Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for the Criminal Justice Division General Victim Assistance Program grant.

The Sheriff's Office is seeking to apply for the General Victim Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division. The project dates are October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. The project total is approximately $41,500.00 and will provide the Victim Assistance Unit with: specialized software used for monitoring victims and their associated cases; laptops; desktop printers; car seats; expenses associated with attending training conferences; furniture, craft supplies, video games and a white noise machine for the victim/family room; and miscellaneous supplies. The grant requires a 20% match that will be approximately $8,300.00, all of which will be met in-kind through volunteers' hours of service and training. No cash match will be required.

The Office of the Governor requires each applicant to submit a signed CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form as well as a resolution to be approved by the governing body, naming the authorized official with signatory authority.

Staff recommends the following action: Approve the Sheriff's Office to apply for the General Victim Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division and approve appropriate County department personnel to complete documentation relevant to the implementation of the grant.