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97-1 Resolution No. 97-1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JOEL PEREZ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Robert O. Malm, Interim City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Employment Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Joel Perez for his services as a Gang Intervention Supervisor, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly, Mayor Presented: January 8, 1997 Adopted: January 8, 1997 Vote: Yeas 4 Nays 3 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This agreement is hereby made and entered into this 8th day of January, 1997 , by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City" ) , and Joel Perez (hereinafter referred to as "Perez" ) . WHEREAS, City desires to employ Joel Perez as a Gang Intervention Supervisor during the term of this agreement; and WHEREAS, Joel Perez is willing and able to accept appointment as City' s Gang Intervention Supervisor upon certain terms and conditions; and 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) Perez shall be employed by City during the term of this agreement as a Gang Intervention Supervisor under the terms and conditions contained herein. 2 ) Perez shall coordinate gang intervention and prevention programs and various youth and teen activities, and shall perform such other duties as directed by City' s Parks and Recreation Director in such manner and during such times as City' s Parks and Recreation Director shall designate. Perez ' s duties shall include, but not be limited to: a. Be responsible to the Recreation Superintendent. b. Manage and coordinate youth and teen programs for the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department. c . Prepares budgets and administers programs within the adopted budget guidelines of the Recreation Division. d. Keep accurate financial records and demonstrate sound fiscal control of all recreation programs . e. Plans, organizes, promotes, supervises and evaluates year round recreation programs specific to youth and teens . Make recommendations and introduces new activities and events . f. Develops specific goals and objectives relating to program content. g. Prepares and maintains records and accounts of attendance, inventory, financial charges, receipts, personnel evaluations, accidents and other related data. h. Works closely with schools, the public, business organizations, public housing and other recreation organizations in coordinating cooperative programming, and generating interest and participation by youth and teens . i . Promotes recreation programs in the community by preparing flyers, news releases, posters, photographs and brochures . j . Maintains inter-departmental communications within the department ' s organizational structure. k. Perform other related work as assigned by the Recreation Superintendent. 3) The following goals shall be reviewed on a quarterly basis with City's Recreation Superintendent: a. 100% of work time shall be spent coordinating programs for the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department with 50% of those programs coordinated through the Elgin Recreation Center. b. Work with the City Youth and Teen Program Supervisor to establish contact with the U46 school district and coordinate cooperative programming with a minimum of the middle schools . c. Establish a minimum of two cooperative programs with each youth/teen recreation agency in Elgin; Boys and Girls Club, YWCA, Salvation Army, etc. d. Establish contact with Housing Authority and public housing projects to coordinate cooperative programming, transportation to programs, etc . e. Coordinate a minimum of six (6 ) cooperative youth/teen programs with the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department at the Elgin Recreation Center. 4 ) City shall provide Perez with the following during the term of this agreement: a. Per annum base rate of $31,512 effective on January 1, 1997 , to be paid in equal biweekly installments throughout 1997 . In addition, a $475 salary bonus incentive will be available in both June and December if all goals relating to gang intervention have been met. b. Class C benefit package which shall include fully paid comprehensive group major medical insurance for the Supervisor and dependents; but shall not include 401 retirement plan participation. 5) Perez shall be subject to and governed by City' s personnel rules and regulations . 6 ) Perez hereby warrants and represents that his relationship with ERC shall not interfere or in any way otherwise preclude or prevent him from fully performing his obligations and duties to City pursuant to this agreement. He will not receive payment from ERC. 7 ) This agreement may be terminated by either party hereto for any reason upon ninety (90) days written notice. 8) The term of this agreement shall commence on January 1, 1997 , and shall terminate on December 31, 1997 . 9 ) This agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois . 