Action 9.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
County Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 07/13/2021
- Title:
- Approve ACJC Crime Victim Compensation Program Grant, ACJC Grant No. VC-22-002
- Submitted By:
- Susana Stark, County Attorney
- Department:
- County Attorney
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
1
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Brian M. McIntyre
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
County Attorney
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
You will use this Agenda Item template if your item involves a Grant (whether a new or renewal grant). You also must attach the Grant Approval Form to the item before Finance will approve it. Select the SPECIAL LINKS on your left-hand menu and Click on "Grant Approval Form". Then complete the form, save it and attach it to your item (on the Attachments tab).
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve the Crime Victim Compensation Grant No. VC-22-002 in the amount of $72,461, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Background:
The award amount of $72,461.00 is to be used by the Cochise County Attorney’s Victim Witness Program to provide crime victims, within Cochise County, compensation for injuries and losses received as a result of an incident. The grant allows $21,500.00 in administrative costs which is used to pay salary and ERE's for a part-time Victim Compensation Coordinator. There are no match funds necessary for this grant.
Fiscal Impact & Funding Sources: There is no transfer-in from any county account. This fund is fully grant monies.
Fiscal Impact & Funding Sources: There is no transfer-in from any county account. This fund is fully grant monies.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Once approved by the Board, the Department will forward the paperwork to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for their final approval, signature and funding.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
This is a mandated service and Cochise County would be at fault. Also, victims in Cochise County would not receive compensation.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Advise CAO upon Board approval. Return signed Agreement to CAO. Send a certified copy of the Board Minutes approving the Grant Agreement, as soon as it is available, to CAO.