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Resolution to Accept and Appropriate a U.S. Department of Justice Domestic Violence Prevention Grant ($398,123.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The 15th Judicial District Court has been notified by the U.S. Department of Justice that the Court has been awarded a two-year, $398,123.00 grant to enhance County-wide efforts to prevent domestic violence, effective 01 Jan 10 and terminating on 30 Jun 11.
Under the terms of the grant, the 15th Judicial District Court is the lead administrative grant agency.
$279,123 will reimburse the City for the salaries and fringe benefits for one FTE Domestic Violence Probation Agent, one PTE System Coordinator, two PTE Safety Enhancement Officers and one PTE Data Entry Clerk. $89,000.00 will reimburse the City for domestic violence prevention services provided by SafeHouse Center per contract. $15,000.00 will reimburse the City for training expenses mandated by the Department of Justice. $15,000.00 will reimburse the City for project assessment services by the Battered Women's Justice Project.
At the discretion of the City Finance Director, and consistent with the terms of the grant award, the Court will establish a separate grant account with the City Finance and Administrative Services Area and will take all other necessary steps to assure the effective administration of this grant.
Staff
Prepared and Reviewed by: Keith Zeisloft, Court Administrator
Approved by: Roger Fraser, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, It is in the best interests of the City of Ann Arbor to reduce domestic violence;
Whereas, The 15th Judicial District Court has been awarded a two-year domestic violence prevention grant by the U.S. Department of Justice; and
Whereas,The grant terms require the Court to be the lead administrative grant agency;
RESOLVED, That City Council accept the Domestic Violence Prevention Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice and the appropriation of those funds, when received, to the 15th Judicial District Court for the term of the grant, including the term of any extensions to the Grant authorized by the U.S. Department of Justice, for expenditure without regard to City Fiscal Year; and
RESOLVED, That City Council authorize the Court to establish a separate grant account to receive, hold, disburse and account for funds awarded pursuant to this grant as the City Finance Director may determine appropriate in accordance with the terms of the grant award.