HomeMy WebLinkAbout3732RESOLUTION NO. 3 7 3 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTH KING
COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR .THE PURPOSE OF
CREATING A NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER IN SOUTH AUBURN
FOR LATINO FAMILIES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS
TO ACCEPT SAID FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has certain areas and population groups which
have greater needs; and
WHEREAS, among those groups are the City's Latino population; and
WHEREAS, the City has an opportunity to direct moneys from the United Way of
South King County that could help address these needs; and
WHEREAS, with such moneys, the City proposes to help a group of Latino
community leaders create a neighborhood center that would offer ESL, GED
preparation, mentors and tutors for Latino children, homework labs along with other
activities and events; and
WHEREAS, the United Way of South King County is willing to make available to
the City a grant from its Venture Fund to create such a neighborhood Center.
CITY OF AUBURN,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
1.
The City hereby approves and will accept the grant offered by United Way
of South King County in the amount of $25,000 for the purposes of
creating a neighborhood center for Latino families, and the Mayor is
authorized to negotiate, execute and enter into on the City's behalf, an
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agreement that encompasses the provisions contemplated in the Project
Description a copy of which is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein by this reference.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out directions of the legislation.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and
signatures hereon.
~ day of
PASSED this
,2004
Peter B. Lewis
Mayor
ATTEST:
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
May 25, 2004
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EXHIBIT "A"
Vecindario Espafiol {Spanish Neighborhood}
City of Auburn Contact: Bill Mandeville, coordinator Auburn Neighborhood Program
Phone: 253-804-5029 Email:bmandeville~ci.aubum.wa.us
jurisdictions:
United Way of South King County Child Protective Services
South King County Community Network Seattle-King County Department of Public Health
Project Description:
With input from Latino representatives and the United Way of South King County; Staff proposes
to develop a Neighborhood Center at Continental Village apartments. The Center will strive to
cultivate family stability. It will create access to existing services including (but not limited to)
ESL, citizenship classes, family support groups, and opportunities for children and youth,
mentoring, fmancial literacy and other related opportunities.
A one-bedroom apartment at Continental ¥illage will be rented for the purpose of making available
services that benefit Latino adults and children. The rental agreement will include access to
Continental Village's community room that can accommodate about 50 people. The apartment will
be converted into a "neighborhood center" that will include office space for meetings with mentors,
tutors, counselors and other officials. The office will include a desk, lockable cabinet, computer
with a printer and telephone with toll restrictions limiting it local calls. {Similar to what the City
provided at Green River Homes.} The "living room" will be used as a gathering area for small
groups {i.e., AA meetings, family support groups, ESL classes or homework assistance}. The
larger community room will be used to offer parenting classes and adult education. Arrangements
are currently being made to use.the community room as a site for the free summer lunch program.
Volunteers and "bridge people" will staff the proposed center. Bridge people are local residents or
"trusted advocates" who have access to resources that may benefit their neighborhood, or who have
the time and energy to mobilize existing resources. These individuals may apply for a "bridge
grant" that will enable them to procure supplies, materials or staff time for particular activities or
events. For instance, somebody may apply for a "bridge grant" to start an ESL class or citizenship
class. These "bridge grants" will enable the Center more flexibility and resources to respond to
resident needs. It also puts the group into a good position for future fund raising. The Vecindario
Espafiol group is looking at organizing into a non-profit corporation.
Project Background:
Approximately 96% of the Latino middle school students do not meet State or District standards in
reading and mathematics. A large number of Latino and Native American students currently in
middle school will not even attend high school and an even larger number will not graduate from
high school. In addition, many of the parents of these children do not have a high school degree or
a strong commitment for their children to obtain a high school degree. The City of Auburn has
been working with the Auburn School District and other community groups to mobilize suffici6nt
resources to provide these children the assistance they need for academic success so that they will
remain in school. Identified needs include ESL and GED classes for the children's parents.
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Benefits'
Establishing a neighborhood center at Continental Village is a form of community intervention
directly into the Latino community. It will serve over 100 Latino families. The proposed services
offered by the Center will help the parents of Latino children obtain the educational credentials the
they need to compete for jobs and/or continue their education. It will create a sense of
neighborhood attachment among the parents and their children. Finally, children will receive
additional instruction, mentors and tutors to help them do well, and subsequently remain, in school.
Funding Need: {18 month budget}
Description Item Budget
08 month)
Mobilization Costs
-- office equipment $500 total
-- chairs, sofa, tables $500 total
-- computer, tv, vcr '$1,500 ! total
Subtotal $2,500
Apartment Rental Fees
-- Rental of one-bedroom apartment $518 per month $9,324
-- Electricity $50 per month $900
-- Telephone w/Toll Restriction $35 per month $630
-- supplies & materials $50 per month $900
· Subtotal $11,754
Bridge Grants
-- APPLE Parenting {part of Byrne Grant} $5,000 total
- Bridge Grants $8,246 total
Subtotal $13,246
Total Budget $27,500
Funding Sources
-- United Way Grant $25,000 total,
-- Donations $2,500 total
Total Funds $27,500
Schedule:
The United Way's proposed Venture Grant must be appropriated by June 22. The apartment unit at
Continental Village becomes available.on July 1. By mid-July a group of Latino community.
leaders will form a non-profit corporation and create a Board of Directors. They will immediately
begin recruiting "Bridge People". The neighborhood center at Continental Village will be set up
and become operational by August 1. A RFP for "Bridge Grants" Will be solicited among the
Latino community, local churches and non-profit agencies in August/September for services to
ad&ess needs identified by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will organize a
schedule of programs and activities by the end of September 1, which will start in mid-October.
The grant will expire on December 31, 2005.