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TO: REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY -.„ � �` County
FROM: John Sweeten - N
Executive Director
DATE: February 26, 2002
SUBJECT: Ycuthbuid Program, North Richmond Redevelopment Project
SPECIFIC REQUESTS) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) '& BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director - Redevelopment to contract with
Community Housing Development Corporation for the Youthbuild Program Manager position,
North Richmond Redevelopment Project area.
FISCAL IMPACT
No impact on the General Fund. The contract amount is $73,100 per year. The Department
of Housing and Urban Development is providing $400,000 and additional funding'will be
provided by a combination'of other federal, state,:and local funding'sources.
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Beth Lee
335-1256
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County Counsel AGENCY SECRETARY
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BACKGROUNDIREASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
On May 21, 2001, ;;the Redevelopment Agency authorized a submittal for a
$400,000 Federal Youthbuild Grant. The Agency was successful in securing the
grant and is now collaborating with the County Housing Authority and Community
Housing Development Corporation (OHDC) of North Richmond to implement the
Youthbuild program. The program also includes a large array of education,service,
housing, and economic development partners. Youthbuild will address several
community issues and needs in the North Richmond community.
The Youthbuild project, called the North Richmond Construction Crew(NRCC),will
provide comprehensive training and supportive services to eligible at-risk youth and
young adults, aged 16-24 from North, with a special focus on engaging youth
offenders and parolees. The program provides a blend of educational and
vocational training to participants. The participants will receive both educational and
on-the-job construction training. The Housing Authority will provide three scattered
site units within North Richmond as the training ground;
The Youthbuild Program is required to have a dedicated full-time Program Manager.
Position specifications were posted in local newspapers, on local and internet
employment boards, and with North Richmond area serving organizations. We
received over 60 employment applications, of which 5 candidates were extremely
qualified. We are convening a hiring committee comprised of staff from the primary
collaborative partners (Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority and CHDC), 2
North Richmond Municipal Advisory Committee members, and 1 local service
provider to interview the top candidates. The interviews were held on February 6,
2002, and consensus was achieved to retain Saryida Mazid for the position. The
Youthbuild Program Director position will be hosted by GHDC and the Agency will
contract with them for payment of services.
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