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15-R-34 - Grant (PD) Acceptance TX Criminal JusticeRESOLUTION NO. 15 -R -34 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS, the City of Schertz (the "City ") has applied for and wishes to accept the award for a fiscal year 2015 grant through the Texas Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office for the project titled "Crime Victim Liaison Unit "; and WHEREAS, the grant funds total no more than $5,340.00 and require matching funds of no more than $1,335.00; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Schertz hereby finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the City to accept the grant award for a fiscal year 2015 grant through the Texas Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office Grant funds totaling no more than $5,340.00 with a matching funds requirement of no more than $1,335.00 for the project titled: Crime Victim Liaison Unit. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the acceptance of the grant award for a fiscal year 2015 grant through the Texas Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office Grant funds totaling no more than $5,340.00 with matching funds of no more than $1,335.00 (the "Grant ") for the project titled "Crime Victim Liaison Unit." Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or his designee to take all actions necessary in connection with the acceptance of the Grant including, but not limited to, executing the Grant Agreement, acceptance, rejection, to alter, or terminate the grant. Section 3. The City Council hereby assures that, in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, all funds shall be reimbursed to the Criminal Investigations Division of the Texas Governor's Office. Section 4. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council. Section 5. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 6. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Item 613 Resolution CJD grant - Crime Victim Liaison Equipment. 04212015.v.2F.DNRBHZ.cezCrime Victim Liaison Unit Page 1 Section 7. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 8. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 9. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 28th day of April, 2015. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS '`4C&dric Edwards, Mayor Pro -Tem ATTEST: City Secretary, Brenda Dennis (CITY SEAL) Grant number: 2923601 Item 613 Resolution CJD grant - Crime Victim Liaison Equipment. 0421201S.v.2F.DNRBHZ.cezCrime Victims Liaison Unit Page 2 Agency Name: City Of Schertz Grant /App: 2923601 Start Date: 9/1/2015 End Date: 8/31/2015 Project Title: Crime Victims Liaison Unit Status: Pending OOG Review Eligibility Information Your organization's Texas Payee /Taxpayer ID Number: 17414693444005 Application Eligibility Certify: Created on:2/24/2015 10:04:49 AM By:John Correu Profile Information Applicant Agency Name: City Of Schertz Project Title: Crime Victims Liason Unit Division or Unit to Administer the Project: Schertz Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Address Line 1: 1400 Schertz Parkway Address Line 2: Building #6 City /State /Zip: Schertz Texas 78154 -1672 Start Date: 9/1/2015 End Date: 8/31/2015 Regional Council of Goverments(COG) within the Project's Impact Area: Alamo Area Council of Governments Headquarter County: Guadalupe Counties within Project's Impact Area: Bexar,Comal,Guadalupe Grant Officials: Authorized Official User Name: Johnny Bierschwale Email: jbierschwale @schertz.com Address 1: 1400 Schertz Parkway Address 1: City: Schertz, Texas 78154 Phone: 210 - 619 -1021 Other Phone: Fax: 210-619-1220 Title: Mr. Salutation: Mr. Position: Deputy City Manager Proiect Director User Name: John Correu Email: Jcorreu @schertz.com Address 1: 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Bldg #6 Address 1: City: Schertz, Texas 78154 Phone: 210 - 619 -1245 Other Phone: 210 - 860 -6429 Fax: 210-619-1220 Title: Mr. Salutation: Lieutenant Position: Lieutenant Financial Official User Name: Juan Santoya Email: jsantoya @schertz.com Address 1: 1400 Schertz Parkway Address 1: City: Schertz, Texas 78154 Phone: 210 - 619 -1141 Other Phone: Fax: 210-619-1149 Title: Mr. Salutation: Mr. Position: Finance Director Grant Writer User Name: John Correu Email: Jcorreu @schertz.com Address 1: 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Bldg #6 Address 1: City: Schertz, Texas 78154 Phone: 210 - 619 -1245 Other Phone: 210 - 860 -6429 Fax: 210-619-1220 Title: Mr. Salutation: Lieutenant Position: Lieutenant Grant Vendor Information Organization Type: Unit of Local Government (City, Town, or Village) Organization Option: applying to provide direct services to victims only Applicant Agency's State Payee Identification Number (e.g., Federal Employer's Identification (FEI) Number or Vendor ID): 17414693444005 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): 958344285 Narrative Information Primary Mission and Purpose The purpose of this program is to provide services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process. Services may include the following: • responding to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims; • assisting victims in stabilizing their lives after a victimization; • assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and • providing victims with safety and security. Funding Levels The anticipated funding levels for these programs are as follows: • Minimum Award - $5,000 • Maximum Award -None • Grantees, other than Native American Tribes, must provide matching funds of at least twenty percent (20 %) of total project expenditures. Native American Tribes may be required to provide a five percent (5 %) match. This requirement may be met through either cash or in -kind contributions or a combination of both. For more information regarding grantee match, please click on the Budget tab, and then click on the Source of Match tab in eGrants. Note: If you voluntarily include matching funds that exceed the minimum match requirement, you will be held to that amount throughout the grant period. Program Requirements Preferences Preference will be given to applicants that provide core services to victims and that promote comprehensive victim restoration while incorporating an emphasis on cultural competency in underserved populations. