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From: Marshall W. Julian,
City Administrator
Subject: Release for Funds "Crackdown"
Anti-Drug Program
Dept:
Dam: July 12, 1989
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
8/29/87 Mayor and Common Council approved $3,500 for the "Boys and
Girls Clubs of San Bernardino" to assist in conducting
anti-drug and theatrical program designated as "CRACKDOWN".
No City funds required in 1988 due to a grant from the State.
Recommended motion:
That the request of "CRACKDOWN" for partial funding of
anti-drug program be referred to Ways and Means Committee
for consideration together with other meaningful programs
supported by Arts Funding.
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Contact person:~b_en~!:!rndon/Mannie Brodie
Phone: (714) 888-6751
Supporting data attached:
Yes
Ward:
6
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
$30,000
Source: (Acct. No,) Arts Fundinq
(Acct, DescriPtion)
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Finance:
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Council Notes:
75-0262
Agenda Itern No. S - (;;
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TO: The Mayor and Common Council
City of San Bernardino
June 29, 1989
FROM: Ruben Rerdon
CRACKDOWN! Inc.
RE: Emergency
Funding Request
CRACKDOWN! is an inovative anti-drug abuse youth program
which originated in the recreation room of a local federal
housing project with primary support from the Boys and Girls
Clubs of San Bernardino.
This program offers youth active participation in several
activities designed to counter their involvement in drug use
or drug trafficking. Through its unique neighborhood-based
format, utilizing peer counselors and performers from the ranks
of the target youth themselves, CRACKDOWN! strikes at the heart
of the problem by starting from within rather than outside of
the hardest hit population. This causes the youth to identify
with the program goals almost immediately.
We are contacting you at this time due to an emergency crises
in funding for CRACKDOWN!. We are requesting that the City of
San Bernardino allocate one-half, or $30,000, of the needed
$60,000 for continuation of this effective anti-drug program
during the critical summer months. The county of San Bernardino
has been requested to allocate the $30,000 balance needed.
We believe CRACKDOWN! to be eligible for general funds,
cultural arts funds, fine arts funds,Community Developement Block
Grant funds, and Community Service funds. Your assistance at this time
will benefit many youth from the hardest hit population in our
community.
Attached are CRACKDOWN! materials and format for your review.
REASON FOR PLACEMENT ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA:
Material received too late for placement on
regular Agenda.
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FOUR MONTH PLAN
" OPERATION CRACKDOWN "
The following is a proposed four month workplan for the rema~n~ng
four months of contract operation effective July 1, 1989 through
October 30, 1989. If accepted, Crackdown will continue to bring its
inovative anti-drug/anti-gang educational message to our youth. This
culturally receptive message has been credible with the youth of
low-income urban and semi urban areas.
The primary efforts of the Crackdown staff will be geared toward
outreach and performance activities designed to increase the audience
of youth exposed to the anti-drug message. This outreach campain
will extend to area schools as well as to youth in other cities.
In addition to presentations for the San Bernardino Unified
School District, the Rialto Unified School District, the Riverside
Unified School District, and the Moreno Valley Unified School District,
several out-of-state performances have been planned for the Crackdown
cast.
The plans involve the use of two (2) peer counselors to more
effectively interact with targeted youth, and offer older youth a
chance to develope leadership skills.
The following is a list of the "Operation Crackdown" staff,
followed by an overview of their duties and responsibilities:
Program Coordinator
Ruben Herdon
Administrative Assistant
Manny Brodie
Consultant
Lita Pezant
Producer/Director
Tony Gregory
Secretary (1/2 time)
Lisa Daniels
Bookeeper
Tracy Carthen
Stage Hand
Veronica Calhoun
Peer Counselor
Alan Anderson
Peer Counselor
Perry Frazier
Cast
(Production Cast)
The 1/2 time secretarial position mentioned above is calculated at
50% of the original budget allocation for secretary, and allows for a
part-time secretary to be assigned and accessible to Crackdown staff.
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FOUR MONTH PLAN
PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
This position is responsible for the overall implementation and
coordination of activities involved with the conducting of the program.
The Program Coordinator supervises the work of all Crackdown staff,
approves activities, insures timelines, and generally directs the
carrying out of the program objectives.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
This position assist the program coordinator with the planning of
performances and program logistics, makes travel and lodging
arrangements, facilitates community and school based outreach
arrangements, and insures the smooth flow of paperwork, both internally
as well as documentation needed forr outside agencies.
CONSULTANT:
This posistion serves as a consultant to program staff and cast in
facilitating performance sites, community relations, publicity
information, press releases, and school site relations. The Consultant
is also responsible for preparation of staff reports, activity recap
reports, and the developement of written materials as needed.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR:
This position is responsible for the coordination and supervision
of the performance cast, stage hands, ect... The Producer/Director
conducts rehersals, supervises stage design, insures that each planned
performance is conducted in a professional and thorough manner.
The Producer/Director supervises all script changes and is responsible
for talent recruitment,
SECREATARY:
This position types all necessary paperwork for the Crackdown
program, maintains files and records, reproduces and collates scripts,
reports,program brochures, ect... The Secreatary assists the Coordinator
in the monitoring of timelines and personnel matters.
BOOKEEPER:
This position is responsible for the accurate maintenance of fiscal
records of the program.
STAGE HAND:
This position is responsible for the costuming, stage design,
technical stage production, and general production work outside the
confines of the performers or the Producer/Director.
PEER COUNSELORS:
This position is vital in the ongoing one-on-one communication
with participating youth. The Peer Counselor serves as Big Brother
and Big Sister to the involved youth, and are in position to quickly
identify changes in participant behavior, discuss problems,
and suggest solutions. These Peer Counselors are also serving as
liaisons to adult counselors and volunteers, in order to assist with
program activities and to access professional assistance as necessary.
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CAST:
These are the members of the production/performance cast who
perform the acting roles, singing,and dance acts within each production.
ACTIVITIES
JULY 1989
San Bernardino Unified School District
Salt Lake City Utrh
AUGUST 1989
Rialto Unified School District
Phoenix, Arizona
SEPTEMBER 1989
San Bernardino Parks and Recreation
Oakland, California
OCTOBER 1989
Riverside Unified School District
* New York, New York
* Wasington, D.C.
* JOINT TRIP
These activities will take place over the summer months and into
the new school year. Community centers and school sites will be
utilized in coordination with supportive agencies.
A regular update report will be prepared by staff regarding current
preparations for activities, and a recap report will be prepared
following each presentation as an averview of program performance and
follow through.
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FOUR MONTH PLAN
STAFF COSTS:
Program Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
Consultant
Producer/Director
Secreatary
Bookeeper
Stage Hands
Peer Counselor
Peer Counselor
Cast
SUBTOTAL STAFF BASE
Fringe (@14.01%)
STAFF SUBTOTAL
OPERATIONAL COSTS:
Equipment
Supplies
Office Space
Insurance
Utilities
Postage
Cast Travel
Conferance Travel
OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
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CRACKDOWN
BUDGET
MONTH FOUR MONTHS
$ 1,500 $ 6,000
1,166 4,664
1,333 5,332
1,333 5,332
500 2,000
400 1,600
585 2,340
625 2,500
625 2,500
1,500 6,000
$ 9,567.00 $38,268.00
1,340.34 5,361.36
$10,907.34 $43,629.36
0 0
200 800
600 2,400
200 800
283 1,132
50 200
3,250 13,000
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$ 4,583.00 $ 18,332.00
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$ 15,490.34 $ 61,961.36
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COUNTDOWN TO CRACKDOWN
SYNOPSIS
Countdown to crackdown is an inovative anti-drug/anti-gang
educational intervention and prevention program developed for
youth by youth. Originally developed by youth residing in low-
income federal housing, and funded by the Boys and Girls Clubs
of San Bernardino in cooperation with the property supervisor
of a housing complex. Countdown to Crackdown offers an effective,
culturally receptive anti-drug message which can be duplicated
throughout federal housing complexes, recreation centers, and
Boys and Girls Clubs located in low-income urban and semi-urban
areas in the country.
The major components of Crackdown include dramatic stage
production, peer council, education/career planning, and youth
employment. Self-esteem and character building are stressed
throughout the implementation of each component. Youth involved
in Crackdown receive payment for their work in production and
peer counseling, and may receive school credit for participation
in tutorial and educational planning activities.
Parental and community service contracts are encouraged
by the program, and college students, public agencies (including
schools, public social service, and law enforcement), corporations,
and local businesses are also recruited to assist in resource
developement of various program components.