HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1995-151RESOLUTION NO. 151-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA
APPROVING THE PROPOSAL OF BROWARD SHERIFF'S
OFFICE TO DEVELOP A 60 ACRE RESIDENTIAL YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN SOUTHWEST BROWARD
COUNTY TO HOUSE AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR AT
RISK YOUTH AND COURT ORDERED YOUTHFUL
OFFENDERS UNDER A PROJECT CALLED OPERATION
BOOTSTRAP; PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS lN
CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF
SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, assistance and support have been provided by Governor Chiles'
Office, State Attorney Bob Butterworth, the State Legislature, the Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice, local judges, the State Attorney's office, the Public Defender's Office,
Broward County Schools, Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Eckerd
Family Youth Alternatives, lnc., and numerous youth agencies for Operation Bootstrap;
and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has made a commitment to
coordinate assessment designed to determine which youthful offenders are appropriate
for Bootstrap; and
WHEREAS, youthful offenders determined to be appropriate for basic training will
be assigned to 4 months of boot camp at the Bootstrap site. Certified BSO personnel
will provide intensive training designed to develop respect, confidence, self esteem,
discipline, goal setting and physical health. The program will also promote education
and personal improvement; and
WHEREAS, Eckerd Family Youth Alternatives, lnc., will operate a residential youth
corps on the site; the program being modeled after the Florida Conservation Corps near
Orlando and the nonresidential Fort Lauderdale Conservation Corps. Those youths
graduating from boot camp who required advanced training and residential services may
stay in the Bootstrap youth corps for an additional year where they will continue their
education while learning on the job, performing various community projects; and
WHEREAS, youth who graduate from the youth corps and/or boot camp will also
receive assistance in returning to the community and some may go into programs such
as the Fort Lauderdale Conservation Corps, PACE or FOSI. All will receive follow up
counseling (including family counseling) and case management; and
WHEREAS, the Broward Board of County Commissioners has provided
conceptual approval for the land upon which Bootstrap is planned and BSO has
completed a detailed operations budget and a preliminary site plan; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has committed funding for
construction, start up, and operation expenses associated with the 30 bed juvenile boot
camp and aftercare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Dania hereby approves and
supports the proposal of Broward Sheriffs Office for Operation Bootstrap.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 24th day of October 1995.
ATTEST:MAYO MMISSIONER
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CI CLERK.DITO
APPROVED FOR FORM AND CORRECTNESS
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FRANK C. ADLER, City Attorney
Resolution No. 1 51-95
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