ORDINANCE No. 176756

*Contract with Youth Employment Institute for operation of City graffiti abatement program to operate from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004 for an amount not to exceed $256,468 in FY2003. (Ordinance)

The CITY of Portland ordains:

Section 1. The COUNCIL finds:

1.  The City recognizes the need for graffiti abatement within Portland and further recognizes the need for the coordination for graffiti removal efforts.

2.  The City recognizes the importance of providing employment and training opportunities for youth as well as the value of training community volunteers.

3.  Funds are included in the FY 2002-2003 budget for this project.

4.  The Contractor submitted the sole proposal for the RFP in 2001 and was unanimously selected for the project by members of an impartial selection panel. ONI advertised and received the proposal in accordance with Section 5.68 of the City Code.

5.  The Contractor shall be the service provider for this project through June 30, 2004 contingent upon funding.

6.  The Contractor has developed a multi-faceted graffiti abatement program that employs crews of young people in eradicating graffiti; coordinates graffiti removal efforts; and provides graffiti removal training to community volunteers. Therefore, this program benefits the community through its employment of youth and outreach volunteer operations.

7.   The Contractor is willing to continue with the operation of a comprehensive program that integrates graffiti abatement services with coordination and training, and will be accountable to the City for demonstrable outcomes.

8.  Having the current Contractor continue the operation of this program will also allow for continuity of service and minimize cost and impact on City operations.

NOW, THEREFORE, The COUNCIL DIRECTS:

a.  The Commissioner of Public Affairs and Auditor are authorized to execute on behalf of the City a contract with Janus Youth Programs, attached as Exhibit “A”.

b.  The service herein shall be charged to the Office of Neighborhood Involvement in the amount of $256,468 for FY 02/03. If increased graffiti abatement is required, the CITY Project Manager is hereby authorized to approve an increase in compensation payable of no more than 25% of the original contract amount. Any amount in excess of 25% must be approved by ordinance.

c.  The Mayor and Auditor are authorized to draw and deliver checks payable to Youth Employment Institute for services rendered in accordance with the agreement referred herein and attached as Exhibit “A”, when demand is presented, approved by the proper authorities.

Passed by the Council  JUL 31 2002        Gary Blackmer

               Auditor of the City of Portland

Comm. Jim Francesconi            By /S/ Terry Reisz

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July 19, 2002                Deputy

BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 935-2002

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 176756