10) The terms and provisions of this agreement shall be severable. In the event that any of the terms or provisions of this agreement shall be deemed to be void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 11) This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto. There are no other verbal or written understandings or agreements between the parties hereto. Any modification or amendment to this agreement shall be written and signed by the parties hereto, or shall be ineffective. CI •F G J By i� / 1 G� Acti g City Manager Attest: City Clerk GANG INTERVENTION SUPERVISOR J Perez EMPLOYAG.REE/TEXT081/PREHM `\‘y - ESC/ '1¢ City of Elgin Agenda Item No. December 12, 1996 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Robert O. Malm, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: Employment Agreement with Gang Intervention Program Supervisor PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with information for the year-end review of programming accomplished by the Parks and Recrea- tion Department's Gang Intervention Program Supervisor and to consider renewal of the contract for 1997 . BACKGROUND Joel Perez has been employed by the City of Elgin as the Gang Intervention Program Supervisor since January 24, 1996. He has been under the supervision of the Recreation and Facili- ties Superintendent working closely with the Recreation Division staff. Joel plans cooperative programs with other youth serving agencies, the schools, business organizations, and the pub- lic. Joel's association with the City has helped him build a stronger, more successful relationship with many youth-serv- ing agencies and expanded program offerings for Elgin's youth and teens. A year-end program review summary is attached for your reference. Effective December 5, 1996, Mr. Perez has resigned his posi- tion as the Executive Director of The Elgin Recreation Center and has become a volunteer board member for ERC. The move helps clarify that Joel will continue dedicating 100 percent of his work time coordinating programs for the Parks and Recreation Department with 50 percent of those programs coordinated through the Elgin Recreation Center. Mr. Perez's current employment agreement will expire on December 31, 1996. A renewal of an agreement for 1997 would include a base rate salary of that equal to 1996, $31,512. This agreement would also include a salary bonus incentive of $475 available in both June and December if all goals relat- ing to gang intervention have been met. Gang Intervention Program Supervisor December 12, 1996 Page 2 rik COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED None. FINANCIAL IMPACT Adequate funds are available for the Gang Intervention Pro- gram Supervisor within the Recreation Division Budget, ac- count number 010-5012-762 .45-99, for the $31,512 base salary, potential bonus of $950, and benefits. LEGAL IMPACT None. ALTERNATIVES The alternative for this proposal would be to not renew the contract of the Gang Intervention Program Supervisor. RECOMMENDATION It is the recommended that the Gang Intervention Program Supervisor contract for Joel Perez be renewed for 1997 . Respectfully submitted, 7)A ma(a, -6cti,01 Monica Bates, Director Department of Parks and Recreation Robe t O. Malm Interim City Manager MC r EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This agreement is hereby made and entered into this 8th day of January, 1997, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City" ) , and Joel Perez (hereinafter referred to as "Perez" ) . WHEREAS, City desires to employ Joel Perez as a Gang Intervention Supervisor during the term of this agreement; and WHEREAS, Joel Perez is willing and able to accept appointment as City's Gang Intervention Supervisor upon certain terms and conditions; and 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) Perez shall be employed by City during the term of this agreement as a Gang Intervention Supervisor under the terms and conditions contained herein. 2) Perez shall coordinate gang intervention and prevention programs and various youth and teen activities, and shall perform such other duties as directed by City's Parks and Recreation Director in such manner and during such times as City' s Parks and Recreation Director shall designate. Perez' s duties shall include, but not be limited to: a. Be responsible to the Recreation Superintendent. b. Manage and coordinate youth and teen programs for the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department. c. Prepares budgets and administers programs within the adopted budget guidelines of the Recreation Division. d. Keep accurate financial records and demonstrate sound fiscal control of all recreation programs. e. Plans, organizes, promotes, supervises and evaluates year round recreation programs specific to youth and teens. Make recommendations and introduces new activities and events . f. Develops specific goals and objectives relating to program content. g. Prepares and maintains records and accounts of attendance, inventory, financial charges, receipts, r personnel evaluations, accidents and otherrelated data. h. Works closely with schools, the public, business organizations, public housing and other recreation organizations in coordinating cooperative programming, and generating interest and participation by youth and teens . i. Promotes recreation programs in the community by preparing flyers, news releases, posters, photographs and brochures . j . Maintains inter-departmental communications within the department's organizational structure. k. Perform other related work as assigned by the Recreation Superintendent. 