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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE TONY GRAMPSAS YOUTH SERVICES GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,119 FOR THE SUPPORT OF YOUTH MARIJUANA USE PREVENTION AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
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Summary and Background Information: In June 2014, Governor Hickenlooper signed a bill that allocated $2 million of the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund to the Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program (TGYS) for the prevention of youth marijuana use. Commerce City applied for and was awarded $79,119. The parks and recreation department and police department provide recreational and educational prevention programs for the youth and teens of Commerce City. Through positive adult interaction and teaching personal safety and life skills, these programs reduce crime and violence. Services include structured safety classes, hands on activities, overnight camps, outdoor experiences, and youth- and teen-specific drop in events. This program is structured after the National Police Activities League (PAL) and stresses the importance of positive adult role models and recreation services to reduce youth crime and violence.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Carolyn Keith
Staff Member Presenting: Carolyn Keith / Leigh Ann Noell
Financial Impact: $79,119
Funding Source: Tony Grampsas Youth Services