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AGREEMENT FOR EMERGING PARTNERS PROGRAM
FORT WORTH CONNECT PROGRAM GRANT
FISCAL YEARS 2026 — 2029
In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements contained herein, THIS
AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into between CITY OF FORT WORTH
("City"), a home -rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas, acting by and through William
Johnson, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and FORT WORTH CONNECT
("Contractor"), a Texas Nonprofit Corporation, acting by and through Dr. Carlos Walker,
Executive Officer, its duly authorized.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City has determined that Emerging Partners Programs are necessary to
support crime prevention in the City during Fiscal Years 2026 - 2029 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
Everything 4H Rodeo Club, ("Program"), which will support the City's 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 $295,000.00 ("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
4. Exhibit C — Request for Reimbursement (RFR)
5. Exhibit D — Performance Report OFFICIAL RECORD
6. Exhibit E — Budget Modification Form
7. Exhibit F — Corrective Action Plan Form CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Exhibits "A" through "F", 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 Fort Worth Connect 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
1.1 Contractor covenants and agrees to fully perform, or cause to be performed, with good faith
and due diligence, all work and services described in Exhibit A — Scope of Work: Project Plan and
Program Narrative. Contractor shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the
Program. Contractor agrees to expend the Program Funds in accordance with the Exhibit B —
Budget Narrative. Program activities and quarter measures shall be reported in accordance with
Exhibit D — Performance Report.
2. Term
2.1 This Agreement shall commence upon January 1, 2026 ("Effective Date") and shall end
on March 31, 2029 ("End Date"). The project period is January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028.
With the exception of an extension, as outlined in Section 2.2, all of Contractor's expenditures and
program services under this Agreement must be completed no later than December 31, 2028. The
City reserves the right to withhold the final Request for Reimbursement until all required
documents have been provided by the Contractor to the City. All final reports for this agreement
must be received by January 15, 2029.
2.2 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, fulfill objectives set
forth in Exhibit A and/or to complete administrative closeout activities associated with the project.
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 October 15, 2028. The City reserves
the right to decline any Extension request that is not in the best interest of the City.
2.3 Liquidation Period Contractor agrees that no additional costs can be incurred after
December 31, 2028. Contractor has until January 31, 2029, to liquidate accrued expenditures that
occurred during the project term period January 1, 2026 — December 31, 2028. To receive
reimbursement, Contractor agrees to report liquidated expenses using the Exhibit C form and
provide backup documentation by January 31, 2029.
3. Program Funds
3.1 In no event shall the total distribution from City made to the Contractor during the Term
of this Agreement exceed the total sum of $295,000.00 ("Program Funds").
3.2 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
Exhibit C — Request for Reimbursement (RFR). 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 3.4. Each RFR
should be sequentially numbered and labeled using the following format:
AGENCY NAME_INVOICE_QUARTER YEAR
RFR submissions will include expense documentation that is legible, detailed, clear, and
concise. The submitted RFR shall include the Exhibit D — 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(a�fortworthtexas.gov. Reimbursements will not be made until
after receipt of an acceptable and approved RFR and Exhibit D — Performance Report.
3.3 Reimbursements shall be made within 30 days of receipt of an acceptable and approved
RFR and Exhibit D — Performance Report. With the exception of final reimbursement requests as
outlined in Section 3.5, incomplete or incorrect submissions shall be returned to the Contractor for
resubmission, restarting the 30-day reimbursement schedule.
3.4 Request for Reimbursement Reporting Schedule
Contractor agrees to submit all Exhibit C — Requests for Reimbursement and Exhibit D —
Performance Reports on a quarterly basis. Reports shall be included in July, October, January,
and April's submissions. Contractor agrees to provide both Exhibit C — Requests for
Reimbursement and Exhibit D — Performance Reports per the following schedule:
Activity/Expenses
occurring in the following
months:
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January — March
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April — June
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Jul — September
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October — December
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Contractor agrees Exhibit C — Requests for Reimbursement and Exhibit D — Performance Reports
shall be submitted to City no later than the 15th day after the end of each reporting month. If this
deadline occurs on a weekend or a City holiday, then reports shall be submitted to the City by the
next City business day. Should the Contractor not be able to meet these requirements in the given
month, the Contractor shall provide written notification prior to the deadline that details the
justification and expected date of submission. If no notification is received by the 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 — Requests for Reimbursement and Exhibit D —
Performance Reports is required even if expenses and/or activity does not occur.
3.5 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 January 15, 2029. Any
discrepancies on the final RFR or expense documentation will be adjusted from the final
reimbursement amount.
3.6 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 Exhibit E — Budget Modification Form request to City, with
the RFR, during the month the modification took place. The request must include justification for
the modification to the budget, and the newly modified budget cannot exceed the total amount of
Program Funds.
3.7 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 Exhibit E — Budget Modification Form must be submitted,
and the 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 newly modified budget shall not exceed the total amount of Program Funds.
3.8 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 Exhibit — Budget Modification Form 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 newly modified
budget shall not exceed the total amount of Program Funds.
3.9 Budget Modifications to Direct and Indirect Line Items Budget modifications 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 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9.
3.10 Last Day to Approve Modifications The last day the City will approve a Budget
Modification for this agreement is December 15, 2028.
3.11 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 Exhibit E.
3.12 Budget Modifications shall be submitted to PSMAfortworthtexas.gov.
3.13 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 were fully or partially paid for using CCPD funds were used in furtherance of the
program activities described in this Agreement. Documentation of these cost allocations, as well
as a copy of the Contractor's policy and procedures for the documentation of the cost allocations,
shall be made available to the City upon request.
3.14 Match Requirement Contractor agrees to contribute matching funds for this Project. The
match will be applied based on a portion of project expenses and as outlined in Exhibit B.
Contractor agrees to report matching funds along with the request for reimbursement
documentation. Contractor agrees that matching funds must be a cash match.
4. Program Performance
4.1 Contractor agrees to maintain full documentation supporting the performance of the work
and fulfillment of the objectives set forth in Exhibit A.
4.2 Performance Report Contractor agrees to provide an Exhibit D — Performance Report to
document the performance of work as described in the Project Plan. 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 3.4.
4.3 Corrective Action Plan Contractor agrees to complete a Corrective Action Plan ("CAP")
in the event of two (2) consecutive quarters, or (6) consecutive errors in a given quarter, of missing,
incomplete, or incorrect Exhibit C — Request for Reimbursement or Exhibit D — Performance
Report submissions. 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 and up to 90 days after the contract term end. 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 — Performance Report will be due January 15, 2029.
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 the same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,
members, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees, or invitees.
