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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor, City Council, and City Manager r'^' •„~
From: Valecia R. Tizeno, First Assistant City Attorney v ~1W~
Date: June 11,.2008 J
Subject: P. R. No. 14773; Council Meeting June 17, 2008
Attached is P. R. No. 14773 as it pertains to the Project Safe
Neighborhoods Youth Conference to be held on June 23, 2008 (Account
No. 134-1021-514.54.01).
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RESOLIITION NO.
A RESOLIITION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PROJECT
SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS YOIITH CONFERENCE TO BE HELD
ON JIINE 23, 2008 (ACCOIINT NO. 134-1021-514-
54.01)
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2004, the U.S. Attorney's Office of the
Eastern District of Texas. awarded the City of Port Arthur's
Community Prosecution Program a grant in the amount of $125,000;
and
WHEREAS, this grant has been modified and extended until June
30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2008, the Community Prosecution Program
will conduct a one day conference at City Hall for the benefit of
the youth of Port Arthur and their parents to finalize its
commitments under the grant; and
WHEREAS, the conference will consist of small group programs
for children from ages 5-18; and
WHEREAS, the program for elementary age children (age 5-10)
will consist of appearances by Eddie Eagle and "MCGruff the Crime
Dog"; and
WHEREAS, the programs for middle and high school students (11-
18) will be facilitated by Lynette Elizande-Robinson; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the Port Arthur Police
Department will also work with this event and provide presentations
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for parents on gun safety; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Robinson will also conduct a workshop for parents
entitled, "Children Need a Supportive Stage for Success" and will
also share her experiences as a mother who lost her teenage son as
a result of gun violence; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the
citizens of Port Arthur to support the program facilitated by Ms.
Robinson in the amount of $1,500 plus lodging expenses; and
WHEREAS, the workshop will be held for the benefit of at risk
youth and their parents/guardians.
NOW THEREFORE, BS IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHIIR, TERAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are
true and correct.
ection 2. That the City Council herein authorizes the
City Attorney or his designee to execute agreements in
substantially the same form as Exhibits "A" with Lynette Elizande-
Robinson to facilitate the conference.
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., 2008, at a Meeting of the .City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
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Mayor
Councilmembers
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ACTING CITY SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT ~~A"
PROJECT SAFE
Summary:
VIOLENCE PREVENTION CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
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.
Facilitator:
Date of program
Commitment:
Fee:
Event:
Venue:
On Site Contact:
Audience
Signature:
Title:
Printed Name:
Date:
Lynette Elizalde Robinson
June 23, 2008
Lynette Robinson has agreed to facilitate aprogram/workshop at
City Hall on behalf of at risk youth.
$1,500 PLUS LODGING EXPENSES
Workshop for middle and high school students (11-18)
Workshop for Parents
Topic: "Children Need a Supportive
Stage for Success"
Port Arthur City Hall
444 4`h Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Val Tizeno
ls` Asst City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
Signature:
Title:
Youth grades 6th through 12`h accompanied by parents/guardians
(409) 983-8127 work
(409) 651-6382 cellular
Printed Name:
Date: