Title
Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Grant Funding from the Arizona Office of the Attorney General (Ordinance S-50691)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to retroactively apply for and accept funding from the Arizona Office of the Attorney General (AGO). Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item in an amount not to exceed $58,808.24. Funding is available from the Arizona Office of the Attorney General.
Report
Summary
The AGO makes funds available to Family Advocacy Centers engaged in providing services to the victims of violent crime, specifically victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and the surviving family members of homicide victims and vehicular homicide and other violent crimes.
Funding awarded to the City of Phoenix Human Services Department, Victim Services Division will be used at the Family Advocacy Center (FAC) to provide services to FAC clients. These funds will support the delivery of trauma-informed care by Victim Advocates and allow for the purchase of items to enhance the safety and well-being of FAC clients.
The Human Services Department was notified of the grant opportunity in January 2024 not allowing time to request authorization to apply and accept funding in advance.
Contract Term
This grant term is Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
Expenditures will not exceed $58,808.24. Funding is available from the AGO. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Location
2120 N. Central Ave. Suite 250
Council Districts: 4 and Citywide
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.