The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Contractor, its officers,
members, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees, or invitees,
and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and
Contractor. No federal, state, or local income tax, nor any payroll tax of any kind, shall be withheld
or paid by City on behalf of Contractor. Contractor shall not be treated as an employee with respect
to the services performed pursuant to this Agreement for federal or state tax purposes. It is
expressly understood and agreed that officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors,
licensees, or invitees of Contractor, and any program participants hereunder, are not eligible for,
and shall not participate in any employer pension, health, or other fringe benefit plan provided by
City. It is expressly understood and agreed that City does not have the legal right to control the
details of the tasks performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees,
subcontractors, program participants, licensees, or invitees.
8.2 City shall in no way nor under any circumstances be responsible for any property belonging
to Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants,
licensees, or invitees, which may be lost, stolen, destroyed, or in any way damaged.
9. Liability and Indemnification
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYAND ALL PROPERTY
LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO
ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CA USED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS) OR OMISSION(S),
MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS AGAINST ANYAND
ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS, AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO OWNER'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH)
THAT MAYRELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF, OR BE OCCASIONED BY (I) CONTRACTOR'S
BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (H)
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 INDEMNITYPRO VIDED
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 CONSTR UED AS A WAIVER OF THE
CITY'S GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY AS FURTHER PROVIDED BY THE LAWS OF
TEXAS.
Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release and
indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above.
Section 9 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
10. Non -Assignment
No assignment or delegation of duties under this Agreement by Contractor shall be
effective without City's prior written approval.
11. Prohibition Against Interest
11.1 No member, officer, or employee of the City, or its designees or agents; no member of the
governing body of the locality in which the Program is situated; and no other public official of
such locality or localities who exercises any functions or responsibilities with respect to the
Program during this tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in
any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed hereunder.
Contractor shall incorporate, or cause to be incorporated, like language prohibiting such interest,
in all contracts and subcontracts hereunder.
11.2 No officer, employee, member, or program participant of Contractor shall have a financial
interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the monies transferred hereunder, or be financially
interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to Contractor of any land, materials, supplies, or
services purchased with any funds transferred hereunder, except on behalf of Contractor, as an
officer, employee, member, or program participant. Any willful violation of this paragraph with
the knowledge, expressed or implied, of Contractor or its subcontractors, shall render this
Agreement voidable by City of Fort Worth.
12. Nondiscrimination
12.1 In accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, Contractor covenants
that neither it nor any of its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants, or
subcontractors, while engaged in performing this Agreement shall in connection with the
employment, advancement, or discharge of employees, in connection with the terms, conditions,
or privileges of their employment, discriminate against persons because of their age, except on the
basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, statutory requirement, or statutory
or ordinance exception.
12.2 Contractor will not unlawfully discriminate against any person or persons because of age,
race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation, nor will Contractor
permit its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, or program participants to engage
in such discrimination.
IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-
DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY CONTRACTOR, ITS PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUCCESSORS IN
INTEREST, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO
INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND THE CITY AND HOLD THE CITY HARMLESS FROM
SUCH CLAIM.
Section 12 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13. Compliance
13.1 Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants, and
subcontractors, shall abide by and comply with all laws, federal, state and local, including all
ordinances, rules and regulations of City. If City calls to the attention of Contractor in writing to
any such violation on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, members, agents, employees,
subcontractors or program participants, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct
such violation.
13.2 Contractor shall utilize Program Funds strictly for those purposes and goals intended under
the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If City calls the attention of Contractor in writing to
any such violations on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, members, agents, employees,
program participants, or subcontractors, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct
such violation.
14. Governmental Powers
It is understood that by 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 the 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 interests of the City.
16.2 Contractor's insurer(s) must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas for the lines
of insurance coverage provided and be currently rated in terms of financial strength and solvency
to the satisfaction of the City's Risk Manager. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A-VII
in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and
solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below that required, written
approval of Risk Management is required.
16.3 Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in
favor of the City. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement, except for policies of
workers' 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 the Texas Department of 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 for
maintaining 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: Fort Worth Connect
Dr. Carlos Walker, Executive Officer
4412 Arborwood Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76123
19. Counterparts: Electronically Transmitted Signature
This Agreement, as well as any associated exhibits or documents, including RFRs and Budget
Modification Form requests, 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 (1-9).
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 Section 808.001 of the
Texas Government Code. By signing this Agreement, 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.
23. 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.
24. 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
$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company
with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of the contract. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is
applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that Contractor's
signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement in multiples.
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CITY:
By:
Name: William Johnson
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 08/25/2026
CONTRACTOR:
Fort Worth Connect
By: Carlos Walker (Aug 12, 2026 11:34:12 CDT)
Name: Dr. Carlos Walker
Title: Executive Director
08/12/2026
Date:
CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended:
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By:
Name: David Carabajal
Title: Executive Assistant Chief of Police
Date: 08/25/2026
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By:
Name: Amarna Muhammad
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Date: 08/24/2026
Contract Authorization:
M&C: 26-0081
Date Approved: 1/27/2026
1295: 2025-1396490
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
FORT WORTH.
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$ 295,000.00 Requested
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Project Contact
Carlos Walker
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Tel: (817)205-4231
Additional Contacts
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Concept Paper
Eligibility Information
Fort Worth Connect
4412 Arborwood Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76123
United States
Executive Director
Carlos Walker
drearloslwaiker(o)gmail.com
1. Will this project primarily serve Fort Worth residents?
Yes
No
2. Will this project address a CCPD Priority Area?
Yes
No
3. Is your agency's non-CCPD revenue greater than $100,000
Yes
No
Telephone(817) 205-4231
Fax
Web ftwconnect.org
4. Are you currently funded by a CCPD Development Grant or Program Grant?
Yes
V. No
Project Information
5. Have you completed an in -person or virtual Request for Proposal (RFP) training for Program
Grants?
�'. Yes
No
6. What Districts will this project serve?
Check all that apply.
��4 District 2
C District 3
District 4
�y District 5
.r District 6
R District 7
C District 8
District 9
R District 10
*! District 11
7. What is the mission of your agency?
Our mission is to provide resources, guidance, and support to families, ensuring they have the tools to
navigate life's challenges and the opportunity to build a brighter future.
8. What is the target population for this project?
This project aims to establish an innovative and impactful program dedicated to empowering inner city
youth in Fort Worth, Texas between the ages of 10-17 years old through participation in rodeo sports.
Although youth will be invited to participate from across the City of Fort Worth, we are strategically
targeting youth who reside in Districts 5 & 8 will be to participate. We have met with parents and staff
members at Morningside Middle, Jacquet Middle, and Dunbar High Schools, which are located in our
targeted districts to recruit participants. We will work with Tarrant County Agrilife Extension to recruit youth
throughout the county as well.
