FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRESNO AND FRESNO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES &200,66,21ௗ5(*$5',1* )81',1*)25ௗ7+($'9$1&(3($&(352*5$0ௗௗ
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AG REEMENT (Amendment) made and entered into effect on ______________, between the CITY OF FRESNO, a California municipal corporation (City), and The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, a California nonprofit corporation (Grantee), to provide funding for the Advance Peace Program.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City and the Grantee entered into a Grant Agreement on June 26, 2024, (Agreement) to provide violence intervention and prevention services to at-risk youth (the Project); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to incorporate the Community Violence Intervention Policy as an exhibit that outlines the criteria and vetting process for contracted organizations who perform community violence intervention work or training; and WHEREAS, the City desires for the Gr antee to request a livescan background check for any of the Grantee's employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) funded by the City in their performance of the scope of the Project; and WHEREAS, the City desires for the Grantee to use the criteria within the Community Violence Intervention Policy to review livescan reports and determine the eligibility of the Grantee’s employee(s) or independent contractor(s); and WHEREAS, the City desires for the Grantee to provide a signed attestation form for each of the Grantee’s employee(s) or independent contractor(s) indicating the vetting process was completed prior to beginning community violence intervention work or participating in training; and
WHEREAS, the City shall review the Grantee’s signed attestation form(s) and issue a notice to proceed with the scope of services contained within the service agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City will reimburse the cost of the livescan background check for contracted organizations for their employees and/or independent contractor(s); and WHEREAS, with entry into this Amendment, the Grantee agrees it has no claim, demand, or dispute against the City and affirms that it will abide by all obligations contained in the Agreement entered into on June 26, 2024 with no gaps in obligations thereunder.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, which recitals are contractual in nature, the mutual promises herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, the parties agree that the aforesaid Agreement be amended as follows:
1. The recitals to this Amendment are incorporated and made a part of this Agreement.
2. The Grantee shall comply with the requirements in the Community Violence Intervention Policy set forth in Exhibit A, incorporated herein and attached hereto by reference.
3. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Agreement entered into by City and Grantee, dated June 26, 2024, and all obligations contained herein remain in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict between the Agreement or any Exhibits and this Amendment, this Amendment shall control. [Signatures follow on the next page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment at Fresno, California, the day and year first above written.
CITY OF FRESNO, a California
municipal corporation
By:
Georgeanne A. White
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Sukhman S. Sekhon Date
Deputy City Attorney
ATTEST:
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date
FRESNO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
COMMISSION, a California nonprofit
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By:
Name:
Title:
(If corporation or LLC, Board Chair,
Pres. Or Vice Pres.)
By:
Name:
Title:
(If corporation or LLC., CFO, Treasurer,
Secretary or Assistant Secretary)
Addresses:
CITY:
City of Fresno
Parks, After School, Recreation and
Community Services Department
Attention: Aaron A. Aguirre, Director
1515 E. Divisadero
Fresno, CA 93721
GRANTEE:
Fresno Economic Opportunities
Commission Attention: 6KHUU\1HLO
Title: 3URJUDP2IILFHU
Address:
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Phone:
Email: VKHUU\QHLO#IUHVQRHRFRUJ
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A – Community Violence Intervention Vetting Policy
Community Violence Intervention Vetting Policy
Effective Date: __________________________
Background
Community violence intervention is defined by the United States Department of Justice as a set of community-centered responses to community violence which include efforts such as violence interruption (“street outreach”) and hospital -based violence intervention. 1 Training in evidence -based intervention methods is important to the effectiveness of intervention efforts.
The City of Fresno provides funding to community-b ased organizations (“contracted organizations”) for community violence intervention work or training. Contracted organizations shall ensure that all employees and/or independent contractors shall be vetted according to the criteria and process set forth in this policy.
This requirement is in place because community violence intervention work includes serving populations that are vulnerable to victimization or re-victimizati on. The work may also include providing services to minors and/or engagement with minors in the community during outreach efforts.
Policy
A Livescan (fingerprint background check) is requi red for the contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) who are receiving funding from the City of Fresno to conduct community violence intervention work.
A Livescan (fingerprint background check) is requi red for the contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) who provide or rece ive training in community violence intervention that is funded by the City of Fresno.
Due to the nature of the work, certain offenses appearing on the background check are considered exemptible while others are not. The criteria listed in this policy shall be used to qualify individuals for participation in street violence intervention traini ng and/or qualify individuals to provide contracted street violence intervention services funded by the City of Fresno. Contracted organizations will not be able to engage in training or seek reimbursemen t for employee(s) and/or independent contractors who have not been vetted.
This policy shall be incorporated as an exhibit into all City contracts and/or grants for community violence intervention work or training, regardless of funding source.