3) The following goals shall be reviewed on a quarterly basis with City's Recreation Superintendent: a. 100% of work time shall be spent coordinating programs for the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department with 50% of those programs coordinated through the Elgin Recreation Center. b. Work with the City Youth and Teen Program Supervisor to establish contact with the U46 school district and coordinate cooperative programming with a minimum of the middle schools. c. Establish a minimum of two cooperative programs with each youth/teen recreation agency in Elgin; Boys and Girls Club, YWCA, Salvation Army, etc. d. Establish contact with Housing Authority and public housing projects to coordinate cooperative programming, transportation to programs, etc. e. Coordinate a minimum of six (6) cooperative youth/teen programs with the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department at the Elgin Recreation Center. 4 ) City shall provide Perez with the following during the term of this agreement: a. Per annum base rate of $31,512 effective on January 1, 1997, to be paid in equal biweekly installments throughout 1997. In addition, a $475 salary bonus incentive will be available in both June and December if all goals relating to gang intervention have been met. b. Class C benefit package which shall include fully E_ paid comprehensive group major medical insurance for the Supervisor and dependents; but shall not include 401 retirement plan participation. 5) Perez shall be subject to and governed by City's personnel rules and regulations . 6) Perez hereby warrants and represents that his relationship with ERC shall not interfere or in any way otherwise preclude or prevent him from fully performing his obligations and duties to City pursuant to this agreement. He will not receive payment from ERC. 7) This agreement may be terminated by either party hereto for any reason upon ninety (90) days written notice. 8) The term of this agreement shall commence on January 1, 1997, and shall terminate on December 31, 1997 . 9 ) This agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. 10) The terms and provisions of this agreement shall be severable. In the event that any of the terms or provisions of this agreement shall be deemed to be void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 11) This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto. There are no other verbal or written understandings or agreements between the parties hereto. Any modification or amendment to this agreement shall be written and signed by the parties hereto, or shall be ineffective. CITY OF ELGIN By Acting City Manager Attest: City Clerk GANG INTERVENTION SUPERVISOR By Joel Perez EMPLOYAG.REE/TEXT081/PREHM • e pF E,c —City. .i. of Elgin Mayor Kevin Kelly Council Members Terry Gavin Robert Gilliam John T McKevitt Ed Schock John Walters December 9, 1996 Marie Yearman W\ TO: Bob Malm, Acting City Manager FROM: Maria Cumpata, Recreation and Facilities Superintendent VIA: Monica Bates, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Gang Intervention Program Supervisor, Year End Review In preparation for the contract renewal of the Parks and Recreation Gang Intervention Program Supervisor position, please find listed below a year-end review of the activity of Joel Perez . Joel has been employed contractually with the City of Elgin since January, 1996 . The Parks and Recreation Department would like to recommend the 1997 renewal of his current contract which will expire on December 31, 1996 . The addition of Joel to the Parks and Recreation Department has enabled our Department to branch out in program areas that were previously untouched. Cooperative programming throughout the community has been increased through Joel 's efforts. Joel' s association with the City of Elgin has helped him build a stronger, more successful relationship with many youth serving agencies and committees. Through his efforts with coordinating the City's Summer Youth Employment Program, 23 youth were employed in various capacities throughout the City. These young people were part of the expanded at risk programming done this summer. Not only did these individuals work with the Parks and Recreation Department, but the Boys and Girls Club, The Mill Apartment Complex, YWCA, and the Elgin Recreation Center were all beneficiaries of this program. As detailed in his employment agreement, Joel spends 50% of his time working for the Parks and Recreation Department and 50% of his time working for the Elgin Recreation Center. The items listed in this report are those accomplishments that have been achieved as his duties as the City of Elgin Gang Intervention Program Supervisor. . You will find in the following pages an outline of the duties rk