Outside of downtown Fort Worth, the Southside and South East communities are considered to be the
most dangerous areas in the city and they are located in District's 8 and 5, respectively. According to
areavibes.com, the Southside has 117% more crime than the City of Fort Worth and South East has
102% more crime than the rest of the city as well. Collectively, these two communities account for 2,051
violent crimes according statistics received from the areavibes.com most dangerous neighborhoods in
Fort Worth for 2025.
This project has been created in partnership with law enforcement officers from the Fort Worth Police
Department. The goal of this program is to leverage the expertise of law enforcement officers in rodeo to
foster positive relationships among youth and members of our local police department.
9. What is the crime problem you are addressing?
Southside and South East Fort Worth residents report higher rates of violent and property crimes than any
other areas outside of Downtown Fort Worth. These crimes include murder, rape, robbery, assault as
violent crimes and burglary, theft, and vehicle theft as property crimes. According to crimegrade.org, the
projected cost of crime in the Southside community of Fort Worth will be around $41 million dollars for
2025. These numbers include the criminal justice system cost for items such as law enforcement, courts,
and imprisonment.
According to augurisk.com, the Stop Six community averages around 527 crimes each year to include
violent crimes, property crimes, act of vandalism and motor vehicle thefts. This project aims to reduce
crime among youth who live in high crime areas through their participation in a rodeo team. Our program
will address violent crimes to include gang related activity, assaults including intimate partner violence, as
well as youth involved shootings.
According to the Star -Telegram, a total of 41 individuals between the age of 18 or younger were killed
between 2021-23. According to Professor Paul Paulus of the University of Texas at Arlington, young men
historically have a tendency towards violence and a need to retaliate when they feel threatened. This is a
crime problem that we aim to address through personal development opportunities for youth.
10. What do you think are the causes of the crime problem (identified in the previous question)?
There are several causes of these crime problem in the Southeast and Southside communities of Fort
Worth. These include factors such as poverty, limited education (79% completion rate at Dunbar HS for
the Class of 2023), gang violence, high levels of unemployment, low life expectancy, and lack of job
opportunities that pay a living wage. There is also a long history of violence between these two
communities specifically as it relates to gang violence. With the increase of social media presence in
recent years, local rappers continue to promote violence between the two communities and causing more
violent crimes to take place.
Individuals living in poverty oftentimes find themselves in economic situations that force them to make
critical decision in relation to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. According to Maslow's chart the most basic
need for all individuals includes air, clothing, food, shelter, sleep, and water to survive. These basic needs
are difficult for families to attain due to limited education which causes a lack of career opportunities that
pay living wages. Within the South East area of Fort Worth, the Stop Six community has an unemployment
rate two -and -a -half times higher than the city's average, and the Southside community has the lowest life
expectancy in the State of Texas of 66.7 years. These factors produce conditions of survival and
individuals who live in these areas experience higher levels of trauma. According to the National Library of
Medicine, individua
11. How will this project address those causes?
This project aims to address causes of crime in the Southeast (District 8) and Southside (District 5)
communities in several ways. First, this project will build positive relationships among youth who live in
these two communities, thereby addressing the gang violence. The rodeo team will allow youth from
opposing communities to work together for a common cause, personal growth and the opportunity for a
brighter future. This project will also teach youth coping skills to help them build resilience as they
participate in equine therapy sessions at Freedom Reigns Therapy in Burleson, TX. According to the
National Child Traumatic Stress Network, youth who experience trauma and do not participate in therapy
may face long-term negative consequences, including behavioral issues, emotional dysregulation, and
increased vulnerability to health problems. These factors may also negatively impact other areas of their
lives to include relationships, school performance, and over well-being.
This project will also expose youth to positive role models to include law enforcement officers who will
provide guidance and hold them accountable for their actions. Role models help prevent crime,
specifically among youth, by providing guidance, inspiration, and a sense of hope. According to the
National Library of Medicine, youth who have positive role models in their lives are less likely to engage in
risky behaviors such as violence, substance abuse, and gang activities.
12. How will you know if you are successful?
Our program is designed to result in the following outcomes:
1.) Reduction in youth crime. Through intensive case management sessions, we aim to reduce youth
crime by 15%. This will be measured in close collaboration with FWPD by tracking arrest rates of
program participants over the course of the next three years.
2.) Increased engagement with Police officers: There will be a 30% increase in youth engagement in
police community activities. This is captured via pre -post activity surveys.
3.) Increased career readiness: There will be a 50% increase in youth having an understanding in what
career options are best for their personal strengths and interests.
Using diverse measuring tools will help assess the overall effectiveness of the program, reduce crime,
and enhance safety in Fort Worth, TX. Therefore, the success of this project will be based on the
percentage of individuals who are successful throughout the 36 month grant cycle as outlined above. Our
goal is to impact as many youth as possible by improving their ability to build positive relationships among
themselves and with others, setting goals, and complete mental health and career interest assessments.
Each participant will have a case manager to monitor their progress while participating in this project.
Narrative
1. Please select the CCPD Priority that your project addresses.
Please see the Defined Terms listed in the Request for Proposals.
D Afterschool Programs
CG Gang Intervention
CI Victim Assistance
C Foster Care
CI Previously Adjudicated Persons
C Police/Community Relations
CI Violent Crime
2. Which Council District is where your primary office is located?
Li 2
CI 3
CI 4
CI 5
C 6
Cl 7
CI 8
CI 9
CI 10
G 11
G Outside Fort Worth
3. How many unduplicated participants do you intend to serve with this project?
30
4. Which Council Districts will this project serve?
Mark all that apply.
C District 2
C District 3
District 4
C District 5
C District 6
C District 7
C District 8
District 9
C District 10
R District 11
5. Provide a brief summary of your project's activities and objectives (up to 375 characters).
This summary will be used to introduce your project to reviewers.
This program fosters connections among individuals between the ages of 10-17 across the city of Fort
Worth, with a particular emphasis on uniting Youths from the Southside and Southeast, two
neighborhoods with a history of gang violence. It introduces youth to new opportunities within the rodeo
community and cultivates positive relationships with law enforcement.
6. What is the crime situation the target population faces?
Please explain the extent of the problem and what causes it to persist. Support your description with
reliable sources.
The target population faces multiple crime situations that are interconnected and may lead to a life of
criminal activity if there are no opportunities for positive growth. The targeted population faces the peer
pressure of becoming a part of a gang. In the State of Texas, a gang is defined as three or more persons
having a common identifying sign or symbol or an identifiable leadership who continuously or regularly
associate in the commission of criminal activities. Youth throughout the City of Fort Worth have been
recruited to participate in gang activity for many years.
Historically, youth who lived in South and the South East Fort Worth have been members of rival gangs.
