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GRANT AWARD FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIZED UNIT PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to accept grant funding from the California Office of Emergency Services in the amount of $204,500 for the Sexual Assault Specialized Response Unit Program; appropriate a 25 percent cash match in the amount of $68,167, for a total program cost of $272,667, and authorize the City Manager to execute all required contracts or agreements with the granting agency, provide additional information and furnish such documents as may be required, execute all documents and amendments or extensions pertaining to the grant project, and make all required appropriations in compliance with, and for the purposes stated in the project contract, and to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the Resolution.
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Summary
On July 13, 2016, the Police Department applied for $204,500 in grant funding from the California Office of Emergency Services for the Sexual Assault Specialized Response Unit Program to enhance the collaborative program currently in place between the Stockton Police Department and the Women’s Center Youth & Family Services of San Joaquin County. This is the second year of funding in the three-year grant cycle. On September 26, 2016, the Police Department was notified by the California Office of Emergency Services that the application was approved for funding in the amount of $204,500 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017. As specified in the application material, the grant requires a 25 percent local match. The matching funds are budgeted in the General Fund grant transfer account in the amount of $68,167, bringing the grant total to $272,667.
DISCUSSION
Background
The State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) released a Request for Proposals on June 8, 2016 for the FY 2016/2017 non-competitive round of grant funding under the Sexual Assault Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program. The Police Department was successful in its competitive application process in FY 2015/2016 and was one of two agencies to be selected for funding by Cal OES. Grant funding for the Sexual Assault Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program covers a three-year funding cycle.
Present Situation
The Police Department will use this funding to support the Child Abuse/Sexual Assault Unit within the Investigations Division which addresses sexual assault crimes. The focus of these funds will continue to be on investigating sexual assault crimes and providing help/support to the victims.
Specifically, project funds will pay for:
1. One Police Officer Investigator (100%) assigned to the Sexual Assault Unit to help investigate the high number of sexual assault cases
2. One Victim Advocate from the Women's Center Youth & Family services of San Joaquin County.
3. Fifty percent (50%) of one Police Department Community Services Officer to assist in the development of protocol, maintain active case tracking, and develop reports of follow-up services.
4. Grant-related operational expenses and training.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The grant award is for $204,500 plus a City-funded match of $68,167, a 75/25 percent split of the program cost, for a total cost of $272,667. Grant funds will be placed in Account No. 025-6441. Sufficient funds are available for the $68,167 match in the General Fund grant match transfer Account No. 010-0000-992. The funds budgeted in this account are intended to cover match requirements such as this.
To account for the grant funds and required match amount, several appropriations and transfers as identified below are necessary.
Appropriate Grant Revenue Budget $204,500
Appropriate General Fund Grant Match Budget $ 68,167
Total Funding Sources $272,667
Appropriate Expenditure Budget $272,667
Attachment A - Agreement - Sexual Assault Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program