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The Mayor and City Council shall hear and possibly take action on acceptance of grants and entering in a contract with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for three years in the amount of $644,305 for victim advocates. There is a matching requirement of $161,076 over a period of three years - making the 3 year total commitment of this program $805,381. The match amounts will be met through the general fund payroll (10022123), the Community Programs Budget (10022123-55612-32024), the Family Advocacy Center Fund (22022123 project 20222) volunteer time and donations. Acceptance of the grant will also authorizes the City Manager to sign the grant contract and any related documents. Discussion and Action.
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In 1984, VOCA established the Crime Victims Fund in the U.S. Treasury and authorized the fund to receive deposits and fines and penalties levied against criminals convicted of federal crimes. This fund provides the source of
funding for carrying out all activities authorized by VOCA for the award of victim assistance funds to the states. VOCA gives the sole authority to determine the best use of VOCA victim assistance grant funds within each
state.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety, Victims of Crime Act, Crime Victim Assistance grants supports and promotes quality services for crime victims partnering with local agencies throughout Arizona that perform the
essential work of victim assistance. The provision of rights and mandated services are outlined in Arizona's Constitution and the Victim Rights Act provide the beginning of a foundation of important services to crime victims.
Matching contributions of 20 percent are required for each VOCA project and must be derived from non federal sources. All funds designated as a match are restricted to the same uses as the VOCA assistance grant funds and must
be expended within the grant period. In-kind match may include donations of volunteer professional services, materia...
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