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Resolution to Receive and Appropriate a U.S. Department of Justice Domestic Violence Prevention Supplemental Grant ($300,000.00) (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 three-year, $300,000.00 supplemental grant to enhance county-wide efforts to prevent domestic violence, effective September 12, 2013 and terminating on September 30, 2016.
Under the terms of the grant, the 15th Judicial District Court is the lead administrative grant agency.
$181,000.00 will reimburse the City for the salaries for 1.0 FTE Domestic Violence Probation Agent, 0.05 PTE System Coordinator, and 0.1 PTE Data Entry Clerk. $114,000.00 will reimburse the City for domestic violence prevention services provided by SafeHouse Center per contract. $5,000.00 will reimburse the City for training expenses mandated by the Department of Justice.
At the discretion of the City Finance Director, the Court will establish a separate grant account with the City Finance Department and will take all other necessary steps to assure the effective administration of this grant.
Staff
Prepared by: Shryl Samborn, Deputy Court Administrator, 15th Judicial District Court
Reviewed by: Keith Zeisloft, Court Administrator, 15th Judicial District Court
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
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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 three-year domestic violence prevention supplemental 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 on behalf of the 15th Judicial District Court, the Domestic Violence Prevention Supplemental Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice and the appropriation of those funds to the 15th Judicial District Court for the term of the grant, including for the term of any extensions to the grant authorized by the U. S. Department of Justice, to be expended in accordance with the terms of the grant without regard to City Fiscal Year;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any supplemental grant agreement or related documents required for acceptance of the grant and receipt of the funds subject to approval as to substance by the City Administrator and approval as to form by the City Attorney; 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.