To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson
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RE: Approval of a grant award from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, in the amount of $334,125.00, to provide staffing for Genesee County's Elder Abuse Task Force; the budget for this grant is attached
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorization to accept a grant from MDHHS for a renewal of our Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) efforts for FY2025
BACKGROUND:
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has approved the grant application submitted by the Genesee County Sheriff's Office for our VOCA grant to support victims of Elder Abuse. This program will continue efforts to prevent, identify, educate, and support victims of Elder Abuse.
DISCUSSION:
This initiative expands the efforts of our existing Elder Abuse Task Force, which focuses on crimes against anyone over the age of 60. This grant provides resources to the elder community by assisting Elder Abuse Victims through the legal system. This is a continued grant, and it will have a solid impact on our community by standing up for victims of these crimes and holding the perpetrators accountable for their actions. This grant will provide funding for two (2) Elder Abuse Victims Advocates and one (1) Elder Abuse Specialist.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The grant award will be $334,125.00 with no matching requirement. This is already included in our office budget.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This grant conforms to the County Priorities by helping make a safer community and providing services to victims of Elder Abuse.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the...
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