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HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-166 Resolution No. 98-166 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH CENTRO DE INFORMACION Y PROGRESO BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Joyce A. Parker, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Centro de Informacion y Progreso for the Hispanic Intervention Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly, Mayor Presented: July 8, 1998 Adopted: July 8, 1998 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk AGREEMENT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CENTRO DE INFORMACION Y PROGRESO THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this /o7/f day of July, 1998, by and between the CENTRO DE INFORMACION Y PROGRESO OF ELGIN, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "Subrecipient" ) and the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee" ) . WHEREAS, Grantee has applied for and received funds from the United Stated Government pursuant to HR 728 Local Government Law Enforcement Block Grant Act of 1995, (hereinafter referred to as "Grant Funds" ) and WHEREAS, the parties hereto have each determined it to be in their best interests to enter into this agreement to facilitate the utilization of such funds . WHEREAS, Subrecipient provides services which contribute to the reduction of crime and the improvement of public safety. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows : 1 . Subrecipient will establish a program to control crime among Spanish-speaking youth in cooperation with Grantee, JP- law enforcement personnel, and the courts hereinafter referred to as "Program" ( letters of support are attached) . 2 . The program for at-risk families and youth shall be offered in Spanish and shall contain at least the following three phases . Phase I Referral by the police and courts Evaluation of the family Presentation of the program to the family Phase II Five week intensive services to the client/family Week 1 . Evaluation of the family--individually and together Referral to other Centro services : employment, counseling, education and other assistance (e.g. , basic needs) . Week 2 . Lesson on communication Youth and parents separately Youth and parents together--where are you heading? Assuming responsibility. Week 3 . Movie How youth begin gang activity and results Talk by former gang member and parent Week 4 . Abuse--substance, physical, sexual Effects of abuse on children Breaking the cycle Week 5 . Behavior management and youth Friendships and their effects Choosing and finding good friends . Phase III Three months of meetings with the family Six bi-weekly lessons -2- a) Self-esteem--the lack of it, results, developing self-esteem b) Stress and its effects--stress factors, resolving problems that lead to stressful situations, violence, substance abuse (e.g. , overcrowding, unemployment marital problems.4 a c) Analyzing misbehavior--molding the -sa-e without breaking the spirit of the child d) Analyzing children--different types (e.g. , compliant, defiant, strong-willed) e) Gangs--reasons youth join and results of gang activities Youths shall be evaluated and, if they continue in gang activities, shall be taught methods/ways of stopping gang involvement, of leaving the gang f) Progress evaluation--at the end of the three months, the family shall be evaluated and a letter sent to the court Monthly Support Group 3 . The process for referral and service/procedures shall L.. as follows : a) The police receive a call involving a youth who has committed a crime. b) The youth appears before a judge or is referred to Grantee or Grantee' s designee. c) The judge or Grantee refers the client to Subrecipient for five weeks of intensive services . d) At the end of five weeks, the family and youth may decide if they (a) wish to continue services at Centro or (b) -3- return to the court for review. Families and youths may return to the court sooner if they discontinue services . e) If the family decides to continue services, they shall still be required to return to the judge/court after three months and six months for review. f) On a monthly basis, Centro shall send a letter to the court (with a copy to Grantee or Grantee' s designee) noting the progress that the youth and family are making. Subrecipient shall comply with any lawful court requests, including, but not limited to providing a progress report or addendum at any time. g) Lack of attendance or disruption of the program by the family shall result in dismissal from the program and a letter to the court informing the court of the decision. h) Subrecipient shall respond to any call from the police/court/referral source within 24 hours . i) The program shall be for the youth and his/her family. The family as a unit shall receive individual and group counseling. j ) If the family decides to continue services, the parents may attend Subrecipient' s monthly support group for as long as they wish to attend. The youth shall be offered part-time jobs, sports, activities, or educational opportunities as may be available and appropriate. k) Upon completion of the program, Subrecipient shall send a report to the police/court/referral source. 4 . Grantee shall provide Subrecipient with Grant Funds in an amount to be determined in the sole discretion of City following the receipt of equipment bids . -4- 5 . Funding provided to Subrecipient pursuant to this agreement shall not exceed $30,000, and shall be used by Subrecipient for a bilingual, bicultural counselor/service coordinator/instructor, associated payroll taxes and benefits, instructional supplies, mileage, and allocated management and general expenses . Grantee shall provide payment upon the submission or original bills with support documentation for the services described herein. 6 . Subrecipient shall provide Grantee with reports not less than once every three months, which reports shall contain, but not be limited to, a specific accounting of all funds expended pursuant to this agreement, and such other information as may be required by Grantee at Grantee' s sole discretion. 7 . The terms of this agreement shall be severable. In the event any of the terms or conditions of this agreement are deemed to be void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 8 . This agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois . Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois, unless jurisdiction shall be exclusively federal as required by law. 9 . Subrecipient warrants that it shall conform to all requirements of law, including but not limited to any and all applicable federal or state statutes and regulations . In the event Subrecipient fails to conform to such regulations and -5- statutes, Subrecipient shall refund all payments made to Subrecipient by Grantee upon 30 days written notice. Such refund shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver of any rights otherwise available to Grantee by law. 10 . Subrecipient shall hold harmless and indemnify Grantee from and against any and all suits, claims for damages, causes of action, and any and all other liability, including but not limited to reasonable attorney' s fees, arising out of or resulting from Subrecipient' s negligent performance of this agreement or failure to conform to any requirement of law or regulation applicable to the subject matter of this agreement or payment of funds associated therewith. 11 . This agreement shall not be construed as creating a joint venture, partnership, employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. 12 . This agreement shall terminate on , 19 , upon 30 days written notice by Grantee, or upon operation of law as may be mandated by federal or state law or regulation. CITY OF ELGIN CENTRO DE INFORMACION Y PROGRESO, an Illinois not-for- /- profit corporation By \ � /7 By City Manager Audrey Reed Executive Director Attest: $)104L IIIV� .mac vti City Clerk —6— Y-eM C<I(7 rZ ' _z,dakfQ