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Extension and Budget Update for 'Cure Violence' Services Contract

Original title: ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver 2 1st Amendments to FY 23-24 Cure Violence Svcs Contracts btwn the City & the Potter’s House Community Development Empowering Center, Inc. To Extend the Term & Amend the Prog Budget Detail; Prov for City Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray & Johnson) 2/11/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 2/18/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/19/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/25/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/3/25 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0 3/4/25 F Amend/Approve 8-0 3/11/25 CO Amend/Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 2/25/25

March 11, 2025

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$196,270across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Jennifer P. JohnsonJennifer P. Johnson$100,000JudgeMar 2026
Robert LeWayne JohnsonJOHNSON R. LEWAYNE$15,000RETIREDOct 2025
Friends of Senator Ross JohnsonAT & T$10,000-Jan 2000
Friends of Senator Ross JohnsonCA Cable TV Assoc.$10,000-Jan 2000
Jennifer JohnsonJennifer Johnson$8,000JudgeFeb 2026
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024RD Construction$5,500-Dec 2023
Chad JohnsonCHAD JOHNSON CAMPAIGN$5,070CARRYOVER FUNDS FROM PREVIOUSFeb 2025
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024Sahara Dunes LP$5,000-Feb 2024
Jennifer JohnsonJennifer Johnson$5,000JudgeMar 2026
Vote Steven Johnson for SMMUSD Board of Education 2020Brewster Arms$4,900RetiredOct 2020
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024RSA$4,900-Sep 2021
Vote Steven Johnson for SMMUSD Board of Education 2020Emily Arms$2,900Adjunct ProfessorOct 2020
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024CJ sports bar$2,500-Sep 2021
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024Nichols Rd Partners$2,500-Oct 2023
Joshua Johnson for Redding City Council 2022Venture Properties$2,500-May 2022
Joshua Johnson for Redding City Council 2022Downtown Collection LLC$2,500-Mar 2022
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024Northpoint$2,500-Sep 2021
Joshua Johnson for Redding City Council 2022Venture Properties$2,500-May 2022
Joshua Johnson for Redding City Council 2022Downtown Collection LLC$2,500-Mar 2022
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024Didar Singh$2,500Investment companySep 2021

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The Frame

What this does

The ordinance continues city-funded violence prevention programming through The Potter’s House and mandates specific administrative oversight for the associated budget and contract terms.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

The Potter’s House Community Development Empowering Center, Inc.

The organization's contract terms and budget details are being extended and amended.

Grants and Contract Compliance Division

The division is assigned formal oversight responsibilities for the contracts.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 11, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance authorizes the city to extend and modify existing contracts with The Potter’s House Community Development Empowering Center, Inc. for violence prevention services. It also updates the program budget and establishes oversight requirements through the city's Grants and Contract Compliance Division.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance authorizes the Mayor and Corporate Secretary to execute two first amendments to FY 23-24 Cure Violence services contracts.
  • The contract is with The Potter’s House Community Development Empowering Center, Inc.
  • The amendments extend the contract term and modify the program budget details.
  • The Grants and Contract Compliance Division is designated to provide city oversight for these contracts.
  • The ordinance was approved by the City Council with a 17-0 vote on March 11, 2025.
  • The ordinance was introduced on February 11, 2025.
  • A public hearing was held on February 25, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Why It Matters

The ordinance continues city-funded violence prevention programming through The Potter’s House and mandates specific administrative oversight for the associated budget and contract terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Cure Violence' program?
The document refers to it as a service contract for violence prevention, but does not provide a detailed program description.
Who is responsible for checking that the money is spent correctly?
The city's Grants and Contract Compliance Division is responsible for oversight.

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Formalized Oversight

The ordinance explicitly adds a requirement for oversight by the Grants and Contract Compliance Division, suggesting a move toward stricter administrative control over this specific service contract.

Connected Entities

organizationThe Potter’s House Community Development Empowering Center, Inc.The service provider contracted by the city for violence prevention services.Map →
personJohnsonCity Council Member and co-sponsor of the ordinance.Map →
personSawyerIndividual associated with the oversight provision.Map →
organizationGrants and Contract Compliance DivisionThe city department tasked with overseeing the contract.Map →
personClark-MurrayCity Council Member and co-sponsor of the ordinance.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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