Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Solicitor - State Court
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Approval to Accept the Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA) FY21 Grant Award in the Amount of $212,075 from PAC/CJCC for the Solicitor-General’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program.
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Information Contact: Samia Fields
Phone Number: 404-371-2820
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting the FY21 CJCC/PAC award in the amount of $212,075 with a match requirement of $53,019 to support the salaries and benefits of four (4) Victim-Witness Advocates. The award also covers training and conferences as well as supplies for this program.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Prosecuting Attorney’s Council (PAC) awarded the Solicitor’s Office funding for FY20-21 to assist in the continued support salaries and benefits of employees working within the VWAP program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The award requires a 20% match of which will come directly from our offices Transfer to Grants Account. The match requirement is $53,019.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve and accept grant funds in the amount of $212,075 from PAC, with a required match of $53,019.