Department: Constables
Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Jerry Garcia, Precinct 2
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $110,693, with no required match, for the FY 2023 Crime Victim's Assistance Unit Program, and create one position effective January 14, 2023.
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Background and Discussion:
Grant Funds will enable the Precinct's Victims Assistance Unit to connect crime victims with available resources, educate victims on their rights, familiarize victims with the criminal justice process, and assist with Crime Victims' Compensation applications. Grant funds will be used to fund the salary and benefits of a Civilian Coordinator and a Case Manager in the Victims Assistance Unit. For FY 2023 there is no match requirement.
Expected Impact:
This grant program will keep providing services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process.
Alternative Options:
Without the grant fund, the program would have to be terminated.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
FY 23
FY 24
Next 3 FYs
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