Criteria
The following crimes are non-exemptible and will be considered grounds for disqualification from conducting community violence intervention work and/ or training. The City reserves the right to offer special consideration for all criteria contained herein on a case-by-case basis through the appeals process. 1 Community based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative, https://www.lisc.org/cvipi/ 3DJHRI
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1. Sex Offenses 2
A Contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with any of the violations or attempted violations of Section 220, 261, or 261.5 of the California Penal Code, or any sex offense listed in Section 290 of the Penal Code, are disqualified for participation in training or providing contracted services. A summary of the violations is listed below. Please refer to the California Penal Code for a complete list of the violations. a. Assault with intent to commit mayhem, ra pe, sodomy, oral copulation (Section 220) b. Rape, abduction, carnal abuse of children and seduction (Section 261 and Section 261.5) c. Persons convicted of sexual offenses required to register with the chief of police of the city in which he or she is residing, or the sheriff of the county if he or she is residing in an unincorporated area or city that has no police department (Section 290) d. Sexual battery (Section 243.4)
e. Human Trafficking (Section 236.1)
2. Felony Convictions 3
a. A contracted organization’s employee(s) an d/or independent contractor(s) with one or more felony convictions within the last 2 years are disqualified. b. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with one or more felony convictions within the last 2.01 to 6.99 years require review by the Review Board outlined in the appeals process.
c. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) performing services at a playground or recreational ce nter and in a position having supervisory or disciplinary authority over a minor, shall be disqualified if they have a felony or misdemeanor conviction within the last 10 years in accordance with Article 3, 5164(2)(C) of the CA Public Resources Code.
3. Crimes Involving children and/or felony domestic violence 4 a. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with any of the violations or attempted violations of Section 273a and 273d of the Penal Code (summarized below) are disqualified.
b. Violation of any statute that involves produci ng great bodily harm or death, willfully cause or permit any child to suffer, or inflict th ereon unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering, or having the care or custody of any child, willfully cause or permit the person or health of that child to be injured, or willfully cause or permit that child to be placed in a situation where his or her person or health is endangered (Section 273a) willfully inflict upon a child any cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or an injury resulting in a traumatic condition (Section 273d).
c. Any felony statute related to domestic violence.
d. Violation of any statute related to human trafficking, pimping or pandering (Section 236.1, Section 266h and 266i)
2CA Public Resources Code, Article 3 (5164)
3 CA Public Resources Code, Article 3 (5164) and Los Angeles Gang Reduction And Youth Development Agreement 4 CA Public Resources Code, Article 3 (5164)
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4. Probation or parole
a. Probation or parole requirements must be completed prior to the date of training participation or contracted services.
b. The City reserves the right to offer special consideration on a case-by-case basis through the appeals process.
5. Active Warrant
a. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with an active warrant are disqualified.
6. Active Gang Activity
a. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with a gang injunction or court order naming the individu al as an active gang member or active associate of the gang are disqualified.
b. An active gang member is defined as a person who actively participates in a criminal street gang with knowledge that its members engage in, or have engaged in, a pattern of criminal gang activity, and who willfully promotes, furthers, or assists in felonious criminal conduct by members of that gang (California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 186.22).
Process
Step 1: The contracted organization shall request a livescan background check for any employee(s) and/ or independent contractor(s) funded by the City of Fresno for community violence intervention work, or any employee(s) or independent contractor(s) particip ating in community violence intervention training funded by the City of Fresno.
Step 2: The contracted organization’s employee(s) and/ or independent contractor(s) complete a live scan through third-party livescan company.
Step 3: The contracted organization shall use the criteria within this policy to review livescan reports and determine whether potential community violence intervention employee(s) and/ or independent contractor(s) engaged in conducting training are eligible to participate in City-funded community violence intervention efforts.
Step 4: The contracted organization’s employee(s) or independent contractor(s) are approved and can proceed to participate in city funded community violence intervention efforts OR employee(s) or independent contractor(s) are denied and ineligible. Any employee or independent contractor that is denied shall be ineligible to partic ipate in training and shall not be permitted to provide street violence intervention services funded by the City of Fresno. Appeals may be considered by the Review Board, see appeals section of this policy.
Step 5: The contracted organization provides a signed attestation that this process has been completed for all employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) prior to beginning community violence intervention work, participating in training or conducting training. 3DJHRI
Step 6: The City shall review signed attestation(s) and i ssue a written notice to proceed with training or community violence intervention work. Any work completed prior to a notice to proceed shall be ineligible for reimbursement.
Review Board and Appeal Process
A Review Board consisting of the following representatives will be convened to review and respond to any appeals.
x Chief of Police or designee
x City Manager or designee
x Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Director or designee x Personnel Director or designee
x City Attorney or designee
x A community member
If the contracted organization desires to appeal for reconsideration of an employee or independent contractor, the contracted organization may contact the PARCS Director in writing to request an appeal.
The PARCS Director or designee will convene the Review Board for the purposes of hearing and responding to the request for appeal.
