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Resolution R-23-0475
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 14701 Final Action Date: 10/26/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, DIVISION OF VICTIM SERVICES AND
ESTABLISHING A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED "2023-2024
VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (`VOCA') GRANT," CONSISTING OF SAID GRANT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $307,716.00, WITH NO MATCHING FUNDS
REQUIRED, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES AND
OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF THREE (3) FULL-TIME TEMPORARY
ADVOCATE POSITIONS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AS WELL AS ANY AND
ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR ACCEPTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE
GRANT.
WHEREAS, the Victims of Crime Act ("VOCA") grant program offers funding for
advocate positions to deliver direct services to victims of crimes such as assistance in
responding to emotional and physical needs, stabilizing victims' lives after victimization,
promoting understanding and participation in the criminal justice system, and providing victims
with a measure of safety and security; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Police Department ("MPD") submitted a VOCA grant application
to the State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General, Division of Victim Services ("Division") to
continue funding its full-time temporary Advocate positions during Fiscal Year ("FY") 2023-2024
and maintain services provided to victims of crimes in the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, the City received notification from the Division that said application was
approved, in an amount not to exceed $307,716.00, with no local match funds required; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City Manager to accept the grant, negotiate and
execute a grant agreement between the City and Division, and establish a new Special
Revenue Project for the appropriation of the grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. The City Manager is authorized' to accept the grant from the Division, with a
no City match, to fund three (3) full-time temporary Advocate positions during FY 2023-2024
and maintain services provided to victims of crimes in the City.
Section 3. The following new Special Revenue Project is established and resources are
appropriated as described below:
FUND TITLE: 2023-2024 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant
RESOURCES: State of Florida, Office of the Attorney
General, Division of Victim Services $307,716.00
APPROPRIATIONS: Victims Advocate Program $307,716.00
Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized' to negotiate and execute a grant
agreement and any and all other necessary documents, all in forms acceptable to the City
Attorney, for the acceptance, administration, and compliance with the grant.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, City Attor ey 10/17/2023
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
2 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City of Miami Commission.
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