stipulated in the employment agreement for Mr. Perez. Additionally, listed with each duty are the successes that have been accomplished. As you read through these accomplishments, please keep in mind that cooperative programming of this sort 150 Dexter Court • Elgin, IL 60120-5555 • Phone 847/931-6100 • Fax 847/931-5610 • TDD 847/931-5616 r involves many individuals and many organizations, therefore it is not uncommon that you will find some of these accomplishments listed in more than one place. EMPLOYMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Be responsible to the Recreation Superintendent Manage and coordinate youth and teen programs for the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department Prepares budgets and administers programs within the adopted guidelines of the Recreation Division Keep accurate financial records and demonstrates sound fiscal control of all recreation programs Plans, organizes, promotes, supervises and evaluates year round recreation programs specific to youth and teens . Makes recommendations and introduces new activities and events Developes specific goals and objectives relating to program content Prepares and maintains records and accounts of attendance, inventory, financial charges, receipts, personnel evaluations, accidents and other related data Works closely with schools, the public, business organizations, public housing and other recreation organizations in coordinating cooperative programming, and generating interest and participation by youth and teens Promotes recreation programs in the community by preparing flyers, news releases, posters, photographs and brochures Maintains inter-departmental communications within the department's organizational structure 50% of work time shall be spent in the Elgin Recreation Center and remaining 50% of work time shall be spent establishing cooperative programming with outside agencies for the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department Work with the City Youth and Teen Program Supervisor to establish contact with the U46 school district and coordinate cooperative programming with a minimum of the middle schools Establish a minimum of two cooperative programs with each youth/teen recreation agency in Elgin; Boys and Girls Club, YWCA, YMCA, Salvation Army, etc. (2) • • r Establish contact with Housing Authority and public housing projects to coordinate cooperative programming, transportation to programs, etc. Coordinate a minimum of six (6) cooperative youth/teen programs with the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department at the Elgin Recreation Center Be responsible to the Recreation Superintendent. * Joel is supervised by the Recreation and Facilities Superintendent. As is true throughout the Recreation Division, Joel works individually on a large amount of programming, but also works cooperatively with the entire recreation staff. * August, compiled decision packages for the Parks and Recreation Department outlining prevention and education programs for 1997 . These requested programs consisted of pre-employment training, mentoring program, GED program, and an afterschool program aimed at middle and high school students. Manage and coordinate youth and teen programs for the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department. * Joel has been very successful in recruiting and integrating at risk youth in a variety of programs . * On May 18, and August 10th sponsored a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the Elgin Recreation Center: 40 youth participated each time. * Worked on a committee sponsored by the United Way to offer teen dances to the youth of Elgin. On February 10 a dance was held at the YMCA with 300 teens in attendance, on May 10 a dance was held at Elgin Central with 100 teens in attendance, and on September 27 a dance was once again held at the YMCA with 350 teens in attendance. * November 23, 22 children from the Birch and Poplar Creek area particiapted in the Parks and Recreation Department's NBA two ball tournament. * August 7, organized 42 youth and young adults to participate in a summer pool party sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Prepares budgets and administers programs within the adopted guidelines of the Recreation Division. * All gang intervention programming done this year was incorporated into the operational budget of the Recreation Division or initiated through the 1996 Safe Summer Program. All programming was done within budget guidelines. (3) r Keep accurate financial records and demonstrates sound fiscal control of all recreation programs. * All programs, trips, and special events are evaluated at their completion with a program evaluation form. This form takes into consideration revenue, expenses, number of participants, instructors needed, and overall suggestions of the activity. Plans, organizes, promotes, supervises and evaluates year round recreation programs specific to youth and teens. Makes recommendations and introduces new activities and events. * Worked with several gang members in the beginning of the summer to establish a variety of activities to