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RESOLUTION
CITY O� SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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WHEREAS, the CiTy of Saint Paul, Police Department, wishes to enter into a grant for the National
Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Program (PALYEP); and
WHEREAS, this grant provides funding for the Saint Paul Police Athlefic League (PAL) program to
reduce juvenile crime and violence through athletics and other activities; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council authorizes the City of Saint Paul
to enter into, and Chief John Harrington to implement the attached agreement, which includes an
indemnification clause. A copy of said agreement is to be kept on file and on record in the Office of
Financial Services.
Requested by Department of:
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Departmentloffice%ouncil: Date Initiated:
PD — PoliceDepaztmwt ,��T-0s Green Sheet NO: 3028472
ConWct Person & Phone:
Deoartment Sent To Person InitiailDate
Chief John Harrirgton 0 oli De artment P lice De artment
2665588 /��yn 1 olice Deoarmient Deoar(ment D'uecmr
Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): Number Z ,nancial Services Finaneial Services
For � Routing 3 i Attorne (S Attorne
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5 ouneil Council
6 i Clerk Ci Clerk
7 oliee D artment Police De arlment
Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip Ali Locations for Signature)
Action Requested:
Signatures on ihe attached council resolurion auffiorizing the City of Saint Paul to enter into a grant for the National Police
Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Program (PALYEP).
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Rejed (R): Personal Service Contrects Must Mswer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this personlfirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The City of Saint Paul, Police Department, needs authorization to enter into a grant agreement with the National Association of Police
Athletic/Activities Leagues, Ina (For more information regazding tlus grant please give Amy Brown a call at 651-266-5507).
AdvantageslfApproved:
The PALYEP grant provides funding for the Saint Paul Police Athletic League (PAL) program to reduce juvenile crime and violence
through athlerics anii other activities.
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DisadvantageslfApproved: , "
None.
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Disadvantages If Not Approved:
I,oss of grant funds available to support the PAL program.
Total Amount of � CosURevenue Budgeted: �e „
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2005 Police Athletic Leagues Youth Enrichment Program
SUBGRANT AGREEMENT FOR PAL CHAPTERS
Subgrant No: 2005 PALYEP
Grantee/Fiscal Agent:
Subgrantee/PAL Chapter:
Effective Date: January 1, 2005
National Association of Police Athletic/Activities
Leagues, Inc.
St. Paul, MN PAL
Constance Bennett
PALYEP Project Administrator
367 Grove Street
St. Paul, NM 55101
Grant Authority: The United States Deparknent of Justice, Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevenrion.
Special Emphasis Division 16-541
Sponsor: The United States Depariment of Justice, Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
2002-MU-MtT-0010
This Agreement is made this 1 day of August between The Nafional Association of
Police Athletic/Ac6vities Leagues, Inc. (Fiscal Agent) and City of Saint Paul Police
Deparnnent ( PAL Chapter/Subgrantee). �
PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
The PAL Chapter has proposed that the Fiscal Agent sponsor at least two programs for
2005 PALYEP as stated in the "Application for Participafion" (describe the programs):
Good Games and The Police Athleric League
The Fiscal Agent (National PAL) has detern�ined that sponsorship of the Programs would
be consistent with its goals, and wishes to make arrangements with the PAL Chapter far
the implementation and operation of the Programs.
1. National PAL hereby agrees to sponsor the Programs and to assume
adininis�ra�ive, programmatic, financiai, and legal responsibiliry according to the
requirements of the Grant. The PAL Chapter agrees to implement and operate the
Programs in accordance with the terms of this agreement and with any
requirements imposed by the Sponsar (OJJDP).
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2. The Programs shall be operated in a manner consistent with the Fiscal AgenYs
taY-exempt status and as described in ttris agreement. No material changes in the
purposes or activities of the Progrun shali be made without prior written
permission by the Fiscal Agent and in accordance with any requirements imposed
by the Sponsor, nor shall the PAL Chapter carry on activities or use funds in any
way tiiat jeopardi2es the Fisca2 Agent's ta.z-exempt status.
3. The Subgrantee hereby assures the Fiscal Agent that sufficient and adequate
bodily injury and property-damage liability insurance and accidental-medicai
insurance is in place or will be obtained upon receipt of PALYEP funds.
4. The Subgrantee will give proper credit to the National PAL and to the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in all publicity in the
foliowing form: "('The Program Name) is a sponsored program of NationaI PAL ,
with funding from the Office of Juvenile Jusfice and Delinquency Prevention."
REPORT AND RECORD KEEPING
1. The Subgrantee will provide all information and prepare all reports, including
interim and final reports, required by the Fiscal Agent (National PAL), with
National PAL's assistance and approval.
2. The Subgrantee will provide the Fiscal Agent with reports describing programs of
the Application far Participation in acwrdance with the following schedule:
a. The Subgrantee will submit a properly certified finai financial report (i.e.,
audit materials), certificates of insurance, equipment inventory report, and
single audit certification form at the times prescribed by the Fiscal Agent.
b. The Subgrantee will submit such supporting data when rendering bills as
will facilitate Fiscal AgenYs processing of any of amounts claimed.
c. The Subgrantee will maintain such financial records (e.g. payroll,
invoices) as will enable audit of Program accounts during the Program and
after the Progam ends, and will make such records available during
normal business hours for inspection by the Fiscal Agent or its designee.
3. The Subgrantee may establish a Special Account or a segregated account within
its established accounring system to control and identify funds provided under this
subgrant.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
1. For the Purpose of authorizing expenditure of grant funds, the term of this
Subgrant Agreement shall begin on January 1, 2005 and end on December 31,
2005 unless otheiwise approved by Narional PAL.
