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Home My WebLink AboutPR 14697: SPRING YOUTH EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP interoffice NlEN!®1Zpi1~DtJM To: Mayor, City Council, and City Manager ~/~ ~~ From: Valecia R. Tizeno, First Assistant City Attorney Date: April 17, 2005 Subject: P: R. No. 14697; Council Meeting ,April 22, 2008 Attached: is P. R. No. 14697 as,it pertains to the Spring Youth Empowerment workshop breakout'sessions to be facilitated by Lynette. Elizande Robinson (Account No. 132-1021-514.56-00, Project No. SSBU02?. VRT:gt Attachment F z.pr19697_memo The City of Port Arthur Presents Its APRIL 23rd _ 25th Port Arthur Memorial 9th Grade Campus Auditorium 1023 Abe Lincoln Avenue OPENING DAY SPEAKER 9:00 A.M. WED., APRIL 23, 2008 US ARMY RETIRED LIEUTENANT COLONELIEDUCATION ADVOCATE, CONSUELO CASTILLO KICKBUSCH Ms. Kickbusch is the highest ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support field in the US Army, who is recognized at national level for her work on issues including teen pregnancy, gang violence and parenting education. She has a powerful message for the youth of Port Arthur regarding positive life choices and preparing for the future. BREAKOUT SMALL GROUP SESSIONS FOR YOUTH Topic: Etnpowertnent through Positive Life Choices AFTERSCHOOL PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS Topic: Children Need a Supportive Stage for Success 3:45 p.m. THURS., APRIL 24, 2006 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR 15TH JUDICIAL COURT OF LOUISIANA LYNETTE ELIZALDE ROBINSON Lynette M. Eliralde•Robinson is a famih• violence prevention advocate, recogni:.ed by Oprah as the first "Parent of the VI'eek," an inspirational speaker who tragically lost her eldest son to gun violence and dedicated her Gfe to making communities and schools safe for our children. She will conduct small group sessions for the youth and an important afterschool presentation for parents. CLOSING CEREMONY SPEAKER 9:00 A.M. FRI., APRIL 25, 2008 Dr. Ian Smith is the former medical correspondent for NBC News network and for News Channel 4 where he filed reports for NBC's Nightly News and the Today Show, as well as wNBC's various news broadcasts. Dr. Ian provides his expertise as a medical contributor to ABC's The View, Men's Health Magazine, and VH1's popular show, Celebrity Fit Club. Smith is also well known for his work with the "50 Million Pound Challenge" an endeavor to promote healthier Gves and more nutritious diets. He has a compelling program for our young people which will inspire them to make good decisions regarding every aspect of their Gves. He will address our youth at 9:00 a.m. at the 9° Grade Center and at 12:00 noon at the City of Port Arthur's Health and wellness Conference held at the Port Mthut Civic Center. DR. IAN SMITH MEDICAL DOCTOR/AUTHOR P. R. No. 14697 04/17/08 gt J RESOLIITION NO. A RESOLIITION AS IT ,PERTAINS TO THE SPRING YOIITH EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP BREAKOIIT SESSIONS TO SE FACILITATED BY LYNETTE EI,IZANDE ROBINSON (ACCOIINT NO. 132-1021-514.5.6-00, PROJBCT NO. SSBG02) WHEREAS, per Resolutions 06-514 and 07-474, the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission awarded the City of Port Arthur a. grant for various services including the provision of programs for At-Risk Youth; and WHEREAS, _ the Community Prosecution Program provides Counseling,~Prevention and `Intervention Services; and WHEREAS, on April 23'-25, 2008, the program will conduct a three-.day workshop at the Memorial'9`h Grade Campus; and , a WHEREAS, the program will consist of eight (8) breakout sessions, which will allow the facilitator, Lynette Robinson, to work with ally of the 9`h grade students in small group settings; and WHEREAS, Ms. Robinson will also conduct a workshop for parents entitled, "Children Need a Supportive Stage for Success"; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 08-128, the amount authorized for the facilitator was $1,000; however, due to ,the increased participation of Ms. Robinson, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the citizens of Port Arthur to.support the z.pr1469'] . ~ , program facilitated by Ms. Robinson in the amount of $2,000 plus lodging expenses; and WHEREAS, the workshop will be held for the benefit of at risk youth and their parents/guardians. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.BY THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT'ARTHD'R, TEBAS: Section 1. That the facts'and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Council herein authorizes the City Attorney or his designee to execute an agreement in substantially the same form as Exhibit "A" with Lynette Elizande- Robinson to facilitate said workshop in the amount of $2,000 plus lodging expenses. Section 3. That a copy of .the caption .of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of ,.A.D., 2D08, at a Meeting of the City .Council of the City of Port Arthur,. Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers - '~ NOES: z.pr14699 MAYOR ATTEST: ACTING CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ITY ATTORNE /~ ~~~ ~ , APPROVED FOR ADMINIST/RATION: CITY N~~ ~//~~~- A ROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FIINDS: CCU DIRECTOR OF FINANCE z.pr14697 EXHIBIT ~~A" YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT Summary: Facilitator: Date of program: Commitment.• Fee: This agreement is between the City of Port Arthur and Lynette Elizalde Robinson (Facilitator) Facilitator agrees that it will provide the services of the Speaker at the time and place noted herein. In consideration for such services, the City of Port Arthur shall pay to Facilitator the Fee and Expenses as noted below. Lynette Elizalde Robinson Apri123-25, 2008 Lynette Robinson has agreed to facilitate aprogram/workshop at the Memorial 9`b Grade Campus on behalf of at risk youth. $2,000 PLUS LODGING EXPENSES Event: Breakout Sessions for youth Topic: "Empowerment throu~h Positive Life Choices" Apri123`d 11:15 a.m. (5 period) - 3:00 p.m: (8`b period) Apri124 7:50 a.m. (ls` period) - 11:25 a.m. (4`h period) Apri124`h 3:45 p.m. -Workshop for Parents ` Topic: "Children Need a Supportive Stage for Success" 7Venue: Memorial 9~' Grade Center. 1023 Abe Lincolri Avenue Port Arthur, Texas 77640 On Site Contact: Val Tizeno 15` Asst City Attorney City of Port Arthur (409) 983-8127 work (409) 651-6382 cellulaz Audience: Signature: Title: Printed Name: Date: Youth grades 6`h through 9a' accompanied by parents/guardians Signature: Title: Printed Name: Date: