Consideration and Approval of Contract:  Involving Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Program, Flagstaff Unified School District and the City of Flagstaff for the FACTS after school program funding for Fiscal Year 2015

Approve the Agreement with Flagstaff Unified School District and the Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth in the amount of $247,319.00  for the FACTS Program and $19,669.00 for the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Program. 

Council approval of the agreement and $247,319.00 for the FACTS community-wide after school program and an additional $19,669.00 for the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will support advocacy and programs for youth and children in the Flagstaff community during FY15.  Funds for this expenditure are included in the FY15 budget, account 001-09-402-1311-1-4273, in the amount of $247,319.00 for the after school program and $19,669.00 for the Coalition. 

FACTS and CCCY have experienced contribution reductions from the City of Flagstaff for the past several years, as overall economic conditions have declined and budget reductions were initiated.  Both have made changes and adjustments to address the reduced contributions, while maintaining high quality services for the community.

The City of Flagstaff has supported the development, implementation and sustainment of a community-wide after school initiative since FY2000.
 

 

Council may choose to decrease the amount of future contributions, which would decrease the traditional amount of service(s) that the FACTS program and the Coalition provide to the community.  Council may desire to divide funding between more after school providers.  However, without the availability of the school sites and the funding provided through the school district, the after school program would not have as much potential for success.

This program and the Coalition are initiatives of the Alliance for the Second Century, which is a cooperative consortium of the Flagstaff Unified School District, Northern Arizona University, Coconino County, Coconino County Community College and the City of Flagstaff. The City of Flagstaff has been supporting FUSD in their efforts since 2000. The FACTS program enrolls approximately 2,200 kids annually  with an average daily attendance over 675 kids. FACTS annual budget in FY14 was  $1,107,889 with over 57% of the funding coming from family fees while the City's contribution constituted just over 22% of their annual budget. The City's contribution  helps greatly in keeping the program affordable for families. 

The Coalition provides a forum for children and youth advocacy by bringing together service providers from organizations throughout Flagstaff.  The FACTS before-and-after school program provides a safe and enriching environment for school age youth.  Working parents can access this program for their children.  The community has a vested interest in helping to ensure that we develop resilient youth that are ready and able to provide positive contributions to their community and society.  The positive engagement of youth during out of school time is of interest to citizens whether or not they have children.

Those who benefit from the FACTS program include:   

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The after school program has been brought together in terms of both funding and service.  The Alliance agencies, as well as numerous non-profit organizations, are involved.  The advisory committee for FACTS has made strides in attaining active involvement from the business community and Coconino County.