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Home My WebLink AboutM-77-0615JUL 2117? City Manager Joseph RAP Assistt City Manager Municipal Justice Building "Youth Services Agency" Extensive time and study has been directed to determining interest in the Municipal Justice Building as a Youth Center among various Youth Agencies, both Governmental and Private non-profit. To date there is no specific committment on the part of any agency related to program or funding, though interest continues to be expressed by many. The following information is based upon pertinent facts of the Youth Services Agency Report of July 30, 1976 and meetings with Agencies who have expressed interest in this project. 1, Current Costs* (OPERATIONAL) The projected cost for operation of the entire facility, based on the projection of Don Stewart, Property ?tanager, is estimated at $135,000 per year. Repairs to the facility, in its present condition, for one (1) year, are projected to be $25,000.00 (This data obtained July, 1976). The total cost for the first year therefore, is $160,000.00. Based upon 49,640 useable square feet at $3.22 per square feet, the following figures would be based on percentage of use: 1. 25occupied S 40,000 2, 5(r occupied $ 80,000 3. 75" occupied $120,000 4. 10(r occupied $160,000 Therefore, at $3.22 per square feet, all costs will be 100% occupancy. . Renovation Costs: The following breakdown indicates accelerated costs, depending upon the extent of renovation and complexity of progranming. Some segments of the building could be utilized at this time with no renovation, particularly for office space. Minimal renovation, including air conditioner repair, painting and the shifting of several walls (non-structural), will average approximately $20,000. (This figure is an estimate from C. Cox of Public Facilities). 7,7_. 4,6" includingmnasium track, restoration �ri�iplete reiiovatioii, gymnasium, of present 2 floor detention center, baseball diamond, im- proved area to be used as a Day Care Facility, is $1,600,000.00, This figure is developed from the proposed Public Works grant, which did not receive priority of this fiscal year. Health and Rehabilitative Services and the Dade County School Board meetings have been held with Dr. J.J. Barnes, of Health and Rehabi litative Services and Leonard Britton, of the Dade County School Board. Both agencies have indicated strong interest in a joint venture in the building and have submitted a summary of services which is as follows: li HRS/DCPS Tri-Center -- an educational program designed to serve children who have been adjudicated by the courts but are given the opportunity to continue their education in lieu of state school placement. Opportunity School -- designed to serve the needs of those students in the Dade County Public Schools who cannot suc- cessfully cope with the standard, rigorous instructional program and procedures in the regular school. Dade -Monroe Diagnostic Center -- provides the psychological services of intellectual, behavioral, and emotional assess- ment for students and locates exceptional students who are not receiving an education. Day Treatment Center (ESEA Title VI -Part C)-- an inschool follow-up program for students with dysfunctionally dis- ruptive behaviors which arc sometimes cause by psychological pathologies that need to be dealt with and remediated by the school. system. Vocational Skills Development Center -- a program designed to provide students, who have dropped out of the regular school program, with vocational skills which will enable them to secure employment in our community. At this time, both agencies are developing a formal presentation for the City Commission on July 28, 1977. The report is not complete but will be made available to this office prior to July 28th. III. Metro Dade County* (IlUMAN RESOURCES) The Department of Human Resources had indicated a need for not only additional Day Care, but also youth training and experience in this area. They, at this time, do not have funding to support this concept and have referred us to a "wait list" for Title XX funding. (See attachment). ■ IV,. tgpa;ttment of Youth Services: 'The Department of Youth Services has indicated that at this tifne, they Would not require the use of the facility. They indicated, however, an interest in the concept of a Youth Center and noted that they would provide some services, when needed, from their locations. Additional Governmental Agencies: The City of Miami provides youth related funding within a Social Services context for the following: A, Summer Teen Employment and Jr. School Youth. This section is responsible for training and employment for youth within the City of Miami. Status Offender Diversionary Grant. Operated by the City of Miami Police Department in cooperation with the School Resource Unit, to assist in diverting youth from dysfunctional behavior and counseling them. Youth for Youth Program. Provides counseling and assistance to youth in the form of peer counseling. All counselors will be 18 to 21 years old. Private Non -Profit: A. The Miami -Bridge has experienced tremendous difficulty in securing a facility. They have expressed a keen