MHUSD - MOU for SCYTF Policy Team (2019)MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF GILROY
AND
AGENCY NAME
REGARDING THE SOUTH COUNTY YOUTH TASK FORCE (SCYTF)
POLICY TEAM
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is to document and
formalize the intent of the A rnA * (t VS'�) (hereinafter referred to as "MEMBER") to
participate and collaborate with the City of Gilroy (the "CITY") as a member of the South
County Youth Task Force ("SCYTF") policy team (the "Policy Team").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY and the County of Santa Clara will assume the lead
responsibilities for staffing and coordination of the SCYTF, in agreement with the Policy
Team; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan Hill, the County of Santa Clara, the Gilroy Unified
School District, the Morgan Hill Unified School District, and the Santa Clara County
Library District, in addition to being members of the Policy Team, have agreed to
contribute annual funds to advance and sustain the work of the SCYTF, subject to a
separate, written agreement; and
WHEREAS, any member of the Policy Team may in the course of advancing the goals
of the SCYTF and in the spirit of collaboration, contribute funding, in -kind resources,
and/or seek grants and/or donations that would support the goals of the SCYTF; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and the County of Santa Clara will establish a Policy Team
meeting schedule that will convene at a minimum, quarterly; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and MEMBER share a commitment to the success of this
collaborative effort of service providers, law enforcement agencies, school districts and
other government agencies working together to use a collaborative problem -solving
approach to prevent gang involvement, redirect at -risk youth towards productive
behaviors, and break the cycle of youth violence in the South County; and
WHEREAS the Strategic Goals of the SCYTF are
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1. Capacity Building, Collaboration and Sustainability: Establish a system that
sustains a community -based seamless service delivery model, which includes
both the Policy Team which oversees the design of SCYTF objectives, and the
Technical Team, which assists with implementing those objectives; and
2. Coordinated Continuum of Care and Community Reintegration: Work
cooperatively to reduce recidivism through the advances of a reintegration
strategy for South County youth and young adults; and
3. Building Community by Fostering Trust: Design and execute a cooperative
method to bridge community by establishing trust to foster open communications
and engagement between local government, law enforcement, schools
partnerships and residents, and
4. Connected and Civically Engaged Community: Establish and build an informed
community for all to create safe and thriving neighborhoods; and
5. Accessible Spaces and Places to Play and Recreate for All: Provide youth with
pro -social activities, and accessible spaces to play, recreate and engage in
positive experiences.
WHEREAS, each of the Strategic Goals will be further defined in terms of concrete
objectives and tasks in the Strategic Plan Update Logic Model, that the Technical Team
will help to deliver.
NOW, THEREFORE the parties agree as follows:
1. MEMBER shall provide leadership and assistance to the Policy Team in the
following manner:
a. Participate in an engaging culture of active communication, coordination
and inter -agency collaboration; and
b. Contribute and share resources that support and advance the goals of the
SCYTF in accordance with the budget and Strategic Plan Update Logic
Model approved by the Policy Team (SEE EXHIBIT A); and
c. Work with the Policy Team to provide direction and guidance to the
Technical Team; and
d. Actively participate in:
i. Evaluating emerging trends and setting policy direction; and
ii. Monitoring the progress of the Technical Team; and
iii. Facilitating interagency collaboration and troubleshooting; and
iv. Reviewing efforts, measuring success and making changes as
needed; and
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v. Completing service delivery if and as specified within approved
funding applications.
e. Seek out and bring forward for consideration, "best practices" and
"evidence -based practices" that can be tailored to the South County's
unique needs.
2. MEMBER understands and accepts the Strategic Goals of the SCYTF and the
responsibilities discussed herein, as a participating member of the SCYTF Policy
Team.
3. MEMBER shall work collaboratively with the CITY and the Policy Team to
establish a formal practice of data -sharing, and to institute a coordinated
reporting process to collectively measure and communicate the impacts and
outcomes of the SCYTF.
4. MEMBER and the CITY enter into this Memorandum of Understanding with the
intent to participate for as long as both parties shall mutually agree that
participation is useful. Either party may terminate this agreement for any reason
by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of termination.
The CITY OF GILROY, a municipal corporation
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City Administrator
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