Commission approves $511,500 in juvenile-justice grants for Palmer Monroe Teen Center
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Summary
The commission approved accepting and expending two Department of Juvenile Justice restorative-justice grants totaling $511,500 for programs at the Palmer Monroe Teen Center after Commissioner Porter pulled the item from consent to highlight the community program.
The Tallahassee City Commission on Aug. 20 approved accepting two Department of Juvenile Justice restorative-justice grants, totaling $511,500, and authorized expenditure of the funds by the Palmer Monroe Teen Center.
Why it matters: The grants fund restorative justice programming for youth at a city recreation center; commissioners praised the program's community partnerships and youth impact.
Staff presentation: The parks and recreation neighborhood affairs director was present to answer questions. The manager framed the item as a routine acceptance of grant funds and identified the amount: $511,500 across two DJJ restorative-justice grants.
Public comment and commissioner remarks: No members of the public spoke on the item. Commissioner Porter pulled the consent item to recognize the program and to highlight the Community Connections initiative and the Teen Center's partnerships. "This is just one of the most incredible programs and partnerships that the city has," Porter said, and moved approval. The motion was seconded and the commission approved the grants unanimously, recorded as passing 5-0.
Action taken: Motion to accept and authorize expenditure of $511,500 in DJJ restorative-justice grants was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by the mayor Pro Tem, and passed unanimously.
Background: The Palmer Monroe Teen Center is operated by the City of Tallahassee's parks and recreation department and engages youth programming and restorative-justice activities supported by DJJ grants.