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CONTRACT NO.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements contained herein,
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into between THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, a home rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas, located within Tarrant,
Denton and Wise Counties, Texas ("City") acting by and through Joe Paniagua, its duly
authorized Assistant City Manager, and HARVEST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, ("Contractor")
acting by and through Rev. Dale Shorter, its duly authorized representative.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City has determined that programs are necessary for at-risk youth in the
City during the summer months and as the new school year begins in order to prevent gang-
related crime in the City; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has agreed to operate a summer program for at-risk youth in the
City ("HI KIDS Youth Program"); and
WHEREAS, City desires to contract with Contractor to operate the HI KIDS Youth
Program; and
WHEREAS, , City, as consideration for the performance of Contractor, has appropriated
monies in the City's general fund as reimbursed by the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention
District in the amount of $20,000.00 ("Program Funds") to provide to the Contractor for the
operation of the HI KIDS Youth Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein expressed, the
parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Responsibilities of Contractor
Contractor covenants and agrees to fully perform, or cause to be performed, with good
faith and due diligence, all work and services described in Exhibit "A" — Program Objectives,
attached, and incorporated herein for all purposes incident to this Agreement. Contractor shall
be responsible for day-to-day administration of the HI KIDS Youth Program. Contractor agrees
to expend the Program Funds in accordance with its HI KIDS Youth Program budget, described
in Exhibit "B", attached.
2. Prouram Funds
2.1 In no event shall the total distributions of Program Funds from the City made to the
Contractor during the term of this Agreement exceed the total sum of $20,000.00 Conunctnr
shall keep all Program Funds in a specific account designated only for the Pro 1, r. 1s,
shall not commingle the Program Funds with an other monies. In the event t s
terminated for any reason at any time Contractor shall return to City any u s y�,� 4
Program Funds distributed hereunder. FT. 11� HIR1t, YEK
2.2 Distribution of the Program Funds from City to Contractor shall be made on an on-
request basis in advance following receipt by City from Contractor of a signed statement of
anticipated expenses. Contractor shall deliver to City a final statement of its receipts and
expenditures of Program Funds. Such statement shall be signed by the Contractor or duly
authorized officer of the Contractor. The final statement shall be submitted to City no later than
the 10`h day following the end of the term of this Agreement.
2.3 Contractor is authorized to adjust any categories in the budget in an amount not to exceed
5% of those particular categories without prior approval of City, as long as the total sum does not
exceed the amount of the Program Funds; however, Contractor must notify City in writing of any
such adjustments. Any adjustment of more than 5% of each category must have written
permission from City prior to any budget adjustment being made. Any program income earned
directly as a result of the HI KIDS Youth Program must be reported monthly and may be
expended on the HI KIDS Youth Program with written permission from the program director.
Requests for payment, expenditure reports, grant programmatic reports, and budget adjustments
shall be submitted to the Research and Planning Section of the Fort Worth Police Department,
350 W. Belknap, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102.
3. Term
The term of this Agreement is for a period beginning on June 1, 2005, and ending on
December 31, 2005. All expenditures and payments must be completed prior to March 1, 2006.
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's "A" in its files.
4.2 Contractor shall submit to City a final report of programmatic activities not later than the
10`h day after the termination of this Agreement.
4.3 Contractor agrees to utilize a performance measurement methodology to document the
performance of the work described in Exhibits "A." The performance measurement
methodology shall include measurements taken at the beginning of the work performed by
Contractor and shall include measurements taken at the conclusion of the work performed by
Contractor. The performance measurement results shall be submitted to City no later than the
10'h day after the end of the term of this Agreement.
5. Default and Termination
5.1 This Agreement is wholly conditioned upon the actual receipt by City of Program Funds
from the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District. All monies distributed to Contractor
hereunder shall be exclusively from monies received from the Fort Worth Crime Control and
Prevention District, and not from any other monies of the City. In the event that funds from the
Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District are not timely 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 If for any reason at any time during any term of this Agreement, the City Council of City
fails to appropriate funds sufficient for the City to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, the
City may terminate this Agreement to be effective on the later of (i) thirty (30) days following
delivery by the City to Contractor of written notice of the City's intention to terminate or (ii) the
last date for which funding has been appropriated by the City Council for the purposes set forth in
this Agreement.
5.3 This Agreement may be terminated by City, in whole or in part, whenever such
termination is determined by City to be in the best interest of City; in event of Contractor default,
inability to perform or to comply with the terms herein; or for other good cause.
