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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 May 25, 2004 Resolution No. 3732 Page 1 of 2 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 Resolution No. 3732 Page 2 of 2 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. Vecindario Espafiol Page 2 of 2 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.