2. This Subgrant Agreement shall continue in effect unril a11 required reports have
been submitted and post-program materials are due on specified dates.
FUNDING NATURE AND LEVEL
1. Expenditures of grant funds aze lunited to allowabie direct costs in the total
amount of $15000. Under no circumstances may expenditures of grant funds be in
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excess of this ceiling. All expenditures that exceed the approved ceiliug shall be
the responsibility of the Subgrantee.
2. For detailed breakdown of allowable costs under this subgrant, refer to
"Application for Participation" estimated budget request PART V.
3. The Subgrantee shall make unreimbursed out-or-pocket or in-kind contributions
to be direct costs of the Program that will equal, in total, not less than one hundred
(100%) of the subgrant. Such contriburions shall consist of some or all of the
following: facilities-usage, capital equipment being used in the Progrun, a full-
rime Program D'uector, and the value of other supporting goods and services
rendered to the Prograzu by the Subgrantee that is not charged against the
subgrant.
4. Overhead and indirect costs shall not be allowed and shall not be counted towazd
the Subgrantee's contriburion.
5. The Fiscal Agent and the Subgrantee will reflect the acfiviries of the Program, to
the extent required, on their state and federal tax returns and financial reports. All
disbursements from an Account shall be treated as payments to or on behalf of the
Subgrantee to accompiish the purposes of the Progeams.
PROJECT MODIFICATION AND EVALUATION
1. The Subgrantee agrees to comply with any request by the Fiscal Agent that the
Program be redirected to conform to the Subgrantee's Applicarion for
Participation.
2. Where Program modification appears to better achieve Program objecfives, the
Subgrantee agrees to discuss such modification with the Fiscal AgenYs Program
Administrator and to devote its best possible efforts to make modifications
mutually agreed upon. In the event that any such Program modifications are
made, the Subgrantee's Program Budget will be subject to recomputation to take
into account any changes having monetary implications.
3. The Subgrantee agrees to cooperate with the Fiscal Agent and/or the U.S.
Govemment in their unilateral or joint monitoring of the Program during its
performance and to assist in any program evaluation conducted by the Fiscal
Agent and/ar the U.S. Goverimient.
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
1. Final inspection and acceptance of all work will be made by the PALYEP
Program Administrator.
2. Any corrections or adjustments necessitated by the Subgrantees's failure to
comply with the Program specificarions wiil be met with no addifional expense to
the Fiscal Agent or the U.S. Government.
3. The Subgrantee shall fiunish a11 necessary personnel, facilities, materials,
equipment, plus and all other services, supplies, or equipment needed to fixlfill the
requirements in the Program as determined in the Application for Participarion.
4. Subgrantee shall be in default of this Agreement in the event the Subgrantee
fails to use the grant funding exclusively in the performance of the Programs
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as determined in the "Application for Participahon" and in accordance with
the terms and conditions of this Subgrant Agreement In the event of a
breach of this Agreement the Subgrantee shall be responsibie to the National
Association of Police AthleticlActivities Leagues, Inc. for all damages,
including but not limited to, refund of the grant funding and court costs and
reasonable attorney's fees of the National Association of Police
Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc.
5. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State oF F'lorida without giving effect to the
laws and principles thereof, or of any other jurisdiction, which would direct
the application of the laws of another jurisdiction and venue for any acfions
arising out of or under the Agreement shall be Jacksonville, Duval County,
Florida.
INDENINIFICATION
1. The Subgrantee agrees that it will use the grant funding exclusively in
performance of the "Application for Participation" that it submitted and it
agrees to indemnify and hold hannless the National Association of Police
Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. with any claims arising from such perforxnance,
including but not limited to, court costs, interest and attorney's fees.
SUBGRANT ADMINISTRATION
The Subgrantee has designated the following person as Program Administrator:
Name: Sergeant Constance Bennett
Please print
Address: 367 Grove Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Telephone: 651-255-5617 email: constance.bennett@ci.stpaul.mn.us
In Witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused this Subgrant Agreement to be duly
signed and executed with the intention of becoming legally bound thereby effective as of
the day and year first above written.
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Date:
Name of PAL Chapter
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Officer Empowered to Make Contracts
Title
Signature
The National Association of Police Athletic/Activiries Leagues, Inc.
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Michael Dillhyon, Interim Executive Director
Approved as to Form:
Assistant City Attorney
Chief of Police
Director, Financial Services
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APPLICATION FOR PA,RTICIpATION
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NATIONAT, POLICE A�TgI,�C ACTIVITTES LEAGUES
YOUT73 ENRiCg11�NT PROGR.AM (�ALyEp�
FOR
NEW 1VIEMBERS
This project is snpported by the United States Depsrf,n►ent of Juatice, Off#ce of J'ustice
Programs, Offiice of Juvenile Justfce and Delinquency PrevenEion, graut award No. 2002-
Mi1-MU-0010. Please note that awards will not exceed $15,000.
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APPLICATTON PROCEDURE:
A. The Application for Participation consists of:
o Non-Supplanting Letter
o Part I Personnel and k�tndiug Request In.formation
o Part II Statement of Need
o Part III Program/Activity Infozmation a�d Budget (2 pages)
o Part TV Organizational Tnformation/Eudget
o Part V Budget Request Summary
o Covex page and document cheek list
B. Applications must be sent to:
Narional Association of Police Athleric Leagues
Atin. PALYEP (New Member)
618 US Hwy 1 Ste, 201
N, Palm Beach FL 33408
�* No e-mail or facsfmile transmissions wi11 be accepted**
C, Funding decisions vriil be based, in part, on your pAI, chapter's ability to plan, organize
and eonduct youth programmiag, Criteria include:
l. Statement o:f Needs: Deseribe the needs of children ages 5-18 in your
community. Provid� a description of your target population(s) to inelnde the ages
and estimated number of youth to be sarved with ttus graut. (35 poiuts).
