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<br />Agenda Date Requested: <br /> <br /> <br />OUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />4-23-07 <br /> <br />Bud2:et <br /> <br />Requested By: <br /> <br />Source of Funds: <br /> <br />Department: <br /> <br />Police <br /> <br />Account Number: <br /> <br />Report: <br /> <br />Resolution: X Ordinance: <br /> <br />Amount Budgeted: <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />Resolution for VAL Grant <br /> <br />Amount Requested: <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />Budgeted Item: YES <br /> <br />NO <br /> <br />Exhibits <br /> <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />In February of 2002, the City of La Porte was awarded the Victims Assistance Discretionary Grant from the Office <br />of the Attorney General. This grant was used to create the position of the Victims Assistance Liaison. The current <br />grant period ends August 31, 2007. It has been determined that the continuation of this position would have to be <br />grant funded. We would like approval to authorize the City Manager to submit for a continuation grant made <br />possible through the Attorney General's Office. This grant, Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant will be for a two <br />year period, in the amount of $39,000.00 each year, which includes salary and benefits. The City will have to <br />absorb approximately $6,250,00 each year, in its personnel operating budget to cover this position. <br /> <br />The Victims Assistance Liaison position has proved to be an asset to the City as well as the Community. This <br />program has insured the citizens of La Porte who have become victims of crimes, receive the assistance that they <br />may need. In 2006 over 260 victims were served. <br /> <br />Action Required by Council: <br /> <br />Authorize Interim City Manager to secure a Resolution for the submission of the Victim Coordinator and Liaison <br />Grant for further funding for the Victims Assistance Liaison position. <br /> <br /> <br />4!Jl/07 <br />Date ( { <br />