Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 09-17-2019
Title:
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Approval of and authorization to accept a grant from the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council for the City of Broken Arrow (Victims of Crime Act Grant) to provide a Victim Response Program for the City of Broken Arrow in fiscal year 2019-2020
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Background:
The Police Department is eligible for a grant from the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council with a project amount of $50,619.00. The sum of $40,495.00 will be reimbursed through the grant and the City will contribute $10,124.00 from the Police Sales Tax Fund towards the cash match requirement. Funding will be utilized in the following purpose areas: (1) Contractual Full-Time Victim Advocate, (2) Conferences & Training, and (3) Supplies & Operating.
Specifically, the proposed Contractual funds will hire a full-time Victim Advocate. Conferences & Training funds will be used for Victim Advocate training. Supplies & Operating funds will be used to purchase a cell phone service plan for the Victim Advocate.
Staff recommends approval of and authorization to accept the grant award.
Cost: $10,124.00
Funding Source: Police Sales Tax Fund
Requested By: Brandon C. Berryhill, Chief of Police
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Narratives
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize acceptance of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant award
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