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Appr e ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied
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Council Meeting Date: April 16, 2012
Department ID Number: PD 12-003
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kenneth W. Small, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Approve Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) Grant Violence
Against Women Program for 2012
Statement of Issue:
The Police Department applied for a grant through the State of California Office of Criminal
Justice Planning for funding for our Violence Against Women Domestic Violence program. In
February, the Police Department was notified of its award of $238,637. City Council approval
is necessary to fully execute the agreement between the State and the City. The grant is
funded from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012.
Financial Impact:
A 25% City match of $59,659 is required and has been included in the Police Department's
budget under the General Fund, Account Number 10070203. The balance of $178,978 will
be offset by new revenue. A new grant fund will be established upon approval by the City
Council. No additional appropriations of funds are necessary.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
A) Accept the grant between the State of California, Office of Criminal Justice Planning,
California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) and the City of Huntington Beach;
and,
B) Approve the appropriation and expenditure of $238,637, of which $178,978 is to be fully
reimbursed by the grant from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning. The remaining $59,659
will be funded from appropriations in the Police Department's budget.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the grant and reject the grant funding from the Office of Criminal Justice
Planning and direct staff accordingly.
HB -297- Item 10. - 1
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/19/2012 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PD-12-003
Analysis:
The Police Department applied to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) for a grant
to pay for the Domestic Violence Program. The grant funding is for $238,637 with a $59,659
match. The majority of the grant will pay for the services of two Victim Advocates. The
Victim Advocates are contracted through the Community Service Program, Inc. and Interval
House.
This collaboration has been in effect since 1998. Since the inception of the Violence Against
Women project, the Advocates have been continuously funded through a series of grants.
The goal of the program is to help heal the family and stop the cycle of violence. Without this
grant, the Police Department would not be able to offer the services of the Victim Advocates
to victims of domestic violence. The Advocates work closely with a Police Department
investigator to form a cohesive team to assist victims.
The acceptance of this grant will pay for the collaboration involving the Police Department
through December 2012. The cash match of $59,659 is located within the existing Police
Department budget. In addition, the agreement with Interval House offers priority shelter for
domestic violence victims and their children from Huntington Beach on a 24 hour basis. The
grant also funds two part time investigators for a total of 1,443 hours to investigate domestic
violence incidents in a timely manner, resulting in increased services to victims.
Environmental Status: NA
Strategic Plan Goal: Maintain public safety
Attachment(s):
Item 10. - 2 HB -298-
ATTACHMENT #1
EDMUND G. BROWN JR.
GOVERNOR x
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Cal RMA
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CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY
March 26, 2012
Gary Faust, Lieutenant
Huntington Beach, City of
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION APPROVAL
Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program
Award #: LEI 04 6860, Cal EMA ID: 059-36000
Dear Lt. Faust:
MARK S. GHILARDUCCI
SECRETARY
CD
Congratulations! The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) has approved
your application in the amount of $178,978, subject to Budget approval. A copy of your
approved subgrant is enclosed for your records.
Cal EMA will make every effort to process payment requests within 60 days of receipt.
This subgrant is subject to the Cal EMA Recipient Handbook. You are encouraged to read and
familiarize yourself with the Cal EMA Recipient Handbook, which can be viewed on Cal
EMA's website at www.calema.ca.gov.
Any funds received in excess of current needs, approved amounts, or those found owed as a
result of a close-out or audit, must be refunded to the State within 30 days upon receipt of an
invoice from Cal EMA.
Should you have questions on your subgrant, please contact your Program Specialist.
PSVS Grant Processing
Enclosure
c: Recipient's file
3650 SCHRIEVER AVENUE . MATHER, CALIFORNIA 95655
PUBLIC SAFETY VICTIM SERVICES BRANCH
TELEPHONE: (916) 845-8301 . FAX: (916) 636-3770