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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing City of Killeen officials to submit the grant application for the Fiscal Year 2027 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crisis Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division and to accept any subsequently awarded grant.
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DATE: February 3, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Pedro Lopez, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: FY 2027 Crisis Assistance Program Grant Application
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Victim Assistance Office of the Killeen Police Department intends to apply for a one-year grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the purpose of funding the continuation of the police department's Crisis Assistance Program to be administered through Victim's Assistance. This grant will provide funding for continued professional counseling services to victims of violent crimes, emergency financial assistance for transportation (e.g., bus tickets), temporary immediate shelter services for safety (motel expenses), and emergency safety related repairs to a home structure. It is our intent that the funding from this award will fund a clerk position for Victim Assistance for one year. This grant would cover all salary, benefits, training, and office supply expenses for the clerk position. This is a continuation grant that enhances victim services.
The total award amount and potential cash match are unknown currently. The Office of the Governor has changed the process by which grants are applied for. The application must have a fully executed resolution from the governing body at the time of grant application indicating a desire to apply for the grant and a commitment to provide a cash match.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Conforms to City policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The grant a...
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