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RE: APPROVE INTERAGENCY PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
GREELEY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS TO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS,
YCPI PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado,
pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested
with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Interagency Prevention and
Intervention Program Application for Greeley Youth Conservation Corps to the
Colorado Department of Local Affairs, YCPI Program, submitted by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Human Services
Department, Employment Services Division, commencing September 15, 1994, and
ending September 14, 1995, with further terms and conditions being as stated in
said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said
application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Interagency Prevention and Intervention Program
Application for Greeley Youth Conservation Corps to the Colorado Department of
Local Affairs, YCPI Program, submitted by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Human Services Department,
Employment Services Division, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is,
authorized to sign said application.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 3rd day of August, A.D. , 1994.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board
W. H. Webste , Chairman
BY: EXCUSED
Deputy Cle to the Bo Dale . Hall, Pro-Tem
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Attorh ey Constance L. Harbert
EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE)
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
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State of Colorado
Interagency Prevention and Intervention
Program Application
(1)
Name/Title ofProject: Greeley Youth Conservation Corp
Amount Requested: $ 111,156.00 Project Start Date: i _9_1_15_194
Partial Funds?Yes_k No_
(2) Weld County Board of Commissioners
Applicant:
(In the case of multi-jurisdictional application,name of the lead-non-profit,municipality,county or school district)
Address: P.O. Box 758 City: State
fl Greelev CO I ZIp:80fi32
Federal Employer No. 184 600813 Phone: ( ) FAX:
303 356-4000 (303 ) 352-0942
Type of Agency/Applicant:(cheek one) _Non-Profit _City/Town x County
State _Special District _School District
_Other(Specify)
In the case of a multi-jurisdictional application, names of other directly participating non-profits,municipalities,counties or
school districts:
(3)
Implementing Agency Agency:
P 9 (if same as Applicant Agency $/Q
(#2 above),indicate S/A)
Address: S/A City: S/A I State: S/A I Zip: S/A
(4) Name: W.H. Webster
Chief Executive Officer
of Applicant Organization Title: Chai rman
Address: P.0. Box 758 City: I State: I Zip
:CO 80632
Phone: (303 ) 356-4000, extension 4200
(5) Name:
Designated Contact Person(if different than Chief Linda L. Perez
Executive Officer) Title: Director
Employemnt Services of Weld County
Address: P.0. Box 1805 City: Grpplpy I State: rn I Zip: gnfR 2
Phone: ( 303 ) 353-3816 FAX: (3 )
(13 35Fi-3975
(6)
Proposed Service Area(s): Greel pY
A: City(ies): Greeley
B: County(ies): Weld County
C: Estimated population in area to be served.If service area is less than city wide,identify neighborhood(s)
and the zip code: 137,621
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(7) Using the following guidelines, give a description of your proposed project.
This project description shall not exceed three 8 1/2 x 11 typed pages,
.Additional information may be requested as part of the review process.
A. Project summary : A concise one paragraph summary of proposed project.
B. Problem Statement: An overview of the problem in your community with which this project will deal.
Describe the assessment process and results.
C. Targeted Population: Identify the population to be reached in terms of age,ethnicity,and gender.
D. Goals and Objectives: Give a brief description including measurable outcomes.
E. Evaluation Plan: Provide information to be used in evaluation of the program.
F. Results: Provide a concise explanation of anticipated results or program accomplishments,
or outcomes. Cite how the proposed project will mitigate youth criminal activities.
G. Collaboration: Identify the agencies and their respective roles in collaborating on this project. List
any related prevention and intervention services and activities you are currently
operating. Describe local commitment to the project,including public and private
cash contributions.
(8) Appendices:
Non Profit Corporation I Not-For-Profit Community Based Organizations: (refer to application information)
provide the agency's most recent annual operating budget and executive summary of the
agencies most recent audit report and/or audit letters as attachment 1.