Obligation to Report
Citation or Arrest
Any non-traffic citation or arrest of employee(s)and /or independent contractor(s)funded by the City of Fresno must be reported by community violence intervention workers to the contracted organization within 24 hours of non-traffic citation or arrest. The Contracted organization shall notify the City of Fresno in writing within 24 hours of receiving notice from their employees or volunteers.
Gang Injunction
A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with a gang injunction or court order naming the individual as an active gang member or active associate of the gang are disqualified.
Any individual or organization failing to provide prompt (24-hour) written notice of non-traffic citations, arrests or gang injunctions pursuant to this procedur e shall be subject to disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, removal from participation, revocation of any certifications or contract termination. 3DJHRI
Attestation Form
Attestation of Satisfactory Background Investigation Report On behalf of _____________________________, I acknowledge and attest to The City of Fresno Organization Name
that we have a livescan background report for ________________________________________ Personnel Name (first & last)
and such background investigation report is satisfactory in that it does not contain any off the violations outlined in the City of Fresno Community Violence Intervention Policy. ____________________________________________________________________ Signature of Executive Officer or Authorized Representative ____________________________________________________________________ Printed Name
____________________________________________________________________ Title
___________________________________________________________________ Name of Organization
___________________________________________________________________ Date
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THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FRESNO AND FRESNO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION REGARDING
FUNDING FOR THE ADVANCE PEACE PROGRAM
THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT (Amendment) made and entered into effect on ______________, between the CITY OF FRESNO, a California municipal corporation (City), and The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (GRANTEE), to provide funding for the Advance Peace Program.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City and the Grantee entered into a Grant Agreement on February 21, 2023 (Agreement), to provide violence intervention and prevention services to at-risk youth (Project); and
WHEREAS, the City and Grantee entered into a First Amendment to the Agreement on February 21, 2024 (First Amendment), to extend the term of the agreement to May 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City and Grantee entered into a Second Amendment to the Agreement on May 31, 2024 (Second Amendment), to extend the Agreement through December 31, 2024 to complete the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City and Grantee desire to amend the scope of services and budget as outlined in Exhibit A in the Agreement to reallocate $16,752.44 to Salaries and Benefits from the Educational/Skill Developmen t line item at no additional cost to the City and
WHEREAS, the City and Grantee desire to continue services for the remaining duration of the Agreement with no increase or decrease to the compensation; and WHEREAS, the City desires to incorporate the Community Violence Intervention Policy as an exhibit that outlines the criteria and vetting process for contracted organizations who perform community violence intervention work or training; and WHEREAS, the City desires for the Gr antee to request a livescan background check for any of the Grantee's employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) funded by the City in their performance of the scope of the Project; and WHEREAS, the City desires for the Grantee to use the criteria within the Community Violence Intervention Policy to review livescan reports and determine eligibility of the Grantee’s employee(s) or independent contractor(s); and WHEREAS, the City desires for the Grantee to provide a signed attestation form for each of the Grantee’s employee(s) or independent contractor(s) indicating the vetting process was completed prior to beginning community violence intervention work or participating in training; and
WHEREAS, the City will reimburse the cost of the livescan background check for contracted organizations for their employees and/or independent contractor(s); and WHEREAS, the City shall review the Grantee’s signed attestation form(s) and issue a notice to proceed with the scope of services contained within the service
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agreement; and
WHEREAS, with entry into this Third Amendment, the Grantee agrees it has no claim, demand, or dispute against the City and affirms that it will abide by all obligations contained in the Agreement entered into on February 21, 2023 with no gaps in obligations thereunder.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree that the aforesaid Agreement be amended as follows:
1. The recitals to this Third Amendment are incorporated and made a part of this Agreement.
2. The Grantee agrees to amend the scope of services as described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Such revised scope of services shall not include an increase in compensation, the total amount of $26,772.76 remaining shall be expensed by December 31, 2024.
3. The Grantee shall comply with the requirements in the Community Violence Intervention Policy set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
4. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Agreement, and all obligations contained therein remain in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict between the Agreement, First Amendment, Second Amendment or any Exhibits and this Third Amendment, this Third Amendment shall control. [Signatures follow on the next page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Third Amendment at Fresno, California, the day and year first above written.
CITY OF FRESNO,
a California municipal corporation
By:
Georgeanne A. White
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Sukhman S. Sekhon Date
Deputy City Attorney
ATTEST:
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date
FRESNO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
COMMISSION, a California nonprofit
FRUSRUDWLRQௗ
By: _
Name: _
Title: _
(If corporation or LLC, Board Chair,
Pres. or Vice Pres.)
