1994 AGN MAY 03 I04 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For Council Meeting of May 3, 1994 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Randy Anstine, Director of Recreation & Human Services SUBJECT: Authorization To Enter Into Agreement and Adoption of Budget For The Summer Youth Employment Training DATE: April 26, 1994 BACKGROUND: On April 5, 1994, the City of Colton was notified, that the Summer Youth Employment Training Program (SYETP) Appeals Board awarded the City a grant, in the amount of $156,383.00. This grant will allow the Recreation & Human Services Department administer a SYETP this summer. Said program plans to serve 125 local youth, both in -school and out-of-school, from the ages of 14 to 21. The main thrust of the program will be to employ, train, and educate, high risk youth. Participants will have the opportunity to earn money, while gaining positive job training. The remedial component of the program will assist participants that fail to meet established proficiency standards in math and reading. Through interaction with supervisors, one- to-one counseling, and remedial training, participants will be encouraged to continue school after the program is completed. An important goal of the program is to increase the number of college bound individuals. An additional goal of the program is to develop positive work behavior traits. In addition to academic enrichment, participants will be trained in a variety of occupations including, clerical, custodial, maintenance, recreation services, child care, library services, urban planning, and customer service. FISCAL IMPACT: NONE. GRANT WILL COVER ALL PROGRAM EXPENSES. RECOMMENDATION: MAYOR AND COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE PROGRAM, IN ADDITION TO ADOPTING 'rHE PROPOSED BUDGET AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, FOR THE OPERATION OF A SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM. City Manager's Concurrence. ATTACHMENTS: - Contract Documents - Budget Adjustment Request ,/, ,,, tea0 . Z/ .&V