2, Progratn Informatfon: Oatline plans for non-school hour programming for your
targeted population(s) that includes edueational or eultural, reereationaUAthletic
activities, and the facilities to be udlized. (35 points),
3. Organizatfonsl: Bxplain your organizafion's management s� and its
experience worldng with youth-oriented programs, Describe how law
enforcemes�t personnel will be utilized to support the PA� chapter's activifies. (30
points).
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NON-SUPPLANTING CERTIFICATION LE'I"I'ER
Mr. Sheila Paimer
Grant Administrator
National A.ssociation of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues
618 US Hig�way One Suite 201
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Dear Ms. Palmer,
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This letter serves as a certi$cation that federal funds being provided by the Offce of 7uvenile
Justice and llelinquency and Prevention for PAI.YEP funding will not be used to supplant
state or loc�l funds. Federal funds will be used to supplement existing £unds for PAI,YEP
program activities and will not replace those funds, which have been appropriated for the
same purpoae,
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Person.nel and Funding Request In.#'ormation
1. PAL Chaptez %'' - L /�r! ��
� � Date fo a�,s� s
2. NatfonalPAT dafe: (Month/Year) JAxl;�a,P� .-,9its'��
3. Couuty CongresaionaI Dfstdct
4. Police ChieflSheriff: G'F/iE� �h�.�J .Glas.�o.�s,�..� '�
Work Addreas
DayPhone�s-0s'g'�J Fax 6i7/ _ S- ''�' ct.TrP�q,i�
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5. Profect Administrator: �_fl.U,r��t,/�� �= _ , . . _- - -
Work Address � � �
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6. Program Direcfor:�QA/ ` ,(�� j�� � y
Work Address
Day Phone (pS�'/ -a/o%-.5`�/ Fax�(,�/1 a266 -590 4 Zb,v . ZfiNA -� �.
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Work Address
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8. PAT.X�EP Grant Reqnest Summacy: z—~_
Totsl amount of federal {unds requested
9. Signatures:
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PART I I— pfl�e i of I STATEMENT OF NEED
Please aaswer the following questiops as completely and specifically as possible. Leiters of support
from key members of your community� including the mayor, police chief/sheriff and community
representatives may be attached or submitted under separate cover, For your convenience, questioas
also may be answered on a separate sheet. (35 poixits)
1. VJhat are the needs of clrildren ages 5-18 in your coznmunit�! 2, V�hat situation exists that puts
your youth at risl� 3. Describe your target population(s) to include the ages and estimated number of
youth to be served with this grant. 4. What aza the measurable goais or outcomea of this program?
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PAi2TIII—r��oiera Pro�am/Activity Information
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Achvity #�,
Outline the plans for non-school houxs pmgramming for your targeted populadon(s) that includas
recrearionaUathietio, educational or culfural activities, and the facilities to be utilized. (35 points)
Describe the acfivity or program
Type (EducationaUC�ltural or
Name oftha program (e.g. Karate club, Anti-Bullying},�,�,��L e� �� ,
Prograzn Coordinator (Name) �p�/` ���r��Bjl�; -;- �eeE.Q
Beginning date 9 / - O� ending daYe ,3 - i� D 6
Program operating times: Start timE /5��� End time /�S�Sy,�s
Days of operation (circle) M� W� F Q�U
Estimated enrol]ment: $oys . Girls�"'`-�"�y��.0 �S�,eT
Please give a brief nazrative summary of the program and its goals (ITse additional sheets if aeeded).
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P�RT TIT-eag�zora Program/Acfiv�ity Budget Activity #�
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1. Explain how tl�e money will, be used to start or enhance the program, Compiete
a separate bndget sheet for each program,
A. Sfaff (e.g. Coach, trafneX etc.) ,
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_���car h . $ ,,—� —
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B. Facilitiesiclassroom (e.g, gym rentai, claasroom)
i1��� $ JO�
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�'OTAL
C- Equfpment and Supplles e.g. racquets, basketballs, 600ks etca
�FlSIL.�T P�+kl LK D �(G �? &9t.1.� $ � _ � �
� . �� t $"j�E�
1Srac s ��P £t�F.v cpr�.��^� $—�'c�—�-
�i¢s� ra�n �'�.lsc z� g €� $
T-St�.R �UN�^ERtMS $ ��s
Sb�`TBAct socrcR E'S�:�r�a.v,— ��� d'�.�
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$ �x3
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$ S�0 `�
D. Trave] and Transportatfon (e,g, bus rentals, mileage allowances for prfvate vehicles)
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�2ivar� JECt� ' �_ �'/Sr�r�a` $ 300 °'�
$
TOTAL
E. IVtiscellaneous (e.g, meals, snacL's) q �
�o�s� '�.a�4aCV � � r_ �T $ L �
�ca .'�n fs �C' � lS //dltl "" $ � "i
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TOTAL
PROGRAM TOTAL
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* Salary Ceilings
Admin Staff $25/per hour, Educational/Instrucfional $20/per hour, Rec/Athlectic $15/per houx
Support Staff$12/per hour. These salaries should also be used in estimating the "in-kind"
contributions,
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P�2T ITT-re arx P�rogram/Activity Informa�ion Act�rity #�
Outline the plans for non-schooi hours programmiixg for your targeted population(s) that includes
recreationaUathletic, educarional or cultural activities, and the facilities to be utilized, (35 points)
Describe the acfivity or program
Type (EducationaUCultural or
Name of the program {e.g, Karate club, Anti-Bullying} {���� ���
Site or Progatn Coordinator (Name) C�ti/, �
Beginniug date 9//� � ending date ,j—/s 6,(
Program operating times Start time f�3o End time f9�0
Days of operafion (circle� g` S SU
Estnnated enrollment; BoysJ�� Girls
Please give a brief nanative summary of the program aud its goals ('CJse additionai sheets if needed).