Specifically, youth in the South East area were recruited to be members of gangs affiliated with the
Bloods, and youth who lived in the South community were recruited to be members of gangs affiliated with
the Crips. In recent years, the gang recruitment has changed in which youth are no longer affiliated with a
particular Blood or Crip set as in the past. In recent years, South East Fort Worth youth have created a
new gang known as the Ape Gang, and youth in the South Fort Worth are affiliated with a gang called
YTN .
According to the National Gang Center, youth typically join gangs around 15 years old, however some
gangs actively recruit children as young as 9 years old. Older gang members understand the juvenile
justice system is more lenient on younger children who commit crimes. They also know that youth are
extremely impressionable between the ages of 9 — 15 years old, especially those who are from single -
parent households in impoverished communities.
These gangs offer youth an opportunity to make money through criminal activity to include assault, dealing
drugs, robbery, sex trafficking, and in some cases murder. According to data from the Texas Juvenile
Justice Department (TJJD), youth committing violence crimes including those previously mentioned have
been on the rise since COVID-19 pandemic. In 2018, the number of youth who were sentenced for murder
was at 1 % in the State of Texas, however that percentage increased to 8.2% in 2023. According to the
TJJD reports, aggression and mental health treatment needs for youth are at an all-time high, and the lack
of mental health treatment for youth can put them at a higher risk of committing violent crimes.
Not only do youth in the inner city areas of Fort Worth have to contend with gang recruitment and the lack
of mental health services as they try to navigate life, many of our youth also have to overcome being raised
in impoverished communities by a single -parents. According to The Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), children who grow up in single parent households are more likely to
grow up in poverty. Census Reporter shows that about 40% of the households in the DFW area are led by
single parents, which is higher than the state's average.
7. What is the target population?
Please expand on the Concept Paper to include characteristics that describe their circumstances and
how the crime situation affects them. Support your description with reliable sources.
-no answer-
8. What action will you take to resolve the crime situation?
Discuss how you will address the causes of the crime situation described in Question 6. Please include
the major activities, how many will benefit how your project is unique/similar to other efforts, and what
external sources were used to develop it.
This project aims to establish an innovative and impactful program dedicated to empowering inner city
youth in Fort Worth, Texas between the ages of 10-17 years old through participation in rodeo sports,
specifically calf and breakaway roping events. (District 5,8) Although youth will be invited to participate
from across the City of Fort Worth, youth from the Southside and South East areas Fort Worth will be
recruited to participate.
Outside of downtown Fort Worth, the Southside and South East communities are considered to be the
most dangerous areas in the city. According to areavibes.com, the Southside has 117% more crime than
the City of Fort Worth and South East has 102% more crime than the rest of the city as well. Collectively,
these two communities account for 2,051 violent crimes according statistics received from the
areavibes.com most dangerous neighborhoods in Fort Worth for 2025.
This project has been created in partnership with law enforcement officers from the Fort Worth Police
Department. The goal of this program is to leverage the expertise of law enforcement officers in rodeo to
foster positive relationships among youth and members of our local police department. This program is
designed to promote community engagement and teach youth valuable life skills.
The rodeo team will accept youth from all backgrounds and parts of the Fort Worth community. It is
important to understand that youth who grow up in all neighborhoods throughout the City of Fort Worth are
exposed to a variety of traumatic experiences. These experiences range from crimes that are usually
associated with low-income communities to include those previously discussed: assault, drugs, robbery,
sex trafficking, and murder. However, domestic violence is experienced by youth in every part of Fort
Worth to include the more affluent areas of the city. To help assist with this issue, in 2016 the Tarrant
County Commissioner's Court approved the Intimate Victims Crime Unit to help prosecute these cases
due to the large number of filings throughout the county.
Therefore, we know there are many youth throughout the City of Fort Worth who would benefit from
participating in this project. Our goal is to ensure all interested youth have an opportunity to participate in
this project. However, a specific population of youth will be recruited to participate in this project. Youth will
be recruited to participate between the ages of 10 and 17 years old. Youth who are within this age range
are referred to as early and middle adolescence. This particular age range is a significant stage of
development for youth to include emotional, physical, and social changes.
This project focuses on 30 youth who are between the ages of 10 —17 years old who have experienced
trauma. These experiences are referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). They occur during
the early years of a child's life with the potential to impact their development and health outcomes.
9. What are your anticipated results?
Please detail how the crime situation will change, how you will measure success (during the project),
and what methods will be used to demonstrate that success. Be sure to document any outside sources.
This project aims to address causes of crime in the Southeast and Southside communities in several
ways. First, this project will build positive relationships among youth who live in these two communities,
thereby addressing the gang violence. The rodeo team will allow youth from opposing communities to
work together for a common cause, personal growth and the opportunity for a brighter future. This project
will also teach youth coping skills to help them build resilience as they participate in equine therapy
sessions at Freedom Reigns Therapy in Burleson, TX. Research shows that youth who experience trauma
and do not participate in therapy may face long-term negative consequences, including behavioral issues,
emotional dysregulation, and increased vulnerability to health problems. These factors may also
negatively impact other areas of their lives to include relationships, school performance, and over well-
being.
This project will also expose youth to positive role models who will provide guidance and hold them
accountable for their actions. Role models help prevent crime, specifically among youth, by providing
guidance, inspiration, and a sense of hope. Research shows that youth who have positive role models in
their lives are less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as violence, substance abuse, and gang
activities. Law enforcement officers will have the opportunity to build positive relationships with youth,
creating respect for law enforcement officers as individuals who are part of the community.
This project will take several steps to help resolve the crime situation for youth involved in the rodeo team.
The first step will be for youth who participate in this project to take a trauma assessment. Youth will take
the Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener (PEARLS) to identify and measure potential risk
factors for toxic stress in their lives that can negatively impact their physical, mental, and emotional well-
being. Identifying these toxic stress factors for youth at an early age will help our team provide tailored
care and support services to meet their individual needs.
Youth understanding these risk factors will aid them in their personal growth as we work to help them to
develop their coping skills. Youth who experience trauma will have to live with that memory for the
remainder of their lives, however they do not have to allow that experience to control their outcomes in live.
Research shows individuals who have experienced trauma are more likely to engage in criminal activities.
Therefore, helping youth understand what happened to them will allow them to start the healing process.
Individuals who heal from trauma are more likely to engage in healthier coping mechanisms, reduce risky
behaviors like substance abuse, and develop greater self-awareness, which can lead to a decrease in
criminal activity. Youth will be taught coping skills to help them build resilience after learn how trauma
impacts their lives.
10. Why is your agency suited to lead this project at this time?
Please include your agency's experience, mission, partnerships, the nature of your services, and how
your project relates to similar efforts in the community.