interest in moving to the Justice Building. Their relocation would require plumbing and electrical work to set up a kitchen. The bridge does, at this point, have limited funds available for renovation and would be able to negotiate a base agreement. • The Youth Service Agency Report of July, 1976, pointed out the varied interest by agencies for space in this facility. This information is being updated at this time to determine if interest has remained unchanged. ▪ United and Family Services indicated strong interest and support of the Youth Services Agency Report. No staff or funds have been committed at this time. (See attachment). VI, Other Potential Fundinj: A. In discussion with Mark Israel, it seems apparent that the Youth Employment and Demonstrations Act of 1977, for 1.5 Billion dollars, will be approved July 26, 1977. However, it seems that these funds be primarily program oriented, and capital expenditures may not be available. NM 1111111111111111 f Other areas of possible funding ere Department of Labor Community Development L.E,A.A. ';phis office will work with the Grants coordinator to foliour'the status of these and any other sources. Conclusion Staff has net with the interested parties from the School Board, metropolitan Dade County and the State of Florida to arrive at some mutually agreeable funding level by those agencies in order to occupy the Municipal Justice Building. As of this date, although no final financial arrangement has been worked out, representatives from. the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and from the Dade County School Board will make a presentation to the City Commission on July 28, 1977, at which tine they will present possible financial arrangements for the use of the f',unicipal Justice Building. { ')1 1..1 ."0 Er2ii.A6 ai 'A s 71.4D 1 iao W. FLAGLER STREET ROOM 1503 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130 TEL 579-5416 Dr. Dolores Kory City Hall Dinner Key Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Dr. Kory: The concept of an early childhood training program in the Youth Center proposed for the building that now houses the Women's Detention Center is an interesting one and one that is very much needed, especially in the Civic Center area. Every child care center in thnt area is filled and has a sizeable waiting list. Care for infants and toddlers is a service even more needed than care for children from ages two to five. . To combine a training program that will train adolescents in the care of young children would not only help solve the problem of care for young children while their parents work, but also will give young people the opportunity for field experience in child care to prepare them for future carvers as well ns the very important role of parenting. Classroom instruction in child growth and development as well as in early childhood education must be Includrd in the trnining progrnm. Work with the children must be carefully supervised by professional stnff. Metropolitan Dade County Department of Human Resources supports the concept of this training program. When or if additional funds become available through Title XX, this program will he considered among others. However, the Division of Child DeveLopment Services, the agency that administers Title XX child care funds, has many applicants waiting for these funds. Also, Community Development target area child care plans include the use of Title XX "slots" in several target areas. This Youth Center is located in the Culmer target area, which is planning a child care program in their neighborhood facility. Whereas Dade County cannot make a definite commitment at this time, this program will be considered along with the other applicants when or if additional Title XX funds become available. The concept Is an excellent ono and deserves consideration in this locat ion. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE OF DIRECTOR July 14, 1977 Refer to: 5-120 A14.1.1.0VgA,,. SInvorolv, / e) I 7 Li • 1) Aileen R. Lotz, Director 4 a �i J : J .1 i `i.r' ? O L 3 TA ■ M if.i/ A D ►vim (C O U N Y Y • ii L O R M j DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERV'ICES July 7) 1977 1701 N. W. 30TH AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33125 The Honorable Rose Gordon Commissioner, City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioner Gordon: I understand that the City of Miami is pursuing its plan for a youth center in the building formerly occupied by the Police Department where various kinds of services could be made avail- able to our area's youth. The Dade County Department of Youth Services provides social and psychological services to youth. and their families which are intended to be preventive in nature and which also offer an alternative to the juvenile justice system. We have worked closely with your Police Department's Juvenile Unit. You will also be interested to know that for about a year we have been providing services to school children and their families in 24 target schools selected by Dade County Public Schools. While it does not appear that we_would need space in your pro- posed youth facility, since our Department has lb neighborhood