STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 10, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the City Manager to execute, for positive youth development services, including built-in academic support, to eligible residents of the City of Dallas, three one-year subrecipient contracts with one-year renewal options with: (1) The K16 Ready Society, Inc. dba Texas Initiative Programs, Inc. in the amount of $450,000 per year; (2) Big Thought in the amount of $225,000 per year; and (3) After-School All-Stars in the amount of $155,000 per year, the most advantageous proposers of seven, for a total amount not to exceed of $1,660,000 - Total not to exceed $1,660,000 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This subrecipient contract will provide for the administration of city-wide academic support and youth development services to residents of Dallas that have been impacted and/or had their needs exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs will provide positive youth development, which is an intentional, pro-social approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive. These programs recognize, utilize, and enhance young people's strengths, and promote positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths. Target populations include low- and moderate-income youth residents and/or Dallas residents living Qualified Census Tracts. The Office of Community Care has sought nonprofit organizations through an open application process.
A four-member committee from the following departments reviewed and e...
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