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NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY TASK TEAM
CITY OF CLE~RWATER
June 26, '1997
Present:
Muhammad Abdur-Rahim
Wallace Smith
Ron Ogdin
Chafala Siryrae
Nikki Anderson
L. Duke Tieman
Bilal Habeeb-ullah
Onesimus AI-Amin Munln
Beth Goodgame
Maurice Mickens
Rev. William Sherman
Gloria E. Bailey
Connie F. Caldwell
Deborah Turner
Jonathan R. Wade
Annette Faison
Lois B. Martin
Steve Bell
Rev. William Graham
Willa Carson
Ernest L. Carson
Mayme Hodges
Ed Hooper
Bob Clark
J. B. Johnson
Kathy S. Rice
Sid Klein
Lt. Jeff Kronschnabl
Scott Shuford
Alan Ferri
AI Hinson
Janet Skinner
Carole Ciokiewicz
Brenda Moses
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Sepia, Inc.
Elks
Senator Jack Latvala's Office
NGCFCIOutreach Workers
Dept. of Juvenile Justice
So. Clearwater City for Progressive Action
African-American Leadership Council, Inc.
Citizen
Old Clearwater Bay Neighborhood
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Juvenile Welfare Board
Resident
North Greenwood Association
Sickel Cell Disease Foundation
NAACP
North Greenwood Community Family Center
North Greenwood Task Team
Black Nurses Association
Greenwood Health Center
North Greenwood Task Team
City Commissioner
City Commissioner
City Commissioner
Deputy City Manager
Police Chief
Community Response Team
Director of Central Permitting
Clearwater Housing and Urban Development Director
Recreation Supervisor II
Administrative Support Manager I
Special Assistant to City Manager
Board Reporter
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King
Center, 1201 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Clearwater. To provide continuity for
research, Items are In agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Moment of Silent Praver
A moment of silent prayer was observed.
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Introduction: Muhammad Abdur-Rahim
Mr. Abdur.Rahim asked everyone to introduce themselves. He explained
that this is a community organization meeting that has been in operation for some
time. Some issues concerning the Weed and Seed Program are needed, and a
presentation will be given by Chief of Police Sid Klein. It was noted that Ms. Libby
Lane and Ms. Julie Evans trom the Urban Partnership Initiative were unable to
attend tonight's meeting. The new City Manager, Michael Roberto, and City
Commissioner Karen Seel also sent their regrets in not being able to attend the
meeting.
3. Presentation
A. Sid Klein, Chief ot Police
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Chief Klein presented an overview of the Weed and Seed Program. He
referred to a handout on Weed and Seed elements. The Weed and Seed Program
began as an interagency pilot program in a few cities around the country, and now
is firmly established. The program started under the Bush administration and
carried over into the Clinton administration. It is currently administered under the
Office of the Attorney General. The program is a multi-agency strategy designed to
"'weedn out violent crime, drug use and trafficking, and gang activity in targeted,
high crime areas. The program is designed to "seed" those neighborhoods by
restoring them through social and economic revitalization. The strategy recognizes
the paramount importance of community involvement. At the North Greenwood
Task Team meetings, the Police Department had asked for volunteers to serve as
representatives from the 3 targeted neighborhoods. The North Greenwood
community is represented by Ms. Mayme Hodges, South Greenwood is represented
by Mr. Duke Tieman, and Old Clearwater Bay is represented by Beth Goodgame.
Federal strategies of the Weed and Seed elements consist of law enforcement,
community policing, neighborhood restoration, and prevention and intervention
treatment. Based on input from the 3 community representatives, the City of
Clearwater has focused on: 1) community policing; 2} enforcement; 3) jobs for at-
risk youth; 4) a geographic information system; 5) a computer learning lab; f:) a job
skills training center; and 7) prenatal and early childhood nurse visits. Chief Klein
explained each element in detail. He noted there is competition on a national basis
for Weed and Seed funds. He refereed to the handout which showed a map of the
boundaries incorporating the Weed and Seed Program. Under the federal conditions
established for the program it was required to create a Weed and Seed Steering
Committee with certain components of the 7 elements as listed. The Steering
Committee presently consists of representatives from the Pinellas County Justice
Coordination Office, the Clearwater Adult Education Center, Clearwater Housing
and Urban Development, the North Greenwood Task Team, the Clearwater Police
Department, the City Manager's Office, the U. S. Attorney's Office, The South
Clearwater Citizens tor Progressive Action Committee, the Old Clearwater Bay
Neighborhood Association, and the Pine lias County Health Department. Chief Klein
explained what has been done thus far, what future plans entail, and what
community organizations can contribute for the future. A large component of the
Weed and Seed Program involves mobilizing community residents in the targeted
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''? neighborhoods to assist law enforcement in dealing with Weed and Seed issues.
Neighborhood restoration through economic development, job opportunities,
improved housing conditions, increased access to low incoming housing and
enhanced social services are the areas of focus. One-half of all Weed and Seed
funds must be used for seeding the community, or social services. Each Weed and
Seed site must have a safe haven strategy as required by federal law. A safe
haven is a multi-service center with a variety of programs that must be secured
against crime and accessible to users, provide an environment for community
growth, be directed at direction, intervention and treatment activities, and have a
management and organizational structure. Clearwater's designated safe haven is
the Safe House Program sponsored by the Sergeant Allen Moore Community
Partnership. In response to questions, it was explained that Sergeant Allen Moore
received the designation due to the fact that it was thought that they represented
the only community organization consisting of multi-agency groups at the time of
the initial application of Weed and Seed grants. Another funding avenue, Asset
Forfeiture Funds, which are funds made available for reimbursement through federal
law enforcement agencies. With the help of this funding, the Police Department
has been participating with the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration on some
very successful drug enforcement operations, particularly in North Greenwood.
