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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20A - STATE BOARD CORRECT GRANTREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~J~-O~¥ 20, 2004 TITLE: STATE BOARD OF COi~RECTIONS, TITLE II DELINQUENCY PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM GRANT AWARD CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED [] As Recommended [] As Amended [] Ordinance on 1~t Reading [] Ordinance on 2nd Reading [] Implementing Resolution [] Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1) Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $200,000 in State Board of Corrections, Title II Delinquency Prevention and Intervention Program revenue account (account no. 155-01-5369) and appropriate funds to the State Board of Corrections, Title II Delinquency Prevention and Intervention Program expenditure account (account no. 155-354-various). '2) Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the State Board of Corrections to develop and implement the Leadership Development Strategy at McFadden Learning and Technology Center. DISCUSSION The City of Santa Ana, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency, was recently successful in applying for grant funds in the amount of $200,000 with the Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP), Title II Delinquency Prevention and Intervention Program for the development and implementation of the Leadership Development Strategy at the McFadden Learning and Technology Center. Effective January 1, 2004, OCJP was eliminated and the administration of the Title II Delinquency Prevention and Intervention Program was transferred to the State Board of Corrections. We do not anticipate any change in funding as a result of this transfer. e Title II Delinquency Prevention and Intervention program is aimed at oviding a comprehensive, coordinated approach to the problems of Page 11 20.A. State Board of Corrections, Title II Delinquency Prevention and Intervention Program Grant Award · January 20, 2004 Page 2 juvenile delinquency, through the cooperative efforts of the community and law enforcement. The purpose of the McFadden Learning and Technology Center is to make learning a fun, life long activity while helping .students acquire skills that lead to success at school, work and home. The Leadership Development Strategy was developed as a supplemental service at the Center with the purpose of reducing the number of suspensions and expulsions at targeted area schools by providing educational programs, positive alternative activities and supportive services that will encourage juveniles to remain in school, increase school attendance, and involve parents in their children's educational achievement. The program will be conducted from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 and will serve a total of 55 students and their families from Spurgeon Intermediate and Lincoln, Monte Vista, and Jackson Elementary Schools who exhibit known risk factors for future problem behavior. The activities will include Teen Club activities, leadership development opportunities, rewards and recognition for completion of program components, peer and police officer mentoring, tutoring, educational .excursions, Cultural Arts classes, family oriented recreation activities, and Parent Education workshops. FISCAL I~4PACT The appropriation adjustment will recognize $200,000 from the State Board of Corrections, Title II Delinquency Prevention and Intervention Program in revenue account (account no. 155-01-5369) and appropriate funds to the .State Board of Corrections, Title II Delinquency Prevention and Intervention Program expenditure account (account no. 155-354-various). Jon "~lp" Ribble, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 20.A. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS & ACCOUNT Ro oma, Executive Dire~or Finance and Mgmt. Services Agency Page 12