involvement, violence, theft, and
vandalism in our 17 zip code service area, which contains some of the highest crime rates in the state, particularly 76102,
76104, and 76127. 76102 and 76104 both have violent crime rates that are nearly three times the national average, and
76127's rate is nearly double. Among the Tarrant County youth population, overall and nonviolent crime rates have decreased
over the last seven years, but violent crimes, such as homicide and aggravated assault, have risen dramatically, increasing by
as much as 80% or 90% in a year. African American and Hispanic youth make up a disproportionate percentage of
offenders, and 14- to 16-year-olds account for nearly 75°/o of total referrals.
Since January of 2022, over 19 teens have died of gun violence in Tarrant County. Many incidents involved gangs. Tarrant
County averages nearly 18 gun deaths per yearjust among teens. Those who survive these horrific shootings are irrevocably
impacted by lingering trauma for years. 2020 saw the highest recorded number of teen deaths in Tarrant County from gun
violence at 47, over twice the rate of most years. Further, many teens are using substances. Over half of Texas teens are
drinking alcohol and 30% are using some type of tobacco products. One in 10 say they actively binge drink.
8. What are the causes of the crime/safety problem identified in the previous question?
Many factors cause youth violence and justice involvement, including isolation, disconnection from parental affection and
guidance, family dysfunction, access to substances and firearms, and negative peer pressure. The role of a caregiver is to
provide safety, set boundaries, and meet the social and emotional needs of developing youth. When these needs go unmet,
especially in low-income areas where caregivers must work more to provide for basic needs, youth are more likely to act
destructively. Youth in areas with high wealth inequality or from families with histories of violence are more likely to become
involved in gangs and use judgment-impairing substances. Because of Community Link's wider work with some of the lowest
income members of our county, we are intimately acquainted with the desperation many of our neighbors face to procure
basic necessities and build lives of dignity.
Despite decades of research showing that preventive approaches are far more effective in stopping youth violence than
punitive measures, many still have little access to mental health services, in school or out of it. Some of the best ways to
address the causes of youth violence are social development programs, reduction in access to alcohol and firearms,
interventions limiting harmful drug use, and therapy for youth at higher risk of involvement. Unfortunately, many youth in Tarrant
County do not have access to this comprehensive preventive approach and are left to fend for themselves.
9. How does your strategy address those causes?
Link to Hope proposes to provide both prevention and intervention services for youth and their families to reduce criminal
activity. Our program empowers at-risk youth to make better decisions for themselves and strengthens families. Families are
the ultimate prevention and intervention strategy for youth violence (as guardian supervision can prevent substance use,
access to firearms, and other risky behavior). Families can be strengthened with counseling. Link to Hope is the only provider
of affordable mental health services that are scarce in northwest Fort Worth. Our licensed therapists have diverse
backgrounds, and we offer bilingual services. We use evidence-based practices to get the best results for youth.
To ensure the maximum impact, we will target additional outreach at schools in areas with higher crime rates. We already
have partnerships with police at those schools to ensure that kids who need services most will receive counseling. We
leverage our other programs to meet other family needs. We do not just demand that youth talk to us about their feelings—we
also give them food, empower them with economic development, and provide ongoing support for them as they navigate the
mental struggles they may be facing. A troubled teen is far more likely to open up when their underlying issues are being
acknowledged and addressed. Through our holistic approach, we are supporting youth and their family's stability and
accountability to reduce future crime.
10. What measurable impact will your strategy have related to crime and safety?
Since January of 2022 (the year the program began), Link to Hope has worked with 121 youth. Parents/guardians meet with
each youth's therapist at least monthly for consultation. Funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs has allowed us to expand our practice. With funding from CCPD, we expect to achieve these measurable metrics over
the grant term:
• 1000 counseling sessions delivered
• 100 families complete counseling
• 20% increase in families that report they have seen improvement in the reason they came for counseling, as measured by
immediate survey
• 10% of families report they have seen improvement in the reason they came for counseling, as measured by survey three
months post-services
• 75% of families report their child has remained crime-free for a month at the conclusion of counseling
• 70% of families report their child has maintained positive behavior at school for a month at the conclusion of counseling, as
defined by having not violated the school behavior code
• 70% of families report their child has remained crime-free three months post-services
• 50% of families report their child has maintained positive behavior at school as defined by having not violated the school
behavior code three months post-services
By funding this program, Fort Worth CCPD can support prevention and intervention in an under-resourced part of Fort Worth,
ensure kids with the highest risk of crime in these zip codes receive services.
Narrative t�
1. Please select the CCPD Goal(s) your project addresses.
;J: Reduce crime through prevention projects
:�' Reduce crime through intervention projects
IJ Increase safety through Direct Neighborhood Projects
IJ Increase safety through youth crime prevention projects
IJ Increase safety through youth crime intervention projects
2. Select entity type
:+!€ Private Non-Profit 501 c3
IJ Public Non-Profit
3. Please select the Funding Priority your project addresses
:�!� Emerging Priorities - Police Community Relations, Violent Crime Prevention, Foster Care, Adjudicated Youth & Adults
IJ Mission Priorities - After School programs, Gang intervention, Victim Services
4. Which Council Districts will this project serve?
Mark all that apply.
