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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Daniel Barreiro, Chief Community Services Officer
DATE: March 4, 2019
SUBJECT:
Resolution to extend the agreement with Community in Schools of Aurora to Serve as Third Party Administrator for Summer Youth Programs in 2019.
PURPOSE:
Since 2010, the City has utilized Communities in Schools (CIS) as a Third Party Administrator (TPA) for summer and youth development programs. CIS has developed strong partnerships with School Districts 129, 131, 204 and 308 as well as many youth service based organizations. These relationships have served CIS well with respect to managing these programs. The agreement with CIS needs to be extended in order to continue with the planning process to be able to provide summer camps and programs by the start of summer break. This agreement is for one additional year.
BACKGROUND:
The cost for the proposed services is $188,979. The proposed agreement is less than last year but intended to serve as many youth as possible. The 2019 proposal includes four (4) educational summer camps, one (1) drama camp and field trips for all summer camp sites run by the school districts and the park district. The locations for these sites have been determined by the school districts.
DISCUSSION:
The cost for the proposed services is $188,979 for 2019. The Youth Services budget is $200,000 for these programs in account 101-1370-440.32-20. The balance of this account is designated for afterschool enrichment programs. Youth Services will contract directly with program providers for the enrichment component of the after school programs. Programs under this agreement will be monitored by the Youth Services Manager. Site visits will be made to all program sites. CIS will provide a report at the end of the season. A copy of the 2018 report is attached.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This agreement permits the City of Aurora to provide similar services as in past years at a lower cost. Since these programs hav...
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