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Meeting Date: 5/2/2016
Approved 7-0
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE:
5/2/2016
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 for the 2016 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 $251,967, of which $188,975 is to be fully reimbursed by the
grant from Cal OES; and, Amend the Professional Services Listing to provide
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 $188,975. City Council approval is necessary to fully accept the grant from
the State. The grant has a three-year funding cycle, with the second -year being January 1, 2016,
to December 31, 2016. A subsequent RCA will be submitted for year three once the funding
amount is known.
Financial Impact:
A City match amount of $62,992 is required and has been included in the Police Department's
budget under the General Fund, Account Number 10070203. The total project cost for the 2016
calendar year is $251,967, with the grand award offsetting $188,975 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 $251,967, of which $188,975 is to be fully
reimbursed by the grant from Cal OES. The remaining $62,992 will be funded from appropriations
in the Police Department's budget; and,
C) Amend the Professional Services Listing to provide 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 second -year of a
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three-year grant cycle. The second -year grant funding is $251,967, which includes the $62,992
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, 2016. The cash match of $62,992 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 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
Attachmentfs):
1) Grant Award Letter
EDMUND G. BROWN 1R.
GOVERNOR
April 8, 2016
Bo Svendsbo, Lieutenant
Huntington Beach, City of
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
MARK S. GHILARDUCCI
U -s DIRECTOR
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anvrWNIOR'S OFFICE
�OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION APPROVAL
Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program
Subaward 4: LE15 08 6860, Cal DES ID: 059-36000
Dear Lt. Svendsbo:
Congratulations! The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal DES) has
approved your application in the amount of $188,975, subject to Budget approval. A copy of
your approved subaward is enclosed for your records.
Cal DES will make every effort to process payment requests within 45 days of receipt.
This subaward is subject to the Cal DES Subrecipient Handbook. You are encouraged to read
and familiarize yourself with the Cal DES Subrecipient Handbook, which can be viewed on Cal
DES website at www.caloes.ca.sov.
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 DES.
Should you have questions on your subaward please contact your Program Specialist.
CJVS Grants Processing
Enclosure
c: Subrecipient's file
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