To: James Avery, Governmental Operations Committee
From: Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson
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RE: Authorization to accept a grant from MDHHS for a renewal of our Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) efforts for FY2024
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorization to accept a grant from MDHHS for a renewal of our Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) efforts for FY2024.
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 that are devoted to preventing, identifying, educating, and supporting victims of Elder Abuse.
DISCUSSION:
This initiative expands the efforts of our existing Elder Abuse Task Force which focuses crimes against anyone over the age of 60. This grant is providing resources to the elder community by assisting Elder Abuse Victims through the legal system. This is a continued grant, and this grant 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:
Create, post, and fill one Elder Abuse Victim Advocate.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The grant award will be $334,125.00 and there is no matching requirement. This is already included in our office budget.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Added workstation for the new position.
IMPACT ON INDIRECT COSTS:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This grant conforms to the County Priorities by helping make a safer community and provided services to victims of Elder Abuse.
resolution
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 request by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office to enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and accept a VOCA grant in the amount of $334,125.00 for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documentation with the official records of the November 8, 2023 Governmental Operations Committee of this Board) and the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to record the attached budget amendment.