;J� District 2
IJ District 3
:�' District 4
IJ District 5
IJ District 6
iJ! District 7
IJ District 8
IJ District 9
'�� District 10
;J's District 11
5. Provide a brief summary of your project's activities and objectives (up to 375 characters).
Link to Hope provides affordable, quality mental health services through licensed counselors to individuals of all ages and
backgrounds in North and West Fort Worth, especially at-risk youth with substance abuse, gang involvement, or in areas of
high crime. We are reducing crime by addressing its root causes and providing compassionate, communal solutions.
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.
Link to Hope aims to address youth criminal activity, gang involvement, drug involvement, violence, theft, and vandalism in our
17 zip code service area, which contains some of the highest crime rates in the state, particularly 76104 and 76106. [1]
76104 has a violent crime rate that is nearly three times the national average. [2] Among the Tarrant County youth population,
violent crimes like homicide and aggravated assault have risen dramatically, increasing by as much as 80°/o or 90% in a year.
Black and Hispanic youth make up a disproportionate percentage of offenders, and 14 to 16 year olds account for nearly 75%
of total referrals. [3] Tarrant County averages nearly 18 gun deaths per yearjust among teens. Those who survive horrific
shootings are irrevocably impacted by lingering trauma for years. [4] Over half of Texas teens are drinking alcohol and 30%
are using some type of tobacco products. One in 10 say they actively binge drink. [5]
Many factors cause youth violence and justice involvement, including isolation, disconnection from parental affection and
guidance, family dysfunction, access to substances and firearms, and negative peer pressure. The role of a caregiver is to
provide safety, set boundaries, and meet the social and emotional needs of developing youth. When these needs go unmet,
youth are more likely to act destructively. Youth in areas with high wealth inequality or from families with histories of violence
are more likely to become involved in gangs and drugs. Despite decades of research showing that preventive approaches
are more effective in stopping youth violence than punitive measures, [6] many still have little access to mental health services,
in school or out of it. [7] Some of the best ways to address the causes of youth violence are social development programs,
reduction in access to alcohol and firearms, interventions limiting harmful drug use, and therapy for youth at higher risk of
involvement. [8] Unfortunately, many youth in Fort Worth do not have access to this comprehensive preventive approach and
are left to fend for themselves. Link to Hope was first offered to Eagle Mountain-Saginaw school district (EMS-ISD) as
requested by the superintendent. To address this need, the Link to Hope program was formed in 2022.
[1] "The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Tarrant County, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics."
[2] "Fort Worth, TX Crime." BestPlaces.
[3] "Tarrant County Juvenile Services Annual Report 2021." Tarrant County.
[4] Rachel Behrndt. "`We've got to do something different:' How Fort Worth, Tarrant County plan to address rising youth gun
violence." June 25, 2023.
[5] "Youth Substance Use Rates and Trends." Texas for Safe and Drug-Free Youth. 2019.
[6]"Youth Violence." World Health Organization.
[7] Nadia Tamez-Robledo. "Why Schools Still Struggle to Provide Enough Mental Health Resources for Students." EdSurge
News. February 19, 2024.
[8] "Youth Violence." WHO.
7. What is the target population? Please include characteristics to describe their circumstances and how the
crime or safety situation affects them.
Link to Hope, the mental health counseling program of Community Link, serves at-risk children, youth, and families across 370
square miles and 17 zip codes in North and West Fort Worth. This growing area is in need of more resources. Fort Worth has
one of the highest rates for new homes in the state, and hundreds of new multi-family units are being built throughout the Eagle
Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District. [1] Many schools in Link to Hope's service area have significant police
activity. During a recent school year, Fort Worth ISD had 361 incidents reported to police, and Eagle Mountain Saginaw had
183 such incidents. These were among the highest in the state. [2] Gangs are a significant issue in NW Fort Worth, especially
for teenage boys. Up to 40% of gang members are under 18 years old, and 90% are male. The average age to join a gang is
15 years old. Those who do join are three times more likely to commit a crime and are twice as likely to be incarcerated. They
are three times as likely to struggle with substance use disorder and half as likely to graduate from high school. [3] Drug
overdose deaths are also more prevalent among young men in Tarrant County, making early prevention and intervention
efforts potentially life-saving. [4] Over half of young people report having tried at least one illicit substance prior to graduating
high school, a far higher percentage use alcohol. Kids who have been exposed to domestic violence, abuse, or neglect are
more likely to use drugs. [5]
Because of Community Link's wider work with some of the lowest income members of our county, we are intimately
acquainted with the desperation many of our neighbors face to procure basic necessities and build lives of dignity. Some
clients approach us directly, but we also receive referrals from school counsellors who have identified students exhibiting
behavioral issues, and also from Eagle Mountain Saginaw district resource officers. Through our Case Management
program, we can also identify kids who are at risk of justice involvement or even gang recruitment, which can start as early as
4th grade. [6] Based on our estimates, approximately 30% of youth identified for services need direct intervention, whereas
70% can benefit greatly from a more preventive, proactive counseling approach prior to problematic or criminal activity.
[1] "Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School District: 3Q23 Demographic Report." Zonda Education.
[2] Brian New. "Texas schools received more than 67,000 'threat reports' last year." CBS News. November 18, 2022.
[3] "Gang Activity." Crime Stoppers Tarrant County.
[4] "Mental Health and Substance Use." TarrantCountyTX.gov.
[5] "Substance Use." Fort Worth Independent School District.
[6] "Gangs recruiting younger members, police say." MyPlainview. June 4, 2005.
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.
Link to Hope proposes to provide both prevention and intervention services for youth and their families to reduce criminal
activity. Our program empowers at-risk youth to make better decisions for themselves and strengthens families. Families are
the ultimate intervention strategy for youth violence, and they can be strengthened with counseling. Affordable mental health
services are scarce in North and West Fort Worth, and Link to Hope is the only program providing care at scale in this area.
Our licensed therapists have diverse backgrounds, and we offer bilingual services. We use evidence-based practices to get
the best results for youth.
To ensure the maximum impact, we will target additional outreach at schools in areas with higher crime rates. We already
have partnerships with police at those schools to ensure that kids who need services most will receive counseling. We
leverage our other programs to meet other family needs. We do not just demand that youth talk to us about their feelings—we
also give them food, empower them with economic development, and provide ongoing support as they navigate the mental
struggles they may be facing. A troubled teen is far more likely to open up when their underlying issues are being
acknowledged and addressed. Through our wholistic approach, we are supporting a youth and their family's stability and
accountability to reduce future crime. With additional support from CCPD, we anticipate serving 120 students in the coming
year.
While there are many nonprofits in Fort Worth doing good work, and even organizations that provide free counseling to
underserved populations, in the schools and zip codes we serve, there are few resources or options available. Most schools
do not have resources to offer free counseling of the quality that Community Link can provide, specifically intervention and
prevention services, for at-risk kids who might otherwise get involved in gangs or drugs. The diversity and qualification of our
therapists, our ability to provide bilingual services, and pairing therapy with other services make us unique in this
geographical area. We are meeting a need at a scale that no one else is equipped to meet.
Link to Hope first launched in EMS-ISD after the superintendent requested support. As mentioned above, intervention and
prevention programs are far more effective and yield better long-term results than punitive measures. Evidence-based
measures designed to address the root causes of behavioral issues are beneficial for both personal and public health,
especially when they are implemented in childhood or young adulthood. Protective factors like family and healthy peer
relationships can reduce risk factors. [1] Link to Hope was designed with this perspective in mind, and programming is
designed toward the long-term health of youth, which decreases crime and promotes public and community safety.
[1] "Prevention." National Institute on Drug Abuse.
9. What are your anticipated results? Please include how the crime/safety situation will change and how you will
measure success.
Since 2022, Link to Hope has worked with 121 youth. Parents/guardians meet with each youth's therapist at least monthly for
consultation. Funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has allowed us to expand our practice.
With funding from CCPD, we expect to achieve these outcomes over the grant term:
• 1000 counseling sessions delivered. The program will target schools with the highest crime rates, including in 76104 and
76106, and youth with the greatest risks as identified by school administration or school resource officers to maximize the
impact in the community.
• 100 families complete counseling.
• 75% of families report their child has remained crime-free for a month at the conclusion of counseling.
• 70% of families report their child has maintained positive behavior at school for a month at the conclusion of counseling, as
defined by having not violated the school behavior code.
• 70% of families report their child has remained crime-free three months post-services.
• 50% of families report their child has maintained positive behavior at school as defined by having not violated the school
behavior code three months post-services.
Our use of licensed therapists and evidence-based practices with proven results for youth with negative behavior or trauma
histories—including EMDR (eye motion desensitization and reprocessing), narrative therapy, internal family systems (IFS)
therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—are positioned to deliver these results.
Each of these therapies have been recognized by the counseling profession and academic research as effective practices for
at-risk youth and families.
By funding this program, Fort Worth CCPD can support prevention and intervention in an under-resourced part of Fort Wort
and ensure that kids with the highest risk of crime in these zip codes receive services. There are no similar programs with
licensed bilingual counselors working in conjunction with the schools to target at-risk kids in North and West Fort Worth
despite the area's growth in population, need, and crime. Over time, we anticipate that expanding prevention and intervention
services to at-risk youth will decrease the number of crimes committed, gang members, and substance use. We also
anticipate an increase in graduation rates and academic performance in the schools and districts we serve. Our services not
only help the individual youth involved but also improve and strengthen family relationships. Better connections with caregivers
can significantly decrease risk factors associated with justice involvement. Similarly, healthy peer-to-peer relationships can
serve as a protection against negative influences.[1] We see these results in our programs on a daily basis.
