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Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act to implement the Austin Police Department Regional Survivor Support Project. Funding: $ 120,842 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division. A City funding match of $30,211 is required and available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.
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Austin Police Department
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $120,842 from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program for the project period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. A 20 percent City match is required and available in APD’s Operating.
For More Information:
Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department, 512-974-5030.
Additional Backup Information:
The Office of the City Manager reviewed this grant for alignment as directed by Resolution No. 20200611-096 and recommends approval.
This action will provide the resolution required by the Criminal Justice Division to complete the award process related to $51,633 in grant funding for this program. The project period is September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. A 30 percent City match is required and will be met by accounting for the salaries of existing Victims of Crime Act-scoped personnel.
The grantor requires a resolution approved by the governing body that addresses items 1-5 below:
1. Authorization by the governing body for the submission of the application to the Office of the Governor that clearly identifies the name of the project for which funding is requested;
2. A commitment to provide all applicable matching funds;
3. A designation of the name and/or title of an authorized official who is given the authority to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate a grant (Note: If a name is provided, the applicant must update the resolution should the official change during the grant period.);
4. A designation of the name and/or title of the financial officer who is given the power to submit financial and/or programmatic reports or alter a grant on behalf of the applicant; and
5. A written assurance that, in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the governing body will return all funds to Office of the Governor.