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Commission approves $135,000 ARPA contract with Motivating Youth Foundation for adult readiness program
Summary
Macon‑Bibb County authorized a one‑year, $135,000 contract with Motivating Youth Foundation to provide crime prevention and case‑management services through an adult readiness program, to be paid from ARPA funds; commissioners signaled broad support and several signed on as cosponsors.
The commission authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with Motivating Youth Foundation, Inc. for $135,000 to provide crime‑prevention and case‑management services through an adult readiness program for one year. The mayor said the funds come from American Rescue Plan Act allocations that the county had previously designated for this purpose.
Commissioner Howell described the program as a long‑running success, saying it has a reported success rate of more than 95 percent in placing graduates in gainful employment; he also said he has volunteered to teach classes in the program. Commissioner Bryant and Commissioner Bailey joined Howell as cosponsors during the meeting.
Why it matters: the contract directs ARPA funds to a locally run workforce and reentry program intended to reduce recidivism and help participants gain employment; commissioners framed it as a proven local investment.
The commission approved the contract and moved it to the consent agenda. Staff noted Motivating Youth Foundation's local track record and leadership by Roger Jackson, and several commissioners publicly endorsed continued funding.
Ending: The contract was approved unanimously and will be executed by the mayor; staff will monitor program performance and expenditures under ARPA rules.
