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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 to implement the Austin Police Department's Legal Advocacy for Crime Victims Project. Funding: $120,841.85 is available from the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program. A twenty percent City match 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 $120,841.85 is available from the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Grant Program for the project period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026. A 20 percent City match is required and available in Austin Police Department's (APD) Operating Budget and will be met by accounting for the salaries of existing VOCA-scoped personnel.
For More Information:
Robin J. Henderson, 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 $120,841.85 in grant funding for this program. The project period is October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026. A 20 percent City match is required and available in APD's Operating Budget and will be met by accounting for the salaries of existing VOCA-scoped personnel.
This is the first year of this program. VOCA funding will allow the City to hire two full-time legal advocates to assist violent crime victims to recover more quickly and completely from the effects of victimization while staying engaged in the prosecution of their case through disposition. Legal advocate objectives are to provide advocacy, co...
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