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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
MAY 1, 2006
TITLE:
APPROVED
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o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1" Reading
o Ordinance on 2"" Reading
o Implementing ResolutiDn
o Set Public Hearing For
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR YOUTH
EARMARK GRANT - SANTA ANA
YOUTH CENTER
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager to
designate the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency to
execute an agreement with the Department of Labor and the City of Santa
Ana, Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center, in the amount of $198,400 to provide a
comprehensive youth-oriented employment, training and educational
center.
DISCUSSION
On May 23, 2005, the Department of Labor, Employment and Training
Administration (DOL/ETA) awarded to the City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana
W/O/R/K Center, a $198,400 grant for two years beginning March 1, 2006,
to establish the Santa Ana Youth Center (SAYC) and provide services to
40 at-risk Santa Ana youth 16-21 years of age. In collaboration with
the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board, the Youth Council Youth
Service Provider Network and the Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center, the SAYC
plans to bring together service providers that offer career preparation,
job search, occupational skills training, supportive services and
resource referrals in a youth-friendly and supportive environment where
services are integrated and comprehensive.
The program focus for younger youth will be to enable them to stay in
school and obtain their high school diplomas, increase their awareness
of their career options and the preparation necessary to be successful
in their careers.
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The program focus for older youth will be to help them obtain their GED
or high school diplomas, improve their employment options through work
experience, job search, and help them understand the importance of
higher education and its impact on employment opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this agreement are available in the DOL Youth grant account
(account no. l32-70l-various).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Patricia C. Whitaker '
Executive Director
Community Development Agency
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency
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