Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the disbursement of $110,738 in federal grant funding to seven community agencies. The $110,738 is the remaining balance from the USDOJ Community Building Crime Response: Our Neighborhood-A Safe and Beautiful Place" grant. The seven community agencies identified in the proposed resolution were selected by a Community Advisory Team and other grant partners. The proposed purchase of service contracts with the seven agencies range from $5,000 to $53,040. No additional City appropriation is required.
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The proposed resolution authorizes the reallocation of up to $110,738, of funds awarded to the City of Madison by the U.S. Department of Justice under an “Our Neighborhood - A Safe and Beautiful Place" grant, to seven community agency contracts to support the goals of the grant to provide youth mentoring, safe passages and support to families programming on Madison’s South West side.
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Background:
In September 2017, the US Department of Justice (USDOJ) awarded the City of Madison an $850,000 “Our Neighborhood-A Safe and Beautiful Place” grant. On October 17, 2017 the Common Council adopted RES-17-00844, Legistar Item #49016, authorizing the acceptance of the grant. This two-year grant, addressing crime and socio-economic drivers of crime within the Raymond Road Corridor, includes the following goals:
1) Improve the ability of residents to work together to reduce crime, promote public safety, and advocate for improved youth and adult programs within identified priority areas;
2) Support youth in developing positive, supportive relationships with adults (parents, teachers, and mentors) and improve their ability to peaceably resolve conflict;
3) Increase guardianship in the area;
4) Provide parenting support and education, particularly for single, female-heads of households;
5) Enhance community/police trust and communication, emphasizing community outreach, and breaking down barriers between officers and resi...
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