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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2012 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,162 FOR THE SUPPORT OF LOW COST RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH AND TEENS OF COMMERCE CITY AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
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Summary and Background Information: Recognition for grant funds received from the Division of Criminal Justice, JAG for $47,162, which would include free and low cost recreational and educational crime prevention programs for the youth and teens of Commerce City. This program provides opportunities for police, recreation staff, and school district employees to positively interact with the area youth, allow for the opportunity to build developmental assets, reduce bullying, and create safer parks and neighborhoods. This program will educated the youth about law enforcement, build respect for the police and other adult role models, and in return reduce delinquent behaviors in the youth.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Mizraim Cordero / Leigh Ann Noell
Staff Member Presenting: Carolyn Keith
Financial Impact: $47,162
Funding Source: Division of Criminal Justice, JAG
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve Ordinance No. 1929 on first reading, allowing the city to accept and recognize funds applied for and awarded by the Department of Criminal Justice, JAG to fund the Youth Crime Prevention - EPIC program.
Suggested Motion: Approve on first reading with Consent or 2nd Reading scheduled in one month.