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Read. Follow. Verify.City Application for Victim Advocate Grant Funding
Record date · March 14, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The City Council is considering a proposal to apply for the 2023-2024 Victims of Crime Act () grant. If awarded, the funds will be used to cover a portion of the salaries and benefits for two city Victim Advocate positions.
This grant application determines whether the city receives external funding to support the salaries of two staff members who provide direct services to crime victims.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Crime victims
These individuals receive services from the Victim Advocates whose positions are supported by this grant.
Victim Advocates
The funding for a portion of their salaries and benefits is dependent on the success of this grant application.
City taxpayers
The city's reliance on external grant funding for staff salaries impacts the municipal budget.
Key Facts
- The City is seeking approval to apply for the VOCA Grant Cycle 2023-2024.
- The grant funds are designated to pay for partial salaries and benefits for two Victim Advocate positions.
- The purpose of the positions is to provide services to crime victims.
- The request was introduced by the Chief of Police.
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- The item is currently listed on the Consent Agenda.
- The file number for this request is 23-177.
- The request was introduced on March 3, 2023.
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Grant-Dependent Staffing
The city is utilizing federal grant cycles to offset the costs of core victim advocacy services.
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