5.4 Termination will be effected by delivering to Contractor a notice of termination,
specifying the portion of the Agreement affected and the effective date 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 Within thirty (30) days following the date of termination of this Agreement,
Contractor shall return to City any unused portion of Program Funds distributed 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
City. Contractor shall maintain all equipment used in the administration and execution of the HI
KIDS Youth Program. Contractor shall maintain, replace or repair any item of equipment used
in support of the HI KIDS Youth Program and/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 the HI KIDS Youth Program and/or for use under the terms of this
Agreement is the sole responsibility of Contractor. Contractor shall not use Program Funds or
City funds to repair or replace said equipment. Contractor shall use any and all equipment
purchased with Program Funds exclusively in support of the HI KIDS Youth Program. Within
10 days following the end of the calendar year Contractor shall submit to City a detailed
inventory of all equipment purchased with Program Funds. 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 a
local, state and federal regulations, along with documentation and records of all rece pts` and :`wy'�pr
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expenditures of Program Funds. All records shall be retained for four (4) years following the
termination of this Agreement. City or their representatives shall have the right to investigate,
examine and audit at anytime any and all such records relating to operations of Contractor under
this Agreement. Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, and subcontractors, upon
demand by City, shall make such records readily available for investigation, examination, and
audit. In the event of such audit by City, a single audit of all Contractor's operations will be
undertaken and may be conducted either by City or an Independent Public Accountant of City's
choice. Contractor shall submit a copy of any audit performed by their independent auditor
within 30 days of receipt of the final audit report.
7.2 If any audit reveals a questioned practice or expenditure, such questions must be resolved
within fifteen (15) days after notice to Contractor by City. If questions are not resolved within
this period, City reserves the right to withhold further funding under this and/or future contract(s)
with Contractor.
7.3 If as a result of any audit it is determined that Contractor have misused, misapplied or
misappropriated all or any part of the Program Funds, Contractor agrees to reimburse City the
amount of such monies so misused, misapplied or misappropriated, plus the amount of any
sanction, penalty or other charge levied against City because of such misuse, misapplication or
misappropriation.
7.4 Contractor's obligation to City shall not end until all closeout requirements are
completed. Activities during this closeout period shall include, but are not limited to: making
final payments, disposing of HI KIDS Youth Program assets (including the return of all unused
materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, HI KIDS Youth Program income balances, and
accounts receivable to City), and determining the custodianship of records.
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 the Contractor, its officers,
members, agents, employees, and subcontractors for the purpose of such monitoring.
8. Independent Contractor
8.1 Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer,
agent, servant of employee of City. Contractor shall have exclusive control of, and the exclusive
right to control, the details of the work and services performed hereunder, and all persons
performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,
members, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees or
invitees. The doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between City and Contractor, its
officers, members, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees
or invitees, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise
between City and Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that no officer, member,
agent, employee, subcontractor, licensee or invitee of the Contractor, nor any program
participant hereunder is in the paid service of City and 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.
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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. Indemnification
CONTRACTOR COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD
HARMLESS AND DEFEND, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE, CITY AND ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER
KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED,ARISING OUT OF OR
IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED
PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR THE
OPERATIONS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OF THE PROGRAM DESCRIBED
HEREIN, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED
NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES,
CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY, AND CONTRACTOR
HEREBY ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CITY AND ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES FOR ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER
KINDS OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF
OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED
PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND
AGREEMENT AND/OR THE OPERATIONS,ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OF THE
PROGRAMS DESCRIBED HEREIN, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR
IN PART, BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS,
EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY.
CONTRACTOR LIKEWISE COVENANTS AND AGREES TO AND DOES HEREBY
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
INJURY, DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OF CITY, ARISING OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ALL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF CONTRACTOR,
ITS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS,
INVITEES, LICENSEES, OR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, OR CAUSED, IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY.
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO AND SHALL RELEASE CITY, ITS AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL
LIABILITY FOR INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR
PROPERTY SUSTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENTAL TO
PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF THE INJURY, DEATH,
DAMAGE OR LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE CITY'S SOLE OR CONCURRENT
NEGLIGENCE.
CONTRACTOR SHALL REQUIRE ALL OF ITS SUBCONTRACTORS TO
INCLUDE IN THEIR SUBCONTRACTS A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY IN FAVOR
OF THE CITY IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS ABOVE. 7,
10. Non-Assignment
No assignment or delegation of duties under this Agreement by Contractor shall be
effective without City's prior written approval.
