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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
The Honorable yor and
TO
CCommi .ioners
FROM :
Jo L rriola, Chie • . ministrator/
Ci anager
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
October 22, 2004
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Worksheet for Agenda Item
Department Requesting Agenda Item: Parks and Recreation
1. Subject: Authorizing An amendment to an existing agreement with the
Foundation of Community Assistance and Leadership, Inc. (FOCAL) for th 2004-
2005 contract period.
2. Purpose of item: To continue to provide the after school tutoring, counseling, and
computer educational services to at risk youth at the City's Moore Park.
3. history of item:
FOCAL is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization whose mission is to provide
educational, vocational, and structured social services to individuals and families
of predominately low income communities. FOCAL will continue to provide
learning and youth development programs in the form of after -school tutorial,
counseling, academic and computer educational services for no minimum of four
(4) hours of tutoring per week and four (4) counseling sessions per school year at
the City of Miami's Moore Park. The Department of Parks and Recreation
recommends that the City of Miami amend the existing agreement to fund
FOCAL in the amount of $115,452 to address the need for after -school and youth
development programs primarily for under -served youth who lack the adademic
success, scholastic excellence, and preparation for productive adulthood. The
amendment, which is to allow for the funding of FOCAL for the period October
I, 2004 to September 30, 2005, is necessary to continue to provide the
aforementioned services.
4. Does this time correlate with the CIP plan or Strategic Plan? If so, how?
No
The Honorable Mayor and
City Commissioners
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5. Does this item have any effect on residents within the City of Miami? If so, how?
Yes, the services provided by FOCAL have a direct positive impact on the at risk
youth population in Model City and Allapattah.
6. Will this item impact any specific District? If so, which one?
District five (5) and District one (1)
7. Does this item have any fiscal impact? (Please provide dollar amount)
$86,675 from the 2004-2005 fiscal year Non -Departmental account budget.
Approved by: Director / Chief / Manager