include children in this summer to keep them off the streets . * Continued throughout July to have conversations with various gang members to focus them towards more productive avenues such as education and recreation. * Continued to have meetings with Diane Pignato of Mothers Against Gangs about starting a program that would include psychological help for youth trying to get out of gangs. Have taken one gang member/drug user to a rehabilitation center to have him commit himself. This was done inconjunction with MAG. * Worked on a committee sponsored by the United Way to offer teen dances to the youth of Elgin. On February 10 a dance was held at the YMCA, on May 10 a dance was held at Elgin Central, and on September 27 a dance was once again held at the YMCA. * Spent time in September meeting with various gang leaders to discuss the implementation of a GED and pre-employment skills training program at the Elgin Recreation Center. Developes specific goals and objectives relating to program content. * Quartely reviews are held with Mr. Perez throughout the year. At this time, in addition to reviewing what previously has been accomplished, new goals and objectives are established for the upcoming year for quarterly review. Prepares and maintains records and accounts of attendance, inventory, financial charges, receipts, personnel evaluations, accidents and other related data. * Upon completion of all programs, trips, or special events, a program evaluation form is completed. This form takes into account revenue and expenses, participant enrollment, staffing needs and costs, as well as suggestions for future programming. (4) • r Works closely with schools, the public, business organizations, public housing and other recreation organizations in coordinating cooperative programming, and generating interest and participation by youth and teens. * Committee member with the Elgin Community College Youth Leadership Academy. * Committee member, Elgin Human Relations Commission "Excellence in Elgin" . * April 15, spoke to the 5th grade class at Sheridan School on the dangers of gang involvement. * April 29, spoke with the north end neighborhood watch group about the gang presence in their area. Two ex-gang members attended also to encourage these people that there is hope in their fight against gangs. * Organizing Committee Member, Men's Day of Hope. * Assisted with the placement of 12 Lao Posse gang members as employees of Victory Press. * Participated in the committee to select individuals for the E.C.C. Youth Scholarship Program. * April 17, spoke at Lords Park Pavilion with Officer Cecil Smith to the Illinois Crime Prevention Association. * Participated with Renard Jackson in a cultural diversity seminar for the Elgin Police Department. * Worked with Mac and Joanne Stingley of the Police Department on their Parkwood Asian Community Youth Safe Summer Program. Presented topics such as: Peer Pressure, Drug & Alcohol Resistance Education, Disease: AIDS, STD, etc. * Worked with the Police Department to quiet tempers in the Ann and Gifford Street area. On August 30 a cookout was held at the Elgin Recreation Center for the residents of this area. Upon a request from Chief Gruber, the younger children of this neighborhood were transported daily to the Elgin Recreation Center or to Lords Park Pool to participate in constructive activities outside of their neighborhood. * Organized a picnic with the Police Department for the Laotian community at the Parkwood Clubhouse. * August, received a phone call regarding assisting five youth in getting out of their gang. They wanted to get out but could not do it alone due to the harassment by their gang members. Talked to the leader of the gang they were affiliated CO r with and came up with an agreement for them not to be harassed if they follow through with their desire to live a normal disconnected life. * Worked on a committee from NHS, Parks and Recreation, ROPE Officers, and School District U-46 to bring Salvador Godinaz to speak with students of Elgin High School and to hold an open meeting for concerned citizens. Mr. Godinaz is a former warden of Stateville Prison and is currently the Director of Corrections for Michigan. Mr. Godinaz was in Elgin on October 18 & 19 . * Working with Judge Wiley Edmondson and Judge Hudson of the Kane County Court to discuss forming a gang impact panel . This panel is similar to the DUI impact panel and would discuss with children the risks of being involved in adjudicated gang activity. * August 31 - a fun fair was held at the Elgin Recreation Center offering games and activities for approximately 250 youth. * Established a weight training program in August at the Elgin Recreation Center. This was done with the help of Jerome Johnson who is also working with Elgin High School to get kids away from the gangs and into the gym. * Continually meeting with Mr. Ron O'Neal, principal at Elgin High School and Dean, Ernie Gonzalez, to try and curb the gang activity at the school. * Participated with the Parks and Recreation Department with the City Government Training Program sponsored by the Elgin Fire Department. *In