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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2000-R0016 - Grant - TX CJD - Lubbock Urban Gardens Program - Title V Delinquency Prevention - 01/13/2000Resolution No. 2000-80016 Jan. 13, 2000 Item No. 31 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Grant related to the Criminal Justice Division under the Title V Delinquency Prevention Fund to support the Lubbock Urban Gardens Program, and all related documents. Said Grant application is attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the Council. Passed by the City Council this 13th day of January , 2000. IN Y SIT O ATTEST: Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Everett ooper Youth Services Coordinator VED AS TO FORM: ALS:cp/LubbockUrbanGardensProg.res & ccdocs January 10, 2000 e Besolution No. 2000-R 0016 Jan. 13, 2000. Item, No: 31 `137A 1T APPI.IC • T10N COVER'SHEET 1. Legal name of organization appryirhg, 9. Tide of Protect City of Lubbock Lubbock Urban Gardens 2. Division or trent within the applicant orgarhhzaton to aommistar the ptgecL 1o. Application tor. Title V Delinquency Prevention Fund 3. Official applicant organczabon mading address, P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock TX 79457 (federal) CFDA-16.548 4. Choose up to five of the following that best desa+be the project 3C7 Aremative education program O Parole - CI Child abuse O Probation 11. County where headquarters are based: 3Q Community policing O Prosecution • CommtutitY-based prevention 0 Purause of Juvenile Services (probation) • Courts Lubbock a Renovation and ratra"ing Quvereta Crime prevention detention Eads) x3 Diversion 0 School-based prevention 0 Onwng While Intoxicated G Sexual assault 12. Population of the county where the headquarters are based. o Family and domestic violence 0 Substance Muss treatment 30 Intervention (w/offenders) 0 Toonnology Improvement 235,182 O Investigative C Training conferences O Law enforcement O Victims assistance 13. AN cites and counties in the seance area of the project and the 0 taw enforcement training 0 Narcotics task Lorca population of each. Lubbock County - 235,182 5. Person who completed oris application or can answer specific questions about it Name: Everett Hooper Lubbock - 199,445 ou dor . 'ervices Tette: Address: City of Lubbock P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, TX -79457 14. Grant Start Date: Telephone ntm+ber. (806)775-2093 2000 15. Identify the number of the needs statement this application addresses (806) 775-3258 Fax number See page 2 and 3 of the application kit a-maaaddressshoopL-r0mai 1_c 1ubbock tx.us E a. Agencys State Payee Iderflificabon Number. is as an application for first-year funding? 75-6000590 Yes QNo It 'No*. Complete the following 7. Is the applicant organization delinquent on any state or tecieral debt? Q Yes (11 'Yee. attach an eplaitation.) It N Year of Funding for this application (check one): o Q Year 2 Q Year 3 Q Year 4 Q Year 5 Q Year _ Current Granta—_--_--_---- 8. Requested Funds Amount of C• 7!] Funds Requested FY 2001 request pate and city of application workshop attended: $76,700 �A 2=brequest ' 18. if a local application. COG to which application is submitted. FFY South Plains Assoc. of Governmen FY 2003 request (eappenw) $81,517 To the best of my knowledge. afi Information in this application is true and correct FOACOG USE ONLY The application has been duty authorized the by g9 body of the applicant and a tees do ca g rttpry with all CJO odes, inCudin the attached assurances, it (s Oils application shared rintt another COG? + awarded. �: e t • U _ 4 Typed Name of Authorized official: Reg Region Everett -Hooper Slure of Au Ktcial: porgy ft• Date Signed: COG Application Identifier Resolution No. 2000-R 0016 Jan. 13, 2000 Item No. 31 CJD GRANT APPLICATION FOR LUBBOCK URBAN GARDENS (L.U.G.) CITY OF LUBBOCK DECEMBER 21, 1999 SECTION 1: Problem Statement: Lubbock's highest crime growth trend is among young people, and we have extremely high teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, and dropout rates. We need creative programs that offer at -risk youth the opportunity to learn life and career skills. Data: Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center currently has a 61 bed capacity, which stays full. They are doubling their capacity for the target ages ranging from age 12 - 17. For the year of 1999, the LCJJC had a total of 1488 referrals to their Center. For the year of 1998, we had more than 500 dropouts from the Lubbock Independent School District. SECTION 2: Goal Statement: Lubbock Urban Gardens is a multi -agency, year-round gardening and life skills project for juveniles exhibiting delinquent behavior. Under supervision of community workers, gardeners, and licensed counselors, at - risk children will learn gardening, discipline, marketing, teamwork, responsibility, and service. SECTION 3: Target Group: