“2017 Justice Assistance Grant Program Application”: Notice of availability for public review and comment.

“The City of Lake Worth intends to submit
an application to the U.S. Department of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs.”

“Bureau of Justice Assistance for $31,136 in funds made available under Fiscal Year 2017 Justice Assistance Grant Program.”

“Based on input from a public meeting held on August 24, 2017 and staff recommendation, the City will request that these funds be made available to retain the Recreation Leader position to provide individual case management for at-risk youth participating in the After-school and Crime Prevention programs that are being conducted at the City’s Youth Empowerment Centers, which are located at the Osborne Center and the Norman Wimbley Gymnasium.
     The City Commission authorized the submission of this application at its Regular Meeting of September 19, 2017. The proposed application is currently available for review and comment by the public at the City Manager’s Office, First Floor, City Hall, 7 North Dixie Highway during regular business hours. Public review and comment of the grant application will be made available through October 19, 2017. For further information please contact Jerry Kelly, Grants Analyst, at 561-533-7358.”