0139 RESOLUTION NO. - I 71/
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
MAKE APPLICATION FOR LEAA FUNDS FOR AN EMERGENCY HOME FOR
WAYWARD YOUNG PEOPLE; TO CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE CORPORATION
FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH A HOME; TO APPROPRIATE MONEYS FOR
SUCH A HOME ON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the YES HOME, INC.,a private corporation has
indicated a desire to provide a temporary emergency shelter
for runaways, abandoned children, and children with emotional
problems; and
WHEREAS, Federal matching funds are available for such
a project from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
upon application of the City of Jacksonville; and
WHEREAS, the YES HOME, INC., will contract with the City
for the operation and maintenance of such a home, and assume
full responsibility for the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE THAT:
1. The mayor and city clerk be, and they are hereby
authorized and directed to apply to the Law Enforcement
Assistance Administration for federal funds for the operation
and maintenance of a youth emergency shelter home, and to make
and give any certifications necessary to the LEAA: and to con-
tract with YES HOME, INC., with suitable protection for the
City, for the operation and maintenance of a youth emergency
shelter home.
2. Upon receipt of the sum of $2500.00 in donation to
the City from YES HOME, INC., the City shall budget the sum
of $2500.00 as matching funds for the LEAA application specified
herein; and the City may similarly budget funds in future years.
3. Nothing in this resolution shall bind or require the
City of Jacksonville to furnish or supply further funds or
matching funds for the operation or maintenance of a youth
emergency shelter home.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS - D 0 OF AY 1974.
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,ogee H .•'" , MAYOR
(SEAL) ATTE mAn
F LOY j ANTS, CITY CLERK
APPPQVED AS TO P:04
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