IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chair of the Jackson County Anti-Drug Sales Tax Fiscal Commission to enter into a Grant Agreement with Children's Mercy Hospital for the continuation of the Safety Assistance in Family Emergencies Teams for Youth Endangered by Substance Abuse program (Safe-TYES) in the amount of $88,235.00, on the recommendation of the Jackson County Anti-Drug Sales Tax Fiscal Commission.
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RESOLUTION #10810, May 1, 1995
INTRODUCED BY Lisa White Hardwick, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Jackson County Anti-Drug Sales Tax Fiscal Commission was empowered by Ordinances 1771, 1795, and 1941 to make recommendations to the Legislature for the expenditure of Anti-Drug Sales Tax Funds for the purposes of treatment and rehabilitation of drug offenders; and,
WHEREAS, the County Legislature authorized grant matching funds through Ordinance 2373; and,
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Commission has reviewed a proposal from (Safe-TYES) Children's Mercy Hospital for its Safety Assistance in Family Emergencies Teams for Youth Endangered by Substance Abuse (Safe-TYES) program; and,
WHEREAS, the Safe-TYES program is a multi-agency intensive program designed for adolescents whereby at-risk youth are provided employment, self esteem guidance, and substance abuse counseling; and,
WHEREAS, this program is a collaborative effort involving several community organizations, including, for example, the Full Employment Council; and,
WHEREAS, Safe-TYES staff provide direct services in counseling, job skills, and substance abuse in the family; and,
WHEREAS, the Safe-TYES program receives federal funding from the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect in the amount of $500,000; and,
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Commission has carefully reviewed this 1995 proposal from Children's Mercy Hospital; and,
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Commission has recommended funding in the amount of $88,235 from the ...
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