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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application from the Office of the Governor of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, to benefit the League City Police Department’s Crime Victims’ Assistance Program (Chief of Police)
Background:
If approved, this resolution will formalize City Council’s support for seeking continued grant funding for the League City Police Department’s Crime Victims’ Assistance Program. The existence of such a program is mandated by state law in accordance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Article 56A.203. This program is vital to citizens who are, or may become, victims of crime.
The Crime Victims’ Assistance Program provides services based upon the needs of individuals and families who have been victimized by crime. Services include orientation and assistance in navigating the criminal justice system, counseling, crisis intervention and psychological support, referrals to resources for emergency and financial assistance, and educating department personnel, citizens, and community service providers about crime victims’ rights in the criminal justice system.
On September 27, 2011, City Council approved a resolution in support of application for the General Victim Assistance Grant to establish a Crime Victims’ Assistance Program at the League City Police Department. The grant was approved by the State and the Department hired one full-time Crime Victims’ Advocate. The grant has been approved each renewal period since that time.
On January 11, 2022, City Council approved a resolution to renew the General Victim Assistance Grant for FY2023.
On November 4, 2022, application for the FY2023 General Victim Assistance Grant was approved by the State and the LCPD Crime Victims’ Assistance Program was awarded $168,412.72.
On January 24, 2023, City Council approved a resolution to renew the General Victim Assistance Grant for FY2024.
On September 21, 2023, application for the FY2024 General Victim Assistance Grant was approved by the State and the LCPD Crime Victims’ Assistance Program was awarded $256,708.24.
On February 13, 2024, City Council approved a resolution to renew the General Victim Assistance Grant for FY2025, which included a 20% match of $51,341.66.
The FY2026 grant application does, again, require a 20% match. This would equate to the State funding up to 80% of the FY2026 award. In this case, the City would be awarded $235,047.75 in FY2026. A 20% City match would be $58,761.94, bringing the total project amount for FY2026 to $293,809.69.
If approved, this grant will provide funding for the LCPD Crime Victims’ Assistance Program for FY2026. This includes the salary, benefits, and administrative costs for three Crime Victims’ Advocates. The grant application is for the period from 10/01/2025 - 9/30/2026. The grant application must be completed and submitted by 2/13/2025 at 5:00 p.m. CST. This resolution is not required at the time an application is submitted, but no funding will be awarded unless the resolution is approved.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Grant Application Pre-Approval Form
3. Grant Announcement
CONTRACT ORIGINATION:
FUNDING
{X} If approved, funding in the amount of $55,790 will be budgeted in Police salaries, benefits, and administrative costs to cover the City’s 20% match, upon Council’s approval of the FY2026 budget.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{x} NOT APPLICABLE