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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A $140,000 CRIME VICTIM SERVICES PROSECUTORIAL GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, TO FUND A VICTIM SERVICES POSITION IN THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to accept a FY 22/23 crime services prosecutorial grant in the amount of $140,000 and enter into an agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with the Minnesota department of public safety, office of justice programs, said funds to be deposited into fund no. 210-030-3126-4210-02 (Special Projects, Finance, Crime Victims Grant, Pass-thru Federal Operating Grants).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes acceptance of a $140,000 grant award from the Minnesota department of public safety, office of justice programs, to fund a .8 FTE victim services position in the city attorney’s office for two years. The victim services provider will work with prosecutors to improve victim services using a victim centered approach. No matching funds are required with this grant.