25D - AGMT FOR DRUGE PREVENTION - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2020 TITLE: APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICA ON TRACK TO PROVIDE DRUG USE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000 (NON -GENERAL FUND) /s/Kristine CITY MANAGER CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: UT00062wo, ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 111 Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO 111111111111►1I1TA1:3gC7 RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with America On Track to provide drug use prevention education programs in an amount not to exceed $60,000 from August 18, 2020 to June 30, 2021to be funded by the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The term of the agreement may be extended for an additional one (1) year extension upon writing executed by the City Manager and City Attorney, as services and programs to be provided may not be able to commence on September 1, 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic. In December 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance NS-2959, establishing a Cannabis Public Benefit Fund, of which one-third is to be set aside for youth services. At the December 17, 2019 City Council meeting, the City Council received and filed a Cannabis Public Benefit Fund for Youth Services Informational Report. One element of the report included the development and implementation of an Anti -Drug Education Program for Youth. The City of Santa Ana is collaborating with America On Track to offer anti -drug education programs to the community. America On Track began in 1995 with two Orange County women, Terry Thompson and Claire Braeburn sharing a vision of making a difference in the lives of at -risk children and their families. Together they created and developed what has now become a well -respected non-profit organization that has reached thousands of children and families throughout Orange County. Their education and strong backgrounds in business, youth leadership training, public speaking, editing and creative writing, paired with years of volunteerism, have provided them with the skills and experience to respond to critical problems facing Orange County communities. Over the years, America On Track has successfully launched numerous programs, such as the On Track Youth Leadership Training program, Tobacco -Free Communities project, mural projects, Drug -Free Communities, Mentoring Children of Prisoners program, and parent education 25D-1