Municipalities.Counties:
financial review will be generated from existing data at the Department of Local Affairs
Special and Education Districts:
please supply current mill levy,assessed value and long term debt information as attachment 1.
All Applicants:
Provide a summary of qualifications of the persons who will be responsible for managing the
project. Attach such information to application as appendix 2.
Provide letters of specific commitment and collaboration to application as appendix 3.
(9) Other Applications:
Do you have other pending county,state,or federal grant applications related to this project? If yes,please
specify by agency and amount of grant applied for:
No
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A. Project Summary
The Greeley Youth Conservation Corps will offer approximately 12 high-risk
Greeley youth 52 weeks of part time meaningful work and service-learning
experience. The youth, working in a crew setting will be engaged in the
building of a trail connecting Greeley and Fort Collins. Under the
supervision of an adult supervisors clear standards and models of behavior
are set. Corpmembers will have the opportunity to improve education,
life-coping, leadership, and career development skills. Youth Corps
harness the energy and idealism of young people to meet the needs of
communities. The youth corp will:
. provide skills that have educational value for corpmembers
. have public benefits, serve a public need, and enhance public access
. have lasting value to communities
. enhance the image of young people as a resource
. be project-based and not result in displacement of full-time employees
. have economic benefit, and
. be environmentally sound.
B. Problem Statement
The following statement is from Youth Violence: An overview by Delbert S.
Elliott, Director, Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence. "
"National self-report studies indicated that the age of highest risk for
the initiation of serious violent behavior is age 15-16. The highest
rates of participation in serious violence are at ages 16-17.
Unfortunately, for too many youth, violence is either the only or the most
effective way to achieve status, respect, and other basic social and
personal needs."
The City of Greeley has a population of with a youth population of 15.620
between the ages of 10-17 years. The percent of all person below poverty
level is 19.5%.
The concerns of gangs and gang related problems has become a community
issue.
C. Targeted Population
The target population are 12 at risk youth between the ages of 14 through
18 years of age residing in the City of Greeley. These youth are
considered at risk of dropping out of school or have left school
unsuccessfully. Youth will be recruited from the school district,
probation department, police department, social services and the community
at large. Participation will be based on interest and the selection
process will ensure the diversity of the group in age, sex, cultural and
ethnic backgrounds.
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D. Goal and Objectives
Youth corps combine work, learning, citizenship and life skills which
provide intensive, comprehensive programming that best meet the needs of
young people. Marketable work habits include the ability to work
effectively as a member of a team, solve problems, take initiative and
leadership, and critical thinking are all vital skills that individuals
must have to be effective workers and citizens.
This program designed allows for the development of the following
measurable goals and objectives.
1. 75% of the participants will be educationally or economically
disadvantaged;
2. 40% of the participants will be minorities;
3. 100% of the participants will complete work maturity competencies;
4. 100% of the participants will participate in team building, goal
setting, leadership development, motivation and self-confidence
building workshops and activities.
5. 100% of the participants will participate in educational activities.
6. 100 of the participants will participate in life skills training
7. 100% of the youth will earn wages and become more economically self-
sufficient due to their participation in the corp.
8. 100% of the youth will be involved in a reflection component on a
daily basis which will include groups discussion and individual
journal entries.
9. 100% of the youth will be involved in and have responsibility to work
with the City Council and achieve a better sense of appreciation for
community involvement and their rights and responsibilities as
citizens.
E. Evaluation Plan
The progress of the corps and each of its activities will be monitored.
All participants will be pre and post tested in reading and math to
determine grade gain, and will also be post-tested on attitudes and work
maturity skills.
A report will be made quarterly indicating the accomplishments towards the
program goals and objectives with a final report submitted at the end of
the project.
F. Results
It is anticipated that the following goals and objectives will be met:
1. Of the youth who complete the program, 100% of the participants will
complete work maturity competencies and be able to demonstrate their
work experience on a application or resume.
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2. Youth will demonstrate the successful results of team building, goal
setting, leadership development, motivation and self-confidence
building workshops and activities by successfully staying in school
and not entering the criminal justice system. Youth will be role
models for their peer groups.
3. Youth will show grade gain in math and reading and successfully
complete the school year.
4. 100% of the youth will have better prepared themselves through life
skills development
5. 100% of the youth will have earned wages, become more economically
self-sufficient therefore reduce/eliminate their involvement in
crime.
6. 100% of the youth will have participated in activities involving work
with the police department and with the City Council and through their
participation achieved a better sense of appreciation for community
involvement and their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
G. Collaboration
The City of Greeley Youth Corp Project is a collaborative effort between
the City of Greeley and Employment Services of Weld County. The City of
Greeley will provide guidelines and structure for the trail, the technical
assistance and most tools and materials. The City of Greeley will
contract with Employment Services of Weld County for to use its existing
agency structure to operate the program. The includes applications,
management information systems, reporting statistics, the provision of the
youth corp supervisor and the payment of the youth wages and benefits.
The City of Greeley will commit the following: project site (Poudre River
Trail) , necessary materials and equipment, technical assistance in the
design, development and construction of the trail.
Employment Services of Weld County and the Weld County Private Industry
Council will commit Job Training Partnership Act Summer Youth Employment
and Training funds for eligible youth during the summer months and Title
TIC dollars for staff during the school year.
Other contributions will include volunteer time from the City of Greeley
for mentoring as well as employer visits and contribution for materials
and supplies.
Currently there is no Youth Corp Project operating in the City of Greeley.
There are no plans or funds for a year around youth corp without the
funding from this proposal.
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(10) Identify the Risk Factuis Addressed by (11) Identify the Protective Factors that Your
Proposed Project.. (This information will be Program Reinforces: (This information will be
used in identifying the focus of applicants used to identify expected outcomes of the
proposal in addressing local concerns. List applicants proposal. List o those protective
only those risk factors you intend to address in factors you intend to address in your proposal)
your proposal)
I.Community I.Community
Economic and Social Deprivation 1 Clear norms for families and schools
Low Neighborhood Attachment and Clear rules and regulations 1
High Community Disorganization 1 Intergenerational ties _____
Community Norms and Laws Competent role models 1
Favorable to the Use of Tobacco, External support systems 1
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Availability of tobacco,alcohol and
other drugs
Transition and mobility
II. Families 11.Family
Family management problems Religious affiliation
(a) Lack of clear expectations for behavior_ Consistent rituals and traditions
(b) Lack of monitoring
(c) Lack of caring Domestic responsibilities
(d) Inconsistent discipline Significant relationship with parent or
Parental use of and positive attitude caregiver
toward tobacco,alcohol and
other drugs
Low expectations of children's success 1
Family history of alcoholism
M.School M.School
Lack of clear school policy regarding Clear rules and regulations regarding
tobacco,alcohol and other drugs drug and alcohol use
Availability of tobacco,alcohol and Competent role models 1
other drugs Great expectations for all children to
School transitions succeed
Academic failure 1 Social Competencies —I—
Lack of student involvement 1 Relationship with significant adult —I—
Little commitment to school 1 Goal-directed behavior 1
School values 1
IV.Individual and peers IV.Individual and peers
Early antisocial behavior Ability to set goals _
Alienation and rebelliousness Good sense of humor _
Antisocial behavior in late childhood Autonomy _
and early adolescence Ability to develop friendships _
Favorable attitudes toward drug use Strong sense of the future _
Early first use Strong social competencies _
Greater influence by and reliance Belief in one's self _
on peers than parents Good Health
Friends who use tobacco,alcohol Average intelligence
and other drugs,or sanction use Easy temperament 1
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A.PERSONNEL (1) (2) (3) (4) TOTAL
Annual Full- Annual Sub-Total %of time for
time Salary Fringe this Project
Benefit Cost
Youth Wages and Fringe Benefits $62 9nn + S 7.700 = X % $ 77,000
Crew Leader $14,541 + 1,616 = X % $ 16,157
+ = X % S
CONSULTANT/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES + p X % S
+ = X % S
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.gli ,.o.. :! ..N. .i TOTAL PEasbNNEL COST,..:,. . .f >0..:� E N £ ..:.,.,k .,:!