By: _
Name: _
Title: _
(If corporation or LLC., CFO, Treasurer,
Secretary or Assistant Secretary)
Addresses:
CITY:
City of Fresno
Parks, After School, Recreation and
Community Services Department
Attention: Aaron A. Aguirre,
Director
1515 E. Divisadero
Fresno, CA 93721
GRANTEE:
Fresno Economic Opportunities
Commission
Attention: 6KHUU\1HLO
Title: 3URJUDP2IILFHU
Address:
0DULSRVD6W6XLWH
Phone:
Email:
VKHUU\QHLO#IUHVQRHRFRUJ
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A – Revised Scope of Services
2. Exhibit B – Community Violence Intervention Vetting Policy
Agency Name:
Project Title
New or Existing
Staff New or Existing Staff Description of Role on Project Salary Requested
Fringe
Benefits Total
Aaron Foster, Program Manager Existing staff
The Program Manager works with the field coordinator to oversee implementation of the Advance Peace model, handle programmatic reporting, work with Neighborhood Change Agents as well as enrollees to set direction of program to achieve its goals. The Program Manager updates project partners, funding sources, and the community on the success of the program.
$39,852.31 39%
Rod Wade, Field Coordinator Existing staff
The Field Coordinator serves as liaison between the Program Manager and the Neighborhood Change Agents. The Field Coordinator provides direct mentoring to many of the participants in conjunction with Neighborhood Change Agents. The Field Coordinator also helps collect data that the program will need to verify program success that can reviewed by program evaluators. The Field Coordinator also works with NCAs to address operational issues or challenges and develop proposed policies to address them. Field Coordinator provides training for both participants and Neighborhood Change Agents.
$37,180.00 39%
Neighborhood Change Agent Existing staff
Change Agents (NCAs) are considered credible messengers and help each Fellow develop an individualized life pl an and provide navigation support.
Each NCA has a caseload of 5-6 fellows. $25,208.33 39%
[To Be Hired], Peacekeeper (part-time
employee) New staff
The part-time (24hrs/week) Peacekeeper role is an essential part of the Advance Peace philosophy which aids in community engagement, de- escalation and information gatherin g. Additional Peacekeepers will ensure NCAs are targeting the right individuals and neighborhoods and increases chances of programmatic success.
$10,868.00 0%
[To be Hired], Peacekeeper (part-time
employee) New staff
The part-time (24hrs/week) Peacekeeper role is an essential part of the Advance Peace philosophy which aids in community engagement, de- escalation and information gathering. Additional Peacekeepers will ensure NCAs are targeting the right individuals and neighborhoods and increases chances of programmatic success.
$10,868.00 0%
$16,752.44
Yes
If yes, please list the grant programs
and total amount of match:
Yes
Are any of the positions above being used toward matching funds on another grant program? CalVIP, $375,000
Are any of the positions above funded for similar work under any other grant programs? Notes: Salaries are calculated on an 11-month basis for full time staff. Peacekeepers are part time and calculated on a 10 month basis . Both NCAs and Peacekeepers conduct street outrea ch and intervention, have fellows that they are responsible for, and have the same training. The significant difference between the positions is that NCAs are full time and ha ve typically been with the program longer, while Peacekeepers are part time and are newer to AP Fresno. All staff who are doing outreach start at the Peacekeeper level, and when th ere is at least 6 months of experience and an open position f or an NCA, then AP Fresno staff considers them for the NCA role. All staff who are working in the community are required to complete 6 months of training that includes case management, mental health first aid, de-escalation, conflict m ediation, anger management, positive listening, trauma-i nformed training, strengths-based leadership training, understanding and mastering the Advance Peace app developed by UC Berkeley, learning and understanding the Advance Peace philos ophy, and cultivating relationships with potential fellows and community members. Both the Program Manager and Field Coordinator have extensive experience working with and mentoring youth in Fresno communities.
This amount is being reallocated to Salaries and Benefits from Program #1 and #2 and expensed in the positions outlined above - sub-total:
55% $23,712.00
55% $23,712.00
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission - Advance Peace Advance Peace - Junior Fellows and Street Level Outreach 65% $62,400.00
City of Fresno Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative 2022-2023 EXHIBIT A - REVISED (Third Amendment) Scope of Work, Schedule, Budget and Performance Metrics (Updates are in Red)
Not to exceed
$16,752.44.
55% $50,000.00
Salaries and Benefits
Percent of
Time VIPI* Base Salary
65% $66,885.00
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If yes, list the name of the grant
program and percentage of staff time
funded for each staff member
included in this proposal.
Title & Name (if
applicable) New or Existing Staff Description of Cost Salary Requested
Fringe
Benefits Total
$0
Timeline
12-month program
VIPI Goal(s):
Objectives:
Location(s):
Operating
Supplies for Program Unit Cost Total
Basic needs $ 300.00 $ 0
Staff training $ 2,700.00 $ 0
$0
Outcome Category
Skills/Knowledge 2: Improved Conflict Resolution/Anger
Management/Violence Avoidance/ Social Emotional Skills
Skills/Knowledge 2: Improved Conflict Resolution/Anger
Management/Violence Avoidance/ Social Emotional Skills
Crime 1: Reduced Violent Activity/Gang Involvement
Psychosocial 5: Increased Feeling of Basic Needs Being Met Psychosocial 5: Increased Feeling of Basic Needs Being Met Health 1: Improved Mental Health
Skills/Knowledge 3: Improved Life/Healthy Choices/Family Management Skills
No
CalVIP. Aaron Foster - 35%, Rod Wade - 35%, Nathan Velasco - 45%, OJJDP. Shawn Robinson - 50%. Christine Aguayo to oversee all invoicing to ensure there is no duplication or overlap in grant invoicing. The time allocation chart will be utilized to ensure no duplication occurs.
Is this a new program?
If yes, please describe how you will ensure success: N/A Provide referrals to Fresno EOC and partner services. # of Referrals made by unique participant Referral type Services received by unique participant
Engagements to build relationships - AP Data Tool - tracking by unique individualCounseling services - Advance Peace provides referrals to counseling services, as well as utilizes a contracted consultant to provide counseling services.
Proactive Outreach - cultivating and building relationships with potential fellows that will strengthen the communities in which the fellows live. AP receives referrals from schools, parents and reach out to youth for approximately 3-6 months to establish the relationship. Most engagements
are in person.
Lead 10 healing circles: for example, in response to a shooting at a local apartment complex, AP Fresno staff facilitated a healing circle to open dialogue between the families involved.
# of events locations of events # of people reached
# of conflicts mitigated
Attend, peacekeeper and mitigate 10 potential conflicts at funerals, apartment complexes and other locations.
Provide outreach and education about gun violence in Northwest and Southwest Fresno, may be provided one-on-one, at schools (for youth or teachers), and pop-up events in the community.
Participate in approximately 50 food distribu tion events in the City of Fresno in partnership with Fresno United. Food distribution occurs once per week.
Registration @ $50 per month for staff of 9 * 50% allocation to Junior Fellowship, 50% to Outreach, Gallop trainings; conflict resolution, strength based well- being, creative listening, etc. sub-total:
Scope of Work/Activities Output & Methods of Measuring Positive Change 1) Expand the capacity of Violence Interventionists, especially those serving communities of color. 2) Interrupt cycles of violence and retaliation to reduce the incidence of homicide, shootings and aggravated assaults.
Provide street level outreach and support to at least 60 youth ages 9-17 to disrupt cycles of gun violence.
Northwest and Southwest Fresno
Any time of day or night, as needed. Will use a tracking tool to indicate hours worked and coded to this grant/other grants.
Description of Cost
Clothes (washing supplies/laundry), deodorant, toothpaste, etc. @ $25 per month *12 months sub-total:
Program Detail
Program #1 - These line items have been expensed. Estimated Reach
Target Audience
STREET LEVEL OUTREACH 60 Young men ages 9-17
Indirect Costs - These Line Items have been expensed.
Percent of
Time VIPI* Base Salary
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If no, please describe:If no, please
describe:
1) The number of years the program
has been implemented
2) The number of people who have
been served in the last three years
3) Outcomes/accomplishments as a
result of the program
Timeline
18-month program
VIPI Goal(s):
Objectives:
Location(s):
Operating
Supplies for Program Unit Cost Total
Transportation $300.00 $ 0
Food $600.00 $ 0
Basic needs $300.00 $ 0
Staff training $2,700.00 $ 0
Educational/Skill development for
fellows
To be captured on the invoices and receipts
provided by FEOC.
$ 10,021.32
School/Work Supplies $300.00 $ 0
$10,021.32
Outcome Category
Psychosocial 2: Feeling More Connected to Others
Skills/Knowledge 3: Improved Life/Healthy Choices/Family Management Skills Psychosocial 4: Feeling Better Able to Make Positive Life Choices Create a LifeMAP with each Junior Fellow:
A LifeMAP is completed by an NCA and the incoming Fellow during intake. The LifeMAP (or management action plan) provides an individualized comprehensive assessment of a Fellow’s circumstances in key areas, including housing, education, employment, transportation, finances, safety, family/relationships, physical health, mental health, and spiritual, recreational, and social connections. For each of these areas, the LifeMAP outlines the Fellow’s short-term and long-term goals and specific steps for achieving them. For example, short-term goals may include participating in substance abuse treatment or individual counseling, attending parenting classes, or paying outstanding vehicle violations. Long-term goals may focus on rebuilding family relationships or completing a GED program. Each goal has a timeline associated with it, allowing for close monitoring and evaluation. The LifeMAP is updated every six months showing the Fellow’s accomplishments and areas of challenge.
Completed LifeMaps
Groceries for evidence-based nutrition curriculum and sports activity involvment such as sport equipment [Football: cleats, backplates, visors/shields, gloves, mouth guards, compression quick dry shirts (under uniform), water bottle, gear bag; Soccer: cleats, shin guards, gloves, compression quick dry shirt/shorts, soccer socks, water bottle, gear bag; Basketball: moisture-wicking shirts/shorts, basketball brace, basketball shoes], and registration fees.
Description of Cost
Bus pass @ $1 per day or gas/ride share estimated @ $25 per month*12; w ill purchase and track gift cards/receipts using a log.
Missed meals @ $50 per month*12 months; Will purchase and track gift cards using a log.
Scope of Work/Activities Output & Methods of Measuring Positive Change Identify & Retain Junior Fellows: Identification of potential Fellows Fellow intake Backpack, calculator, work boots, or misc. supplies (notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, books) estimated need @$100 every 4 mont hs *3 times per year if not already covered by other EOC resource s, depending on eligibility or timing. Will purchase and track gi ft cards using a log.
sub-total:
1) Recruit 25 junior fellows to participate in the Advance Peace 18-month junior fellowship program. Junior fellowship does not include any stipends for participants.
Northwest and Southwest Fresno
Any time of day or night, as needed
JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 25 Youth ages 9-17
1) Expand the capacity of Violence Interventionists, especially those serving communities of color.
Clothes (washing supplies/laundry), deodorant, toothpaste, etc. @ $25 per month *12 months Registration @ $50 per month for staff of 9 * 50% allocation to Junior Fellowship, 50% to Outreach, Gallop trainings; conflict resolution, strength based well-being, creative listening, etc.
Past experience has included work with youth at Gaston Middle School (8 years). AP has established relationships with youth thr ough engagements with family members and gang members. 1) The number of years the program has been implemented - Advance Peace Fresno was implemented in 2020. 2) The number of people who have been served in the last three years - Since its inception, Advance Peace Fresno has served hun dred of community members in Southwest Fresno through community engagement services such as healing circles; attending, peacekeeping and mitigating potential conflicts at funerals; counseling services, relation services; outreach and education about gun violence; food distribution; referrals to Fresno EOC and partner services; and providing accompaniment at court appointment s. 3) Outcomes/accomplishments as a result of the program - Neighborhood Change Agents (NCAs) logged 2,917 hours of engagement and close to 4,000 total engagements with community members, which included completing 168 service referrals, mediating 200 community conflicts, interrupting 60 instances of imminent gun v iolence conflict, and responding to 21 shootings.
Program #2 - only remaining line item to be expensed is Educational/Skill Development for Fellow
Estimated
Reach
Target Audience
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Psychosocial 2: Feeling More Connected to Others
Psychosocial 4: Feeling Better Able to Make Positive Life Choices Crime 1:
Reduced Violent Activity/Gang Involvement
Psychosocial 5: Increased Feeling of Basic Needs Being Met Health 1:
Improved Mental Health
Health 2: Improved Physical Health
Psychosocial 4: Feeling Better Able to Make Positive Life Choices Skills/Knowledge 2: Improved Conflict Resolution/Anger
Management/Violence Avoidance/ Social Emotional Skills
Employment 1: Found Employment Employment 2: Retained
Job/Promoted Employment 3: Increased Earnings
Skills/Knowledge 4: Improved Work/Career Readiness K-12 Education 1:
Enrollment/Credit Completion
K-12 Education 2: Diploma/GED Completion K-12 Education 3: Improved Attendance
K-12 Education 4: Reduced Disciplinary Actions
No
If no, please describe:
1) The number of years the program has been implemented 2) The number of people who have been served in the last three years 3) Outcomes/accomplishments as a result of the program
1) The number of years the program has been implemented - Advance Peace Fresno was implemented in 2020. 2) The number of people who have been served in the last three years - Since its inception, Advance Peace Fresno has served 17 men through the first cohort of its Peacekeeper Fellowship Program, with another 25 men currently in the process of joining the second cohort of the program. 3) Outcomes/accomplishments as a result of the program - Prelimin ary evaluation already shows an 11% reduction in gun homicides in Southwest Fresno with a 35% reduction specifically among African American gun homicide victims.
Internship, Career Path Programs and Educational Opportunities:
To guide placement, local staff work individually with a Fellow to determine the work that interests him and the skills he would lik e to gain or improve, then facilitate a match with an interested employer or educational program.
Paystub Certifications Work Experience Skills gained Attendance Is this a new program?
Provide assistance with social services navigation/referrals: This is an area where Fresno EOC’s broad reach as a community-based anti-poverty agency supports the Fellows. Fresno EOC operates over 35 programs that include workforce development services, two charter schools, apprenticeship and training programs with strong placement rates, a health services clinic, housing and homelessness assistance, community food and diaper distributions, energy assistance, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Head Start 0-5, the Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP). Fellows will be referred to all available Fresno EOC programs as well as other responsive community services. Notably, an NCA does not simply give a Fellow the contact information and instruct them to report to that program location. Instead, the NCA will attend the first few meetings of the class or services with the Fellow in order to provide onsite support. Importantly, the NCA will observe the class content, the instructor’s interaction, and the Fellow’s participation in the programming. Prior to enrolling, Fellows have not typically attend ed community-based services other than school on their own, and this navigation support helps increase their comfort level and allows the NCA and Fellow to mutually determine if the programming is a good fit.
# of referrals made Types of Referrals Referrals completed Resources attained: food, therapy, public assistance, etc. Appointment types attended (court, DMV, etc)
Elders Circles - Intergenerational Mentoring:
The Elders Circle represents a powerful addition to the daily mentoring NCAs and program staff provide to Fellows. A group of elder male volunteers (“elders”) are recruited and trained to provide intergenerational mentorship to Fellows. Elders are respected in the community and bring a wide range of expertise including finance, psychology, and philanthropy to the Fellows network. Within the Fellowship structure, the elders meet with Fellows and local AP staff twice a month for a two hour meeting called “The Elders
Circle.” After developing trust with participants, elders provide Fellows with individualized job-search assistance and guidance on topics such as family dynamics and family relationships. Local program staff also benefit from this intergenerational mentorship opportunity.
Meeting Summary or Agenda Attendance
Provide daily-check-ins:
NCAs check in with each Fellow on a daily basis, multiple times a day. This daily interaction between staff members and Fellows provides Fellows with support, guidance, encouragement, and mentorship that is often absent in other parts of their lives. Fellowship survey results indicate that the relationship building with program staff members is one of the most valuable elements for ensuring continued participation.
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Total
$16,752.44
$0.00
$10,021.32
$0.00
$26,773.76Grand Total:
Budget Summary - Updated
Salaries and Benefits
Services and Supplies for Program #1
Services and Supplies for Program #2
Indirect Costs - Administrative
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Community Violence Intervention Vetting Policy
Effective Date: __________________________
Background
Community violence intervention is defined by the United States Department of Justice as a set of community-centered responses to community violence which include efforts such as violence interruption (“street outreach”) and hospital -based violence intervention. 1 Training in evidence -based intervention methods is important to the effectiveness of intervention efforts.
The City of Fresno provides funding to community-b ased organizations (“contracted organizations”) for community violence intervention work or training. Contracted organizations shall ensure that all employees and/or independent contractors shall be vetted according to the criteria and process set forth in this policy.
This requirement is in place because community violence intervention work includes serving populations that are vulnerable to victimization or re-victimizati on. The work may also include providing services to minors and/or engagement with minors in the community during outreach efforts.
Policy
A Livescan (fingerprint background check) is requi red for the contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) who are receiving funding from the City of Fresno to conduct community violence intervention work.
A Livescan (fingerprint background check) is requi red for the contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) who provide or rece ive training in community violence intervention that is funded by the City of Fresno.
Due to the nature of the work, certain offenses appearing on the background check are considered exemptible while others are not. The criteria listed in this policy shall be used to qualify individuals for participation in street violence intervention traini ng and/or qualify individuals to provide contracted street violence intervention services funded by the City of Fresno. Contracted organizations will not be able to engage in training or seek reimbursemen t for employee(s) and/or independent contractors who have not been vetted.
This policy shall be incorporated as an exhibit into all City contracts and/or grants for community violence intervention work or training, regardless of funding source.
Criteria
The following crimes are non-exemptible and will be considered grounds for disqualification from conducting community violence intervention work and/ or training. The City reserves the right to offer special consideration for all criteria contained herein on a case-by-case basis through the appeals process. 1 Community based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative, https://www.lisc.org/cvipi/ WĂŐĞϵŽĨϭϯ
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1. Sex Offenses 2
A Contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with any of the violations or attempted violations of Section 220, 261, or 261.5 of the California Penal Code, or any sex offense listed in Section 290 of the Penal Code, are disqualified for participation in training or providing contracted services. A summary of the violations is listed below. Please refer to the California Penal Code for a complete list of the violations. a. Assault with intent to commit mayhem, ra pe, sodomy, oral copulation (Section 220) b. Rape, abduction, carnal abuse of children and seduction (Section 261 and Section 261.5) c. Persons convicted of sexual offenses required to register with the chief of police of the city in which he or she is residing, or the sheriff of the county if he or she is residing in an unincorporated area or city that has no police department (Section 290) d. Sexual battery (Section 243.4)
e. Human Trafficking (Section 236.1)
2. Felony Convictions 3
a. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with one or more felony convictions within the last 2 years are disqualified. b. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with one or more felony convictions within the last 2.01 to 6.99 years require review by the Review Board outlined in the appeals process.
c. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) performing services at a playground or recreational ce nter and in a position having supervisory or disciplinary authority over a minor, shall be disqualified if they have a felony or misdemeanor conviction within the last 10 years in accordance with Article 3, 5164(2)(C) of the CA Public Resources Code.
