HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-018Resolution No. 99- t~ / 8
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE BOILER ROOM FOR 1999 CONTRACT SERVICES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,458,00
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, resolves as follows:
WHEREAS, The boiler Room, conceived in 1993 as a safe haven for at-risk youth in
Port Townsend, has created an environment which supports the expression and activities of all
the youth in Port Townsend as part of the larger community; and
WHEREAS, The Boiler Room has expanded its services, some of which are: weekly
support group meetings with young mothers; providing youth job services and skill-building
programs, mentoring programs, and a network of services including counseling and resource
services; and
WHEREAS, The Boiler Room has requested that the City officially help support its
efforts by payment of a grant of $2,458.00 for 1999; and
WItEREAS, the community, including the Jefferson County Community Network, the
Juvenile Offender Information Network, local psychologists and citizens, have expressed their
support of The Boiler Room's grant proposal; and
WHEREAS, the community has shown its support of The Boiler Room as evidenced
by the time and financial contributions of many citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of The Boiler Room has secured matching grant
funds; and
WHEREAS, as recommended by the Finance Committee, the City desires to
encourage continuation of the types of services provided by The Boiler Room by financially
supporting specific and identifiable programs and services; and
WHEREAS, the Council approved the requested grant through the 1999 Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Port
Townsend that the Interim City Manager is authorized to sign the Agreement with The Boiler
Room in substantially the form as attached.
ADOPTED by.tl2, e City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed by the Mayor
on this / day of /YL~../-x , 1999.
Attest:
Pam Kolacy, City Clerk ~
02/23/99 [95-139] CA§Res{99BoilRm.res}
Approved as to Form:
~~~cl~ahar(, City Attorney
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