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RESOLUTION NO. X
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW AND EXECUTE GRANT
SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVED GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FY 2022-2023 RICHMOND FUND FOR
CHILDREN AND YOUTH OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE MILLION FOUR-HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE- HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS ($1,434,317)
WHEREAS, On June 5, 2018, Richmond voters approved Measures E and K, known as the Richmond Kids First Initiative, which approved a City of Richmond Charter Amendment (Article 15); and
WHEREAS, the Charter Amendment required (1) the creation of a Department of Children and Youth (Department), (2) provided for increased and dedicated funding for youth programs and services through the establishment of the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth (Fund), (3) established a 15-member Oversight Board to oversee the Fund, and (4) required the development of a community needs assessment that would inform a three-year Strategic Investment Plan which will guide a “fair and open” grant-making process; and
WHEREAS, the Department facilitates the allocation of funds for youth-serving organizations by administering an open and fair application process that is in compliance with the policies adopted by the Oversight Board; and.
WHEREAS, the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth Oversight Board (Oversight Board) is responsible for overseeing the annual grant-making process of the Fund, monitoring the Department to ensure it operates in the best interests of the community, developing a Strategic Investment Plan every three (3) years, and facilitating an annual evaluation of the Fund and funded programs; and
WHEREAS, the Oversight Board helps guide funding for youth-serving organizations by developing policies, monitoring, and ensuring that the Fund is managed in a manner accountable to the community; and.
WHEREAS, Article 15 Section 2 of the City of Richmond Charter of the requires the Fund be maintained separate and apart from all other City funds and shall be appropriated annually at the time of the City’s budget adoption; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is required to set aside a portion of the annual actual unrestricted general purpose revenues of the City to be transferred in the amounts specified below:
For Fiscal Year 2021-2022, set aside for the Fund is an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the City’s annual actual unrestricted general purpose revenues For Fiscal Year 2022-2023, set aside for the Fund is an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the City’s annual actual unrestricted general purpose revenues For Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and each fiscal year thereafter through Fiscal Year 2027- 2028, set aside for the Fund is an amount equal to three percent (3%) of the City’s annual actual unrestricted general purpose revenues
WHEREAS, the Community Needs Assessment provided an overview of current data and findings related to children, youth, and their families in Richmond; and priorities were identified by synthesizing these data sources and surfacing issues that were raised across multiple groups and subgroups and within the framework of the legislation informing the Richmond Kids First Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the priority areas are:
1. Behavioral Health: Mental Health and Wellness
2. Education Support and Employment/Training Support
3. Out-of-school Time, After-school, Sports and Enrichment
4. Youth Violence Prevention
5. Access to Basic Needs
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6. Information, Guidance and Case Management; and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Investment Plan builds on the priority areas identified through the Community Needs Assessment and guide the Department’s grant cycle between 2021 and 2024; and
WHEREAS, the second round of grant funding for Fiscal Year 202 2-2023 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) is estimated to total approximately $1.43 million; and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2020, the Oversight Board (Board) approved the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP), and the City Council subsequently approved the SIP at its regular meeting held on December 15, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the eligible organizations were required to have 501(c)(3) tax status and provide services to Richmond and/or North Richmond residents; and
WHEREAS, the Oversight Board recommends to the City Council that grant renewals be awarded to the following nineteen (19) organizations, for a total award amount not to exceed $1,434,317;
Priority Areas
FY 22-23
Award
Amounts
1. Behavioral Health: Mental Health and Wellness $309,588
2. Education Support and Employment Training/Support $170,000
3. Out of School Time, Afterschool Sports, and Enrichment Programming
$671,250
4. Violence Prevention $65,475
5. Information, Guidance, and Case Management $118,004
6. Basic Needs $100,000
TOTAL $1,434,317
Priority Area 1
Organization
Recommended
Award Amount
Bay Area Community Resources (Single Agency) $149,588
New Life Movement (Single Agency) $100,000
Mindful Life Project (Single Agency) $60,000
TOTAL 309,588
Priority Area 2
Organization
Recommended
Award Amount
Richmond Art Center (Single Agency) $40,000
The Watershed Project (single Agency) $100,000
Things That Creep (Small and Emerging) $30,000
TOTAL $170,000
Priority Area 3
Organization
Recommended
Award Amount
Aim High for High School (Single Agency) $150,000
Pogo Park (Single Agency) $150,000
Scientific Adventures for Girls (Single Agency) $65,000 The Practice Space (Single Agency) $100,000
The Watershed Project (Single Agency) $50.000
D.R.E.A.M. Financial Academy (Collaboration) $40,000
Rosie the Riveter Trust (Collaboration) $86,250
Oshiana Unique Thompkins Foundation (Small and Emerging) $30,000 TOTAL $671.250
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Priority
Area 4
Organization
Recommended
Award Amount
Fresh Lifelines for Youth Inc. (Single Agency) $65,475
TOTAL $65,475
Priority Area
5 Organization
Recommended
Award Amount
Fresh Approach (Single Agency) $68,004
Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (Single Agency) $50,000 TOTAL $118,004
Priority Area 6
Organization
Recommended
Award Amount
Contra Costa Youth Service Bureau (Single Agency) $80,000 Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (Single Agency) $20,000 TOTAL $100,000
WHEREAS, the Richmond City Council authorizes City Manager’s staff to negotiate and enter into grant service agreements with the nineteen (19) recipient organizations and to provide oversight to assure that deliverables are met and that activities and expenses are consistent with the intent of each agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Richmond, California, adopts the Resolution to allocate FY 2022 -2023 Richmond Fund for Children and Youth (Kids First) funds to the grantees in the amounts specified above, and authorizes the City Manager’s Office to renew and execute grant service agreements with award recipients.
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