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Item #60 · Regular City Council Meeting

Council awards $700K contract to IRSJA for violence prevention

Dec 23, 2024
Consent Contracts & Procurement
$700,000 , Orange tier ($250,000 to $1 million)

City commits $700,000 to community violence prevention and practitioner training. Program aims to reduce violence through certified community practitioners and systemic change.

Counterparty: Institute of Research for Social Justice in Action (IRSJA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
passed 8–0
provisional · consent Read minutes ↗
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· Item number:Item #14 Total cost: $345K

Council to extend Toolbank partnership through September 2026

Would extend the Magic City ToolBank program, which provides tools and expertise to nonprofits and community groups working on local projects. The $345,000 amendment would fund the fully staffed affiliate through Sept 2026, supporting volunteerism and community-led initiatives.

· Item number:Item #12 Total cost: $1K

Council to extend affordable housing development deadline at Parker High site

If approved, would give Smithfield Phase II an extra 6–12 months to close on the 5.25-acre parcel and begin affordable housing construction near the former Parker High School site. The project would create multi-family affordable units once development begins.

Land area: 5.2 acres
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