Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution of the City of McKinney, Texas, Ratifying the Authorization of the City Manager to Apply for, Accept, Reject, Alter or Terminate, a Grant to the U. S. Department of Justice, Administered Through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, for a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant, to Fund a Victim Advocate
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
CONTACT: Randy Roland, Assistant Chief of Police
Hilary Barham, Financial Analyst
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Grant funds will be used to pay the existing Victim Advocate position in the Police Department for the next two years. The Victim Advocate provides social service referrals and advocacy in order to mitigate the effects of victimization, including but not limited to psychological, physical, emotional and financial effects.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The grant is funded through the Department of Justice and administered through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
• Without a Victim Advocate, Detectives, in addition to investigative responsibilities, would have to provide victim-support service duties.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The total provided by the grant over the next two years, October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2020, will be $136,676.
• The grant will provide $136,676 over two years, with a match of fringe benefits valued at $34,169 over two years.
|
TWO YEAR GRANT BUDGET |
|
Salary |
$125,299 |
|
Supplies |
$2,674 |
|
Training & Mileage |
$4,800 |
|
Printing |
$853 |
|
Direct Victim Assistance |
$3,050 |
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A