11. Prohibition Against Interest
11.1 No member, officer or employee of City, or its designees or agents; no member of the
governing body of the locality in which the HI KIDS Youth Program is situated; and no other
public official of such locality or localities who exercises any functions or responsibilities with
respect to the HI KIDS Youth Program during his tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have
any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to
be performed hereunder. Contractor shall incorporate, or cause to be incorporated, like language
prohibiting such interest, in all contracts and subcontracts hereunder.
11.2 No officer, employee, member or program participant of Contractor shall have a financial
interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the monies transferred hereunder, or be
financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to Contractor of any land, materials,
supplies, or services purchased with any funds transferred hereunder, except on behalf of
Contractor, as an officer, employee, member or program participant. Any willful violation of this
paragraph with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of Contractor or its subcontractors, shall
render this Agreement voidable by the City of Fort Worth.
12. Nondiscrimination
12.1 In accordance with the policy of the Executive Branch of the federal government,
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, or statutory
requirement.
12.2 Contractor will not unlawfully discriminate against any person or persons because of sex,
race, religion, age, disability, color, national origin, or familial status, nor will Contractor permit
its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors or program participants to engage in
such discrimination.
12.3 This Agreement is made and entered into with reference specifically to Chapter 17,
Article III ("Discrimination"), Division 3 ("Employment Practices"), of the City Code of the City
of Fort Worth, and Contractor hereby covenants and agrees that Contractor, its officers,
members, agents, employees and subcontractors, have fully complied with same and that no
employee, employee-applicant or program participant has been discriminated against by the
terms of such ordinance by either Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees or
subcontractors.
12.4 Contractor further covenants that neither it nor its officers, members, agents, employees,
subcontractors, program participants, or persons acting on their behalf, shall specify, in
solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on this contract, a maximum age limit for
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such employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement.
12.5 In accordance with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
("ADA"), Contractor warrants that it and any and all of its subcontractors will not unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of services to the general public, nor in the
availability, terms and/or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with
Contractor, or employees of Contractor or any of its subcontractors. Contractor warrants it will
fully comply with ADA's provisions and any other applicable Federal, state and local laws
concerning disability and will defend, indemnify and hold City harmless against any claims or
allegations asserted by third parties or subcontractors against City arising out of Contractor's
and/or its subcontractors' alleged failure to comply with the above-referenced laws concerning
disability discrimination in the performance 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 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 and City funds strictly for those purposes and
goals intended under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If City calls the attention of
Contractor 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. 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.
15. Miscellaneous Provisions
15.1 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.
15.2 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 n.
15.3 Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of t ie 4ecution,
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performance, attempted performance or non-performance of this Agreement, venue for said
action shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas.
15.4 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 Contract
and to perform the responsibilities herein required.
15.5 This written instrument and the exhibits attached hereto, which are incorporated by
reference and made a part of this Agreement for all purposes, 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. Any amendments to the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and must be
approved by each party.
15.6 All notices required or permitted by this Agreement must be in writing and are deemed
delivered on the earlier of the date actually received or the third day following (i) deposit in a
United States Postal Service post office or receptacle; (ii) with proper postage (certified mail,
return receipt requested); and (iii) addressed to the other party at the address set out in the
preamble of this Agreement or at such other address as the receiving party designates by proper
notice to the sending party.
15.7 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.
15.8 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.
15.9 Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall
not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
15.10 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the pa rti 1}ereto have exec t d t 's agreement in multiples
in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this day of 2005.
ATTEST: CITY OF FOR TH
By:
Joe Pnia ,
Assis ant City anager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY:
Contract Authoriz tion
Date 6_4%
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By:
Assistant City Attorfiey
HARVEST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
By: a6z ,
Rev. Dale Shorter
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Exhibit"A"
Hi Kids Program Objectives
Mission Statement:
To reach, teach, and keep inner-city youth out of gangs, drugs and trouble. To help boys
and girls ages 10 —17 develop mentally, physically, socially and morally. To provide a
safe haven where kids are tutored and mentored by adult volunteers who act as positive
role models.
