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

On February 6, 2024, the Commissioners Court approved the Sheriff's Office to apply for the General Victim Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division (agenda item #38). Our grant application has been accepted and, if we receive authorization to accept the grant, the Victim Services Unit will receive $33,303.00 in funding. There is a required 20% match of $8,400.00 being met entirely through the existing salary of the Victim Assistance Coordinator. No additional match is required. The project dates are October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, and will begin once the award has been accepted. 

Staff recommends the following action: Approve the Sheriff's Office to accept 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.