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Meeting Date: 4/3/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 4/3/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Robert Handy, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Approve Cal OES Violence Against Women Act Grant (LE16 09 6860) for the
2017 calendar year which includes accepting the grant between the State of
California, Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the City;
Approve the appropriation and expenditure of $272,183, of which $204,137 is to
be fully reimbursed by the grant from Cal OES; and, amend the Professional
Services Listing to include provided domestic violence services
Statement of Issue:
The Police Department applied for a grant through the California Governor's Office of Emergency
Services (Cal OES) to fund our Violence Against Women Program. The Police Department was
notified of its award of $204,137. City Council approval is necessary to fully accept the grant from
the State. The grant has a three-year funding cycle, with the third year being January 1, 2017, to
December 31, 2017.
Financial Impact:
A City match amount of $68,046 is required and has been included in the police department's
personnel budget under the General Fund, Account Number 10070203. The total project cost for
the 2017 calendar year is $272,183 with the grant award offsetting $204,137 in new revenue. A
new grant fund will be established upon approval by City Council. No additional appropriation of
funds is necessary.
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the grant between the State of California, Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal
OES) and the City of Huntington Beach; and,
B) Approve the appropriation and expenditure of $272,183 of which $204,137 is to be fully
reimbursed by the grant from Cal OES. The remaining $68,046 will be funded from appropriations
in the police department's budget; and,
C) Amend the Professional Services Listing to include provided domestic violence services.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Police Department applied for, and was awarded, a grant by Cal OES to combat, investigate
and prosecute domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases. This is the third year of a
three-year grant cycle. This third -year grant funding is $272,183, which includes a $68,046 City
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match. The majority of the grant will pay for the services of two Victim Advocates. The Victim
Advocates are contracted through the Community Service Programs, Inc. and Interval House. The
remaining funds will pay for two part-time domestic violence investigators.
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 families and stop the cycle of violence. Without this grant, the Police
Department would not be able to offer the services of 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 the grant will pay for the collaboration involving the Police Department through
December 31, 2017. The cash match of $68,046 is located within the existing 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 two part-time investigators assist
a full-time detective, allowing the police department to investigate domestic violence incidents in a
timely manner, resulting in improved services to victims.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain public safety
Attachment(s):
1) Grant Award letter
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Huntinatoii Beach, CA 92648
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OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION APPROVAL
Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program
Subaward .": LEI 6 00 6860. Cal OES 16: 059-36000
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Congratulations! The California Governor's Office ofErnergency Services (Cal OES) has
approved your application in the amount of S?04,137, subject to Bud, -,-It approval. A copy of
your approved subaward is C11CIOSCd for- VOU11' records.
Cal OES -,Nllll make ev'ry effort to process payment requests within 45 days o.-freceipt.
This subaward's subject ject to the Cal OES Subrecip"ciat Handbook,. You are encouraged to read
and familiarize yourself with the Cal OES Subreeipiocnt Handbook.. Nvhich can be vieNved on Cal
OES wcbsjte at NNw-,v.caloes.c.a.gov.
AnN, funds received in excess of current needs, approved amounts. or those found mved as a
result of a close-out or audit. must be refunded to the State N\lithin 3 ) 0 days upon receipt of an
invoice from Cal OES.
Should you hale questions on your subaward please contact your Program Specialist.
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