Chief Klein explained that in 1996, Clearwater received recognition from the
federal government as a Weed and Seed City. The initial award was used for Weed
and Seed activities. In 1996/97 a grant was received for enforcement activities, as
~d Wc ell as anoLther ?ranct which wNas utilized Ifor the Safe Ha~en anhd ~obb Sk~lilllS an,d,
omputer earning enters. ext year pans are to continue t e JO s I straining
program already in place. The Computer Learning Lab currently in the Police Station
will be relocated to the new job skills learning lab. It was noted that there is no age
limit for the job skills training program. and Pinellas County school system teachers
and tutors will be employed for the program. Focus will be placed on at-risk youth
and jobs. A computerized job bank, a summer jobs program, job placement
services, and publication of available jobs through the City's C-View television
channel will be utilized. A 2-day training program is planned for all community
policing officers assigned to the Weed and Seed area regarding the various services
and organizations affecting the community. Public input is welcome for any of the
City's programs scheduled. It was noted that some future funds will be utilized for
enforcement operations. It was explained that there is often a short period of time
between the time the funds are available and the deadline for application for grant
funds. Chief Klein noted that every effort has been made to solicit input from
various community organizations with regard to common objectives regarding police
enforcement. He offered any organization that wishes to participate on the Weed
and Seed Steering Committee to contact his office.
Questions arose regarding how the grant funds are being applied, Residents
want to be better informed about where the money is spent, before it is spent.
Chief Klein noted the City is here tonight to try to help the community, any input
the community would like to offer is welcome.
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Libby Lane. Bureau of Community Development
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Ms. Lane was unable to attend tonight's meeting
C. Julia Evans. Department of Community Affairs
Ms. Evans was unable to attend tonight's meating.
4. Organization Discussion
In response to Questions. it was explained that by federal mandate, the
funding opportunities for job skills training and other grants are must be obtained
through the Police Department.
Discussion ensued regarding the relationship between the Police Department
and the community. It was suggested that this issue and others be discussed at a
separate meeting. since the purpose of tonight's meeting was to discuss the Weed
and Seed Program. At some future point in time, the Police Department would like
to meet with the community to discuss, and better understand, any existing cultural
differences between the community and the Police Department. It was suggested
employing an outside mediator to facilitate that meeting.
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The next Weed and Seed Steering Committee meeting is August 5, 1997 at
11 :00 a.m. at the Police Headquarters building. Chief Klein asked that
representatives from each community organization attend that meeting. A
representative from the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church noted that their organization
holds meetings the last Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the North
Greenwood Family Center. At Uiat meeting, it will be decided how best to establish
and ensure effective community representation from all organizations on the Weed
and Seed Steering Committee. Chief Klein asked that the next community be
scheduled by community members.
Discussion ensued regarding the formation of the North Greenwood
Community Task Team and the need for an umbrella agency with representation
from all community organizations. It was remarked that rather than forming a new
organization or task force, utilizing the current resources and studies that have
already been initiated would be preferable. It was suggested that all community
organizations regularly keep one another informed of common objectives and
community issues. Should one organization, such as the North Greenwood
Community Task Team, be chosen to speak for the entire community, each
community organization is responsible to ensure that a representative from their
respective organizations attend all meetings.
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Mr. Ron Ogdin, a representative from Senator Jack Latvala's office, noted he
was present to observe and listen. He noted that this meeting has been one of the
most educational hours he has spent in a long time. He encouraged citizens to
contact his office should there be anything the Senator's office can do to help the
community.
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Adjournment
cTha meeting adjourned at 8:30, p.m.
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CITY OF
CLEARWATER
WEED & SEED
PROGRAM
APPENDIX 8
DA TE: 4/24/9:
DWN. BY: RMS
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Weed and Seed Steering Committee
Clearwater. Florida
~ Arnett, Vance Director of Justice Coordination Phone: 464~4522
Pinellas County Fax: 464~4813
311 South Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 34616
Dunn, Bill Administrator Phone: 469~4191
Clearwater Adult Education Center Fax: 469~4193
540 S. Hercules Avenue
Clearwater, FL 34624
Ferri, Alan Director Phone: 562-4030
Clearwater Housing and Urban Development Fax: 562~4037
City of Clearwater
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater. FL 34616
Hodges, Mayme North Greenwood Task Team Phone: 446~ 7285
Fonner City Commissioner
1162 Lasalle Street
Clearwater. FL 34615
Klein, Sid Chief of Police Phone: 562~4343
Clearwater Police Department Fax: 562~4339
645 Pierce Street
Clearwater. FL 34616
::) Rice, Kathy S. Deputy City Manager Phone: 562~4040
City of Clearwater Fax: 562~4052
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 34616
Schulz, Donna G, Manager, Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee Phone: 274~6092
U. S. Attorney's Office Fax: 274~61 02
Middle District of Florida
500 Zack Street, Suite 400
Tam ~ FL 33602
Teunis, Mark Lieutenant and Weed & Seed Coordinator Phone: 562-4120
Clearwater Police Department Fax: 562~4339
645 Pierce Street
Clearwater, FL 34616
Tieman, Duke President Phone: 446~3853
South Clearwater Citizens for Progressive Action Pager: 468H 7172
PO Box 1234
Lar o. FL 33779~1234
Weible, Dr. Deborah President Phone: 446~6719
Old Clearwater Bay Neighborhood Association
1208 Sunset Drive
Clearwater, FL 34615
U Wilson, Jane Community Health Nursing Supervisor Phone: 469~5800
Pinellas County Health Department Ext. 168
310 N. Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater. FL 34615
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