Explanation
Background:
This legislation will authorize the City Attorney to accept an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs.
This grant partially funds a Cyber Crime Investigator and a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate to serve the Franklin County community within the Columbus 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 DV 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.
Emergency action is requested to allow for the earliest possible commencement of the grant program.
Fiscal Impact:
Project period: 05/01/09 - 10/31/10
Federal Share: $82,000
There are no required matching funds for this grant award.
This grant covers approximately 77% of the cost for the Cyber Crime Investigator and 72% of the cost for the DV Advocate.
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To authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs; to appropriate and expend said funds in the amount of $82,000.00 for the funding of the DV Advocate & Victim Services program; and to declare an emergency. ($82,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs, has awarded the City of Columbus, City Attorney's Office, a grant in the amount of Eighty-two Thousand Dollars ($82,000.00) for the DV Advocate and Victim Services Grant #09-ARRA JAG-300; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the daily operation of the City Attorney's Office in that it is necessary to immediately accept and appropriat...
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