September, met with a group from Elgin Community College who have expressed an interest in establishing a gang support/intervention program at the college. The intended target would be current students as well as incoming students. * Continue to coordinate with Linda Wickencamp of School District U-46 to plan programs for students attending the alternative high school program. * November 15- assisted Elgin High School with a dance at their facility. * December 22, 1996 the Elgin Recreation Center will be used .asa donation site for young children's clothing. (6) • Promotes recreation programs in the community by preparing flyers, news releases, posters, photographs and brochures. * Promotion of the programming done by Mr. Perez is done primarily by flyers . Joel works very closely with the schools and the guidance counselors to let students know what programming is taking place. Promotion is also done through community groups, the Housing Authority, and the Parks and Recreation Department. Maintains inter-departmental communications within the department's organizational structure. * Worked with Denise Bell and Walter Blalark to implement the City of Elgin's Summer Youth Employment Program; 23 youth were employed in this program. * Worked with Jim Reuter, Recreation and Maintenance Supervisor at the Sports Complex, to assist with the employment of Eric Freund and Freddie Flores as seasonal maintenance workers . * Assisted with employment opportunities for Danny Sanchez and Ricardo Lara as cashiers at Wing and Lords Park Pools . 50% of work time shall be spent in the Elgin Recreation Center and remaining 50% of work time shall be spent establishing cooperative programming with outside agencies for the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department. * Joel spends one half of his day working on cooperative programming for the Parks and Recreation Department. The remaining day is spent at the Elgin Recreation Center. Joel has an office established at both the Parks and Recreation Department as well as the Elgin Recreation Center. Work with the City Youth and Teen Program Supervisor to establish contact with the U46 school district and coordinate cooperative programming with a minimum of the middle schools. * Joel and Wayne Carlstedt the Parks and Recreation Youth and Teen Program Supervisor continuously work together to coordinate programming through the Parks and Recreation Department, the Elgin Recreation Center and other youth serving agencies such as the ones highlighted throughout this memo. Also, Joel and Wayne cooperatively meet with agencies to develop new programs, such as visiting schools to speak with administrators and students, and initiating contact with outside agencies to form cooperative relationships. Establish a minimum of two cooperative programs with each youth/teen recreation agency in Elgin; Boys and Girls Club, YWCA, YMCA, Salvation Army, etc. CO • • * Was able to purchase 6 portable basketball hoops through the City of Elgin Safe Summer Program. These hoops were used at the Elgin Recreation Center where summer basketball leagues were formed. Officer O'Quinn at the Mill also utilized one of the hoops for recreational activities for his children and Mac with the Police Department also used a hoop for the Asian outreach program that she coordinated this summer. * Sponsored a team for a 3 on 3 teen summer basketball league held at the Salvation Army. * On July 13, assisted in the coordination of a block party at the Boys and Girls Club which was sponsored by NHS and the Police Department. The Parks and Recreation Department supplied a basketball hoop which came from the Elgin Recreation Center. Discussions were also held with gang members from that area to ensure that no problems would arise during the summer months . * August 7, organized and transported 42 youth and young adults to Wing Park Pool for a summer pool party sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. * Worked on a committee sponsored by the United Way to offer teen dances to the youth of Elgin. On February 10 a dance was held at the YMCA, on May 10 a dance was held at Elgin Central and on September 27 a dance was once again held at the YMCA. * November 23, 22 children from the Birch and Poplar Creek area participated in the Parks and Recreation Departments NBA two ball tournament. Establish contact with Housing Authority and public housing projects to coordinate cooperative programming, transportation to programs, etc. * Worked with Melanie Aguinia of the Mill Apartment Property to organize summer activities for their residents . * Was able to purchase 6 portable basketball hoops through the City of Elgin Safe Summer Program. These hoops were used at the Elgin Recreation Center where summer basketball leagues were formed. Office O'Quinn at the Mill also utilized one of the hoops for recreational activities for his children and Mac with the Police Department also used a hoop for the Asian outreach program that she coordinated this summer. * Worked on a committee sponsored by the United Way to offer teen dances to the youth of Elgin. On February 10 a dance was held at the