(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Office of the Texas Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2027 in an Amount Up to $180,000.00, Adopt Resolution, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances

Summary

This item seeks to ratify the application for, and authorize the acceptance of, the Fiscal Year 2027 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant from the Office of the Texas Governor, Criminal Justice Division. If awarded, the grant will provide up to $180,000.00 to fund services and assistance for victims of crime. Specifically, it will continue to fund salary and fringe benefits for two positions within the Fort Worth Police Department's Victim Assistance Unit: one Victim Assistance Specialist and one High-Risk Family Violence Specialist. The grant period is from 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027. The city is required to provide a 20% match, totaling $36,000.00, which will be funded through the Fiscal Year 2027 Crime Prevention Control District budget. The recommendation includes adopting a resolution to make required assurances, authorizing the execution of the grant agreement, and adopting appropriation ordinances to increase estimated receipts and appropriations.

Citizen Impact

This grant will continue funding critical support services for victims of crime, including family violence, through the Fort Worth Police Department's Victim Assistance Unit. These services aim to reduce trauma and repeat victimization.

Confidence

high