Title
Request Retroactive Authorization for Agreement for Child and Family Advocacy Center Grant Funds (Ordinance S-46936)
Description
Request retroactive authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, and, if awarded, accept Child and Family Advocacy Center grant funds and enter into an agreement with the State of Arizona, Office of Attorney General. Funds will be allocated statewide to advocacy centers based on the number of clients served in calendar years 2018 and 2019. Further request authorization to take all other action necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of the grant. Request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the grant.
Report
Summary
On July 6, the Arizona Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced the availability of Child and Family Advocacy Center grant funds with the application due on Aug. 17, 2020. The AGO worked with the Arizona Legislature to re-appropriate monies from civil settlements for the purpose of establishing a fund to provide grant support to Child and Family Advocacy Centers. To address this need, the AGO is providing up to $600,000 for multiple, one-time grants. The sum of $100,000 is available to the City of Phoenix based on the number of victims serviced in calendar year 2018, and $500,000 is available based on the number of victims served in 2019.
If awarded, this funding will provide essential items to victims of crime who are in dangerous, emergency situations. These items may include clothing, hygiene items, and gift cards for food and/or gas. In addition, the funding may be used to improve space within the Family Advocacy Center such as waiting areas, restrooms, and forensic medical exam rooms.
Contract Term
The grant period shall commence upon award and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2021.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is provided by the State of Arizona and does not have a match requirement.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Human Services Department.