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Council allocates up to $25,000 in ARPA funds to Esco Youth Development programming
Summary
Council approved a resolution to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds not to exceed $25,000 to the Esco (EscO) Youth Development Organization to support youth programming, including the SCOT (Emmanuel Stewart Champions of Tomorrow) program; council members praised the program’s mentoring and community engagement.
Westland City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds of up to $25,000 to the Esco Youth Development Organization to support youth programming.
Councilman Hart moved the resolution; Councilwoman Rakowski supported it. Multiple council members described the Esco program — referenced as SCOT (Emmanuel Stewart Champions of Tomorrow) during remarks — as a youth development and mentoring initiative that provides weekly themed activities, public‑safety engagement and other wraparound supports. Council members said program participants have also assisted with community volunteer activities such as packing meals for veterans.
Speakers at the meeting included council members praising the organization and several Esco youth and mentors who were present; councilmembers emphasized the program’s role in character building and community service. The council passed the resolution without dissent.
The approved allocation is “not to exceed $25,000” and is intended to assist the organization with facility improvements and programming needs, according to the motion on the floor.
Council members asked for before‑and‑after documentation of facility improvements and lauded the organization for its long history in the community.
