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Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) 2026 Crisis Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
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DATE: December 9, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Pedro Lopez, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: FY 2026 Crisis Assistance Program Grant Application
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Victim Assistance Office of the Killeen Police Department applied for and has been awarded 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. Funding from this award will also fund a clerk position for Victim Assistance for one year. This grant covers all salary, benefits, training, and office supply expenses for the clerk position. This is a continuation grant that enhances victim services.
The grant requires a cash match of 20%. Those funds are already budgeted as part of the Crime Victim's Liaison salary.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Conforms to City policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The grant award covers the period of October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The total cost of the program over the grant period is $99,877.00 - $79,901.60 in grant funding and $19,975.40 in city matching funds.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time expenditure
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, both the grant revenue and expenditures are budgeted in the Law Enfo...
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