Contact Name: Candice Peterkin
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Referred to Committee: Economic & Community Development & Environment Committee
Submitting Department: Central Grants
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Grant Submission re: State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families - Youth Services Bureau (#27532)
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WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families is authorized to extend financial assistance to municipalities in the form of grants; and
WHEREAS, this funding has been made possible through the Youth Services Bureau; and
WHEREAS, funds under this grant will be used to fund Youth Services administrative staff and non-profit organizations to provide direct program services for youth; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the City of Bridgeport submits an application to the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families to support Youth Service Bureau activities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. That it is cognizant of the City’s grant application to and contract with the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families for the purpose of its Youth Services Bureau; and
2. That it hereby authorizes, directs and empowers the Mayor or his designee, the Director of the Central Grants, to execute and file such application with the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families - Youth Services Bureau and to provide such additional information and to execute such other contracts, amendments, and documents as may be necessary to administer this program.