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Request For Council Action <br /> Date: March 22, 1999 <br /> Item No: n-2 <br /> Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: <br /> � Consent Agenda <br /> Item Description: Request by Police Department for approval of The Juvenile <br /> Accountability Incentive Bock Grant (3AIBG) funding <br /> Back round: The (JAIBG) was created by Congress in 1997 to promote <br /> reform within the Juvenile Justice System. Tre program was designed to <br /> encourage cities to try new ideas to prevent juvenile delinquency. The acceptance <br /> of this grant would allow the department to forma "Cops & Kids" Mentoring <br /> Program. Volunteer officers would be assigned to a middle school, at risk youths <br /> w ouid be identified by the School System, and Officers would then work with the <br /> youth to develop a meaningful relationship. <br /> The program is designed to eventually include community volunteers as mentors. <br /> There will also be a tutorial and community service work component with this <br /> program. <br /> The grant is managed through the Office of Youth Development of Economic <br /> Security (MDES) and is renewable annually. <br /> Financial implications: <br /> ■ The Grant is for $9,929 and requires a match from the city of 10% or <br /> approx. $x,000. The Department's match will come from the current 1999 <br /> budget. <br /> The funds will be used to pay officers salaries for weekly group <br /> meets/activities, supplies, speakers, clerical costs associated with the <br /> program and an annual mentor/youth camp. <br /> Council Action Requested <br /> Staff recommends a motion to accept this grant and authorize the City Manager <br /> and Chief of Police to sign the JAIBG acceptance documents. <br />