Item:
Title
Public Allies Contract for MBK Durham - 15 mins
Body
May 7, 2018
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to review the contract and suspend the rules to approve the contract between Durham County Government and Public Allies North Carolina for work with MBK Durham. The Public Allies contract term is 10 months and the contract amount is $93,136.50.
“Public Allies is a proud member of the AmeriCorps National Service Network and has been selected as an official training and technical assistance provider to all programs funded by CNCS on how to better engage and strengthen communities through service.” www.publicallies.org <http://www.publicallies.org>
“Each year, more than 5 million Americans individuals of all ages and backgrounds help meet local needs through a wide array of service opportunities through the Corporation for National and Community Service’s core programs: AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and the Social Innovation Fund. Many AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and the Social Innovation Fund programs are working to support the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative by increasing entry level job, mentorship and apprenticeship options for all young people including boys and young men of color.” www.nationalservice.gov <http://www.nationalservice.gov>
The Public Allies will support the implementation and administrative work of MBK Durham with the supervision of the MBK Durham Manager. The Allies have been interviewed and selected for six positions.
One component of the Public Allies mission is to build the local capacity of the community, similarly, one component of the MBK Durham mission is to build the local capacity of those organizations that serve boys and young men of color. As MBK Durham and Public Allies moves forward in our partnership, strategic collaboration with existing external organizations to leverage program and funding support. Such collaboration occurs with the FY 2017-18 Public Allies contract. The ten-month contract will work in collaboration with the YMCA of the Triangle and the East Durham Children to leverage community programming. The MBK Durham Public Allies will begin their 10-month service period on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The contract is attached.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Goa1 1 - Community Empowerment and Enrichment, Goal 2 - Health and Well Being for All, Goal 4 - Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity, and Goal 5 - Accountable, Efficient and Visionary Government
Resource Persons: Edmund Lewis, MBK Durham Manager and Cheri Pearson, Executive Director of Public Allies North Carolina
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board suspend the rules and approve the Public Allies contract.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________