[1] "Prevention." National Institute on Drug Abuse.
10. Why is your agency suited to lead this project? Please include your agency's experience, mission,
partnerships, and nature of your services.
Community Link is led by Lara Gay and Trey Harper, who have decades of combined experience in administration,
management, and nonprofit work. Under their leadership, we have expanded from a food pantry to a large social services
organization. Once a single mother, Lara experienced the difficulties navigating the confusing web of local assistance
programs, which has given her a passion for creating strong collaborative communities in the social services industry.
Link to Hope's 9 therapists are all licensed professional counselors or licensed professional social workers. With 3 bilingual
therapist positions, all our services are offered in both English and Spanish. We offer EDMR therapy for clients who would
benefit, and employ numerous other modalities, such as family systems, IFS, CBT, narrative therapy, client centered therapy,
and DBT. Our staff is diverse and specifically equipped to help our target population. Numerous therapists on staff have
experience with teens and dealing with teen violence, criminal and gang involvement, as well as self-harm, self-esteem,
parent-child relationships, and recovering from abuse. We know that no counselor, no matter how talented or experienced, is
the right fit for every potential client; however, we do believe that every client can find a counselor who works for them, and we
have worked hard to develop a roster that can meet the needs of any troubled teen that comes to us for help.
Our counseling services fall under four categories: individual therapy, life challenges, family & relationship, and children &
teens. Individual needs include struggles such as behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addictive
behaviors, and impulse control. Life challenges encompass career counseling, grief, relationship issues, school issues, and
teen violence. Family- and teen-related counseling addresses interfamilial relationships and any educational inhibitions,
including disabilities. Though we list these separately for the purposes of organization, any youth who comes to us may benefit
from all these services, which are connected to our larger goal of serving at-risk youth in NW Fort Worth to decrease and
prevent criminal activity and harm to the community.
Community Link offers overlapping services to address hunger and poverty in NW Fort Worth, such as providing food and
case management. We also have numerous community partners like Blue Mound Lionettes, Don't Forget To Feed Me, EMS
ISD Education Foundation, Eagle Mountain- Saginaw ISD, Effie Center of Eagle Mountain, Northwest YMCA, Tarrant County
College — Northwest, The City of Saginaw, and United Way of Tarrant County. Additionally, we partner with local churches and
businesses, many of which support our food pantry. Link to Hope is a unique program, but connecting it with other services
only makes it stronger. Kids are more likely to listen to their counselor when they are not hungry, and their basic needs have
been met.
11. What is your agency's mission? Please include how this project fits and how this project was developed.
Community Link's mission is to alleviate hunger and poverty by providing food, case management, and mental health
counseling to those in need in Northwest Tarrant County. We aim to support the soul and body holistically. We have been in
operation since 2021. Our agency has a budget of $1.8 million and a staff of 18 which allows us to be the only program in this
area with significant ability to scale for greater impact. We have sufficient financial staff to manage government grant funding
and development staff working on diverse revenue streams to grow and sustain our programs.
The counseling program, Link to Hope's, mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals of all ages
and backgrounds can access the help they need to thrive. We have a diverse and dedicated team of 9 licensed therapists
and 3 bilingual therapists.
In our work providing poverty relief in North and West Fort Worth, we quickly identified the intensive trauma and mental health
needs of our clients. We also found that a great number of our clients were "stuck" and unable to increase their financial well-
being because of family, trauma, or mental health concerns. Many of our clients were very concerned about the behavior of
their youth children. Additionally, the superintendent of Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD approached Community Link with their
need for support for mental health and family functioning support for their at-risk youth. Out of this need, we sought and were
granted funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to begin and then expand a counseling
program.
Link to Hope was developed to meet the growing need for affordable mental health services in a region that is underserved
and underresourced. Having already developed partnerships within the community, we took the next step in January 2022 to
add mental health services, particularly in schools with at-risk youth and troubled teens who are more likely to get involved in
illegal or dangerous activities.
We are incredibly intentional in our approach and presentation, especially with at-risk youth who may already be suspicious of
authority figures or resistant to intervention. We look at every potential client, regardless of age or background, as a neighbor,
not a patient. We provide a source of hope and care for NW Fort Worth. Through diverse people and practices and
counseling that treats the whole person, we are removing the mental health stigma from our community. When communities
are healthier and better connected, they become safer and less inclined to crime. In our experience working in this area for
years, the biggest causes of crime are poverty, desperation, and disconnection. By providing affordable, quality mental health
options for our community, we are reducing the risk factors for teens and their families in underserved areas.
12. What geographic area will you serve? Please include the relevant council districts, zip codes, or
neighborhoods that will be served by your project.
