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MOTION TO ACCEPT THE FY 2026/2027 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,356 FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF VICTIM SERVICES.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Office of the Attorney General, State of Florida, has awarded the City $21,356.00 for FY2026-2027 to continue funding the Police Department’s part-time Assistant Victim Advocate. This is a continuation of the 2025-2026 VOCA program.
2. The City will expend a maximum of $21,356 in costs (personnel and training costs) for the VOCA project, of which the grant will reimburse a maximum of $21,356. Resulting in a City net cost of $0.
Category VOCA Funded
Personnel $20,356
Training $1,000
Totals: $21,356
Expenditure $21,356
Revenue $21,356
Net Cost $0
3. While the VOCA grant traditionally requires a 20% match for the FY26/27 VOCA Grant year the State has issued a full match waiver for all grant recipients. No match is required for this project for this grant year.
4. This funding cycle will be retroactive to and commence on October 1st, 2026 and end on September 30th, 2027. The agreement has been approved as to form by the city attorney’s office.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: $21,356
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: A budget for expenditures and revenue will be completed after approval
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project: Funds will be utilized and completely expended by the end of FY2026-27.
Current FY Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Revenues $21,356 $0 $0 $0 $0
Expenditures $21,356 $0 $0 $0 $0
Net Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable
FEASIBILITY REVIEW:
A feasibility review is required for the award, renewal and/or expira...
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