REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Julian Harvey, Interim Chief of Police
Subject:
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Approve and accept the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Violence Against Women Act Grant (LE20046860) to the City of Huntington Beach for the 2021 calendar year; authorize the Chief of Police to execute documents; approve appropriations; and, amend the Professional Services Listing to include provided domestic violence services
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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 $203,143. City Council approval is needed to fully accept the grant from the State for the 2021 funding cycle.
Financial Impact:
A City match amount of $67,714 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 2021 calendar year is $270,857, with the $203,143 grant award offsetting a significant portion of these costs. A new grant fund will be established along with the required appropriation for the grant upon approval by City Council. No additional appropriation of funds is necessary.
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the grant between the State of California, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and the City of Huntington Beach; and,
B) Assign authority to the Chief of Police as the official to execute and sign for the award and to approve amendments and extensions; and,
C) Approve the appropriation and expenditure of $270,857 of which $203,143 is to be fully reimbursed by the grant from Cal OES. The remaining $67,714 will be funded from appropriations in the Police Department's budget; and,
D) Amend the Professional Services Listing to include provided domestic vi...
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