Link to Hope, the mental health counseling program of Community Link, serves at-risk children, youth, and families across 370
square miles and 17 zip codes in Northwest Tarrant County: 76106, 76104, 76071, 76052, 76177, 76244, 76179, 76020,
76131, 76137, 76135, 76108, 76127, 76114, 76164, 76102, 76107. This encompasses the following council districts: 2, 3, 4,
7, 9, 10, and 11. Our project is not limited to specific neighborhoods and serves the "Fort Worth at large" communities which
often have no targeted support.
Our target geographic area includes two priority zip codes for Fort Worth CCPD (76106 and 76104), which has a crime rate
nearly three times the national average. [1 ] This area as a whole has a significant problem with gang activity, substance use
disorder, and violence among youth, with disparities for Black and Hispanic youth. [2]
Fort Worth is growing and expanding, with one of the highest rates for new homes in the state, particularly in the Eagle
Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District. [3] Tarrant County's population has increased steadily for 12 consecutive
years, with a 19% increase over that time, more than doubling the population rate of the country. Most of this growth can be
attributed to minority populations. While the White (non-Hispanic) population has remained steady and even decreased
slightly since 2010, the number of Hispanic residents has increased at a significantly higher rate, as has the number of Black
residents and Asian residents. More people than ever before live within our service region, and the growth shows no signs of
slowing down. [4] Despite these positive trends, there is also higher than average police activity within the schools in our
region, some of which have the highest reported number of incidents in the state. [5] We are working vigilantly alongside
police in these schools to empower youth to make better decisions for themselves and their futures. Students deserve to feel
safe at school, and to have every opportunity afforded them to succeed. Unfortunately, many students in the districts we serve
come from low-income or even unstable situations and need additional support. Link to Hope was founded to create
connections between students, parents, and the community. We show students an alternative path to success beyond the
negative options available, which lead to justice involvement and poor outcomes.
[1] "Fort Worth, TX Crime." BestPlaces.
[2] "Tarrant County Juvenile Services Annual Report 2021." Tarrant County.
[3] "Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School District: 3Q23 Demographic Report." Zonda Education.
[4] "Our Changing Population: Tarrant County, Texas." USAFACTS.
[5] Brian New. "Texas schools received more than 67,000 'threat reports' last year." CBS News. November 18, 2022.
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.
Funding from the Department of Housing and Community Affairs has helped us to expand our Link to Hope practice. We have
also sought funding from the following sources: the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the Morris
Foundation, the Sid Richardson Foundation, and the Amon Carter Foundation.
Community Link as a whole has developed a sustainable funding model based on individual donations, corporate and local
business sponsorships, support from churches and charitable organizations who partner with us, and grant funding. We have
receiving sizeable gifts in the past from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the Morris Foundation, the
Amon Carter Foundation, the Ryan Foundation, the Ken W. Davis Foundation, the Pigman Family Foundation, the Alliance
Texas Foundation, Speedway Children's Charities, Charles Michael Foundation, the Fort Worth Foundation and from local
governmental sources.
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.
While we believe that the Link to Hope counseling program has the potential to address all of the priorities, we are directly
focused on:
2) Violent Crime Prevention — Programming that addresses the root causes of violent crime or that is located in areas where
violent crime is most prevalent.
Our preexisting relationships and presence in schools located within zip codes 76104 and 76106 give us a unique opportunity
to address the causes of crime in areas where it is most prevalent. Prevention and intervention services, like those provided
by Link to Hope's diverse, affordable, quality counseling, are more cost-effective in preventing crime and substance use in
communities than solely punitive or reactive measures. Strong family relationships and healthy peer-to-peer connections
serve as powerful protective safety measures for at-risk youth. [1 ] By addressing the mental health issues facing our youth and
reducing mental health stigma in the community, we are providing an alternative to gangs, drugs, alcohol, or violence for teens
who are in desperate need of accountability and encouragement to increase their self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-
efficacy. Link to Hope helps youth to see their potential beyond the pain and struggles they may be facing in the moment, and
by looking to the life they can build through their own efforts and the support of others, harmful decisions become far less
palatable to them. When a kid has hope for their future, it makes the present more bearable, and Link to Hope exists to
inspire confidence and optimism in even the most at-risk youth. Support from CCPD will decrease crime, increase community
safety, and improve academic and career outcomes for youth in Fort Worth.
Additionally, Link to Hope addresses several other Emerging Priorities.
1. Police Community Relations: Link to Hope collaborates with local law enforcement in schools and works alongside them to
reach youth in need of support.
3. Foster Care: though we don't target youth in foster care as clients, many of our youth served are foster youth referred to us
by school staff.
We also address two of the three Partner Priorities.
2. Gang Intervention: One of our major focuses with Link to Hope is to provide support and show students who may be
struggling alternative paths to the damaging choices available to them. Gang recruitment starts at an early age, [2] so iYs
crucial that intervention and prevention services take peer pressure into account and work to create positive peer-to-peer
relationships for youth who are more at-risk of recruitment and involvement.
