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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crisis Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
SUMMARY
DATE: July 2, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Charles F. Kimble, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: FY 2021 Crisis Assistance Program Grant Application
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Victim Assistance Office of the Police Department applied for and has been awarded a two-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 Victims 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), medical prescription payments, and emergency safety related repairs to a home structure. Funding from this award will also fund a clerk position for Victim Assistance for two years at no cost to the City of Killeen. This grant covers all salary, benefits, training and office supply expenses for the clerk position. The clerk applicant will be notified in writing that this is a grant funded position. This is a continuation grant that enhances victim services.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Decline the grant and discontinue the counseling services to victims of crime.
2. Accept the grant to continue and enhance the Crisis Assistance program already in place that provides counseling services to victims of crime and provides training to volunteers and staff.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends accepting the grant so that these invaluable services can be offered to our citizens that are vi...
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