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to streamline administrative and reporting processes by consolidating grant requests whenever possible in lieu of submitting multiple applications. Criminal History Reporting Entities receiving funds from CID must be located in a county that has an average of 90% or above on both adult and juvenile dispositions entered into the computerized criminal history database maintained by the Texas Department of Public (DPS) Safety as directed in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 60. The disposition completeness percentage is defined as the percentage of arrest charges a county reports to DPS for which a disposition has been subsequently reported and entered into the computerized criminal history system. Program Emphasis Applicant agrees to implement comprehensive strategies that are sensitive to the concerns and safety of the victims and hold offenders accountable for their crimes. Applicants must indicate the percentage of their project that benefits Victim Services, Law Enforcement, Prosecution, Courts or other areas. Program emphasis decisions should be made based on the beneficiary of the funded activities. For example, a victim services coalition who provides training to police throughout the state would fall under the "law enforcement" category because the training is to benefit law enforcement. Indicate the percentage ( %) of your project that benefits: Victim Services - any nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that assists victims. 100 Law Enforcement - any public agency charged with policing functions. 0 Prosecution - any public agency charged with direct responsibility for prosecuting criminal offenders. 0 Court - any civil or criminal court system. 0 Other - any initiative that indirectly affects victims (ex., developing protocols and procedures). 0 Culturally Competent Victim Restoration Provide information in this section regarding how your organization is culturally competent when providing services to victims. Here are some guidelines to follow: Victim service providers must have the ability to blend cultural knowledge and sensitivity with victim, restoration skills for a more effective and culturally appropriate recovery process. Cultural competency occurs when: (1) cultural knowledge, awareness and sensitivity are integrated into action and policy; (2) the service is relevant to the needs of the community and provided by trained staff, board members, and management; and (3) an advocate or organization recognizes each client is different with different needs, feelings, ideas and barriers. The crime victims liaison unit will focus on cultural competence by recognizing and overcoming a variety of cultural barriers to effective service delivery. We will implement language services to reduce problems that can arise with victims of varying language backgrounds. We will work collectively with outreach programs to identify target populations that are in need of crime victim services. All services will focus on the following areas: 1. Cultural identity of the individual 2. Cultural explanations of the individual's situation 3. Cultural factors related to the psychosocial environment 4. Cultural elements of the relationship between the individual and the suspect 5. Overall cultural assessment for assessment of needs Culturally Specific and Underserved Populations UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS - The term ' underserved populations' means populations who face barriers in accessing and using victim services, and includes populations underserved because of geographic location, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, underserved racial and ethnic populations, populations underserved because of special needs (such as language barriers, disabilities, alienage status, or age), and any other population determined to be underserved by the Attorney General or by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, as appropriate. CULTURALLY SPECIFIC - The term `culturally specific' means the program is primarily directed toward racial and ethnic minority groups (as defined in section 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u- 6(g)). The term `racial and ethnic minority group' means American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts); Asian Americans; Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders; Blacks; and Hispanics. The term Hispanic' means individuals whose origin is Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or any other Spanish- speaking country. The organization must do more than merely provide services to an underserved population or culturally specific group; rather, the organization's primary focus must be on providing culturally competent services designed to meet the specific needs of