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PARTIII-Page2oP2 Program/Activity Budget Activxty # ��
1. Explain how the money will be used to start or enhaace the program Complete
a separate budget sheet for each program.
A. Staff (e.g. Coach, trainer etc.)
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B. Facilftfes/classroom (e.g. gym rental, classroom)
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TOTAL
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$ _�GO °�
$�
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$ o0
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C. Eqpipment and Supplies (e.g. racquefs, hasketballs, books e�
e $
M �ni $ ��
(2 ." iD . .. $ .�
T- SH,`2r� 1/�t!%f'iJ,�/r�c _._._ $ /G�
$
TOTAL
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$ /QDG �'�'
$ ��� �
D. Travel and TYansportaHon (e.g. bus renEais, mileage allow� rivate vehic�es)
—� �� �-xals 1 Rs�9� $.�1�
$
E. Miscellaneous (e.g. meals, snacks)
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PROGRAM TOTAL
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Admin Sta,ff $ZS/per hour, Educational/Inahuctionai $20/per hour, IZeclAthlecric $ i S/per hour
Support SYaff $12/par hour, These sataries shauld also be used in estimating the "in-kind"
contributians.
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Organizational Information
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Explain you organization's management structure and its experience working with youth oriented
proo ams, ]�escribe how 1aw enforcement personnel will be utilized to support the PAL Chapter's
activiries. If you are an e�cisting PAL but a new National member, please include statistics of the
programs you are rnnrently running. (30 points)
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Organizational Budget
A. Staff (Secretarial, mabagertal, cnstodial)
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B• Facilities
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Total
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D. Travel and xrausportation
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TO'I'AL ORGANIZATIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE COST
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P.dmin Staff 525/per hour, $ducationaUInstructionaI $20/per hour, Rec/Athlectic $15/per hour
Support Staff$12/per hour, These salaries should also ba used in estimating the °°in_kind"
contributious,
rance, cost for incorporatfoII)
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Mast recent copy of 990 (existing PAT, only)
Copy of an approve or proposed budget
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Postmarked bv Sentember 1.5, 2005 to:
National Assoeia�ion of Police Athletic Leagues
Attn: PALYEP (New Member)
618 US Hwy 1 Ste. 201
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Saint Paul Police
Athletic League(PAL)
Application
fON
PALYEP Grant
Saint Paul "Police Atheltic /Activities League" Committe
36� Grove Street
Saint Paul, Mn 55101
7une 2005
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Saint Paul PAL Chapter
The City of Saint Paul Police Department has been a leader in the community-policing arena and
as part of that leadership has worked continuously to create strong partnerships with other youth
community leaders to enhance a11 youth programs in Saint Paul. The Saint Paul Police Activities
League (PAL) has operated in the City since 2002. We are currently serving female youth, ages 7
to 15. PAL has been developed as a crime prevention sh with the added benefit ofbuilding
positive relationships between youth and members of law enforcement. The goal of Saint Paul
PAL is to prevent Saint Paul youth from committing crimes. Through this grant, PAL will
provide free after-school activities with Saint Paul police officers serving as coaches, mentors
and role models. In addition to the police officer involvement in the program, there is a group of
community volunteers invested in the success of the PAL program. The Saint Paul Police
Department is currently expanding the inifiatives by recruiting clergy and additional members of
the Saint Paul community to act as PAL mentors, coaches and leaders of PAL youth teams.
Police officers in conjuncrion with a faith leader would also form teams from local churches,
synagogues and mosques. Most or all of these volunteers have previous experience serving as
leaders, coaches and mentors in the Saint Paul community. From these teams, police-clergy-
community teams will be developed. These joint police, faith and community teams would be
responsible for not just the athletic development of youth, but will also provide a moral and
ethically based value system for young people. PAL's unique approach offers public service
activities that address crime prevention and recreational services. Saint Paul PAL serves youth
ages 5 through 15. While the PAL programs aze available to any Saint Paul youth, the
organization seeks to engage those youth that are at serious risk for involvement in juvenile
crime. In addition, PAL conducts outreach to those youth that are not reached by Saint Paul Park
and Recreation or other serving youth social service organizations.
PAL makes a difference in our community. It is engaging young people and their pazents in
opportunities that bring communities together. Our members represent the most challenged inner
city communities in Saint Paul. We reach out to young people and their families who might not
ardinarily be served by traditional programs. Not only is PAL making a difference in the lives of
these young people, it is unproving the quality of life in our communities. PAL recognizes our
future community success is completely dependent on the success of our youth. We feel we aze
supporting strong, healthy families and coxnmunities via our programs.
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Programs Descripti0n
Over the past four years, the SPPD has developed rivo pilot programs centered in athletics
directed at curbing youth and violence in the Summit-University community, "Good Games" and
the Police Athletic League.
Police Athletic League (PAL) Good Games is sponsored by the Saint Paul Police Department in
partnership with Hand in Hand Productions and the Weed & Seed Program. The prograxn serves
primarily 70-100 African American males, ages 14-18 who have a history with police or are at-
risk of cruninal behavior. Police officers provide basketball acrivities, homelpazent visits, field
trips, and group discussions azound community violence and criminal acrivity and visits to the
Juvenile Detention Centers and Boy's Totem Town if youth are in custody.
The Police Athletic League(PAL) was established in November.of 2002. PAL created a
parinership with the ACES Program The program serves primarily 20-30 at- risk females in each
sport activity. We provide young females with the opportunity to play basketball, softball,
volleyball, soccer, developing athletic, social and educational sldlls. The girls leam how to
increase their self-esteem, resolve peer conflicts, teamwork building, making friendsYrips,
learning what it means to be a good friend, and guidance from positive role models. Role models
aze police officers who volunteer their time to contribute to the well being of the girls. The ACES
Program( Athlete Committed Educational Students) is an after school educational program that
provides several stations that the girls can choose from each week. The stations are science,
homework study and a creativity station. The girls are provided a snack before their station work
begins. Two days a week, the girls aze in the Maxfield school gym participating in the PAL
Program. The funding for these programs expired December 2004.
Youth Community Needs
The population in the Suminit-University neighborhood of Saint Paul is a racially diverse area,
which has seen an increase in school aged children over the last 10 years. The Suumiit-University
azea racial demographics reflect a significant minority population in comparison to city averages.
For every 20 public school students living in the Su.uimit-University area: 12 are black, 4 are
Asian, 3 are white, 1 is Hispanic and less than i in 20 are American Indian. Crime rates are high
and risk factors for youth create obstacles for their safe and healthy development. Research
shows that the youth that were not in after school programs between the hours of,3:00pm and
530pm, were more likely to hang out in the streets after school and or get involved in criminal
acrivity and drug use. Youth in the Sttnuiut-University azea aze in need of after school programs
that would help to contribute to the stability and struchue in their lives. PAL seeks to engage
youth and provide them with safe and fun activities with caring adults who happen to be Saint
Paul police officers. Saint Paul Police Departxnent takes great pride in its long history of actively
participating in pro-active after school progruns for at risk and/ or minority youth in Saint Paul.
Recent history in Saint Paul reflects various after school and enrichment programs targeting
numerous act risk youth groups.
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Esisting Communitv conditions
Theze are numerous health-risk behaviors cturently present for Saint Paul juvenile females.
Methamphetamine has increased in popularity and availability; along with other nazcotics remain
a serious health hazazd. Juvenile female reported "runaways" in Saint Paul also continue to be a
serious issue. 'There are appror.imately 1,100 female juvenile runaways per year in Saint Paul.
The year 2003 resulted in a 54% inerease in runaways from the previous year; from 914 to 1,405.
Female runaways haue historically resulted in an increased likelihood of drug-use, prosritution,
and Gang activity. Other health-risks female youth struggles with include teen pregnancy,
tobacco use, depression, and obesity.
Target Population
The Saint Paul Police PAL Program will be worldng with females ages 7- 15, who live in the
Snmmit-University targeted area. Asian and African American girls will be the primary target
group who will be given the opportunity to participate and play basketball, volleyball and so8ball
in an organized team setting. Approxunately 30 girls will participate during each session. The St
Paul Police Athlefic League has forxned community parinerships with the ACES Program, St
Paul Public Schoois, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and the Wilder Foundation to unite in uniry
to better serve the Sununit-University area (The females will participate in the ACES Program
(an afterschool educational program) on Mondays & Thursdays from 3:OOpm-5:45pm. The
female will participate in PAL basketball on Tuesdays & Thursdays and play league games on
the weekend with St Paul Parks & Recreation. Youth enrolled will not assume financial
conttibutions to participate, many families in this targeted area have little or no additional monies
to contribute to the success of this program. Youth participants are constant support and direction
by officers, establishing stmng relafionships between the youth and the police in our community.
Residence of this targeted azea experience a significantly higher number of part I offenses ( the
major offenses reported to the FBn then the city average in 2003. Most part I offenses in the
Sumznit-University area more than double that of the city average. The most noted discrepancies
are that of aggravated assaults. The Sumuiit-University azea reported 85 aggravated assaults in
2003 while the city average for aggrauated assaults for Saint Paul azea compazable in size
averaged 26 assaults. The Smmnit-Universiry area racial demographics reflect a significant
minority population in comparison to city neighborhood averages. The 2000 U.S. Census
reported a total of 7,687 persons in the Summit-University target population. The racial minority
populates 71 % of all persons in this targeted area. This number doubles the St Paul city
neighborhood average of 36%. 3,926 persons (51%) aze black, 2,266 persons (29%) white, (9%)
Asian, 4% Hispanic, 1% Narive American, and 5% other.
Goals & Outcomes of Program
The Saint Paul PAL program has developed life-long skills for our youth in our community. The
program has contributed to a reduction in juvenile cruue and violence and a reduction in
disturbances in the area. PAL will have a positive effect on our youth by providing them with
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good social sl�lls, and increased academic competence. By continuing to build on athletics and
other activities, Saint Paul PAL`s goals aze to promote a reduction in crime, provide valuable
social skills such as teamwork, conflict resolution skills, leadership abilities and self esteem
building. A positive interaction with police, clergy and other community partners will provide a
moral and ethically based value system for our youth, which will help to promote a reducrion in
crime and increase academic achievement for our youth. We aze detemuned to contribute to the
future success of our youth. T'his approach will ultimately help our youth become more
productive and contributing members of society. PAL will continue to building upon their
academic, athletics and social skills by providing a PAL program in the city of Saint Paul.
Program Activities
PAL athleric activi6es include Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, and Banquets. Non-athletic
activities include the Children's Theater , Field Trips, and Community Service.
When it comes to crime prevention, the Police Acrivities League is undeniably qualified to
provide prograu�ming and expertise. Because St Paui police officers aze involved, there is no
question as to the safety of the participants and the officers' abilities to respond to crime issues
and topics. PAL is a model of community oriented policing.
Parents haue been outspoken in their praise of PAL and its efforts to positively engage youth and
their families in activities that aze led by Saint Paul officers. In fact, parents have reported, in
PAL surveys that the primary reason they want their children in PAL is because they perceive
police officers as positive role models. These surveys have also documented positive changes in
perception of the officers by pazents and youth.
Program Locations/Recruitment
Our recruitrnent and project activities primarily take place at three locations. Maa�field
elementary school, Minnehaha Recrearional Center and the McDonough Recreational Center.
Minnehaha Recreational center and Maxfield Elementary school are located in the Sunmiit-
University area and serve as our west district locations and the McDonough Recrearional center
in the McDonough Housing proj ects serve as our Cenizal district location. PAL has a presence at
both Parks and maintains these Parks as the focus of PAL activiries and events. The majority of
the athletic events take place at these locations.
We continue to recruit Saint Paul youth to join PAL, but we aze also cognizant of financial and
personnel considerations and cons�aints. This past two years has been particularly difficult for
the Saint Paul Police Activities League. The administration has seen budget cutbacks and hiring
restrictions that limit officers' participarion in PAL. During prior yeazs and in better financial
times, PAL sought to increase memberships by 25% annually. That is no longer the focus. PAL
now works to maiutain the integrity of the programs it offers and make sure that they are of the
highest caliber we can provide. It is our hope that this grant can ease financial constraints and
allow us to bring more police officers into our programs, thus allowing us to recruit more
members.
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Prevention
Our youth benefit by staying active during high juvenile crime periods (after school and summer
afternoons). While PAL programs aze available to any Saint Paul youth, the organizarion seeks to
engage those youth that are at serious risk for involvement in juvenile crime. Central to the core
of its mission, PAL introduces police officers as role models, mentars, and coaches to youth,
which the organization hopes and expects, will result in positive relarionslups with the youth,
their families, and the community at lazge. The outcome of this work will conhibute to asset
development, increase protective factors, and ultimately lead to a decrease in juvenile cruuinal
acrivity. PAL helps to build communities where all people feel safe and hust the City's public
safety professionals.
Or�anizational Structure & Capaeitv/'I'rack Record
PAL has the organizational capacity to carry out its programs. Staff inembers have experience in
successfizlly securing and administering grants since PAL's inception. PAL staff consists of one
sergeant, two officers and two civilians who collectively possess years of experience working
and/or volunteering with the PAL program, three of those worked directly as PAL staff inembers
(staff listed below.) PAL staff reports to the unit sergeant (also program director) who, in turn,
reports to the PAL Board of Directors as well as the police aduviustra6on of Saint Paul (see
accompanying organizational chart). The program director, police administration, and the boazd
of directors will make major decisions. Some programs that the Saint Paul Police Department is
actively involved in include:
Graffiti abatement program, curfew and truancy enforcement, the Officer Friendly program, bike
rodeos, National Night Out activiries, police mentoring prog'ams including the Police Athletics
League, a Boy Scout Troop and Explorer Post, School Resource Officers, Ramsey County
Curfew and Truancy Program, A Gang Prevention and Intervention Program, , ACOP
(Community Outreach Program) along with Mobil Crisis Team and Youth Services program.
Saint Paul Police officers are currently utilized as mentors, coaches , volunteers and friends to all
PAL youth in the community. Officers will spend a tremendous amount of time with PAL youth
during fieldtrips, games, home visits and classroom time when needed.
Sgt. Constance Bennett - Program Director
Sergeant with the Saint Paul Police Departrnent since 1996; promoted 2001
BA degree in Ozganizational Management & Human Services
PAL Volunteer - 3 years; responsible for day to day operations of the organization: fiscal
management, staff management, program development, boazd development, fundraising and
program promotion.
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Don Lnna - Program Coordinator
Civilian with the City of Saint Paul
Bachelor's degree in Professional Communications/Public Relations
PAL Staff Assignment - l year; responsible for coordinating details of all non-sporting
activities, supervising volunteers, writing publications and grants admiuistrarion.
Officer Sara Nasset - Program Assistant
Officer with the Saint Paul Police Depaztment since 1993, Degree in Law Enforcement.
PAL Volunteer - 3 years; PAT, Staff assignment - 3 year
Responsible for coordinating details of all basketball athletic teams.
Officer Kat Brown - Program Assistant
Officer with the Saint Paul Police Department since 2002, Degree in Law Enforcement.
PAL Volunteer - 1 yeazs; PAL Staff assignment - 1 years
Responsible for coordinating details of ail softball athletic teams.
Intended outcomes/how measured
It is imperafive that PAL knows that our intended objectives have been met. A number of tools
are used to measure program success and achieved outcomes. They are surveys, criminal activity
assessments, pre and post testing and verbal comments. The data gleaned from these tools will be
analyzed to document outcomes. The outcomes we hope to achieve aze 1) crime prevention and,
2) unproved community relations with the Saint Paul Police Department.
In the short term, we rely on the feedback we receive from parents and our youth membership.
Positive comments, suggestion for change and the occasionally expressed concerns by parents
and members is paramount to measuring how PAL is doing on a daily basis. Intermediately, at
each of PAL's annual athletic banquets, pazents and youth, and officers and community
volunteers are asked to complete a survey. The survey asks quesrions such as "Do you enjoy
participating in PAL activities?" and "Has your opinion of police officers changed since your
involvement with PAL? How?" etc.
The survey asks what PAL acfiviries are enjoyed the most, which volunteers aze the favorites,
what suggestions for change the participant may have, and whether or not PAL improves
community relations with the police department. Three years of collecting surveys has provided
PAL with solid data that proves the response to our progains is overwhelmingiy positive. For
long term crime prevention data, PAL staff completes a criminal ac6vity assessment (CAA) on
each PAL member enrolled in our database. This is done every year in December. The criminal
acrivity of those members actively involved in PAL acrivities is compared to those youth that
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have not participated in PAL activities for that yeaz. These statistics add fiirther proof that the
youth involved in PAL activities aze successful in avoiding criminal activity.
To recap, the tools we use are verbal comments, surveys, and criminal acrivity assessments, and
written testing. The data gleaned from these tools will be collected and reviewed by the PAL
staff, boazd of directors and the program director. The PAL program coordinators will monitor
the project(s) on an ongoing basis. Coordinators monitor the activities via personal involvement
and/or maintaiiung close contact with coaches aud volunteers. Should a problem arise the
coordinator can respond appropriately and/or refer the issue to the program director.
Budget and Justification
With cut backs in public safety funding and cutbacks in schools, (Saint Paul is proposing to close
schools) there is an increased need for funding for after-school acrivities that pair youth with
caring, responsible adults. PAL has been able to demonstrate that youth who aze engaged in PAL
activities are less likely to be involved in juvenile crime. The youth benefit by staying active
during high juvenile crime periods (after school and sununer afternoons) which in turn benefits
the coxnmunities and neighborhood served. This crime prevention strategy has many positive side
effects.
Saint Paul PAL has experienced budget constraints in the past two yeazs that have hindered our
PAL prograin in hying to implement our crune prevention strategies. It is our contenrion that
having uniforxned police officers coaching baseball, softball, football, and soccer outdoors in the
hiu� crime Suuunit-University nei�borhood would serve several purposes. The visibility of the
police officers would have a direct and immediate impact on crime. The police uniform and
squad car are a definite crnne deterrent. The officers would be visibly identified as the police and
also fill the role of inentor, coach, and posirive role model. This is a multifaceted approach to
crime prevenrion. Short term crime prevention tluough uniform visibility and long term
prevention via police mentoring of inner city youth. We will however, be hying to use officers in
all of the programs, both in police uniform and PAL uniform. PAL has several field h and
athletic events that are not fully funded. Officers and staff funded some field trips out of pocket.
We aze seeking funding from other grant sources, however, no funding is in existence at this
time. In order to keep the Saint Paul PAL Chapter, funding is needed immediately to provide a
programing in the fall of 2005.
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CTI'Y OF SAINT PAiJL 390 Ciry Ha[[ Telephone: 65I-266-8570
Randy C. Kelly, Mayor IS West Kellogg Boulevard Facsimile: 651-266-85I3
Saint Paul, MN 55102
July 6, 2005
Sheila Palmer
Grant Administrator
National Association of Police Athletic Leagues
Dear Ms. Palmer:
I am pleased to submit this letter of support with the applicauon for funding for the Saint Paul
Police Athletic League Program (PAL). The Saint Paul Police Department has been actively
involved in community policing for the past 30 years. The Saint Paui Police Department has
worked together with Saint Paul residents to create a strong partnership to help keep our city
peaceful and safe, along with reducing crime in Saint Paul.
Recently, Saint Paui Police participated in a study of why youth join gangs. The study showed
that locai youth feit the need for safety, love, respect, values and fun. PAL has been able to
demonstrate that the program provides social needs that youth are in seazch of when joining
youth gangs. Using this informauon as a base, we have attempted to start a problem-solving
effort to address these issues. The Saint Paul Police Department has created a new Gang Unit
and assigned several o�cers to this unit. Saint Paul Police will coordinate and share
information with the Metro Gang Strike Force and the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department
to reduce youth crime and prevent youth gang activity. Saint Paul Police will refer youth to
the PAL program at the recommendation of any gang unit o�cer who feels PAL would
benefit the youth. To support this effort, there is a need for additional funding support for the
Police Athletic League (PAL) to continue to serve the youth of Saint Paui for yeazs to come.
I am pleased to give my support to the Saint Paul Police Athietic League (PAL). I am
committed to serving the youth of Saint Paul with the belief we can and will empower our
youth to become productive and contributing residents of Saint Paul. Feel free to contact
Sergeant Connie Bennett at 651-266-5617 with further concerns or questions.
Sincerely
Randy C. Kelly
MAYOR
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OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Ange7n S. Natepry, Direrlor
RIS% MANAGEMENT
CITY �F SAINT PAUL Qooc-u Telepiwne: 651-266-6500
Randy Kel1y, Mayor 25 West Fourth Street Facsimile: 65I-266-8886
Saint Paul �41N 55102-I631
July 7, 2005
Sheila Palmer
Grant Administrator
National Association of Police Activities League
618USHwy1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
RE: Proof of Self Insurance for the City of Saint Paul Police Department
PALWEP Grant
Dear Ms. Palmer:
The City is self-insured for all claims arising from its operation as a political subdivision of
the State of Minnesota for which it is legally liable. This legal liability is restricted to
5300,000 per claim/51,000,000 per occurrence by Minnesota Statute 466.04.
The City is self-insured against all claims arising from its activities as a political suhdivision
of the State of Minnesota and for which it is or may be found legally liable, including the
ownership and operation of automobiles. As an authorized self-insured no fault reparation
ohliqnr thP C:itv �fnVif�PS nnlv thneo rnyar�ygS f° .�'3� �,.�:.: �:C C2::�: .�-." aiiC'�i v Si
the statutory minimums.
The City is seif-insured fior all claims arising from its operation as a political subdivision of
the State of Minnesota for which it is legally liable under Minnesota Statute 176 regarding
workers compensation. Minnesota Statute 176.181 authorizes the City to self-insure. The
City purchases reinsurance from the IVlinnesota Workers Compensation Reinsurance
Association (WCRA). The 2005 retention limit is 5760,000 which is adjusted annually by
the WCRA.
Per your request to be named as an additional insured, the City is unable to comply as we
are self-insured and cannot give other parties the same governmentai statute protection as
the City. if you have any questions, please contact me at 651-266-8887.
Since , L/i _
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Sandra Bodensteiner
Ciaims Manager
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
7ohn M. Harrington, Chief of Police
CITY OF SAINT PAUL 367Grove Street Telephone: 651-291-IIII
Randy Ke1[y, Mayar SaintPaul,Minnesora 55101 FacsimiZe: 651-266-5711
July 7, 2005
Sheila Paimer
Grant Administrator
Nation Association of Police Activities League
Deaz Ms. Palmer:
I am pleased to submit this letter of support for the application for funding for the Saint Paul
Police Athletic League (PAL) Program. Over the past four years, the Saint Paul Police
Department has developed two pilot programs centered in athletics directed at curbing youth and
violence in the Sununit-University community, "Good Games" and the Police Athletic League.
Good Games is sponsored by the Saint Paul Police Department in parinership with the Saint Paul
School District and the Weed and Seed Program serving primazily 70-100 African American
males, ages 14-18, who have a lustory with police or are at-risk of criminal behavior. Police
officers provide basketball activities, home/parent visits, field trips, and group discussions
around community violence and criminal activity. The Police Athletic League(PAL) was
established in November of 2002. PAL created a partnership with the Weed and Seed Program
and with the ACES Program. It provides young females with the opporhxnity to play basketball,
develop educational, social and athletic skills. The girls learn how to increase their self-esteem,
resolve peer conflicts, teamwork building, making friendships, learning what it means to be a
good friend, and guidance from positive role models. Role models are police officers who
volunteer their time to contribute to the well being of the girls. We established community
partnerskrips with the ACES Program (Athlete Coznmitted Educational Students), the Amherst H.
Wilder Foundation, Saint Paul Public Schools and Saint Paul Parks & Recreation.
As a part of that effort, Saint Paul Police have met with many experts and community partners
and we all recognize the positive impact both these programs have had on the youth and police
relations within the community. We would like to continue to expand Saint Paul PAL in hopes
of serving our youth city wide.
In summary, I give my full support to the application for funding for the Saint Paul Police
Athletic League. I hope you will support me with our vision to continue to serve the youth in the
City of Saint Paul. If you wish to speak to me, piease fili free to contact me at 651-266-5588.
Sincerely,
ohn i . '[arrington
CHIEF OF POLICE
An AJ(�rmative Attion Eavn( Onnonunirv Emnlover
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AMHERST H.
WILDER
F011NDATION
ESTABLISHED 1906
WILDER CENTER
FOR COMMUNITIES
919 Lafond Avenue
Samt Paul, MN 55104
651-642-4022
FAX 651-642-2088
www.wilder.org
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June 24, 2005
Sheila Palmer
Grant Administrator
Narional Associarion of Police Athleric Leagues
Dear Ms. Palmer:
I am pleased to submit this letter of support for the Saint Paul application for
Ilind'uig for t�is Foiice Atiileiic League (PAL} program. The Amherst H. Wilder
Foundation has been a community partner with the Saint Paul Police Department
in the unplementation of two Weed and Seed programs in high crime
neighborhoods of Saint Paul. As a result of our partnership, we have been able to
expand youth programming, increase community involvement and dramatically
reduce crime.
The PAL program has been a key component of our ability to reach high risk
youth in the city. Many of the youth who become involved in PAL have been
"kicked ouY' of other programs because of their challenging behavior or aze
youth who have had little interest in structured youth prograznming. The focus on
basketball and the positive relationships with police officers have been a draw for
those youth. Once engaged the youth have become involved in other positive
acfivities. Unforhanately the PAL program in Saint Paul has reached only a small
porlion of at risk youth because of limited funds. Weed and Seed funds were able
to provide some support for PAL activities, but the Weed and Seed programs
have completed their work and funds aze no longer available from them. The
current proposal Eo continue expansion of the PAL program to girls and younger
at risk youth and with addifional funds to the sports of volleyball, softball and
soccer will greatly enhance its reach and impact.
In summary, the Amherst H. W ilder FoundaUon supports the application for
funding for the Saint Paul Police Athletic League. I hope you wiII consider the
application posifively. If you would like to speak with me regazding this letter of
support please feel free to call me at 651-642-4091.
Sincerely, �
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Sally Br�
Manager, Vita1 Neighborhoods
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation