98-22725 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 98-22725
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING, THE FILING
OF A GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000 WITH A CASH MATCH BY THE
CITY OF $20,000, BY THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF
CRIME ACT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department operates a Victims Help Center; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, Office of the Attornt:y General, Victims Of Crime Act
(VOCA) program has grant funds for projects of this type of project; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department has filed an application with the State of
Florida, Office of the Attorney General, Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA) program for funds in the
amount of$80,000 with the City providing a cash match of $20,000, to be derived from the Police
Confiscations Account; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be used to pay for the salaries and benefits of two domestic
violence coordinators, office rental and other related office expenses (electricity, telephones, etc.);
and
WHEREAS, the application deadline was April 10, 1998, but the Police Department did not
receive the application package until mid-March; and
WHEREAS, in order to research and properly prepare the grant and meet the filing deadline
of April 1 0, 1998, the Police Department had to file the application prior to the City Commission's
consideration of the item.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, retroactively authorizing,
the filing of a grant, in the amount of $80,000 with a cash match by the City of $20,000, by the
Miami Beach Police Department from the State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General, Victims
of Crime Act Program.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ~day of May ,1998.
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & lANGUAGE
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Department of
Human Services
Office of
Human Development
Advocates for Victims
NORTH DADE VICTIMS' CENTER
7831 N.E. MIAMI COURT
MIAMI. FLORIDA 33138-4300
(305) 758-254
FAX (305) 756-1347
SOUTH DADE VICTIMS' CENTER
49 WEST MOWRY DRIVE
HOMESTEAD. FLORIDA 3J03(}.5902
(305) 247-4249
FAX (305) 245-1299
INN TRANSITION
P.O. BOX 610815
NORTH MIAMI. FlORIDA 33161-7701
(305) 899-4600
FAX (305) 899-4615
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March 30, 1998
Michelle Bronstein
Domestic Violence Coordinator
Miami Beach Police Department
1100 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dear Ms. Bronstein:
On behalf of the Advocates for Victims Program, and Safespace
Shelter please accept this as a letter of support for the Domestic
Violence Unit of the Miami Beach Police Department. Over the past
several years we have established an excellent working relationship
with the department when you are assisting victims of domestic
violence. This collaboration has resulted in expeditious intervention
and a further assurance of safety for the victim.
Additionally, the Domestic Violence Unit is also very responsive at
providing or obtaining other supportive services to the victims, such
as counseling, transportation, emergency cash relief, food, clothing,
etc. The results of these efforts can only help victims recover from
and, often times, avoid victimization in the future.
The Miami Beach PO Domestic Violence Unit has been extremely
involved in community awareness efforts in the schools, religious
community, business community, media, and with other domestic
violence intervention agencies. The Miami Beach PO hosted last
years' countywide domestic violence walk-a-thon and we are proud
that the City has graciously offered to be host again this year.
We pledge to continue our commitment of working with the Miami
Beach Police Department.
RES/cmcd
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VICTIM SERVICES CENTER
1350 NW 12TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136
(305)255-1619 FAX 254-7654
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TRAUMA
RESOLUTION
EDUCATION
EMPOWERMENT
Michele Bronstein
Domestic Violence Coordinator
Miami Beach Police Department
1100 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
March 23, 1998
Letter of Support
Dear Michele:
This letter is to acknowledge the collaborative relationship that we have enjoyed
for the last year and to give you our support in applying for VOCA funding for
1998.
You. personally, have been one of our biggest referral sources. We have received
many, many referrals from you. We have helped many domestic violence
victims. young and old, as well as stalking victims who were sent to us by you.
I know that you are fulfilling a vital role in helping domestic violence victims and
we at Victim Services Center hope that we will have the pleasure of continuing
our current collaboration.
