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, 2024 through September 30, 2025.  This grant will provide the following for the Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Unit:  registration and travel costs for the Victim Assistance Unit to attend conferences and trainings; updating our family counseling room; direct financial crisis resources such as providing emergency food, transportation, clothing; office equipment including one laptop and a desktop computer; one office desk, three office chairs, printing and translating and presentation materials for community awareness. 

The total amount of the grant is approximately $44,000 with $35,200 being requested from the OOG and a required 20% match of $8,800.00.  The match will be entirely met through the existing Victim Assistance Coordinator salary. No additional 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.