YMCA, on May 10 a dance was held at Elgin Central. and on September 27 a dance was once again held at the YMCA. (8) * November 23, 22 children from the Birch and Poplar Creek area particpated in the Parks and Recreation Departments NBA two ball tournament. * November 28- a Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the Elgin Recreation Center for the residents of the Poplar Creek and Birch areas. * December 22 , 1996 the Elgin Recreation Center will host a Christmas Party for the children of the Birch and Poplar Creek area. * December 30, 1996 an ice skating party has been planned for the children of the Elgin Recreation Center, Knollwood Apartments and the Mill Property. * Worked with Denise Bell and Walter Blalark to implement the City of Elgin's Summer Youth Employment Program; 23 youth were employed in this program. Coordinate a minimum of six (6) cooperative youth/teen programs with the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department at the Elgin Recreation Center. * Coordinated an ice skating trip from the Elgin Recreation Center to the Polar Dome Ice Arena for 50 children on January 15, 1996. * Worked with 12 youth volunteers from the Elgin Recreation Center to assist with the Parks and Recreation Department's Easter Egg Hunt. * Worked with Denise Bell and Walter Blalark to implement the City of Elgin's Summer Youth Employment Program; 23 youth were employed in this program. * Was able to purchase 6 portable basketball hoops through the City of Elgin Safe Summer Program. These hoops were used at the Elgin Recreation Center where summer basketball leagues were formed. Officer O'Quinn at the Mill also utilized one of the hoops for recreational activities for his children and Mac with the Police Department also used a hoop for the Asian outreach program that she coordinated this summer. * Established a youth summer soccer program at the Elgin Recreation Center. • * In June, arranged transportation for children of the Elgin Recreation Center to go to Lords Park, Wing Park, or Tyler Creek for various outside activities. * In July, established an arts and crafts program at the Elgin Recreation Center providing transportation for the (9) r children of Poplar Creek and Birchwood. There is currently 30 youth participating in this program. * On May 18th and August 10th sponsored a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the Elgin Recreation Center; 40 youth participated each time. * August 7 , 42 youth and young adults were transported to Wing Park Pool for a summer pool party sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. * On May 26 and August 25 sponsored two, low-rider car shows at the Elgin Recreation Center. At the August show approximatley 115 cars were displayed and 1000 people were in attendance. * Worked on a committee sponsored by the United Way to offer teen dances to the youth of Elgin. On February 10 a dance was held at the YMCA, on May 10 a dance was held at Elgin Central and on September 27 a dance was once again held at the YMCA. * Had the Parks and Recreation Department's "Rec in the Streets" program at the Recreation Center on August 8, 15, 20 and 27 . * Participated with the Parks and Recreation Department with the City Government Training Program sponsored by the Elgin Fire Department and held at the Elgin Recreation Center. * November 23, 22 children from the Birch and Poplar Creek area participated in the Parks and Recreation Departments NBA two ball tournament. * December 30, 1996 an ice skating party has been planned for the children of the Elgin Recreation Center, Knollwood Apartments and the Mill Property. * Sponsored a team for a 3 on 3 teen summer basketball league held at the Salvation Army. Additionally: * Speaker, Governor's Commission on Gangs in Illinois, April 3, 1996, Aurora, IL. * Attended Mobilizing Communities for Youth Partnerships, March 20, 1996, Naperville, IL. * Recipient, Achievement Against the Odds, Allstate Foundation, March 13, 1996, Washington, D.C. (10) * Speaker, Youth Violence and Gang Workshop, April 11-13, 1996, Spokane, Washington. * In June, transported 8 gang members to Streamwood to assist on the rehabilitation of a house that had burned. * Two individuals from the Summer Youth Employment Program have been hired on at the Recreation Center as part time staff. Both had to receive work permits from their guidance counselors . * November 20- spoke at a gang conference at Elgin Community College presented by the State's Attorney's Office. Recommendation: Through quartely reviews, Mr. Perez has met and/or exceeded the responsibilities outlined in his employment agreement. It is our belief that Mr. Perez 's employment has directly and positively impacted the quantity and quality of at risk, gang intervention programming for the City of Elgin. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Department that Mr. Perez 's employment agreement with the City of Elgin be renewed for 1997. The attached employment agreement establishes minimum programming standards for Mr. Perez. In January, more specific goals and objectives will be established with Joel . PEREZWRA.P96/TEXT081/PREHM r (11)