Contract with Advance Peace to help run Office of Neighborhood Safety
In Plain English
The city operates an Office of Neighborhood Safety that works to reduce gun violence. This 6-month contract pays Advance Peace up to $62,280 to help with daily operations, program evaluation, and fundraising. The contract runs from January through June 2017.
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Votes
Approved the contract
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a $62,280 contract with Advance Peace to support the city's Office of Neighborhood Safety through June 2017. The six-month agreement will pay for help with daily operations, program evaluation, and fundraising for the office that works to reduce gun violence in the community. This was a routine contract approval, with all seven council members voting in favor.
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