3. Victim Services: kids who have experienced abuse or neglect themselves are more at-risk of getting involved in criminal
activity and the justice system, and that is certainly true of our clients, many of whom have been victims themselves.
[1] "Prevention." National Institute on Drug Abuse.
[2] "Gang Activity." Crime Stoppers Tarrant County.
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
Project Plan t�
Project Plan Outcomes
Outcome How is it measured?
Objective Measurable Outcome Objective State what tool is used to track
the outcome.
Outcome 70% of families report their child has maintained positive behavior at This will be measured by a survey
Objective 1 school for a month at the conclusion of counseling, as defined by not a month after completing
having violated the school behavior code. counseling.
Outcome 70% of families report their child has remained crime-free three This will be measured by a survey
Objective 2 months post service. three months after completing
counseling.
Outcome 75% of families report their child has maintained positive behavior at This will be measured by a survey
Objective 3 school for a month at the conclusion of counseling. a month after completing
counseling.
Outcome 50% of families report their child has maintained positive behavior at This will be measured by a survey
Objective 4 school as defined by having not violated the school behavior code three months after completing
three months post-services. counseling.
Outcome 100 families complete counseling.
Objective 5
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Project Plan Activities
This will be measured by Link to
Hope's scheduling program.
Timeline
provide dates to
complete activity
Project Activity Summary Activity Goals & Tools People
Plan Provide a quantifiable goal Involved/Responsible
Activities Describe what for the activity. list who will carry out
will be done. State how it will be tracked. activity
Outcome
1
Activity 1 Students and their
families will
participate in
mental health
counseling with a
licensed
professional.
70% of families report their
child has maintained positive
behavior at school for a month
at the conclusion of counseling,
as defined by not having
violated the school behavior
code. This will be measured by
Link to Hope Therapists, Link This activity will be
to Hope Office Staff completed one month
after the student
completes therapy
sessions.
a survey a month after
completing counseling.
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Outcome
2
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Outcome
3
Activity 1
Students and their
families will
participate in
mental health
counseling with a
licensed
professional.
Students and their
families will
participate in
mental health
counseling with a
licensed
professional.
70% of families report their Link to Hope Therapists, Link This activity will be
child has remained crime-free to Hope Office Staff completed one month
three months post-service. This after the student
will be measured by a survey completes therapy
sent by Link to Hope Staff. sessions.
75% of families report their
child has maintained positive
behavior at school for a month
at the conclusion of counseling.
This will be measured by a
survey administered by Link to
Hope staff.
Link to Hope Therapists, Link This activity will be
to Hope Staff completed one month
after student completes
counseling.
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Outcome
4
Activity 1
Students and
families will
complete mental
health counseling
with licensed
therapists.
50% of families report their
child has maintained positive
behavior at school as defined
by having not violated the
school behavior code three
months post-services. This
information will be gathered
through a survey administered
by Link to Hope staff.
Link to Hope Staff, Link to
Hope Therapists.
This activity will be
complete three months
after the student has
completed counseling.
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Outcome
5
Activity 1 Students will be We will offer 1000 counseling EMS-ISD Police Department, Participation and
identified, referred sessions to at least 100 EMS-ISD counseling recommendations for
to counseling, and families. We will measure this department, Link to Hope this program will be
receive counseling through the scheduling program Staff, Link to Hope continual for three
services. for Link to Hope. Counseling. years.
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
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EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF WORK – PROJECT PLAN Agency Name:Community Link Mission, Inc Project Type: Providing Mental Health Counseling to address youth criminal activity in a 17-zip code service area.Project Title: Link to Hope Counseling CCPD Emerging Priority Please check all that apply. Police Community Relations Violent Crime Prevention Foster Care Adjudicated Youth & AdultsCCPD Mission Priority Please check all that apply. Afterschool Program Gang Intervention Victim Services Outcome 175 out of 100 (75%) of families report their child has remained crime-free for a month at the conclusion of counselingas demonstrated by post-service surveys. Outcome 270 out of 100 (70%) of families report their child has maintained positive behavior at school (i.e., no violations of the school behavior code) for a month at the conclusion of counseling, as demonstrated by school records and parent’sreports. Outcome 350 out of 100 (50%) of families report that their child has maintained positive behavior at school (i.e., no violations of the school behavior code) three months after program completion, as demonstrated by post-service survey.Outcome 470 out of 100 (70%) families report that their child has remained crime-free three months after program completion, as demonstrated by the post-service survey. Outcome 545 out of 100 (50%) of families report that their child has maintained positive behavior at school (i.e., no violations of the school behavior code) 1 year after program completion, as demonstrated by post-service survey.Outcome 670 out of 100 (70%) of families report that their child has remained crime-free one year after program completion, as demonstrated by the post-service survey.Activity SummaryActivity GoalsPeople/Persons ResponsibleTimelineThroughout the course of the 3-yeargrant, we will provide 100 families(students and families) with up to 10 hours of clinical mental health counseling utilizing any of the following modalities: EMDR, NET, IFS, DBT, and CBT.1,000 counseling sessions provided over the grant term.3,000 surveys (3 surveys per client) will be used - at the beginning, at three months, and one-year post services -using MailChimp to track client experience and their family’s experience. Link to Hope Case Manager, Therapists, Referral PartnerOngoing – 3 year- grant term.