the target population in order to justify a YES response in the section below. Does your program have a primary focus on serving a culturally specific population? _ Yes X No If you answered YES to the question above you must explain in the box below how your organization's program is specifically designed to focus on and meet the needs of culturally specific populations. N/A Victim Referral Process Describe how victims are referred to your agency: When an officer is dispatched to an incident, he or she will first gather information as to what type of crime has been committed. As information is gathered, the officer will then identify all parties involved, to include the offender(s), possible suspect(s), witnesses, and victims. Once it is determined there is a victim as described in chapter 56 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, he or she will then be provided the appropriate information on his or her rights as a crime victim. Additionally, this is accomplished by reviewing daily crime reports to identify victims and access their needs. As Schertz is a tri- county city, depending on the location of the offense, the victim would be provided the appropriate Crime Victim Advocate's information. Since this position supports Schertz, Cibolo, and Live Oak, the process would be similar for each agency. Services to Victims of Crime Applicant agrees to provide services to victims of crime which include: responding to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims; assisting victims in stabilizing their lives after victimization; assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and providing victims with safety and security. Effective Services Applicant must demonstrate a record of providing effective services to crime victims. If the applicant cannot yet demonstrate a record of providing effective services, the applicant must demonstrate that at least 25 percent of its financial support comes from non - federal sources. Volunteers Applicant agrees to use volunteers to support either the project or agency -wide services, unless C]D determines that a compelling reason exists to waive this requirement. Community Efforts Applicant agrees to promote community efforts to aid crime victims. Applicants should promote, within the community, coordinated public and private efforts to aid crime victims. Coordination efforts qualify an organization to receive these funds, but are not activities that can be supported with these funds. Crime Victims' Compensation Applicant agrees to assist crime victims in applying for crime victims' compensation benefits. Records Applicant agrees to maintain daily time and attendance records specifying the time devoted to allowable victim services. Civil Rights Information Applicant agrees to maintain statutorily required civil rights statistics on victims served by race, national origin, sex, age, and disability of victims served, within the timeframe established by CID. This requirement is waived when providing services, such as telephone counseling, where soliciting the information may be inappropriate or offensive to the crime victim. Victims of Federal Crime Applicant agrees to provide equal services to victims of federal crime. (Note: Victim of federal crime is a victim of an offense that violates a federal criminal statute or regulation; federal crimes also include crimes that occur in an area where the federal government has jurisdiction, such as Indian reservations, some national parks, some federal buildings, and military installations.) No Charge Applicant agrees to provide grant- funded services at no charge to victims of crime. Applicants are also prohibited from billing Crime Victims Compensation, private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare for services provided using VOCA funds. Confidentiality Applicant agrees to maintain the confidentiality of client - counselor information and research data, as required by state and federal law. Discrimination Applicant agrees not to discriminate against victims because they disagree with the State's prosecution of the criminal case. Forensic Medical Examination Payments Health care facilities shall conduct a forensic medical examination of a victim of an alleged sexual assault if the victim arrived at the facility within 96 hours after the assault occurred and the victim consents to the examination. The victim is not required to participate in the investigation or prosecution of an offense as a condition of receiving a forensic medical examination, nor pay for the forensic examination or the evidence collection kit. The evidence collection portion of the exam is to be paid by law enforcement per state law. Crime Victim Compensation funds may be used to pay for the medical portion of the exam unless the victim of sexual assault is required to seek reimbursement for the examination from their insurance carrier. If a health care facility does not provide diagnosis or treatment services for sexual assault victims, the facility is required to refer the victim to a facility that provides those services. Protection Orders Victims applying for a protective order or their attorney may not bear the costs associated with the filing of an order of protections. Nondisclosure of Confidential or Private Information Personally identifying information or individual information collected in connection with services requested, utilized, or denied may not be disclosed; or, reveal individual client information without informed, written, reasonably time - limited consent of the person about whom information is