Contract with STOP organization for $30,000 to oversee YouthWORKS academic program
In Plain English
The city runs YouthWORKS, a program that provides academic support for young people. Straight Talk on Prison (STOP) would handle program coordination and oversight. If approved, the city pays up to $30,000 for these services.
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Votes
Approve contract with Straight Talk on Prison (STOP) for YouthWORKS academic program oversight and coordination in amount not to exceed $30,000
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a $30,000 contract with Straight Talk on Prison (STOP) to coordinate and oversee the city's YouthWORKS academic support program for young people. This means the city will pay up to $30,000 for STOP to handle the day-to-day management of a program that provides educational assistance to youth. The vote was routine, with all six present members supporting the contract. This follows the typical pattern for council members, who generally approve most contracts that come before them.
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