Sincerely,
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Teresa Descilo. MSW, CTS
Executive Director
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Dade County Bar Association Legal Aid Society
Domestic Violence Project
123 N,W, FIRST AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 TELEPHONE (305) 579-5733 EXT, 2229 FAX (305) 372-7693
Project Director Sharon L. Langer
Project Attorney Rachel J. Kronick
Project Paralegal Aifa Alvarez
March 24, 1998
Louis Reed
Michele Bronstein
Miami Beach Police Department
11 00 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RE: Letter of Support
Dear Mr. Reed and Ms. Bronstein:
I am pleased to write your agency a letter of support for VOCA funding. The Legal
Aid Society and the Miami Beach Police Department have developed a strong working
relationship in the area of domestic violence. This relationship consists of referrals to your
agency for counseling, police assistance, and the ability to secure evidence quickly. In the
past, you have referred clients to Legal Aid for representation in family law and domestic
violence issues.
The relationship between our agencies has strengthened and developed during the past
year and a half. I know that if I refer a client to your agency or contact you for police
assistance, the result is always positive. Our relationship is a unique one that should be
duplicated between other community agencies. It is this cooperation that enables us to assist
victims of crime.
This Project, which is also VOCA funded, wholeheartedly supports the Miami Beach
Police Department's efforts to help victims of crime. I look forward to working with you in
the future for our clients' benefit.
Sincerely,
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Rachel Kronick, Esq.
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PART FOUR: STATEMENT OF NEED
Due to the unique geographical characteristics of the City of Miami Beach, an
island which is roughly seven miles long and one mile wide and is isolated from the
mainland of the City of Miami, it is imperative to offer its 100,000 local residents
accessible support services to provide direct assistance to victims of crime as soon
as possible after the crime occurs. There were 975 cases of domestic violence
reported to the Miami Beach Police Department in 1997, a reduction in the number
of reported cases in 1996. There is a continuing trend of an overall decreasing
number of domestic violence cases reported since the inception of the Domestic
Violence Unit. The City of lVIiami Beach Police Department collaborates with other
local agencies within our community to ensure effective and holistic intervention for
victims and their families. Due to limited local resources and no rapid transit systems
active on Miami Beach, the Miami Beach Police Department's Domestic Violence
Unit is vital in assisting domestic violence victims and their children and families.
As a unit we provide unique services to domestic violence victims and their children
such as: emergency transportation, criminal justice support and advocacy, counseling
services specializing in trauma reduction and resolution, information and referrals,
and community activism. Our unit wants to continue its effective legal and social
interventions to all victims of domestic violence, as well as its implementation of
services for underserved populations, including but not limited to elder abuse victims,
gay and lesbian victims, and ethnic minorities who are victims of domestic violence.
A llACI-L'\lENT A , A
1998-99 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) APPLlCA TIONU ; /7 ~
ART [. CERTIFICATION (Ag'"'y Sp,dfi,), d r~
acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to the conditions set forth in the 1998-99 Victims of Crime Act Grant Application. I cenify
at I have read, understand and agree to the conditions set forth in the Victims of Crime Act, Victim Assistance Program Guidelines for the
lration of the grant period. (Please note: The complete agency name must be listed.)
\fAME OF AGENCY:
The City of Miami Beach Police Department
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
11th
POSITION
ADDRESS
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\gency Director
1100 Washington Avenue
(305) 673-4945
(Area Coderrelephone No,)
(Mailing Address)
Miami Beach Dade
(City) (County)
FL
(305) 673-7864
(State)
(Fax No,)
33139
(Zip Code)
Captain F. Conwell
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1700 Convention Center Drive
(305) 673-7010
(Area Coderrelephone No.)
(Mailing Address)
Miami Beach Dade
(City) (County)
FL
(State)
(305) 673-7782
(Fax No.)
33139
lancial Officer
(Zip Code)
Sergio Rpdriguez
(Print name) / f/ .-
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(Signatu~
700 Convention Center Drive
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(Mailing Address)
(305) 673-7466
(Area Code/Telephone No.)
Miami Beach Dade
FL
(305) 673-7795
(City) (County)
(State)
(Fax No,)
33139
(Zip Code)
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PART 2. APPLICATION INFORMATION (Agency Specific):
a. Please check which of the following describes your agency:
o Private Non Profit Agency
[)(Public Agency
o Combination Private Non Profit/Public Agency
b. Total VOCA funds requested (excluding match): $
80,000.00
c. Will required match be cash or in-kind?:
cash
If in-kind, please
describe:
d. Do you receive federal funding other than VOCA funds? X~ Yes 0 No
If so, how much?
$832,395.00
Miami Dade County; Federal Government; State of Florida
If so, from whom?
PART 3. LETTERS OF SUPPORT (AGENCY SPECIFIC):
Attach only three (3) letters of support from local community or government groups supporting the quality of victim
assistance services provided by the applicant agency. Letters should demonstrate community support for the current
level of service and a community need to expand the victim assistance program, or to meet a need(s) that has not been
met. Note: letters acknowledging participation in a conference or meeting or form letters are not considered letters
of support.
PART 4. STATEMENT OF NEED (AGENCY SPECIFIC):
Describe the service area community and how the applicant agency will meet victim assistance needs. Issues .
which should be addressed include: area population, geographic characteristics, crime statistics, existing and non-
existing victim services in the community and a demonstrated history of coordinated and unduplicated services.
(Response should not exceed 'l-2 page.)
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**Note: if the agency is applying for funding for more than one program, a separate submission of
Part 5 and Part 6 i~ required for each program. **
PART 5: VICTIMS SERVED (PROGRAM SPECIFIC):
Program Name:
Family Violence Unit
a. Identify the victim(s) served by the program.
VICTIMS TO BE SERVED
K)( Child Physical Abuse
[J( Child Sexual Abuse
o DUI/DWI Crashes
~ Domestic Violence
o Adult Sexual Assault
[J( Elder Abuse
o Adults Molested as Children
o Survivors of Homicide Victims
o Robbery
D. Assault
t!J< Other Violent Crimes (please identify):
g Other, please identify:
Stalking
InJunctlon Vlolatlons
b. For this program, identify which of the following services will be provided with VOCAfunds. Check all
that apply.
[)( Crisis Counseling
f[l( Followup Contact
o Therapy
o Group Treatment
o Crisis Hotline Counseling
rf. Shelter/Safehouse
o Information and Referral (In-person)
o Criminal Justice Support! Advocacy
o Emergency Financial Assistance
o Emergency Legal Advocacy
g Assistance in Filing Compensation Claims-Mandatory Requirement
KI Personal Advocacy
KI Telephone Contacts (Information and referral)
t1 Other, list: Emergency Transportati on
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PART 6: PROGRAM PROPOSAL (R~sponse to items a, b, d and e should not exceed one-half page each):
a. Provide a narrative description of the program for which your agency is seeking VOCA funds. Issues which should
be addressed include ways to continue or enhance current level of services to victims or provide new services to the
community. Describe victim service resources currently availabl~ in the community.
b. Describe how this program meets the mission of the agency.
c. Id~ntify hvo (2) major program goals and no more than three (3) measurable objectives for each goal.
When providing this information, give numbers, not percentages (see Attachment G). Providing assistance on
victim compensation claims is a mandatory requirement and therefore is not an allowable objective. The
statistics are for the VOCA project only. The VOCA project includes VOCA staff and match (if personnel)
and a percentage of volunteers who provide direct services to crime victims if your VOCA project is not 100%
of your advocacy unit. For example: If your advocacy unit employs (4) victim advocates, one is funded by
VOCA, one is match, (2) are paid by other sources, and you have (10) volunteers, then your VOCA statistics
would be based on the VOCA funded position, match position and (5) volunteers (50%).
d. A volunteer component is required by the Federal Guidelines to receive VOCA funding. Describe how this
program will utilize volunteers.
e. Describe how the agency plans to continue funding this program when VOCA funding is no longer available.
f. Attach job descriptions for each VOCA funded position(s) and match position(s) and volunteers if used as
match.
PART 7: PROPOSED BUDGET (Agency & Program(s))
a. Complete the attached 1998-99 Budget Worksheet for each program applying for VOCA funds.
b. Complete the attached 1998-99 Salary Worksheet. List the salaried employee(s) by title and the percentage of time
(25, 50, 75, 100) spent performing VOCA allowable services for each program applying for VOCA funds.
c. Budget narrative. Complete a one page narrative for requested VOCA funding and required match.
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PART SIX: PROGRAM PROPOSAL
ITEM A:
The City of NIiami Beach Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit and
satellite office, the Victims Help Center, serve as a catalyst for domestic violence
victims and their families to receive effective legal and social interventions. Our
services are implemented to ensure continued support and direct assistance as soon
as possible after the crime has occurred in order to reduce further victimization and
improve victim participation and involvement in the criminal justice process. Our
unit focuses on issues of domestic violence, family violence, dating violence, gay and
lesbian same-sex battering, child welfare, elder abuse and minority awareness. The
services provided by our unit include: supportive counseling services (specifically
crisis intervention and trauma reduction and resolution); follow-up contact (in _
person, through phone contacts and certified letters); information and referrals in-
person and through certified letters (community service agencies and shelters);
criminal justice support and advocacy; and emergency transportation and assistance
in filing victims compensation claims. Our unit collaborates with other agencies
within the community to ensure effective and holistic intervention for victims and
their families. SafeSpace, Victim Services Center, Family and Victim Services, Legal
Aid, W.O.NLB., the State Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Unit, the Department
of Children and Family Services, and the Hispanic Community Center are just a few
of the agencies we work closely with. In addition, our unit initiates and implements
community awareness projects and specific trainings to educate and enlighten
communities of the pervasive and devastating effects of family violence.
ITElVl B:
The mission of the Miami Beach Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit
is to work toward eradicating family violence in our community. The philosophy of
the unit embraces a holistic approach to dealing with the complex crime of violence
in families. \Ve intend to meet this goal by: continuing to improve the professional
relationships with other organizations within the criminal justice system, enhancing
our affiliations with community organizations, increasing the number of written
offense reports and arrests (thus improving successful victim prosecution), and
persisting in educating the culturally diverse community about the specifics regarding
family violence (including law enforcement trainings.) Our unit functions within the
framework of the Miami Beach Police Department's mission by "promoting a safe
environment through police and citizen interaction, with an emphasis on integrity,
fairness and professionalism."
ITEM C:
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal (1): To enhance the quality and quantity of victim service.
Objective (1): Between October 1998 and by September 30, 1999, the program
will provide direct services to 1500 victims of domestic violence, child abuse and
neglect, and elderly abuse.
Objective (2): Between October 1998 and by September 30,1999, the program
will provide shelter referrals to 1500 victims of domestic violence.
Objective (3): Between October 1998 and by September 30,1999, the program
will provide criminal justice advocacy to 1500 victims of domestic violence, child
abuse and neglect, and elderly abuse.
Goal (2): Expand services in order to meet the immediate needs of family violence
victims.
Objective (1): Between October 1998 and by September 30, 1999, the program
will provide social service agency referrals to 1500 victims of domestic violence,
child abuse and neglect, and elderly abuse.
Objective (2): Between October 1998 and by September 30, 1999, the program
will provide emergency transportation to 60 victims of domestic violence, child abuse
and neglect, and elderly abuse.
Objective (3): Between October 1998 and by September 30, 1999, the program
will provide short-term support counseling through 300 individual and 40 group
counseling sessions for victims and families.
