National research shows that adolescents are most at risk on school days between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. of being a victim of a crime or of committing a crime. In response to this concept, a multi-disciplinary task force was formed in 2001 consisting of City officials, school district personnel, and related service providers. This task force developed a coordinated program for Fort Worth Independent School District schools that documented juvenile crime patterns. Each year since 2001, the City of Fort Worth (City) has funded After-School Programs using appropriations from the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD). The participating school districts have expanded beyond Fort Worth ISD to include Keller ISD, Crowley ISD, and White Settlement ISD; however, only schools that lie within the boundaries of the City receive CCPD funding. Each district is responsible for the day-to-day administration of its after-school program and is required to establish program goals and objectives that are measurable and result in desired program outcomes. Today, the mission of the After-School Programs is to provide a safe environment for educational, physical, and social development leading to a reduction in juvenile crime. Funding will be allocated as follows to each district in Fiscal Year 2019 on a reimbursement basis: Fort Worth ISD funding in the amount of $1,300,000.00. Keller ISD funding in the amount of $125,000.00. Crowley ISD funding in the amount of $125,000.00. White Settlement ISD funding in the amount of $50,000.00. These Agreements will be effective October 1, 2018, and will end on September 30, 2019. This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Fort Worth ISD, Keller ISD, Crowley ISD, and White Settlement ISD. This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity. |