Facilitate discussions and outreach with our partners at EMS-ISD during orientation and scheduling meetings with the EMS-ISD police chief to promote access to funds and encourage participation in the program. Track data from the social media management platform that gauges engagement and reported in engagement totals. Provide annual flyer to distribute to counselors at EMS-ISD and Police Department.200 school district referral partners to include counseling staff and crisis team (the Coordinator of Crisis Intervention), school district police and administrationwill be addressed in Eagle Mountain Saginaw – ISD as well as the Fort Worth Police Northwest Division leadership. Participants and speakers will be tracked through sign-in sheets and email confirmations.108 social media posts total. 3,000 printed flyers will be distributed.Executive Director Therapists, EMS-ISD, Police ForceTwice per year for the 3 year-grant term. Monthly posts across 3 separate social media platforms. Totaling 36 posts across these platforms per year for the 3-year term of the grant Annually Meet with Coordinator of Crisis Intervention Team at EMS-ISD once a month to track progress of studentsremaining crime free.36 Intervention Team Check-in via phone, email, or in person.Coordinator Crisis Intervention TeamMonthly check in with Crisis Intervention team Coordinator atEMS-ISD for 3-year grant term.
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Submitting Agency:
Contact Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
Remit Address:
Invoice Number:
Month of Request:
A B C D E
(B+C) (A-D)
Revenue (if applicable)50,000.00$ -$ 50,000.00$
A Personnel 134,168.00$ -$ 134,168.00$
B Fringe Benefits 10,733.44$ -$ 10,733.44$
C Travel & Training -$ -$
D Equipment 7,200.00$ -$ 7,200.00$
E Supplies -$ -$
F Contracts/Consultants 340,298.56$ -$ 340,298.56$
G Sub-Awards -$ -$
H Occupancy 7,600.00$ -$ 7,600.00$
Total Direct Costs 450,000.00$ -$ -$ -$ 450,000.00$
A B C D E
(B+C) (A-D)
Total InDirect Costs 50,000.00$ -$ -$ 50,000.00$
Supporting documents required with monthly requests.Summary:
Total Budget:500,000.00$
Previous Requests:-$
This Request:-$
Total Requested To-Date -$
Remaining Funds 500,000.00$
Fund Dept. ID
Reviewed by: Approved by:
Grant Staff Signature Date Grant Staff Signature Date
Community Link Mission
Trey Harper
Exhibit C
Request for Reimbursement (RFR)
FY 2025
Budget Category
DIRECT COSTS (90% Minimum)
Total of Previous
Reimbursements
Requested
This Month's
Request Total Requested
To-Date
Remaining Balance
Available
Budget AmountBudget Category
Budget Amount
INDIRECT COSTS (10% Maximum)
Total of Previous
Reimbursements
Requested
This Month's
Request Total Requested
To-Date
Remaining Balance
Available
I have reviewed this request and certify that these listed expenses and support documentation are accurate.
See Request for Reimbursement Instructions for reference
Authorized Signatory Signatory Title Date
Finance Received Stamp Placed Below
Account
Fiscal Agent Use Only
Purchase Order #
RFR Approved For Payment (Forth Worth Police Department CCPD Staff Use Only)
Submit To:
By Email:
PSM@fortworthtexas.gov
Mail:
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
Attn: Contract Compliance Specialist
Financial Management Division
505 West Felix St.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Crime Control and Prevention District
Partners with a Shared Mission
Agency Name:
Person to Contact for Corrections:
Contact Phone Number for Corrections:
Email Address for Corrections:
Project Term
Authorized Executive Signor:
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CCPD Goal (s):
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EXHIBIT D - PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
Link to Hope provides affordable, quality mental health services through licensed counselors to individuals of all ages and backgrounds in North and West Fort Worth, especially at-risk
youth with substance abuse, gang involvement, or in areas of high crime. We are reducing crime by addressing its root causes and providing compassionate, communal solutions.
Section II. Quarterly Outcomes - Overall Performance
Section II. Participant Activity - Overall Performance
Section II. Program Information
Reduce Crime through prevention projects
Reduce crime through intervention projects
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028
Section I. Agency Information
Community Link Mission
Trey Harper | Executive Director
682-226-9687
TreyHarper@communitylinkmission.org
Year One 2025- 2026
Outcome Measure and Description
Exhibit E:
Crime Control and Prevention District
REQUEST FOR BUDGET MODIFICATION
Fiscal Year 2025
Date
Submitting Agency Community Link Mission
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 Change Requested Revised Budget
Modification Narrative (describe in detail what change is for)
I have reviewed this request and certify that the listed modifications are correct.