Currently, we have received a grant from the North Texas Community Foundation to pay for 16 youth to
participate in five equine therapy sessions with Freedom Reigns Therapy. TCU School of Medicine has
agreed to allow a medical student to conduct a study on the impact of equine therapy on youth who live in
areas where they are exposed to higher levels of trauma, thereby increasing their adverse childhood
experiences or ACEs. This study has been approved by the school's IRB committee. This information will
be used to determine the success equine therapy has on increasing coping skills among participants. If
the study proves to be favorable and this grant is awarded, funds will be allocated to continue sessions for
other participants.
Therefore, the success of this project will be based on the number of individuals who participate
throughout the 36 month grant cycle. The goal is to ensure 70% of program participants attend program
sessions and remain actively engage over the next three years and improve their ability to build positive
relationships among themselves and with others, set goals, and complete mental health and career
interest assessments. Each participant will have a case manager to monitor their progress while
participating in this program.
Crime among youth remains significantly challenging throughout our nation, often rooted in poor decision
making skills in toxic environments. These experiences can be traumatic and when they occur during the
early years of life, they can play a crucial role in shaping the behavioral patterns and life trajectory of youth.
Unaddressed trauma can impair emotional regulation, impulse control, and decision -making abilities.
Recognizing and addressing the trauma through targeted interventions can yield substantial reductions in
youth related crime, fostering healthier individuals and safer communities.
Interventions that focus on coping skills can equip youth will the tools needed to constructively manage
their emotional responses. Techniques such as mindfulness, emotional regulation exercises, problem -
solving strategies, and communication skills allows youth to navigate stress and triggers without resorting
to violence or criminal activity. Resilience building programs emphasize strengths, fostering self -efficacy
and hope. As youth gain confidence in their ability to cope on their own, they are less likely to engage in
risk taking or criminal behavior as a means of respect or validation.
Research shows implementing trauma -informed informed approaches to ensure youth understand trauma
and learn to build resilience will lead to positive outcomes.
11. What geographic area will you serve?
Please include the relevant programming locations, council districts, zip codes, or neighborhoods that
will be served by your project.
Fort Worth Connect is suited to lead this project at this time being we have been planning for this project
for the last two years. Fort Worth Connect created a program called Let's Connect Youth Collaborative
(LCYC) that focuses on having organizations work collaboratively to impact youth in throughout the Fort
Worth community. The primary mission of the LCYC is to reduce and prevent youth gun violence in Fort
Worth by providing opportunities for young people to engage through collective efforts that center around
education, training, holistic development, advocacy, and programming. The LCYC promotes early
education and health development for young children, school and community collaborations throughout the
city, as well as provide mentors and internship opportunities by aligning a broad range of supports and
opportunities for all residents within the City of Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Connect also has a program called Akachi Adventurers. This program is a three pronged
approach utilizing sport fishing, kayaking, and water safety to introduce and develop youth skills in a
variety of outdoor activities. Youth from communities that have a history of conflict were merged into
programming which focused on bonding and conflict resolution through cooperative endeavors and
common interests. Youth camps were implemented for social skill development to include archery,
camping, horsemanship, and cooking.
Fort Worth Connect has been working on programming for the past three years to build the organization's
capacity to create a rodeo team that aligns with our current programming. Dr. Carlos Walker, the
executive director of Fort Worth Connect has been an employee of Fort Worth ISD for over 22 years
where he has worked with youth in a variety of roles to include teacher, coach, principal, and currently as
the director of the Family Action Center. Dr. Walker uses his educational knowledge and work
experiences to guide his work with Fort Worth Connect.
Fort Worth Connect's Board President, Mr. Steve Gay, was the inaugural principal of Horizon Alternative
Middle School in Fort Worth ISD and continues to work with at -risk youth. Board Vice President Allen
Jerry and Board Member Devin Anderson grew up in District 8. Mr. Anderson is also a roper and will work
with youth along with FWPD officers.
Fort Worth Connect will partner with Tarrant County Agrilife Extension, TCU School of Medicine, Circle L5
Riding Club, N2C Youth & Community Services, Freedom Reigns Therapy, C.H.A.M.P. and Creating
Superheros to implement this project. Three Fort Worth Police Officers will work with youth participants to
provide guidance and assist with leadership development. Officer Stephen Robinson and Officer Remy
Norris have been law enforcement officers for a total of 16 years collectively and competing I rodeo for 45
years collectively. Officer Melvin Russell has a total of 17 years in law enforcement with 10 years in Fort
Worth, where he is currently a part of the gang unit.
12. What other funding have you secured on behalf of this project?
Please include a descriptions of any matching funds (if required) and how you intend to continue these
services after funding expires.
Youth throughout the City of Fort Worth will have an opportunity to participate in the rodeo team, however
youth from areas with high crime rates will be recruited to participate as well. Fort Connect has previously
provided programing for youth from the 76104, 76105, 76112, 76119, and 76123 zip codes which
includes Council Districts 5, 6, 8 and 11. Fort Worth Connect is a member organization of the United Way
One Second Collaborative that focuses on reducing gun violence throughout Tarrant County.
Rodeo training activities will take place at the Circle L5 Riding Club stables that are located in Council
District 8. Youth will attend rodeo activities in the Fort Worth Stock Yards in Council District 2, as well as
participate in leadership training at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex in Council District 9. Youth will
take a field trips to Walsh Ranch located in District 6 and Akachi Ranch in Hill County, Texas. As youth
progress in training and are ready to compete, they will participate in rodeo events throughout the state.
13. How will your project address the selected CCPD Funding Priority?
Agencies are required to list measurable activities or outcomes in the Project Plan in order to receive
points. Agencies should describe here how their Project Plan relates to the CCPD Mission Priority.
Fort Worth Connect has received funds from two sources for this project thus far, a $6,000 grant from
North Texas Community Foundation and $7,500 dollars from Witherite Law Group. Fort Worth Connect is
in the process of applying for a $20,000 grant through the Sportsmen's Club of Fort Worth. These funds
will be used to provide counseling and pay for equipment for the rodeo team. These funds will be used to
support phase one of the rodeo team which includes providing equine assisted therapy sessions and
purchasing equipment.
If Fort Worth Connect is not able to receive additional funding for this project, youth will only have the
opportunity to participate in equine therapy sessions and leadership development sessions to build
positive relationships among youth, adult volunteers, and law enforcement officers. However, if the Fort
Worth Connect is able to receive this grant, the agency will be able to purchase additional animals,
equipment to transport animals, and hire a part time employee to manage the project.
When these funds expire, Fort Worth Connect will continue services by applying for other funds,
conducting fundraisers, and looking for sponsors in the rodeo industry. Fort Worth Connect with our locate
philanthropy groups and nonprofit organizations, Tarrant County Agrilife Extension, Texas Parks & Wildlife
Department, and the USDA for additional support. Youth participants will be asked to host fundraisers to
help pay for enter fees and travel expenses.
