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FILE ID: 14-00985
Date: t/4/ 14.
Commission Meeting Date:it/9 In
Requesting Department:. :Police
Distrjict Impactec1: 4
Type: X Resolution 1 Ordinance Emergency Ordinance 1 Discussion Item
II
Other
Law Department
Matter ID No.
Subject: Resolution accepting and appropriating a grant award of $40,584 from the State of Florida,
Office of the Attorney General for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program
Purpose of Item:
A Resolution of the Miami City Commission, with attachments, establishing a new Special Revenue
Project entitled: "2014-2015 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)," consisting of a grant award from the
State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General, Division of Victim Services, in the amount of $32,467,
and the City of Miami's required matching funds in the amount of $8,117, in -kind services from the
City of Miami Police Department, for a total amount of $40,584; authorizing the City Manager to
accept said grant award and to execute the grant agreement, in substantially the attached form, to
implement the acceptance and administration of said grant.
Background Information:
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant program provides funds to support the provision of direct
services to crime victims. Services are defined as those efforts that respond to the emotional and
physical needs of crime victims, assist victims of crime to stabilize their lives after victimization, assist
victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system and provide victims with a
measure of safety and security. Funds from this grant will be used for the continued funding of a
Victims Advocate's position for the duration of one year to coordinate services for the victims of
crime.
Budget Impact Analysis
YES Is this item related to revenue?
YES Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No:
Special Revenue Account No: TBD by Finance
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
$8,117.00 (In -kind match)
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE)
CIP N/A Budget
If using or receiving
Grants
Purchasing N/A
Chief
Risk Management
Dept. Director
City Manage
N/A
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