08-154 Resolution No. 08-154
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE TOWN OF ELGIN
(2008 Youth at Risk Summer Program)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that
Olufemi Folarin,City Manager,and Diane Robertson,City Clerk,be and are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Town of Elgin for the 2008
Youth at Risk Summer Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: June 11, 2008
Adopted: June 11, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
May 9, 2008 °
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Olufemi Folarin, City Manager
Robert Duffy, Deputy Chief of Police
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SUBJECT: Acceptance of a Grant from Elgin Township—Youth at Risk Summer Program
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with
information to consider accepting a grant from Elgin Township for the operation of a summer
program.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the acceptance of a grant from Elgin Township
in the amount of$20,000.
BACKGROUND
The vision of the 2008 Youth at Risk Summer Program is to see children mature into responsible
citizens by creating a positive environment for them to make informed and responsible decisions
while challenging and supporting the development of life skills.
The mission is to provide the youth (ages 8 throughl6) of Elgin Township with the opportunities
to comprehend, embrace and practice choices that would ultimately result in a healthy, positive
lifestyle. The program incorporates positive peer motivation and mentoring. The summer
program will improve personal development skills in all youth by offering programs and services
in the areas of academics, life skills, recreation and self-motivation. The lessons and activities
are thought provoking, life changing and relevant to the interest of today's youth. The program
is fully inclusive for youth of all backgrounds and abilities. This program will collaborate with
faith communities, schools and social service organizations to establish and staff the program for
Elgin Township youth.
In cooperation with school district U-46, Renz Center and Elgin Township, the Elgin Police
Department will be conducting courses of instruction which will include: Drug Prevention, Peer
Jury, Gang Awareness and Truancy Prevention/Consequences. In addition, we will involve the
kids in physical fitness activities.
Youth at Risk Summer Program Grant
May 9, 2008
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Police (School) Liaison and DARE officers will be assigned to staff this program. There will be
nine officers involved, including the Sergeant and also supplemented by our ROPE officers who
have been asked to participate. Additional staffing will be supplied by the Renz Addiction
Counseling Center and other community based organizations that wish to participate. Program
hours of operation are: 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Monday through Friday for 11 weeks from June 9,
2008 through August 22, 2008, at various U-46 middle school locations.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
None
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The grant award from Elgin Township would total $20,000. Program costs would include
instructional materials and gym rental expenses from U-46 not to exceed $20,000. The City will
also be supplying oversight of the program by School Liaison Officers from Major Investigations
Division as part of their regular salaries (no overtime). Renz Center representatives will also
participate at no additional cost to the program.
LEGAL IMPACT
None
ALTERNATIVES
1. The City Council may choose to accept this grant.
2. The City Council may choose not to accept this grant and to seek other funding for this
program.
Respectfully submitted for Council consideration.
RD