Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Lead With Purpose in support of the We ARE Linden Collaborative. LEAD with Purpose is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity and will serve as Fiscal Agent to the other non-profit organizations that make up the We ARE Linden Collaborative to ensure they receive funds, track expenditures, and document accomplishments.
The other non-profit organizations, We are Linden, Listen Good Youth, and the FUDGE Foundation, have partnered to share best practices, resources, space, and networks. It is the belief that no one organization or agency can work alone and joining forces is the best practical way to reduce incidents of partner violence, crime, and unhealthy behavior. This unified perspective amplifies the unique strengths of each organization to foster community reinvestment while addressing the complex issues affecting urban communities.
The Collaborative has established 7 goals in alignment with the Reimagine Safety initiative: 1) reduce incidents of violent crime, 2) reduce incidents of partner violence, 3) provide conflict resolution & de-escalation programming, 4) increase the number of mentors for youth & families, 5) connect & enroll individuals in mental health services, 6) provide activities & events that foster community pride and neighborhood development, and 7) increase the number of community partnerships.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Reimagine Safety subfund.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delay in deploying the resources necessary for the We ARE Linden Collaborative to initiate their work.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Lead With Purpose in support of the We ARE Linden Collaborative; to authorize an appropriation within the Reimagine Safety subfund; to authorize a transfer and appropriation of funds; to authorize an expenditure of $145,500.00 within the general fund; and to declare an eme...
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