File #: 2018-1557    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 1/12/2018 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 2/13/2018 Final action: 2/13/2018
Title: Commission District(s): All Acceptance of Violence Against Women Act Grant to District Attorney's Office - $50,786

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: District Attorney                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All

Acceptance of Violence Against Women Act Grant to District Attorney’s Office - $50,786

 

Body

Information Contact: Sherry Boston or Roz Harris

Phone Number: 404-371-4773

 

PURPOSE:

To consider accepting the annual Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council in the amount of $50,786, for the District Attorney’s Office for the grant year January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018; and

To consider the continuation of the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Investigator position funded by the grant; and

To authorize the CEO to execute all necessary documents.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The VAWA Grant’s purpose is to enhance services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The District Attorney’s Office has funded an investigator through this grant for several years.

 

The required match funds of $16,929 are maintained in 03810.573053.100 and are included at the 2017 level in the D.A’s 2018 budget request.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. Match funds were previously approved in the D.A’s 2018 budget at the same level as in 2017.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

Accept the annual To consider accepting the annual Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council in the amount of $50,786, for the District Attorney’s Office for the grant year January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018; continue the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Investigator position funded by the grant; and authorize the CEO to execute all necessary documents.