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ORDER OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE YOUTH AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A TWO-YEAR MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH CONNECTICUT VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION UNDER THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN YOUTH AND RECREATION FAMILY FUN DAY MANAGEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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WHEREAS the City of New Haven Youth and Recreation Department posted a Request for Proposal for solicitation of New Haven Based youth serving community organization who has the bandwidth to manage the YARD summer Family Fun Day program under direction of the Youth and Recreation Department and its designee; and,
WHEREAS the City of New Haven recognizes that youth have limited resources and opportunities may require additional opportunities of activities to reduce the risk of involvement in inappropriate behaviors; and,
WHEREAS Family Fun Day is an outdoor mobile community gathering where New Haven residents can enjoy free food, games, and activities for families and held once (1) per week for 6 weeks between July 2024 to August 2024 and July 2025 to August 2025; and,
WHEREAS the City of New Haven Youth and Recreation Department intends to continue to provide opportunities for youth in the City of New Haven.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the New Haven Board of Aldermen:
1) The Youth and Recreation Department be allowed to enter into a two-year multiyear agreement with awardee of the FY 25 and FY 26 City of New Haven Youth and Recreation Department Family Fun Day Management RFP; and
2) That the funding under the American Rescue Plan be distributed FY 25 July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 and FY 26 July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.