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ITEM D:
The Miami Beach Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit and Victims'
Help Center utilize the assistance of two primary volunteers. One volunteer is
affiliated with a local high-school and is seeking community service credit for her
involvement. The second volunteer is a graduate student attending Barry University,
studying Mental Health Counseling and Criminal Justice. Our unit's volunteer
component enables students to learn the intricate functions of a law enforcement
agency and the complex interventions of victim advocacy. Both volunteers are
responsible for a myriad of administrative duties, which include but are not limited
to, training and workshop planning, certified letter contact to victims, and unit
organization. In conjunction with utilizing two primary volunteers, our unit accepts
assistance from the Police Athletic League "Police Explorers Program." Because our
unit is responsible for initiating large-scale community awareness projects, the
Explorers have been helpful with the preparation and execution of such projects as
the "Purple Ribbon Campaign" in recognition of National Crime Victims Rights
vVeek.
ITEM E:
The Miami Beach Police Department is committed to eradicating domestic
violence and advocating for the rights of domestic violence victims and their
children. The Domestic Violence Unit will continue within the Miami Beach Police
Department after V.O.C.A. Grant Funds expire. Currently, one fonner V.O.C.A.
employee has been absorbed by the City of rvliami Beach as a full-time city
employee. The continuing dedication towards domestic violence issues by the Miami
Beach Police Department will continue.
ITEM F:
JOB DESCRIPTION: FAMILY VIOLENCE COORDINATOR
Nature of Work
The role of the domestic violence coordinator is to serve as a liaison between the law
enforcement agency and local community social and legal assistance programs, to
effectively provide advocacy to domestic violence victims and their families.
Knowledge. Skills and Abilities
The domestic violence coordinator must have the following knowledge base, skills
and abilities:
Must be educated in the school of social work, mental health counseling, child
development, and/or criminal justice.
Must have an understanding of the legal system and how it pertains to domestic
violence victims and their families.
Must possess knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence.
Must possess knowledge of the ramifications of domestic violence on victims
of domestic violence, their children and society as a whole.
Must understand the process of victims compensation.
Must understand victims rights and remedies.
Must possess a knowledge of the Florida Statutes pertaining to: Domestic
Violence, Stalking, Elderly Abuse and Child Abuse and Neglect.
Must be able to organize and implement community awareness programs and
trainings.
Must be able to write supplemental reports, including clinical aspects to the
various types of interventions provided to the client.
Must be able to effectively implement a risk assessment to clients.
Must be able to effectively develop a safety plan with a client.
Must be able to conduct public speaking engagements for community
education/awareness projects and trainings.
Must be able to provide the client with information and referrals to local
shelters, social and legal assistance programs.
Must be able to provide crisis intervention and counseling to victims of
domestic violence and their families.
Must be able to respond with officers to calls related to domestic violence to
assist in coordinating services for the victim( s) of the incident.
Must be able to assist law enforcement officers with various' aspects to a
domestic violence case (i.e., referrals, shelter, counseling, victim impact statement.)
Education and Experience
The domestic violence coordinator must have graduated from a four year university.
Masters Degree preferred. Background in social work, mental health counseling,
child development and/or criminal justice is preferred. Past and present volunteer
work should be included.
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1998-99 PROPOSED BUDGET
Complete the following budget worksheet for each program for which VOCA funds are requested (reproduce form as
needed). Round off all figures to the nearest dollar amount. Do not report more than required match amount. Attach
~ one page narrative explaining the VOCA and Match budget requests. DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN A ONE
PAGE NARRATIVE.
CATEGORY REQUESTED REQUIRED MATCH TOTAL REQUESTED
VOCA FUNDS (CASH OR IN-KIND) (VOCA & lYL>\TCH)
PERSONNEL $73 ,200.00 N/A $73,800.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES N/A N/A N/A
TRA VEL N/A N/A N/A
TRAINING $4,000.00 N/A $4,000.00
EQUIPMENT N/A $4,000.00 $4,000.00
OPER~ TING COSTS $2,200.00 $16,000.00 518,200.00
TOTAL $80,000.00 $20,000.00 5100,000.00
CA TEGOR Y DEFINITIONS
FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS ON ALLOWABLE AND DISALLOWED COSTS, REFER TO THE FEDERAL GUIDELINES
Personnel: Costs that are directly related to providing direct services, such as staff salaries and fringe benefits.
Contractual Services: VOCA funds generally should not be used to support contract services. At times however, it may be
11ecessary for VOCA subrecipients to use a portion of the VOCA grant to contract for specialized services.
Travel: Local travel expenses for staff providing direct services to crime victims. Expenses will be reimbursed in accordance
with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. Travel expenses related to training should not be included in this budget category.
Training: VOCA funds designated for training are to be used exclusively for developing the skills of direct service providers
:ncluding paid staff and volunteers. Travel expenses related to training will be reimbursed in accordance with Section
[12.061, Florida Statutes. An additional $500.00 is awarded to each subrecipient to comply with the Victim Services
Practitioner Designation Training requirement included in the 1998-99 VOCA Agreement. Each training request must be pre-
Ipproved by your grant manager.
Equipment: VOCA funds may be used to purchase furniture and equipment that provides or enhances direct services to crime
,rictims, as demonstrated by the VOCA subrecipient. Furniture and equipment costing $500 or more should be requested in
his budget category. Each purchase request must be pre-approved by your grant manager.
Operating Costs: Costs that are essential to the provision of direct services. Examples of allowable operating costs include
Ju"t are not limited to: office supplies, counseling supplies, pro-rated rent, telephone service, utilities, photocopying, printing,
Jostage, bus fare for victims, emergency transportation costs, equipment and furniture costing less than $500, beeper rental,
Jrochures and malpractice (professional) insurance.
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BUDGET NARRATIVE:
The City of Miami Beach Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit and
Victims Help Center is requesting a total of $80,000.00 from V.O.C.A. Grant Funds
and a total of $20,000.00 from rvIA TCH Funds.
The majority of funds requested from V.O.CA. is allotted for the hiring of two
Domestic Violence Coordinators. As per grant conditions, the coordinators will be
required to effectively perform a myriad of job responsibilities focusing on direct
victim advocacy and community awareness. Both coordinators will be accountable
for: Crisis Counseling; Follow-up Contact; Shelter/Safe House; Information and
Referral; Criminal Justice Support/Advocacy; Assistance in Filing Compensation
Claims; Personal Advocacy; Telephone Contacts; as well as Implementing
Community Awareness Projects and Operating the Victims Help Center.
V.O.C.A. funds will also be dispersed under the categories of Training and
Operating Costs. It is essential for each coordinator to receive training in the areas
of victim advocacy, the criminal justice system and new legislative issues and laws.
Training is necessary for the role of domestic coordinator in order to improve and
develop the skills of the victim advocate. The monies under the category of
Operating Costs for V.O.C.A. funds will support the costs of all certified letter
contacts to victims of domestic violence and their children. In addition, this category
will also fund necessary office supplies of the domestic violence unit.
The majority of funds requested as MATCH funding is allotted for the
Operating Costs of managing the Victims Help Center. Costs incurred are: rent,
utilities, telephone and INTERNET connection. The City of Miami Beach
established the Victims Help Center to assist victims and survivors of domestic
violence. Since the center's inception, it has become a place of refuge, solitude,
safety, information and comfort for all victims of family violence and their children
that is unique and operated to meet all of their individual needs. The Victims Help
Center is located on the North End of Miami Beach and allows access to victims and
children an opportunity to seek guidance and assistance that is sperate from the police
department, which is located in the South End of the city. In addition, MATCH funds
will be utilized under the Equipment category. These funds will be used to purchase
furniture and equipment that will provide and enhance all direct services to family
violence victims.
ATTACHMENT D
VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA)
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Note: Failure to complete and include any of the required documentation will result in elimination of the applicationfrom
further consideration.
-LOriginal Application (Attachment A), plus fifteen (15) copies forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General by 5:00
p.m. Eastern Time on April 10, 1998.
~Part I: Certification
~Part 2: Application Information
~Part 3: Letters of Support
~Part 4: Statement of Need
~Part 5: Victims Served
~Part 6: Program Proposal, Letters a-f
~Part 6: (letter f) VOCA Job Descriptions
~Part 7: Proposed Budget WorksheetlExpenses
-.!..Part 7: Proposed Salary Worksheet
~Certificate of Debarment
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ATTACHlYIENT E
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VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA)
CERTIFICATION OF DEBARMENT
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions:
The "duly authorized official" at the subrecipient level must sign the certification on page 15. The original certification must
be submitted with the 1998-99 grant application as it will be maintained by the Attorney General's Office.
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OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
Lower Tier Covered Transactions
(Sub-Recipient)
This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, 28 CFR Part 67, Section 67.510, Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published
as Part VII of the May 26, 1988 Federal Register (pages 19160-19211).
(BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE)
(1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its
principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntari Iy
excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certifi-
cation, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Sergio Rodriguez City Manager
Name and Title of Authorized Representative
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Date
Signature
of Miami Beach
Name of Organization
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Address of Organization
OJ? FORM ~1I1 (REV. 2/89) Previou:s editlon:s are obso~te.
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Instructions for Certification
1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the
certification set out below.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant
knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal
Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available
remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which
this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification
was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
4. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered
transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and
"voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage
sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549.
5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed
covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction
with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation
in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this'transaction
originated.
6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include
the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion- Lower Tier Covered Transactions," without modification, in all lower tier covered
transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a
lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the
method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may check
the Nonprocurement list.
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of
records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and
information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent
person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a
covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is
suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntary excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition
to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this
transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
http:\\cI.mlaml-beach.lI.ua
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. A ~ 2 - Cj 8
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Com ission
DATE: May 6,1998
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT:
A RESOLU 0 OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING, RETROACTIVELY,
THE FILING OF A GRANT BY THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF THE
A TTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT PROGRAM GRANT
AND IF APPROVED, APPROPRIATION OF THE FUNDS
ADMINISTRA TION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Police Department has applied for a grant under the auspices of the State of Florida, Office of
the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program. The Police Department operates a
Domestic Violence Unit and a satellite office known as the Victims Help Center. The Victims Help
Center is in the City's north zone. The Victims Help Center focuses on issues of domestic violence,
family violence, dating violence, same sex violence, child welfare and elder abuse. The Victims Help
Center provides crisis intervention, trauma reduction and counseling services.
The Victims Help Center has forged partnerships with various government and community groups
to provide a setting to help victims. These entities include SafeSpace, Victim Services Center, Family
and Victim Services, Legal Aid, Women Of Miami Beach (WOMB), the States Attorney Office
Domestic Violence Unit, the Florida Department of Children and Family Services and the Hispanic
Community Center.
The grant funds will be used to fund the salary and benefits of two existing domestic violence
coordinators (funded by an expiring grant) and pay office rent and related office expenses (electricity,
telephones, etc.). The Police Department has applied for grant funding for $80,000.00. The City will
provide matching funds for $20,000.00, for a total grant of $ 100,000.00. The matching funds will
be derived from the Police Confiscations Account.
The deadline for filing the grant application was April 10, 1998. The Police Department did not
receive the grant application package until mid March. In order to conduct research and properly
AGENDA ITEM
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DATE
prepare the grant application package, the Police Department could not present the grant application
to the Mayor and City Commission before the filing deadline, therefore, retroactive approval is
necessary.
ANALYSIS
The Victims Help Center is an intricate part of the north end community. More than 50% of the
reported cases of domestic violence originate in this area of the City. The continuation of the Victims
Help Center will enable the City to continue to provide these valuable services to the citizens of our
community.
CONCLUSION
The adopting of this Resolution will enable the Police Department to continue these much needed and
valuable services to the community.
RB/SDRlMMS