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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A $70,000 CRIME VICTIM SERVICES PROSECUTORIAL GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, TO PARTIALLY FUND A VICTIM SERVICES SPECIALIST 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 23/24 crime services prosecutorial grant in the amount of $70,000 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. 110-110-1104-4210-02 (General Fund, Legislative & Executive, Attorney, Pass-thru Federal Operating Grants).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes acceptance of a $70,000 grant award from the Minnesota department of public safety, office of justice programs, to partially fund a .8 FTE victim services specialist position in the city attorney’s office for one year. The victim services specialist works with prosecutors to improve victim services using a victim centered approach.