14. Name of FWPD personnel involved in the planning of your project. (Optional)
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.
Officer Stephen Robinson, Officer Melvin Russell, Officer Remy Norris, Sgt. Lonnita Wiggins
15. Video Link (Optional)
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 here. Videos should be
no more than two -minutes in length.
n/a
Project Plan & Budget top
Project Plan Outcomes
Measurable Outcome
How is it measured?
Outcome Objective
Objective Changes to behavior,
Describe what tool is used to measure the outcome and how
attitudes, awareness, etc,
it was developed.
Outcome Youth participants will attend
Youth participants will take the Screen for Child Anxiety Related
Objective 1 5 equine therapy sessions to
Disorders (SCARED) developed by the World Health Organization
reduce anxiety and stress, as
and will be used to assess depression and monitor treatment
well as increase social skills
outcomes.
and communication.
Outcome Youth participants will learn
Objective 2 about the impact of
childhood trauma and how to
build resilience by learning
about themselves and their
interest.
Youth participants will take the evidence -based Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs) assessment developed by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Kaiser Permanente to
identify risk factors for disease, disability, and early mortality. Youth
participants will also take the evidence -based Myers -Briggs Strong
Interest assessment to provide insight into personal interest and
how to apply when selecting a career. Youth Participants will
complete the evidence -based DISC Personality Assessment to
learn about themselves and the personality traits of others.
Outcome Youth participants will attend Youth participants will use the evidence -based horse and
Objective 3 30 horseback riding and horsemanship materials created by 4-H the National 4-H
roping sessions to increase Cooperative Curriculum System to learn horsemanship skills.
confidence, self-esteem, and
discipline.
Outcome Youth participants will attend
Objective 4 30 leadership development
sessions to develop positive
relationships with law
enforcement officers and
local community leaders.
Outcome Youth participants will have
Objective 5 an opportunity to participate
in 10 rodeo competitions to
demonstrate their knowledge
and skills learned throughout
the program.
Total
Project Plan Activities
Project Activity Summary
Plan Describe what will be
Activities done.
Outcome
Objective
1
Youth participants will use the evidence -based iThrive 4-H
Leadership Development Program created by the University of
California 4-H.
Youth participant performance will be measured using tradition
rodeo scoring and judging practices.
Activitv Goals & Tools
Provide a measurable
goal for the activity.
State how it will be
tracked.
People Timeline
Involved/Responsible Provide dates
List who will carry out to complete
activity activity
Activity 1 Youth participants will By the end of Session 1,
learn safety and horse- youth participants will
Lesli Figueiredo 2/7/26
Sharon Levy
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Outcome
Objective
2
Activity 1
Activity 2
care basics such as how
to approach, halter, and
groom a horse.
Youth participants will
learn nonverbal
communication by
observing horses.
Youth participants will
learn strategies to help
them focus.
Youth participants will
learn breathing
techniques and how their
effectiveness for them
individually.
Youth participants will
create a written plan
outlining an application
process for the skills
learned during previously
session.
Youth participants will
complete an Adverse
Childhood Experiences
(ACEs) assessment,
review their scores,
possible life outcomes
without interventions.
Youth participants will
complete an evidence -
based personality
assessment, review their
scores, and how it
applies to their lives.
Activity 3 Youth participants will
complete evidence -
based Myers -Briggs
Strong Career Interest
assessments.
demonstrate at least at
least one safety skill or
basic horse -care as
demonstrated by
therapists.
By the end of Session 2,
youth participants will be
able to identify and
verbalize at least 3 horse
body cues as
demonstrated by
therapists.
By the end of Session 3,
youth participants will be
able to demonstrate
focused engagement for 2-
minutes as demonstrated
by therapists.
By the end of Session 4,
youth participants will learn
how to apply coping
strategies as
demonstrated by
therapists.
By the end of Session 5,
youth participants will
demonstrate an
understanding of
strategies taught by
therapists
By the end of Session 1,
youth participants will
complete the Adverse
Childhood Experiences
(ACEs) assessment and
understand how its findings
may impact their lives
By the end of Session 2,
youth participants will
complete an evidence -
based personality
assessment and
understand how its findings
may impact their lives.
Lesli Figueiredo
Sharon Levy
Lesli Figueiredo
Sharon Levy
Lesli Figueiredo
Sharon Levy
Lesli Figueiredo
Sharon Levy
Nakia Cole
Nakisha Walker
Nakia Cole
Nakisha Walker
By the end of session 3, Nakia Cole
youth participants will Carlos Walker
complete evidence -based
Myers -Briggs Strong
Career Interest
assessments and
2/21 /26
3/7/26
3/14/26
3/28/26
1 /10/26
1 /24/46
4/4/26
schedule individual
meetings with facilitators to
review results.
Activity 4
Activity 5
Outcome
Objective
3
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Outcome
Objective
4
Activity 1
Youth participants will
learn the fundamentals of
horsemanship, basic and
advanced roping training
provided by officers from
the Fort Worth Police
Department.
Youth participants will
learn leadership
development skills to
build positive
relationships with officers
from the Fort Worth
Police Department
By the end of session 30,
75% of youth participants
will be proficient in
horsemanship as
measured by the 4-H horse
and horsemanship
curriculum.
By the end of session 30,
75% of youth participants
will show personal growth
as measured by progress
made towards personal
goals set by participants at
the beginning of the
program.
Carlos Walker 2026:
Officer Stephen 1 /17, 2/21, 3/14,
Robinson 4/18, 5/16, 6/20,
Officer Remy Norris 8/22, 9/19,
10/17, 11 /21
Officer Melvin Russell
and Sgt. Lonnita Wiggins
2027:
1/16, 2/20, 3/13,
4/17, 5/15, 6/19,
8/21, 9/18,
10/16, 11 /20
2028:
1/15, 2/19, 3/18,
4/15, 5/20, 6/17,
8/19, 9/16,
10/21, 11 /18
2026:
1 /17, 2/21, 3/14,
4/18, 5/16, 6/20,
8/22, 9/19,
10/17, 11/21
2027:
1/16, 2/20, 3/13,
4/17, 5/15, 6/19,
8/21, 9/18,
10/16, 11 /20
2028:
1/15, 2/19, 3/18,
4/15, 5/20, 6/17,
8/19, 9/16,
10/21, 11 /18
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Outcome
Objective
5
Activity 1
Youth participants with
Youth participants
Carlos Walker
Dates will be
have an opportunity to
performance will be
Officer Stephen
determined
take part in rodeo
measured based on their
Robinson
based on rodeo
competitions to include
improvement every time
Officer Remy Norris
events planned
roping and playday
they compete.
in 2026, 2027,
events.
