HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0004) M&C 21-0316City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/04/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0316
LOG NAME: 35FY22-23OAG-VCLG
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Office of the Attorney General Crime Victim Services Division,
Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grants to Occur in Fiscal Years 2022-2023 in an Amount Up to $90,000.00, Adopt Attached Resolution, Authorize
Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize application for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, Fiscal Years 2022-2023 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grants from the
Office of the Attorney General Crime Victim Services Division, in an amount up to $90,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the Office of the Attorney General for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 grant;
3. Adopt the attached resolution to make assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund subject to
the receipt of the grant in an amount up to $90,000.00 for the purpose of funding a bilingual, Spanish -Language Victim Assistance Specialist
position within the Fort Worth Police Department.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose, of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Crime Victim Services Division, Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grants (VCLG), is to
fund a bilingual, Spanish -Language Victim Assistance Specialist position within the Fort Worth Police Department. The Victim Assistance
Specialist will provide support throughout the Fort Worth Police Department to victims of violent crimes and their families who need Spanish
speaking services. This position is responsible for working with victims of violent crimes to provide information on the law enforcement process,
victim's rights, local resources, and crime victim's compensation. The OAG has been funding this program since September 2008.The grant
period for this award is from 09/01/2021 to 08/31/2023.
Funding in an amount up to $90,000.00 will provide partial salary for the Victim Specialist for 24 months. The remaining salary costs and
associated fringe benefits will be covered by the General Fund. The City is not required to provide matching funds. Indirect costs is not an eligible
budget category under this grant.
Approval of the attached resolution affirms that the City Council approves submission of the application to the OAG and has designated Deputy
City Manager Chapa as the Authorized Official.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: State
of Texas
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, approval of the attached resolution, and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating State Fund. The
Police Department (and Financial Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an
expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Heidi Yaple 4228