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SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE TONY GRAMPSAS YOUTH SERVICES (TGYS) GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,739 FOR THE SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES TO COMMUNITY YOUTH AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURES THEREOF.
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Summary & Background
The Tony Grampsas Youth Services (TGYS) Program is a statutory program providing funding to local organizations for prevention, intervention, and education programs for children, youth, and their families designed to prevent youth crime and violence, youth marijuana use, and child abuse and neglect. Commerce City Recreation and Police work together to provide a series of activities and classes to community youth ages 9-18, connecting young people with caring adults and activities. Career camps, drop-in activities, recreation classes and a life-skills series provide opportunities for youth to meet positive peers and get involved in out-of-school activities. Classes and activities are provided year-round throughout the city for youth to have continuous access to opportunities near their homes.
This grant will create an amendment to the 2022 Budget of the City of Commerce City, Colorado for the recognition of the funds from the Colorado Department of Human Services in the amount of $79,739 in Fund 180. TGYS operates on a three-year grant cycle. The current grant cycle runs July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023. Each year a non-competitive renewal application and contract renewal process is required. The grant will reimburse the city for costs associated with a series of activities and classes provided to approximately 1,050 youth from different races, genders, and ages between 9-18.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Carolyn Keith, Director of Parks & Recreation
Staff Presenting: Carolyn Keith will answer questions, as needed
Financial Impact: $79,739
Funding Source: Colorado Department of Human Services
Staff Reco...
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