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Res 142-97 9/16/1997RESOLUTION NO. N)-q) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, THE WICHITA FALLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND WICHITA COUNTY, ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY TASK FORCE AND PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO REVIEW GANG ACTIVITY AND VIOLENCE IN THE GREATER WICHITA FALLS VICINITY; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Manager be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City an interlocal agreement between the City of Wichita Falls, the Wichita Falls Independent School District, and Wichita County, for the purpose of establishing an advisory task force and program coordinator to review gang activity and violence in the greater Wichita Falls vicinity. SECTION 2, A copy of said agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes. SECTION 3. It is hereby found and determined that the meeting at which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of September, 1997. ATTEST: City Clerk MAYO STATE OF TEXAS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF WICHITA This agreement, made this the day of * 1997, by and between Wichita County, the Wichita Falls Independent School District and the City of Wichita Falls, pursuant to the authority of the Texas Interlocal Agreement Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, for the purposes of establishing an Advisory Task Force and program coordinator to reduce youth gang activity and violence in the greater Wichita Falls vicinity. WITNESSETH: I. There is hereby established by the governing bodies of the respective parties to this agreement an advisory task force consisting of the following individuals: representing the City of Wichita Falls shall be its Mayor, City Manager and Police Chief, representing Wichita County shall be its County Judge, Sheriff, District Attorney, Family Court Administrator and Supervisor/Juvenile Probation; representing the Wichita Falls Independent School District shall be the President of the School Board, the Superintendent of Schools, the Director of Student Services and a member of Court Compliance. The above-named advisory task force, formerly known as the "Gang Task Force Advisory Committee" shall be known as the "Greater Wichita Falls Youth Interdiction Advisory Board," hereinafter referred to as "Board." Ii. The Board shall elect from among themselves a Chairman and Vice- Chairman to preside over the meetings of the Board. The Board shall advise the governing bodies of the respective parties hereto on ways and means to reduce youth gang involvement, criminal activity, and violence. The Board shall further establish goals for a Youth Services Coordinator to be hereinafter further described, and evaluate the effectiveness of such Coordinator's efforts in achieving such goals. A copy of such goals are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part of this agreement for all purposes. The Board shall meet on a monthly basis or as needed. III. The position of Youth Services Coordinator is hereby established, whose job description is attached hereto as Exhibit "B." Such position Shan be funded in part by a grant from the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor, for the first year. Subsequent funding through year five shall be on a declining grant amount of 80% for year two, 60% for year three, 40% for year four, and 20% for year five. The respective parties hereto may on an equal basis fund the difference between the grant amount and the required budget for the coordinator's position for years after year one. The level and scope of such future years' funding will be subject to the discretion of the governing bodies of the parties hereto on an annual basis. During the term of this agreement, the respective parties hereto shall on an equal basis provide the funding for the operations of the Coordinator, including but not limited to, office, telephone, training, and similar necessary expenses. In the event the grant funding for the first year's budget is insufficient to attract a qualified coordinator, the parties agree that they will equally share the funding of any deficiency. IV. The Youth Services Coordinator shall be an employee of Wichita County and shall be under the supervision of the County Juvenile Probation Department. The Coordinator shall report monthly or as requested to the Board referenced in paragraph I hereof and shall be accountable to the Board in regard to goal achievement and job description fulfillment. kv This agreement shall be effective for a period of one year and Shan remain in effect for successive periods of one year unless any party hereto shall give notice at least thirty (30) days in advance to the other parties hereto of its intent to terminate. Such notice shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior to any anniversary date of this agreement. M This agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing, duly approved by the governing bodies of the parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto acting under authority of their respective governing bodies, have caused this agreement to be duly executed in multiple originals this the _ day of .1997. LIM Attest: City Clerk In Attest: County Clerk 0 Attest: Secretary of the School Board City of Wichita Falls, Texas James Berzina, City Manager Wichita County, Texas Nick Gipson, County Judge Wichita Falls Independent School District David Flack, School Board President ow BOYS CLUB W. F., TX Goats of YOUth Services Coordinator A. IDENTIFY NEEDS OF AT -RISK YOUTH 7675530 EXHIBIT A I _ Develop and administer random surveys to determine the needs of at -risk youth during the first six months of employment. 2. Develop a committee of youth from all sectors to meet at least semi - annually to discuss the needs of at -risk youth. 3. Identify reasons that youth, participate or do not participate in available Wichita County resources. B. IDENTIFY SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN PLACE 1. Develop and implement intervention strategies. 2. Identify numbers and demographics of children utilizing the available services. C. DEVELOP LINKAGES AMONG YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS 1. Develop a Youth Interagency Forum from all appropriate agencies. 2. Function as a team member of the Gang Task Force, D. COMIi.IUNICATE. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE COR94UNITY I . Identify, develop, and distribute a resource list of organizations that serve the youth of Wichita County, 2. Develop public awareness throughout Wichita County, 3. Provide non - threatening advisement and support for at -risk youth of Wichita County. 4. Engage the news media to inform the community of the positive aspects of youth today. Assume responsibilities on assignment by the L IBIT JOB DESCRIPTION JUVENILE SERVICES DIVISION YOUTH VIOLENCE REDUCTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR General Description The Coordinator position will implement the plan of Action and the strategies adopted by the Gang Task Force. The position requires above average organizational skills and the ability to coordinate the many activities that the plan sets forth. The position requires the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups to implement strategies with minimal conflict. The position requires the working of flexible hours including evenings and weekends. The Coordinator will orchestrate the activities of the committees and will assist the committees in the execution of their strategies of intervention. The position of Coordinator will be accountable to the Gang Task Force or its designee and be evaluated on the progress made in reducing gang activity and violence within the communities. The position will be the project director for the CJD grant funding the position of Coordinator. The Coordinator will develop and submit quarterly reports to the Gang Task Farce outlining the progress being made by addressing the measurements stated in the CJD grant. Examples of Work Performed 1) Coordinate activities between community based programs. 2) Maintain statistical information. 3) Facilitate the development of new projects and promote programs as alternatives to gang violence. 4) Develop video PTA's and Speaker's Bureau to provide public awareness to the youth in the community. 5) Work with PTA's, Neighborhood Watches and other civic organizations to promote public awareness on issues such as gang activity and juvenile delinquency. 6) Recruit and train volunteers to assist in the effort to present prevention type program. 7) Keep accurate time and mileage logs. 8) Performs other related duties requested by properly constituted authority. WCFCSvane r nr's AG 11 fllr% 7 Minimum Qualifications 1) Be of good moral character; 2) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and have direct job experience in developing and coordinating programs. 3) Be able to travel for training. "kilts and Abilities Required 1) Knowledge and application of English language, including good verbal skills. 2) Knowledge and application of Spanish language including good verbal skills is preferable. 3) Ability to facilitate groups in a learning setting. 4) Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. 5) Knowledge of community programs and the ability to coordinate prevention programs with community organizations. 6) Ability to travel extensively in Wichita County. WCFCS Page 2 of 2 05119197