M&C Review


COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 9/27/2016 

DATE: 9/27/2016 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27948 LOG NAME: 35COMIN UP GANG INTERVENTION PROGRAM FY17
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:   Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth, Inc., in an Amount Up to $1,337,350.00 for the Continued Operation of the Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program for Fiscal Year 2017 (GENERAL FUND and CCPD FUNDED) (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 5, 8, and 9)

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth, Inc., in an amount up to $1,337,350.00 for the continued operation of the Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program for fiscal year 2017.

 
DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize a contract with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth, Inc., for the continued support and services of the Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program ("Comin' Up"). Comin' Up was established in 1994 in order to reduce gang-related violence by diverting gang members into programs and services to help youth avoid negative and destructive behaviors.

Comin' Up provides intervention services to gang-involved youth between the ages of 13 and 24. Comin' Up operates six sites, including Diamond Hill, Hillside, Near Southside (Panther), Northside, Poly, and Stop Six operated by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth. These Comin' Up sites serve approximately 680 youth nightly Monday through Friday.  Program staff works directly with gang leaders to assist with conflict resolution, provides information and referral services, and provides crisis intervention to diffuse potentially troubling or violent situations, which has helped Staff successfully develop truces between rival gangs.

The Crime Control and Prevention District Fund Fiscal Year 2017 budget appropriates the amount of $1,129,000.00 for the continued operation of six program sites. The Fiscal Year 2017 General Fund adopted budget appropriates the amount of $208,350.00 for the administrative costs associated with the continued operation of Comin' Up. The total contract amount is $1,337,350.00.

This Agreement will be effective October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget of the General Fund and the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund and the Police Department is responsible for verifying the availability of funds prior to an expenditure being made.    

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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Valerie Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head:
Joel Fitzgerald (4231)
Additional Information Contact:
James Rodriguez (4286)

 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  HB 1295_Comin Up Gang.pdf
  SAM.pdf