service locations in Dade County and because we also expect to be housed in neighborhood multi -purpose facilities to be con- structed by Dade County, we would__be interested_in serving as a _source of services. (social and psychological) for youth who would also 15e served by your program. This would keep us closely 4 Zia The Honorable hose Gotdoit Page two July 7, 1977 allied with your program efforts and it would help to assure the maximum use of your resources and ours on behalf of youth and their families. In the meantime, if we can be of service to you as you plan your program, please do not hesitate to call upon us. Best wishes. cc: Mr. Joseph Parades Assistant City Manager Sincerely, yours, Arthur J. Foehrenbach Director DADS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE LINDSEY HOPKINS BUILDING 1410 N E 2ND AVENUE MIAMI FLORIDA 33132 bR. J L. J Ntt SUPERINTENb1f4T OF §0100LS Commissioner Rose Gordon City of Miami Commission Miami, Florida Dear Commissioner Gordon: Since the June 24, 1977 meeting with Mr. Paredes, staff members have had the opportunity to tour the Miami Municipal Center and discuss how the Dade County Public School system could best utilize this facility. Although plans cannot be finalized at this time, consideration is being given to the possibility of delivering the following services from that location: 1. HRS/DCPS Tri-Center -- an educational program designed to serve children who have been adjudicated by the courts but are given the opportunity to continue their education in lieu of state school placement. . Opportunity Schools -- designed to serve the needs of those students in the Dade County Public Schools who cannot successfully cope with the standard, rigorous instructional program and procedures in the regular school. 3. Dade -Monroe Diagnostic Center -- provides the psy- chological services of intellectual, behavioral, and emotional assessment for students and locates excep- tional students who are not receiving an education. 4. Day Treatment Center (ESEA Title IV -Part C) -- an inschool follow-up program for students with dys- functionally disruptive behaviors which are sometimes DADt COL)Nt* ttHOOL BOARD be/ IAN SHEPPARD CHAIQMAN MARS ETHEL BECkOAkk VICE CHAIHMAN MP G HOLMES BPADDOCK M*S PHYLLIS Malta ?+AR ROBEPT PENICk M,1R WI1LIafA H TUPNER Doi LINTON J TYLER eaused by psychological pathologies that heed to be dealt with and remediated by the school system: Vocational Skills Development Center -- a program designed to provide students who have dropped out of the regular school program with vocational skills which will enable them to secure employment in our community. Thank you for your continued support and effort to help us better serve the youth of Dade County. L1t%LJG'.aed cct Dr. Joseph DeChurch Mr. Robert Turner Pr. L. J. Gross Sincerely, Leonard Britton Deputy Superintendent 7. UNITED VAMILS AND CHILIWEN'S ,SERVICES too sil(1fiittasfi3312S firLF1'F O\E (3OS) 6t .S OOA`Ii, FL 0Alt 1) OF' nittMI'0ltS IL►\i,l KitA1. 1'r,•4tirltt .I"•'•1,11.I..lutlst' Commissioner Rose Gordon 1'ir-1 \ ivy t'ru'-i'1'•t►t City of Miami Commission lt' , rt l (1r'11t,.r 3500 Pan American Drive :4,"'tttl \i''•I'r•-iilrttt Miami, Florida 33133 July t 1977 \\illi,ttnG•ii1i%'r Dear Commissioner Gordon: ,.,-ltr'•r •,e cont For many Y e��rs United Family and Children'southServices \'r"' 1"' �'I\.1 has been directly involved in services to y .-r'•►.tr. �inue to have a strong interest tttttttttttttt� Dade County. ' services available appropriate and proper I.,�" \'I,1'�rl\ in seeing \ir-..I'tlitt• \1,'\•t,t'Iur to the youth of this community. I1,•'tr\ limn. tt June 22 , 1977, 1 tr. 1 \ 1111 I:.trnti' l ,t t Affairs proposal 1)r \\,Il,,inily.t•\,I,,,,,t Ath oCityoofdMiamD1Office sofeCommunityl Affairs pro. \IN. \ tinily. the City Agency was fully `•Ir-. lrthnr 1...ur.ln,tt for the Youth Services Ag Y ttr, \1\r".'(r,,l,tr•" After this thorough discofaDirethe following motion \\,II,,,t„ t).1.,,I1.,nt was passed by the Board \lr- \IN II' I'" 1::•�t'. \l.nv.' l.uu'in "United Family & Children' s Services adopted as le n \Ir- ,,,,,I,,,,,•I l'.'i ., a Statement of prlroleour in theinterest Youth1Services \lr-. I;,,th ►'•r• tt't't involved in whatever ourstaff to this I,. -.la, 1;J- Agency, as recommended byand function 11••ttr\ l ,i "' Board, consistent with the policy J..Itt, 1.. ti'. 1,'•. of this agency . -\t►,n' 11.•Itnrt.'t' \Ir.. \\ t►I'•tttt 1. IA v.1•. Ir. The Board of Directors and staff of this as will } CRC' \ir• \'l 1tlu continue to support effective services in aiding our .,. I Krim' \ ,,t \L'1"rin today' s society. li•.1�. rl 11 \I,trh,.„"..ir• youth to cope \lr• 1'11%I1,. \1,11.•r 1 ., 11...r\ \I,,.,.It \lr•. `.Lur..l„ I,.1''-'' \lr.. 1 \I•• I1.•l'• rt. i;.11,1., \I.,. `I'.'l.tnr 1 tr. 1 limit,.... \I. r^tnn.•, Ir. 11r. 1.'tn.•- Su... -,A \Ir.. 1.1•,r►a \ltll'r \\11it,• Sincerely, Paul K. Reed Executive Director fillt3ll.4: t'IaTFRS , _r;h ? Itnrt, 61:1 571111 - Innrr l rt►. 51 + N. E. :n\rnu rl ..r. 6 i't .,T1)O _ >uuth 1I 'Ie 111$u 41 �, 11,r 11'wt'��1:.,3. Ih il1 • \1rmb.•r - ♦ :C.luld it,lf Jr.. 1 •'a;.�'•- ..1 \na nr. •• Twirlers kid Intrrn♦tion•I Du(uI SeniorV( .\mrn, • �il'1�1 Ir'P