Target group is to attract 25 - 50 Lubbock County juveniles per year, ages 12 - 19 who have exhibited at -risk or delinquent behavior. L.U.G. will consider all referrals, but the primary referral agencies involved in the program are the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center, Lubbock Housing Authority, Lubbock Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Lubbock Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, Catholic Family Service, Inc., and the City of Lubbock Youth Services Department. LCJJC currently operates an in-house gardening project, and we see L.U.G. as a natural extension of their program, when these youth are placed on official probation. We will be targeting all Lubbock County youth currently involved in illegal activities. SECTION 4: Project Activities: Simply stated, members of the L.U.G. will earn money by managing gardens and selling the product of their labor. Each member of the team will learn every aspect of planning a community garden; including plotting, design, construction, gardening techniques, habitat conservation, resource management, principals of horticulture, landscaping, developing produce markets, sales, packaging, delivery, and money management. In addition, L.U.G. youth will also receive substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment if needed from licensed chemical dependency counselors involved in this partnership. SECTION 5: Project Objectives: While focusing their efforts in a positive, productive project, L.U.G. youth will receive job training, educational classes, learn responsibilities toward their fellow gardeners, the importance of community service, and real-life lessons in operating a small business. These youth who are reached by this program will learn life and career skills that will allow them the confidence and desire to return to school, or move into the workforce. Programs such as this in other markets have strong track records for a reduction in crime recidivism. (See attached information from the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners) L.U.G.'s partnership with the South Plains Food Bank is a critical component to it's success. The Food Bank's successful "Lubbock Green" program has spawned the growth of twenty seven community and school gardens, and numerous beautification projects. They have experienced gardeners who can teach the secrets of efficient gardening skills, management of resources, and advice in the marketing of produce. Young people who have participated in Lubbock Green's programs have exhibited strong connections with their neighborhoods, positive work habits, growth of self esteem, and enhanced employability. The staff and volunteers of the Lubbock Green program will offer a community-based component to the licensed juvenile counselors working alongside the L.U.G. youth. Output Measures • 25 youth will be assigned to the program in year 1 • Youth will report for duty from Sam — 5pm during summer months to design the gardens and cultivate crops • After school, youth will meet on daily basis during the week to handle off-season preparation for the gardens • Each day, counselors and professional staff will work alongside youth, in order to assess needs, establish rapport, and mentor Outcome Measures • By pulling 25 juveniles out of their criminal activities each year, we expect to reduce violent crimes being committed by juveniles, as reported in 1 st quarter of 1999 by Lubbock Police Department: Assaults 50, Threats 18, Burglaries 19, Thefts 32, Criminal mischief 21, Weapons offenses 10, Drugs 29, Runaways 105, Criminal trespass 11 • We expect to cut recidivism by 10% in Lubbock county, among the youth involved in our program • We expect to reduce teen pregnancies by this program. There are currently 101 pregnant females (ages 12-21) in the L.I.S.D. New Directions school Project Summary Lubbock County is losing far too many young people to crime, dropping out of school, sexually transmitted disease, and teen pregnancy. These behaviors place another generation at high risk of poverty, unemployability, and crime. To combat this, a large number of qualified youth serving agencies are pooling their resources to creatively address these issues. This gardening/education/personal growth concept has worked well in other cities. While it will not appeal to all youth, it has shown it will reach a number of young people who are at a personal crossroads. The South Plains Food Bank has tremendous experience in operating community gardens in our city. With their expertise, and the commitment of the other major youth serving agencies, we believe this program has a tremendous chance of success. L.U.G. meets several criteria set for in "Goals for Lubbock: A vision into the 21St Century," a community plan adopted by the Lubbock City Council, Lubbock County Commissioners, and Lubbock Independent School District on August 30, 1995. Goal 1: