Explanation
Background:
This legislation will authorize 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
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.
This ordinance is contingent on the passage of the 2013 general fund budget ordinance 2630-2012.
Fiscal Impact:
The required matching funds of $35,667.00 are included in the City Attorney's 2013 General Fund budget.
Project period: 01/01/2013 - 12/31/13
Federal Share: $65,000.00
Matching funds: $21,666.67
Total Grant: $86,666.67
Emergency Designation:
Emergency action is requested to allow the grant activities to commence as soon as possible.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, in the amount of $65,000.00 for the Cyber Crime Investigator and Domestic Violence Victim Advocate program; to authorize the appropriation of said funds; to authorize the transfer of matching funds in the amount of $21,666.67 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($86,666.67)
Body
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, has awarded the City of Columbus, City Attorney's Office, a grant in the amount of...
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