TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jodi Phelps, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cauley, MPA, Economic and Community Development
Director
Taylor Floyd, Budget & Evaluation Director
DATE: October 26, 2026
RE:
Title
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Authorize City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Cumberland County CommuniCare, Inc. for the Reclaiming Futures Youth Mentoring Program
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal I: Safe and Secure Community
• Strategic Priority 1: Continue implementing a comprehensive approach to community safety.
Goal II: Economic and Strategic Growth
• Objective 2.3: To leverage partnerships for job creation and retention, with a focus on the local and regional workforce to increase per capita income.
Goal III: Highly Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
• Objective 3.2: To enhance diverse recreation, leisure, and cultural opportunities.
• Objective 3.6: To reduce poverty and homelessness.
Goal V: Collaborative Citizen and Business Engagement
• Objective 5.1: To ensure collaborative relationships with the business community, local governments, military, and stakeholders.
• Objective 5.3: To inform and educate about local government by enhancing public outreach and increasing community dialogue, collaboration, and empowerment.
Executive Summary:
City Council is asked to adopt the accompanying appropriation ordinance appropriating $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) interest earnings and authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Cumberland County CommuniCare, Inc. for the Reclaiming Futures youth mentoring program through June 30, 2028.
Background:
Reclaiming Futures began in 2021 as a collaboration among CommuniCare, Cumberland County District Court, and Cumberland County Public Schools to provide mentoring and enrichment for youth. During the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budget process, City Council allo...
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