Eliminate violence and criminal activities associated with gangs. Goal 2: Enhance intervention programs to address problems related to youth Goal 3: Enhance law enforcement and crime prevention programs to address societal changes within the community Resolution No. 2000-R 0016 Jan. 13, 2000 Item No. 31 Prevention Policy Board 1. Rose Mediano, Assistant to the Superintendent, Lubbock I.S.D. 2. LaCarl Richardson, Drug Elimination Program Counselor 3. Paula Finney, Assist. Principal, Estacado High School 4. Floyd Price, Community In Schools Counselor 5. Bea Gonzales, Community In Schools Counselor 6. Walter Hibler, Dispatcher, Southwestern Public Service 7. Benny Brito, Clinical Supervisor, AIDS Education & Prevention Program, MHMR 8. Wanda Hooper, United States Post Office 9. T. J. McAuley, Youth Services, Lubbock Police Dept. 10. Terry McEldowney, Clinical Supervisor, Methadone Maintenance Prog., MHMR 11. Jimmy Ferguson, Director of Billy Meeks Center 12. August Howard, Real Estate Agent 13. Glen Davis, Truck Driver 14. Stephen Girdy, Computer repairman 15. Darrion Howard, Engineer Tech, City of Lubbock 15. Andrea Gaitan, Administrative Assist., City of Lubbock 16. Rhonda Wiltz, Accountant Analyst, City of Lubbock 17. Anita Reyna, Catholic Family Services 18. Selly Shine, South Plains Food Bank 19. McKinley Sheperd, Minister 20. Opal Coleman, Retired Lubbock State School 21. Brook Chavez, Student, Estacado High School Resolution No. 2000-R 0016 Jan. 13, 2000 Item No. 31 Lubbock Urban Gardens Annual Budget Category CJD Grantee In-kind Total Personnel $45000 4500 Travel & Training $ 6000 6000 Equipment $ 7200 4800 12000 Supplies $13000 13000 Labor $ 0 45000 45000 Utilities $ 4000 4000 Total Direct Charges Indirect Costs $75200 49800 125000 $ 1500 1500 Total $76700 $49800 $126500 Resolution No. 2000-R 0016 Jan. 13, 2000 Item No. 31 Budget Summary Estimated Program Income Income generated will be placed in an account which will support ongoing operations of the program after the close of the grant. Personnel Total --$45,000 Salary: $30,000; CJD -$30,000; Match -0 One full-time project director. Salary: $30,000 x 100% of time = $30,000 This full-time equivalent will provide the following services: managing the development and operations of the gardens, supervising the youth in their growing & marketing efforts, and providing assistance to youth and professional staff as needed. In-kind personnel; $45,000 In-kind labor will consist of training, counseling, and supervision by South Plains Food Bank staff, as well as juvenile justice professionals from Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center, Lubbock Regional MHMR, & City of Lubbock staff. This will also allow for more in-depth intervention, family counseling, and referrals to other programs. Fringe Benefits, $15,000 $10,000 health/medical benefits, and $5000 car expenses allowance for full- time project director. Professional & contractural services $0 This program does not anticipate utilizing professional & contractural services. Travel & Training, $6,000 Project director's travel to train at San Francisco S.L.U.G. program, and to ACGA Youth Conference. (2 trips) Two L.U.G. youth leaders to travel to ACGA Youth conference. (1 trip) Equipment Purchased: Drip irrigation system & garden tools. In kind: farm implements & maintenance. Supplies: Seeds, compost, and soil organics. Utilities: Water & electricity for gardens. Indirect costs: Administrative costs, such as office supplies, marketing materials, etc. TO: Bob Cass, City Manager FROM: Everett Hooper, Youth Services Coordinator SUBJECT: Criminal justice Division Grant DATE: January 5, 2000 CITY OF LUBBOCK AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM #/SUBJECT: # / Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant from the Criminal Justice Division under the Title V Delinquency Prevention Fund BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City of Lubbock Youth Services Department has joined with the South Plains Food Bank, Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center, Lubbock Housing Authority, Lubbock Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Lubbock_ Regional MHMR, and Catholic Family Services to propose a gardening & produce marketing program for juveniles exhibiting criminal behavior. If accepted the CJD grant would fund $76,700 for equipment, supplies, and one manager for the program. The City of Lubbock and other agencies will put in $49,800 total in-kind services. The City's Youth Coordinator estimates dedicating 20% of his time for the first year to support the program, if funded. No cash match from the City is required. Bob Cass, City Manager 1/5/00 Page 2 SLUAMARY/RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Council's support for this grant application, in order to offer juvenile offenders an opportunity to learn life and career skills through a produce gardening & marketing program.