2002-24785 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2002-24785
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $35,400, TO THE FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, FOR
GRANT FUNDS PROVIDED THROUGH THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA),
THE FUNDS TO BE USED TO FUND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE UNIT, WITH MATCHING FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,850, FROM
THE POLICE CONFISCATIONS ACCOUNT; AND TO APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS,
IF AWARDED.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department is seeking grant funding from the
Florida Attorney General's Office, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program, to continue
partial funding for its Domestic Violence Unit; and
WHEREAS, the VOCA Grant Program has funds available; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department is seeking funding, in the amount of $44,250.00,
with VOCA funding in the amount of $35,400.00, and the City providing matching funds, in the
amount of $8,850.00, from the Police Confiscations Account; and
WHEREAS, the grant will begin on October 1, 2002, and end on September 30, 2002,
and provide funds to continue the partial funding (81%) of the salary and benefits for one
domestic violence coordinator; specialized training; emergency transportation; emergency food
vouchers; emergency lock services; counseling services; and information and referral services;
and
WHEREAS, the due date for the grant application was February 22, 2002 and the grant
could not be researched and prepared in time for the February 20, 2002 City Commission
meeting; and therefore, retroactive approval is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission, herein authorize, retroactively, the City Manager or his designee, to submit a grant
application, in the amount of $35,400, to the Florida Attorney General's Office, for grant funds
provided through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the funds to be used to fund the Police
Department's Domestic Violence Unit, with matching funds, in the • ount of $8,850.00, from the
Police Confiscations Account; and to appropriate the funds, if a
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of Ma
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution retroactively authorizing the filing of a grant, in the amount of $35,400, from the Florida
Attorney General's Office for the Miami Beach Police Department Domestic Violence Unit.
Issue:
The City of Miami Beach Police Department currently funds the Domestic Violence Unit via grant funds
provided in part, from the Florida Attorney General's Office. The grant application allows the City to seek
funding for fiscal year 2002-2003 to cover costs associated with the City of Miami Beach, Domestic
Violence Unit.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Police Department is applying for grant funds from the Florida Attorney General's Office to continue
partial funding of its Domestic Violence Unit. The State will provide $35,400 in grant funds and the City will
provide $8,850, from the Police Confiscations Account, to continue partial funding (81%) of the salary and
benefits for one Domestic Violence Coordinator, specialized training, emergency transportation, emergency
food vouchers, emergency lock services and office supplies.
The Administration's recommendation is to adopt the resolution, which will authorize the police department
to apply for this grant.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
Source of
Funds:
Finance Dept.
Sign -Offs:
$8,850
$35,400
607.4713.000312
Police Confiscations Account
Grant Award
Florida Attorney General's Office
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez )4",,p,(
City Manager
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Date: March 20, 2002
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $35,400, TO THE FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE, FOR
GRANT FUNDS PROVIDED THROUGH THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA),
THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FUND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT, WHILE LEVERAGING $8,850 OF
DEPARTMENTAL FUNDING; AND TO APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS, IF
AWARDED.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Miami Beach Police Department currently receives grant funds from the Office of the
Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program to assist in funding the
Department's Domestic Violence Unit. In submitting this grant application, the Police
Department seeks to continue funding of the Domestic Violence Unit during fiscal year
2002-2003.
The Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit serves as a catalyst for victims of crime
and their families to receive effective legal and social intervention services. The Unit has
formed a unique collaborative partnership with the Dade County Bar Association, Legal Aid
Society, Safe Space, Domestic Violence Intake Unit of Miami -Dade State Attorney's Office,
Victims Services Center, and Florida Department of Children and Families. This
partnership ensures effective and holistic intervention for domestic violence victims, victims
of crimes and their children. The services provided by the Police Department's Domestic
Violence Unit include supportive counseling, crisis intervention, follow-up contact,
information and referral, criminal justice support and advocacy, emergency transportation,
emergency food vouchers, emergency lock services and assistance in filing victim's
compensation claims.
The grant will begin on October 1, 2002 and end September 30, 2003. The total grant
funds are in the amount of $44,250, with $35,400 being funded by the State and the
remaining $8,850 in matching funds provided by the City from the Police Confiscations
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
March 20, 2002
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Account. The grant funds will be spent for the partial funding (81%) for one (1) Domestic
Violence Coordinator's position, to provide Victim Services Practitioner Training
Designation (VSPD) training, emergency transportation services to victims, and office
supplies.
The grant application due date was February 22, 2002 and it could not be researched and
prepared in time to be brought before the City Commission at it's February 20, 2002
meeting, therefore, retroactive approval is necessary.
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this Resolution and
authorize the filing of this grant, and if funded, authorize the budgeting and expenditure of
grant funds, for the continuation of funding for the Police Department's Domestic Violence
Unit.
JMG/PJD/AM/RM/PS/MMS
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