& 2028
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Total
Budget Narrative
Budget
Description
Category
What is the
Use only
expense?
approved
Describe the
budget
expense and
categories
why it is
needed
Equipment
Horse Trailer.
This will to
used transport
horses and
cows training
Equipment
Heavy Duty
Truck. This will
to used
transport
horses and
cows training
locations,
rodeo
playdays, and
events
Supplies
Horse Feed.
The feed will
be used to
provide proper
care and
nutrition to
horses. (50 lb
bags of grain
Supplies
Horse Feed.
The feed will
be used to
Quantity
Quantity
Cost/Rate Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Total Year
Measure/Unit
(How
(Cost per Full
Full
Full
1 -3
(Boxes, many?)
item) Amount
Amount
Amount
CCPD
Hours, etc.)
Request
36-40 ft 1.00
$ $
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$
20,000.00 20,000.00
20,000.00
vehicle 1.00 $ $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $
20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00
pounds 300.00 $ 20.00 $ $ $ '> 6,000.00
2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
round bale 120.00 $ 100.00 $ $ $ $
4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 12,000.00
provide proper
care and
nutrition to
horses.
Equipment
QuarterHorses
The horses will
be used by
youth to
practice and
participate in
rodeo events
Supplies
Employee
Expenses.
Individuals will
be paid to
provide
programming
Supplies
Strong Interest
& Personality
Exams
Travel
Rodeo Entry
Fees
Travel
Gas Allowance
Funds to
transport
participants
and livestock
to practices
and events
Travel
Hotel for out of
town events,
including the
National Finals
Rodeo
Travel
Airfare. For
flight to
National Finals
Rodeo
Travel
Van to
transport youth
to practice and
events
Uploaded Documents
Documents Requested
horse 5.00 $ $ $ $ $
10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 30,000.00
hours 3,750.00 $ 32.00 $ $ $ $
30,000.00 45,000.00 45,000.00 20,000.00
exams 60.00 $ 75.00 $ $ $ 0.00 $ 4,500.00
2,250.00 2,250.00
Entry fee 78.00 $ 250.00 $ $ $ $
1,500.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 19,500.00
Fuel 40.00 $ 100.00 $ $ $ ; 4,000.00
1,200.00 1,400.00 1,400.00
Hotel 20.00 $ 198.00 $ 0.00 $ $ 3,960.00
1,980.00 1,980.00
Ticket 31.00 $ 259.00 $ 0.00 $ $ Q 9,029.00
3,885.00 4,144.00
Rental 30.00 $ 500.00 $ $ $ $
5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 15,000.00
$ $
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0.00
$ $
$
$
$
0.00
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0.00
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IRS Form 990
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Current Year Budget
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Current Year Budget
Current Income Statement (unaudited)
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Current Income Statement
Current Balance Sheet (unaudited)
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Current Balance Sheet
IRS Determinant Letter
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IRS Determination Letter
Board of Directors List
Board of Directors
Exisiting Corrective Action Plan (if
applicable)
Memorandum of Understanding (if
applicable)
Sub -Grant Budget (if applicable)
Letters of Support (optional)
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FY26 Program Grants
EXHIBIT B - Budget Narrative
FORT WORTH CONNECT
DESCRIP'hION/JUS'I'IFICA'I'ION QUANTITY QUANTITY MEASURE RATE PEAR I 1'EAk 2 YEAR 1
REVENUE (re resents total revenue for j2roeranns across our organization)
Total Revenue $0.00 $0.00 I $0.00
A. SALARY
1II
e III
B. FRINGE
1 11
1 I I I
C. TRAVEL & TRAINING
Transportation Rental - up to 15 events each year, ranging from 1-3 days
rented, to provide rides for youth to rodeos, trail rides, playdays, practice
van rental 1-3 days rental
60 events total $150 per day $3,000.00
$3,000.00 $3,000.00
facilities to locations throughout Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
each event
Fuel - for the purpose of transporting livestock to rodeos, trail rides, playdays,
$ 0.70 allowable cents
3,600 miles total 1,200 miles per year $840.00
$840.00
$840.00 III
and ractice facilities
per mile
1 I I I
D. EQUIPMENT
Heavy Duty Truck - 350 or 3500 series diesel (Ram, Ford, or GMC) for
1.00 truck $25,010.00 $25,010.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 1
transporting livestock to rodeos, playdays, trail rides, and practice facilities
Horse Trailer - 30 - 40ft livestock trailer to transport livestock to rodeos.
1.00
trailer
$20,000.00
$20,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
playdays, trail rides, and ppractice facilities
Roping Calves - for roping practice and'ackpot events
5.00
calf
$1,500.00
$7,500.00
$0.00
$0.00 I II
Horses - for practice, playday, trail rides, and rodeo usage for team members
4.00
horse
$10,000.00
$20,000.00
$20,000.00
$0.00 '. 1 111 of
Roping Dummy - Tuf Kaf Trainer
1.00
roping dummy
$2,870.00
$2,870.00
$0.00
$0.00
1
1 :I II
E. SUPPLIES -
Feed (hay & grain)
150.00
Units
$100.00
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
$5,000.00 I 1
Tack (brushes, saddle, briddle, ads)
3.00
Units
$1,000.00
$3,000.00
$0.00
$0.00 I11
Team Unifomvs (boots, jeans, shirts, hats)
30.00
uniform
$300.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
Food (for all sessions and events)
900.00
meals
$10.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
Rodeo Entry Fees
78.00
entry fee
$250.00
$6,500.00
$6,500.00
$6,500.00
Rodeo Tickets - Family Rodeo Outing
150.00
tickets
$40.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00 11
1 I I I I
F. CONSULTING/CONTRACTING
Administrative Assistant - collect and maintain data/documents from each
360.00
hours
$25.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
consulting for tracking, evaluating, and reporting outcomes
Lead Roping Coach - help youth build positive relationships with law
enforcement by providing instruction and evaluation on basic and advanced
360.00
hours
$35.00
$4,200.00
$4,200.00
$4,200.00
roping for tie -down and break -way roping
Video Production Coordinator- Provide video documentation ofyouth
180.00
hours
$30.00
$1,800.00
$1,800.00
$1,800.00 III 11
activities and testimonials for tracking, evaluating, and reporting outcomes
Photographer- Provide visual documentation ofyouth activities for tracking,
180.00
hours
$30.00
$1,800.00
$1,800.00
$1,800.00 III II
evaluating, and reporting outcomes
Licensed Clinical Social Worker -provide assessments to identify barriers to
360.00
hours
$35.00
$4,200.00
$4,200.00
$4,200.00
mental health and identify clinicial solutions to help youth overcome barriers
Leadership Development Coordinator - help youth build positive relationships
with law enforcement by providing instruction on leadership developing using
180.00
hours
$35.00
$2,100.00
$2,100.00
$2,100.00
the 4H iThrive curriculum
Horse Trainer - provide advanced trainingfor horses to ensure safety ofyouth
400.00
hours
$41.25
$5,500.00
$5,500.00
$5,500.00 I I I e
participants
Logistics Coordinator - provide oversight of all scheduled activities, including
360.00
hours
$35.00
$4,200.00
$4,200.00
$4,200.00
quaterly reports ofprogram ro ess.
