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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $999,268 AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PROGRAM FOR AID TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2024 SAKI PROJECT.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to accept a grant from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $999,268, and to execute a grant agreement substantially the same as the attached Document A.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to execute a partner agreement, substantially the same as the attached Document B, with Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault, Inc to provide a victim advocate and project coordinator services; revenue to be deposited in Fund # 215-200-2247-4209-02 (Duluth Police Grant Programs, Police, 2024 SAKI Project, Direct Federal Grants Operating) and Expenses to be taken from Fund # 215-200-2247-5447 (Duluth Police Grant Programs, Police, 2024 SAKI Project, Payment to Other Govt. Agencies), Fund # 215-200-2247-5331 (Duluth Police Grant Programs, Police, 2024 SAKI Project), and Fund # 215-200-2247-5700-10 (Duluth Police Grant Programs, Police, 2024 SAKI Project, Interfund Transfers Out to General Fund).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the proper city officials to accept a grant in the amount of $999,268 from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to support a multidisciplinary community response to develop sustainable practices with the intent to prevent a sexual assault kit testing backlog. This is a new grant that covers a three-year period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027 with the City as the fiscal agent. The City will partner under the grant with Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault, Inc. (PAVSA). The services to be provided u...
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