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CC Resolution No. 1207 2325 RESOLUTION NO. 1207 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT A PROGRAM PROPOSAL TO BE INCLUDED IN THE HARRIS COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL'S APPLICATION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION FOR A YOUTH FAIR CHANCE GRANT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. WHEREAS, the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration has established a competitive grant program to fund demonstration projects that will provide comprehensive employment and training services to youth (ages 14-21) and young adults (ages 22-30) in high poverty areas of urban and rural communities; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Youth Fair Chance program is to provide all youth living in designated target areas with improved access to the types of services and support necessary to help them find jobs, develop careers, and lead productive lives; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that "target areas" will include West Baytown, Oakwood, Central Heights, Pelly, and Lee Heights; and WHEREAS, the Harris County Private Industry Council has invited interested organizations to submit program proposals to be included in their application for a Youth Fair Chance Grant; and WHEREAS, the City of Baytown desires to submit for inclusion in the grant application the Baytown Area Youth Commission's proposed program, in which the City of Baytown will be requesting a grant in the amount of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($600, 000. 00) ; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to submit a program proposal to be included in the Harris County Private Industry Council's Application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration for a Youth Fair Chance Grant in the amount of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($600, 000. 00) . Section 2 : This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the City Council for the City of Baytown this 24th day of February, 1994 . PETE C. ALFARO, Mayor 2326 ATTEST: EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk ,fl ACIO RAMIREZ, R ,, City BAFABiCHAN 2