93,157
B.EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES AND OPERATING TOTAL
Team-Ruildinp Ropec Cnurce $ 480
Education Support $ 14,364
Support Services (Childcare, Gloves, Glasses, Health, etc. ) $ 2,500
Fiscal Support $ 2,500
TOTAWSUPPLUES ANDIOPERATING COST 9�> "':: . fit 19,844
C.TRAVEL TOTAL
Travel $ 1,000
S gainiFfilinaingingleggS
3rs ii TOTALTRAVEL' t'fST
.. 3 1,000
D TOTAL.OF ALL YCPI!PROJECT COfl A ughC) n` $111,156
L�YL Y .< 4Yout&yotacCe$ afl ifun' >�9"+a ' ES �'NO c `... . al
E. TOTAL MATCH FUNDING S
SOURCE COMMITTED PENDING CASH IN-KIND AMOUNT
Job Training Partnership Act $ 15,472
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City of Greeley
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BUDGET NARRATIVE
Employment Services of Weld County
1. Youth Wages, FICA, and Workers Compensation - Approximately 20 hrs per weeks
at $4.57 x 14 weeks; 20 hrs. per week at $4.85 x 14 weeks; 20 hrs per week
at $.5.11 x 14 weeks and 40 hrs. per week at $5.39.
YCPI: $77,000.00
In-Kind: 10,628.00
Total Wages and Fringe $87,628.00
2. Staff Crew Leader: 42 weeks at 32 hours and 15 weeks at 40 hrs per week.
YCPI $16,156.96
In-Kind: 2,000.00
Total Staff Salaries $18,156.96
3. Project Support: Team Building Ropes Course, $480.00; Education Support
$14,364; Supportive services (Child Care, health, gloves, glasses, etc. , )
$2,500, Travel $1,000, Fiscal Support $2,500.
YCPI: $18,000.00
In-Kind: 2,844.00
Total Project Support $20,844.00
City of Greeley In-Kind
1. Materials:
2. Equipment Use:
3. Staff
4. Contact Services
Total City of Greeley In-Kind
SIGNATURE PAGE
Application must be signed by a duly authorized agent of the applicant.
"I hereby certify that the forgoing information is true and correct to the best
of my knowledge. In addition, in the event that this application is selected
to receive funding, this organization has designated, by act or resolution,
W H..-1iebat.er (name of designated lndMdual)to be
primarily responsible for the contracting and oversight of said funds."
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Applicant(Agent)W.H. Webster, Chair.' n os/n$/e t/
Weld County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 758
Graalay Cnlnradn 20542
Mailing address
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Submit one(1)ORIGINAL AND ten (10) COPIES of completed application to:
YCPI PROGRAM
Department of Local Affairs
1313 Sherman, Rm. 518
Denver, CO 80203
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Wilk To W.H. Webster, Chairman Date August 1, 1994
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From Walter J. Speckman, Human Services ExecutiveTCifiktd-r? .'rx /
Subject: Youth Conservation Coro
Enclosed for Board approval is an application for the Youth Conservation
Corp funded through the Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Program.
This purpose of the program will be to implement a part-time, year around corp
program in the City of Greeley.
The planned project is the Poudre River Trail. This grant will begin on
September 15, 1994, through September 14, 1995.
The amount of funds requested is $111,156.
These funds will be primarily used to pay youth wages and other costs associated
with the Project.
The City of Greeley will provide In-kind to include materials, equipment
technical assistance, etc.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at 353-3816, extension, 3317.
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