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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A $122,500 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 FY18/19 crime services prosecutorial grant in the amount of $122,500 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) and to provide in-kind matching funds in the amount not to exceed $8,400.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes acceptance of a $122,500 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. The city will provide office space, computers and technical support to the victim services provider valued at $8,400 as in-kind matching funds for the grant.