Farrier - provide basic care and maintenance of horse hooves to ensure peak
300.00
hours
$25.00
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
performance andyouth's ability to compete at their best
Career Development Coordinator - provide assessments for youth to identify
individual strengths and interests in relationship to career opportunities
360.00
hours
$35.00
$4,200.00
$4,200.00
$4,200.00
Strong Interest Assessments - assessment for youth to identify individual
60.00
exams
$100.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
strengths and interests in relationship to career opportunities
Website Development & Youth Profile Management - Website and profile to
1.00
website
$3,600.00 $1,600.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 11 I e
document youth participation throughout the program
1 1 1 I I I I I
G.SUB-GRANTS
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KIN II
H.00CUPANCY
II
1 1 I I I
INDIRECT
(Indirect expenses 5.5%) vet bills, vehicle insurance, marketing &
$5,500.00 $5,500.00 $5,50(1.00
advertisement, facility rentals, etc
1 1 . I II
'focal Program Expenses $215,1100.11
'Total Re nested From CCPD $295 000.00
FORT WORTH.
CRIME CONTROL
AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
Submit To:
By Email:
PSM@fortworthtexas.gov
Mail:
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
Attn: Contract Compliance Specialist
Financial Management Division
505 West Felix St.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Exhibit C
Request for Reimbursement (RFR)
FY 2026
Submitting Agency:
Contact Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
Remit Address:
Invoice Number:
Month of Request:
Fort Worth Connect
Fill prior to submission
DIRECT COSTS (90 % Minimum)
A
B
C
D
E
Budget Category
Budget Amount
Total of Previous
Reimbursements
Requested
This Month's
Request
(B+C)
(A-D)
Total Requested
To -Date
Remaining Balance
Available
A
Personnel
$ -
S -
B
Fringe Benefits
$ -
$ -
C
Travel & Training
$ 11,520.00
$
S 11,520.00
D
Equipment
$ 95,380.00
$
S 95,380.00
E
Supplies
$ 61,500.00
S
S 61,500.00
F
Contracts/Consultants
$ 110,100.00
$ -
$ 110,100.00
G
Sub -Awards
S
S -
H
Occupancy
$ -
$ -
Total Direct Costs
$ 278,500.00
$
$
$
$ 278,500.00
INDIRECT COSTS (10% Maximum)
A
B
C
D
E
(B+C)
(A-D)
Total of Previous
This Month's
Budget Category
Budget Amount
Reimbursements
Total Requested
Remaining Balance
Requested
Request
To -Date
Available
Total InDirect Costs
$ 16,500.00
$
$
$ 16 500.00
supporting documents required with monthly requests.
See Request,for Reimburswnent Instructions for reference
Summary
Total Budget: $ 295,000.00
Previous Requests: $
This Request: $
Total Requested To -Date $
Remaining Funds $ 295,000.00
1 have reviewed this request and certify that these listed expenses and support documentation are accurate.
Authorized Signatory Signatory Title Date
Fiscal Agent Use Only
Purchase Order #
Fund
Dept ID
Acrouot
RFR Approved For Payment (Forth Worth Police Department CCPD Staff Use Only)
Reviewed by: Approved by:
Grant Staff Signature Date Grant Staff Signature Duty
Finance Received Stamp Placed Below
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Crime Control and Prevention District
REQUEST FOR BUDGET MODIFICATION
Date
Submitting Agency
Contact Name
Phone Number and Email
Remit Address
DIRECT COSTS (90% minimum)
Budget Category
Approved Budget
Change Requested
Revised Budget
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C. Travel and Training
D. Equipment
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F. Contracts/Consultants
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H. Occupancy
Total Direct Costs
INDIRECT COSTS (10% maximum)
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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
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/27/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0081
LOG NAME: 35FY26 CCPD EMERGING PARTNERS GRANTS Q2
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Fiscal Year 2026 Crime Control and Prevention District Emerging Partners Program Contracts with 4DaBrothers,
Inc. and Fort Worth Connect in a Combined Total Amount Up to $314,179.00 to Operate Crime Prevention Programming that Benefits Fort Worth
Residents
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Fiscal Year 2026 Crime Control and Prevention District Emerging Partners
Program contracts with 4DaBrothers, Inc. and Fort Worth Connect in a total combined amount up to $314,179.00 to operate crime prevention
programming that benefits Fort Worth residents.
DISCUSSION:
The Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Emerging Partners Program provides funding to agencies that are recommended by a
selection panel and then approved by the CCPD Board of Directors (Board). The selection 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 December 2, 2025, the Board reviewed and approved the recommendation to fund two crime prevention programs. The combined awards
total up to $314,179.00 and are funded by the CCPD FY26 Emerging Partners Program Fund. 4DaBrothers is a Development Grant which will
have a contract term of January 1, 2026 through February 28, 2028 with no renewals. Fort Worth Connect is a Program Grant which will have a
contract term of January 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with no renewals. The parties may extend the contracts by mutual agreement to
accomplish administrative closeout activities associated with the programs.
Fiscal Year 2026 funding will be allocated during the term of each contract as follows:
4DaBrothers ($19,179.00) will work to enhance their capacity to better serve the Fort Worth community by creating sustainable programs,
improving outreach, and expanding their resources to empower young men aged 17-24. The program will serve participants in Council Districts 5,
8, and 11.
Fort Worth Connect ($295,000.00) will implement their program "LCYC Rodeo Team" which fosters connections among individuals between the
ages of 10-17 across the city of Fort Worth, with a particular emphasis on uniting youths from the Southside and Southeast, two neighborhoods
with a history of gang violence. It introduces youth to new opportunities within the rodeo community and cultivates positive relationships with law
enforcement. The program will serve participants in all Council Districts.
Funding is budgeted in the CCPD Community Based Fund for the CCPD Emerging Partners Programs Department for the purpose of funding the
Fiscal Year 26 Emerging Partners Program 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 FY26 Emerging Partners Program 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 bk William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Eddie Garcia 4212
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris 4243
FORT WORTH.
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Fort Worth Connect
Subject of the Agreement: CCPD Emerging Partners Program Grant Agreement
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 9 No ❑
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 8
If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date: March 31, 2029
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes 8 No ❑
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable.
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes 8 No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.