Explanation
Background:
This legislation will authorize the Mayor on behalf of the City Attorney to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, and will further authorize the transfer of the required matching funds from the general fund and the appropriation and expenditure of said funds.
This grant partially funds a Cyber Crime Investigator and a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate to serve the Franklin County community within the City Attorney's Prosecution section. The Cyber Crime Investigator investigates telecommunication harassment allegations and frequently assists in stalking cases helping to identify the suspect. The Domestic Violence Victim Advocate works with victims of domestic violence and stalking in their initial court appearances, frequently within days of the incident, as well as assisting them with obtaining emergency protection orders.
Fiscal Impact:
The required matching funds of $17,533.33 were included in the City Attorney's 2014 General Fund budget.
Project period: 01/01/2014 - 12/31/14
Federal Share: $52,600.00
Matching funds: $17,533.33
Total Grant: $70,133.33
Emergency Designation:
Emergency action is requested to allow the grant activities to commence as soon as possible.
Title
To authorize the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, in the amount of Fifty-two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars for the Cyber Crime Investigator and Domestic Violence Victim Advocate program; to authorize the transfer of matching funds in the amount of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-three and 33/100 Dollars from the General fund; to authorize the appropriation of total funds in the amount of Seventy Thousand One Hundred thirty-three and 33/100 Dollars; and to declare an emergency. ($70,133.33)
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance...
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