HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-21 Sem.Co.Youthbound Committee
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2004-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS, FLORIDA, COMMENDING THE SANFORD/SEMINOLE COUNTY
YOUTHBUILD COMMITTEE FOR ITS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HOUSING
FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY RESIDENTS AND IMPROVE ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY FOR AT-RISK YOUTH THEREBY DECREASING INCIDENTS
OF CRIME AND SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
SANFORD/SEMINOLE COUNTY YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida
recognizes the need for improving and increasing the stock of quality, affordable housing
in Seminole County; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the need for additional educational
opportunities for underserved youth in Seminole County; and
WHEREAS, these needs can best be addressed through the joint efforts of public
and private organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Sanford/Seminole County Y outhBuild Committee has brought
together the organizations to address these needs by providing academic and construction
training to juvenile offenders who in turn will help provide quality, affordable housing;
and
WHEREAS, the Sanford/Seminole County Y outhBuild Program will improve
the quality of life for all residents of Seminole County through better housing, improved
economic opportunity for at-risk youth, and decreased incidence of crime; and
WHEREAS, the Sanford/Seminole County Y outhBuild Program is seeking grant
funding from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement the
Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA HEREBY COMMENDS
THE EFFORTS OF THE SANFORD/SEMINOLE COUNTY YOUTHBUILD
COMMITTEE AND OFFERS ITS SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE PROGRAM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF
JUNE, 2004-.
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DATE: June 14,2004
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2004-2 I
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
JOHN F. BUSH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708-2799
City Telephone: 407-327-5956
Facsimile: 407-327-4753
Personal Mobile: 407-256-6987
Email: jfbush@winterspringsfl.org
City Website: www.winterspringsfl.org
June 14,2004
The Honorable Alphonso Jackson
Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20410
Dear Secretary Jackson:
The City of Sanford, in partnership with Seminole County and the Seminole County
Sheriffs Office, is applying for a YouthBuild implementation grant. This new program,
which will leverage the resources of numerous organizations in the community, will
provide both improved housing opportunities and educational options for our hardest to
serve youth.
The program will target court-involved youth who currently attend school at the
Seminole County Sheriffs Division Of Juvenile Crime Enforcement & Intervention
Intensive Community Supervision Unit. The students will build homes for Habitat for
Humanity and Golden Rule Housing and also make renovations and repairs for low-
income homeowners. Upon completion of the program, private construction companies
have agreed to offer apprenticeships or employment to participants.
The Sanford/Seminole County Y outhBuild Program benefits not only the individuals
involved but also the community as a whole. I fully support this endeavor and would
appreciate your favorable consideration of the application.
Sincerely,
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
John F. Bush
Mayor
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COPY: Mayor And City Commission
Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney