R2022-223 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a One Year Extension of the Agreement Between The Tjaty Group and the City of Decatur for Leadership Facilitation Services

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EXHIBIT A AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS AND THE TJATY GROUP FOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY SERVICES SECTION ONE:The city of Decatur wishes to participate in a joint project with other entities in Macon County to deploy a leadership development program specifically designed to change behaviors and mitigate disharmony and violence in the community.A cycle of intergenerational crime,adverse social and psychological impacts of pandemic lockdowns,a lack of meaningful role models in the lives of young people, and a sense of hopelessness and cynicism about whether adulthood will lead to happiness are at the core of many criminal acts, and self-destructive behaviors.The city of Decatur is interested in investing in a program that can divert young people away from these negative behaviors and negative outcomes. SECTION TWO: The Tjaty Group has agreed to develop a training program targeted to young people in the 6u' through 8u' grades in Decatur, using the curriculum materials of The Pacific Institute, LLC, and to deploy the program in cohort groups of 20 to 25 students. However,the Tjaty Group will be free to extend participation to young persons in grades 9 thru 11 as individual circumstances warrant.Program descriptions and timelines are attached,and made a part of this agreement by reference. The total project cost will be developed and submitted by The Tjaty Group for approval by the city manager,and by all other organizations investing in the program, based on funding availability and actual enrollments.The training and leadership program will be delivered AND administratively managed by the Tjaty Group as provided herein.The Tjaty Group will make arrangements for the training venues,provide curriculum materials and all other costs. SECTION THREE: In addition to customizing the curriculum to the unique needs of Decatur's 6t'' through 8ei graders and delivering it to the target audience,The Tjaty Group will,as a part of this engagement,work with Decatur Public Schools and other local social service entities, corporate sponsors, churches and non-profits that are engaged in providing services and outreach in the city of Decatur, to identify the best candidates for the training program (which will be offered without cost to students enrolled), and will (with the assistance of an investor stakeholder steering committee)solicit funding from public and private entities to supportthe program's cost and enlarge its reach. A list of agencies that will nominate participants for the program is also attached.To the extent that the Tjaty Group is successful at obtaining additional funding for this program from other sources,the program can be scaled up to serve more people. i SECTION FOUR: In accordance with the provisions of Section Three above, the city of Decatur agrees to provide fifty-thousand dollars ($50,000)as first year seed money for program costs in calendar year 2022.The city has allocated monies for youth intervention programs from its ARP funds through 2025,but this agreement will be subject to annual review and extension annually based on assessments of the project's outcomes and success. in the first year,The Tjaty Group will provide training to seventy-five (75) persons.The city will provide fifty percent(50%)of this annual financial support upon approval of this agreement, to cover upfront and operational costs,with the balance paid to The Tjaty Group upon completion of each annual training program in accordance with the timelines attached.