3. Crimes Involving children and/or felony domestic violence 4 a. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with any of the violations or attempted violations of Section 273a and 273d of the Penal Code (summarized below) are disqualified.
b. Violation of any statute that involves produci ng great bodily harm or death, willfully cause or permit any child to suffer, or inflict th ereon unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering, or having the care or custody of any child, willfully cause or permit the person or health of that child to be injured, or willfully cause or permit that child to be placed in a situation where his or her person or health is endangered (Section 273a) willfully inflict upon a child any cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or an injury resulting in a traumatic condition (Section 273d).
c. Any felony statute related to domestic violence.
d. Violation of any statute related to human trafficking, pimping or pandering (Section 236.1, Section 266h and 266i)
2CA Public Resources Code, Article 3 (5164)
3 CA Public Resources Code, Article 3 (5164) and Los Angeles Gang Reduction And Youth Development Agreement 4 CA Public Resources Code, Article 3 (5164)
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4. Probation or parole
a. Probation or parole requirements must be completed prior to the date of training participation or contracted services.
b. The City reserves the right to offer special consideration on a case-by-case basis through the appeals process.
5. Active Warrant
a. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with an active warrant are disqualified.
6. Active Gang Activity
a. A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with a gang injunction or court order naming the individu al as an active gang member or active associate of the gang are disqualified.
b. An active gang member is defined as a person who actively participates in a criminal street gang with knowledge that its members engage in, or have engaged in, a pattern of criminal gang activity, and who willfully promotes, furthers, or assists in felonious criminal conduct by members of that gang (California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 186.22).
Process
Step 1: The contracted organization shall request a livescan background check for any employee(s) and/ or independent contractor(s) funded by the City of Fresno for community violence intervention work, or any employee(s) or independent contractor(s) particip ating in community violence intervention training funded by the City of Fresno.
Step 2: The contracted organization’s employee(s) and/ or independent contractor(s) complete a live scan through third-party livescan company.
Step 3: The contracted organization shall use the criteria within this policy to review livescan reports and determine whether potential community violence intervention employee(s) and/ or independent contractor(s) engaged in conducting training are eligible to participate in City-funded community violence intervention efforts.
Step 4: The contracted organization’s employee(s) or independent contractor(s) are approved and can proceed to participate in city funded community violence intervention efforts OR employee(s) or independent contractor(s) are denied and ineligible. Any employee or independent contractor that is denied shall be ineligible to partic ipate in training and shall not be permitted to provide street violence intervention services funded by the City of Fresno. Appeals may be considered by the Review Board, see appeals section of this policy.
Step 5: The contracted organization provides a signed attestation that this process has been completed for all employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) prior to beginning community violence intervention work, participating in training or conducting training.
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Step 6: The City shall review signed attestation(s) and i ssue a written notice to proceed with training or community violence intervention work. Any work completed prior to a notice to proceed shall be ineligible for reimbursement.
Review Board and Appeal Process
A Review Board consisting of the following representatives will be convened to review and respond to any appeals.
x Chief of Police or designee
x City Manager or designee
x Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Director or designee x Personnel Director or designee
x City Attorney or designee
x A community member
If the contracted organization desires to appeal for reconsideration of an employee or independent contractor, the contracted organization may contact the PARCS Director in writing to request an appeal.
The PARCS Director or designee will convene the Review Board for the purposes of hearing and responding to the request for appeal.
Obligation to Report
Citation or Arrest
Any non-traffic citation or arrest of employee(s)and /or independent contractor(s)funded by the City of Fresno must be reported by community violence intervention workers to the contracted organization within 24 hours of non-traffic citation or arrest. The Contracted organization shall notify the City of Fresno in writing within 24 hours of receiving notice from their employees or volunteers.
Gang Injunction
A contracted organization’s employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) with a gang injunction or court order naming the individual as an active gang member or active associate of the gang are disqualified.
Any individual or organization failing to provide prompt (24-hour) written notice of non-traffic citations, arrests or gang injunctions pursuant to this procedur e shall be subject to disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, removal from participation, revocation of any certifications or contract termination.
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Attestation Form
Attestation of Satisfactory Background Investigation Report On behalf of _____________________________, I acknowledge and attest to The City of Fresno Organization Name
that we have a livescan background report for ________________________________________ Personnel Name (first & last)
and such background investigation report is satisfactory in that it does not contain any off the violations outlined in the City of Fresno Community Violence Intervention Policy. ____________________________________________________________________ Signature of Executive Officer or Authorized Representative ____________________________________________________________________ Printed Name
____________________________________________________________________ Title
___________________________________________________________________ Name of Organization
___________________________________________________________________ Date
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