______________________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signatory Signatory Title Date
FWPD STAFF USE ONLY
Modification Approved Modification NOT Approved
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FWPD Staff Signature Date
Exhibit F: Crime Control and Prevention DistrictCORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Please detail the intended actions and timeline in which corrective action will be completed in white cells below. It is advisable that all corrections to procedure be formalized by a policy document approved by the governing board. Additional Instructions are below. ITEM IDMONITORING FINDINGCORRECTIVE ACTION RESPONSIBLE PERSONTARGET COMPLETION DATESECTION -# FIN -1 PERS - 2 ADM - 3List the CCPD Improvement Comment here Please detail the corrective action to be taken. Designate a person to ensure completion. Designate a target date to complete the action. ______________________________________________________ _____________________________Authorized Representative Signature Date______________________________________________________Name of Authorized Representative –Please Print
City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
Texas
Council Communication
DATE: 08/26/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0760
LOG NAME: 35FY25 CCPD EMERGING PARTNERS PROGRAM GRANTS Q3
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Contracts with Building Pathways, Inc., Community Link Mission, Inc., Helping Others Prioritize Education (HOPE)
Initiative, Inc. and Jewel's Comfort Keeper for Fiscal Year 2025 Emerging Partners Program Grant Funding from the Crime Control and Prevention
District Community Based Fund in the Total Amount Up to $1,947,651.00 to Operate Crime Prevention Programming that Benefits Fort Worth
Residents
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of contracts with Building Pathways, Inc., Community Link Mission, Inc., Helping
Others Prioritize Education (HOPE) Initiative, Inc. and Jewel's Comfort Keeper for the Fiscal Year 2025 Emerging Partners Program funding from
the Crime Control and Prevention District Community Based Fund in the total amount up to $1,947,651.00 to operate crime prevention
programming that benefits Fort Worth residents.
DISCUSSION:
Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Emerging Partners Programs provide funding to agencies that are recommended by a selection
panel and then approved by the CCPD Board of Directors (Board). This panel consisting of staff and community representatives evaluates the
proposals to ensure minimum qualifications are met and that proposed projects meet one or more of the goals of the Board.
On June 24, 2025, the Board reviewed and approved the recommendation to fund four crime prevention programs. The following programs'
awards total up to $1,947,651.00 and are funded by the CCPD Community Based Fund. The three Program grants will have a contract term of July
1, 2025 through September 30, 2028 with no renewals, and the one Development grant will have a contract term of July 1, 2025 through
September 30, 2026.
Funding will be allocated as follows in Fiscal Year 2025 on a reimbursement basis:
Program Grants:
Building Pathways, Inc. ($1,097,651.00) will implement their program to provide exemplary educational training, and employment services
designed to improve jobs and careers for individuals who need them. This 12-month mentorship program prepares high-risk youth for careers in
construction trades including in Aerospace, Welding, CNC Machining, Logistics (MSSC), Production (MSSC), and HVAC. It pairs hands-on
training with financial literacy and life skills education, aiming to improve employment outcomes and reduce recidivism. Funding will support
staffing, training, mileage, participant stipends, and program operations. The program will serve participants in all districts.
Community Link Mission, Inc. ($500,000.00) will implement their program "Link to Hope" to provide affordable, quality mental health services
through licensed counselors to individuals of all ages and backgrounds in North and West Fort Worth, especially at-risk youth with substance
abuse history, gang involvement, or in areas of high crime. They are reducing crime by addressing its root causes and providing compassionate,
communal solutions. The program will serve participants in district 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, and 11.
Helping Others Prioritize Education (HOPE) Initiative, Inc. ($300,000.00) will implement their program "Beyond Change: Building Safer
Communities" which combines key components of Youth & Officer Interaction, Mentoring & Life Readiness, College & Workforce Readiness, and
Community Engagement to deter juvenile criminal behavior. Through workshops and community events, this project aims to reduce youth crimes,
increase public safety and trust, and enhance college/workforce readiness.The program will serve participants in district 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9.
Development Grant:
Jewel's Comfort Keeper ($50,000.00) supports formerly incarcerated individuals through leadership development, conflict resolution, and reentry
support services. Funding will allow them to hire a consultant to assess staff competencies and deliver training in trauma-informed care, case
management, and workforce development. They will conduct a study on best practices by reviewing 25 successful national reentry models, and
partner with policy experts, academic institutions, and nonprofit leaders to strengthen future program design. The program will serve participants in
district 2, 3, and 4.
Funding is budgeted in the CCPD Community Based Fund for the CCPD Emerging Partners Programs Department for the purpose of funding the
CCPD Community Based 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 FY25 project 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 City Manager's Office b� William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Robert A. Alldredge Jr. 4212
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris 4243