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Agenda Item # 9.d.
City Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
02/18/2014
Re
State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General - Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant
Submitted For:
Sean Baldwin

SUBJECT:

Approval to submit and acceptance of the State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General - Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant 2014-2015 with a total award amount of $52,028.

SUMMARY:

The Police Department requests approval to submit and accept the 2014-2015 VOCA Grant from the State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General in the amount of $52,028. The VOCA grant provides 80% funding to support victim assistance services.  The balance is required in a cash match of $10,802 (see fiscal impact statement).

The Police Department intends to utilize funds to sustain the salary and benefits costs for a full-time Victims Advocate.  The police department has provided this service through this funding source for 8 years.  

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the request.

ALTERNATIVES:

None.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Deputy Chief Frank J. Amandro, Support Services Bureau.

COORDINATED WITH:

Jackie Esposito, Program and Grant Coordinator.
Stephanie Smith, Fiscal Manager.
Lt. Chris Bender, Support Services Bureau.

Fiscal Impact

Budgeted Y/N:
N
Fiscal Year:
2015
Account:
101.3005.521.1010
Amount:
10802

OTHER INFORMATION:

A local cash match of $10,802 is required. The FY 2015 Budget has not yet been approved; therefore, the cash match has not yet been budgeted. However, this project has been funded for the last 8 years and will require no additional new funding.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
City Manager Jennifer Robinson 02/10/2014 09:32 AM
Finance Department gjohnson 02/10/2014 01:42 PM
City Manager rbradshaw 02/10/2014 03:43 PM
Form Started By:
jesposito
Started On:
01/28/2014 10:14 AM
Final Approval Date:
02/10/2014