Objectives:
1. To enroll an additional 50 children in the Hi Kids program
2. To assess the needs and interests of each child and develop 50 specific plans
of action to meet the needs of these children
3. To establish relationships and respect between kids in the city that would
otherwise interact negatively or even violently through at least 5 activities
between kids of different neighborhoods
4. To re-introduce respect for the environment for kids in the program through at
lease 3 activities per child that encourage and reinforces this behavior
5. To increase self-esteem and improve kids outlook on life by providing at least
50 hours of tutoring per child in order to increase their academic achievement
lY° � "HUY
Exhibit"B"
Hi Kids Budget
Summer Camps, Meetings, Hi Kids
and Back to School Kickoff TOTAL: $20,000
Weekend Summer Camps 40 Kids @ $20 each X 3 Cams $2,400
Direct Operating Expenses $2,800
Field Tris $1,500
Transportation To camps and field trips $1,800
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Crafts For Weekly Meetings $1,000
Supplies For Weekly Meetings and Weekend cams $1,000
Refreshments For Weekly Meetings and Weekend Cams $1,500
Academic Incentives For 1" 6 weeks of school $2,000
"Back to School" Event Includes event costs, school supplies, $6,000
backpacks, etc. Serves over 4,000 residents
in South Fort Worth area
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/28/2005 - Ordinance No. 16500-06-2005
DATE: Tuesday, June 28, 2005
LOG NAME: 35AT RISK YOUTH REFERENCE NO.: C-20830
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Authorizing Funding and Authorize Execution of Contracts with
Various Organizations for Summer At-Risk Youth Programs
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit to the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board of
Directors an amendment of the FY2005 CCPD budget for $120,000 to reimburse the City of Fort Worth for
summer youth programs targeting youth at-risk;
2. Adopt the supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the General Fund by
$120,000 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated General Fund balance by the same amount;
3. Authorize the City Manager to contract with UMOJA for the C.H.I.L.L. program, as the fiscal agent
representing a collaboration of entities composed of UMOJA, the Men and Women of POWER, Soldiers for
Peace, the Nile Group, and the Near Northside Partnership Council programs that target youth at-risk for a
contract period of June 15, 2005 through December 31, 2005, for an amount not to exceed $100,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to contract with Harvest Assembly of God for the HIKIDS (Helping Inner-
City Kids in Danger) program that targets youth at-risk for for a contract period of June 15, 2005 through
December 31, 2005, for an amount not to exceed $20,000.
DISCUSSION:
The City funds several programs that focus attention on youth. A review of these programs has been
requested to determine the amount of funds expended and the effectiveness of the programs
funded. However, because of the continuing gang problem that this city is facing, it is imperative that more
funding is directed at youth especially during the summer months and as the new school year begins.
On June 21, 2005, the City Council considered Council Proposal No. 254 relating to "Emergency Crime
District Funding of Summer Programs Targeting Youth At-Risk" that included a program called C.H.I.L.L. to
be supported by a collaboration of agencies. The City Council approved the Council Proposal directing the
City Manager to evaluate the proposed programs as well as others in areas of the City needing funding for
at-risk youth programs. In addition, staff was directed to return with a Mayor and Council Communication
authorizing the use of General Fund dollars to support the programs immediately, awarding contracts to
summer programs for at-risk youth, and authorizing the City Manager to submit a request to the CCPD
board to reimburse the City of Fort Worth for these program expenses.
Staff reviewed the C.H.I.L.L. (Children Helping Instill Love and Leadership) proposal as well as needs
identified by the Parks and Community Services Department, a proposal submitted by the Boys and Girls
Club, and the Helping Inner-City Kids in Danger (HIKIDS) program. City staff supports the funding of
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C.H.I.L.L. and the HIKIDS program as outlined in the recommendation.
For the C.H.I.L.L. program, the proposed contract is with a collaboration of organizations including UMOJA,
the Men and Women of POWER, Soldier for Peace, the Nile Group, and the Near Northside Partnership
Council which propose programming that is targeted to identify children in danger of being recruited into
gang activity by older children and or/young adults. The organizations currently operate programs in the
Polytechnic, Stop Six, Southside, Woodhaven, and Near Northside areas, all areas with known gangs
operating. The proposed program, C.H.I.L.L. , focuses attention on enhancement of summer day camp
programs that teach alternatives to destructive behavior.
The HIKIDS program is an inner city program designed to help kids ages 10-17 to avoid gang activities and
to excel in life by mentoring and teaching. It is an incentive-based program to encourage kids to be involved
in their communities and to stay in school. It has been in existence since 1995. Additional funding will allow
the program to expand to additional children and services.
The partner agencies will conduct programming through the first quarter of school to help facilitate a smooth
transition as the new school year begins.
City staff has scheduled a public hearing for the CCPD'Board to consider reimbursing the City for these
programs on July 5, 2005. If approved, an M&C will be presented to the City Council consideration and
public hearing on July 19, 2005, to appropriate CCPD funds to be transferred to the General Fund as
reimbursement.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and the adoption of
the supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the General Fund. The unaudited, unreserved, undesignated General Fund balance after
this appropriation will be $37,695,565.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Joe Paniagua (6140)
Originating Department Head: Ralph Mendoza (48386)
Additional Information Contact: Ralph Mendoza (48386)
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