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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with the Office of Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the purpose of continuing a Crisis Assistance Program.
SUMMARY
DATE: June 5, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Charles F. Kimble, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: FY 2019 Crisis Assistance Program Grant Application
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Victim Assistance Office of the Police Department applied for a one-year grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the purpose of funding a Crisis Assistance Program to be administered through Victims Assistance. This grant will provide funding for professional counseling services to victims of violent crimes, thereby enhancing the victim services already provided by the Killeen Police Department. These counseling services will be provided by professional counselors contracted through the grant. Additional services made possible will include transportation for medical and shelter needs, direct referrals for local assistance resources, and advocacy for protective orders and housing issues. All services will be provided at no cost to the victims. The grant will also provide funds needed for training staff and volunteers in the Victim Assistance Unit.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
1) Find another source of funding to provide this service.
2) Not implement the counseling service or training.
3) Accept the funds associated with this grant to provide counseling services to victims of crime and provide training to volunteers and staff.
Option number three is recommended as it will have a positive impact to the community and crime victims and no negative impact to the City of Killeen or the Killeen Police Department. Due to the budget constraints, option number one will more than likely not be feasible and the services are in high demand to assist the victims of violent crime.
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