HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 16500-06-2005Ordinance No 16500-06-2005
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN
THE AMOUNT OF $120 000 AND DECREASING THE UNRESERVED
UNDESIGNATED GENERAL FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY2005 CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BUDGET FOR SUMMER YOUTH
PROGRAMS TARGETING YOUTH AT AT-RISK, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2004-
2005 in the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased appropriations in the General
Fund in the amount of $120 000 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated General. Fund
balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding an amendment to the FY2005 Crime
Control and Prevention District budget for summer youth programs targeting youth at-risk.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,
inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or
judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this
ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 16061 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance
are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said
conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption
AP ROVED AS O F ~ RM AND LEGALITY
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. June 28. 2005
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
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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
1t 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 l 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 b~ Joe Paniagua (6140)
Originating Department Head. Ralph Mendoza (48386)
Additional Information Contact: Ralph Mendoza (48386)
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