sought. If release of information is compelled by statutory or court mandate, reasonable attempts to provide notice to victims affected by the disclosure of information will be made and steps necessary will be taken to protect the privacy and safety of the persons affected by the release of information. Civil Rights Liaison A civil rights liaison who will serve as the grantee's civil rights point of contact and who will be responsible for ensuring that the grantee meets all applicable civil rights requirements must be designated. The designee will act as the grantee's liaison in civil rights matters with CID and with the federal Office of Justice Programs. Enter the Name of the Civil Rights Liaison: Josh Smith, HR Director Enter the Address for the Civil Rights Liaison: 1400 Schertz Parkway #6 Schertz, Texas 78154 Enter the Phone Number for the Civil Rights Liaison [(999) 999 -9999 x99991: 210 - 619 -1155 Certification Each applicant agency must certify to the specific criteria detailed above under Program Requirements to be eligible for General Victim Assistance - Direct Services Program Solicitation. X I certify to all of the above eligibility requirements. Problem Statement: Please provide a detailed account in the Problem Statement section of the existing issues your project will target. Enter your problem statement: Although the Schertz Police Department has created the position of Crime Victim's Liaison to alleviate the psychological and emotional trauma incurred as a result of a crime to the distressed victims; the Police Department currently does not have all the equipment and resources needed to fully utilize the full potential of the position. In order to provide crime victims with a better understanding of their rights as a victim, as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the procurement of necessary equipment and resources is absolutely essential and has become expected for a more involved relationship between the victim and the Criminal Justice System. Supporting Data: Provide as much supporting data, to include baseline statistics and the sources of your data, which are pertinent to where the grant project is located and /or targeted. Do not use statewide data for a local problem or national data for a statewide problem. Enter your supporting data: FY2013 (Guadalupe County Only): 307 hotline calls DPS Crime in Texas 2012 report - 870 family violence offenses reported; 91 sexual assaults Services provided to 96 Guadalupe County residents FY2012 (Guadalupe County Only): 397 hotline calls DPS Crime in Texas 2011 report - 944 family violence offenses reported; 90 sexual assaults Reference: Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter and DPS Report 2011 UCR DATA - SCHERTZ PD Population 32, 127 Murder Rape Robbery Agg Assault Number of Offenses 0 9 4 71 Rate Per 100,000 0 28 12.5 221 Number of Clearances 0 3 1 13 Percent Cleared 0 33 25 18 Number of Arrests 0 0 4 26 2012 UCR DATA - SCHERTZ PD Population 32, 964 Murder Rape Robbery Agg Assault Number of Offenses 0 8 4 52 Rate Per 100,000 0 24.3 12.1 157.7 Number of Clearances 0 3 1 28 Percent Cleared 0 38 25 54 Number of Arrests 0 1 1 20 2013 UCR DATA - SCHERTZ PD Population 33, 711 Murder Rape Robbery Agg Assault Number of Offenses 1 12 10 60 Rate Per 100,000 2.9 35.6 29.7 17.8 Number of Clearances 1 1 3 55 Percent Cleared 100 8 30 91 Number of Arrests 0 1 1 19 Reference: City of Schertz UCR Report Community Plan: For projects that have a local or regional impact target area, provide information regarding the community plan need(s) that your project will] address. Enter your community planning needs: As the City of Schertz continues to grow, a need had emerged to be able to provide essential victim services to our citizens. Victims of crime often experience varying degrees of emotional trauma, which can be magnified throughout litigation and court proceedings. The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 56 deals with the rights of victims. This Chapter outlines specific requirements of our Police Department and what is to be provided to a crime victim. There have been times when these requirements have not been met. There are times when these requirements were having to be met by another agency. Most of the rights are simply not known by a crime victim and our failures to meet them are without consequences to the Department. However, the consequences to the victim are real. Some of these requirements are informational and could easily be met, but must be documented. Many of the requirements could provide benefits to the crime victim in added security, peace of mind and even financial compensation. Above and beyond being the law, it is the right thing to do for our citizens in need. Having someone assigned specifically to this task assures our compliance by law. It assures that other employees are made aware of our requirements. It assures that crime victims have an advocate within the Department that can be a point of contact and a voice. This position, from a victim's point of view, is possibly more important than the officers involved in the case. To meet the demands of our citizens and become more service oriented in these types of situations, the Police Department felt a dedicated individual in this position would provide the necessary information and support to help crime victims understand their rights and be able to move forward from the crime. Our specific plan for this program will ensure that priorities of the Guadalupe County Criminal Justice Plan are implemented into its procedures. This program will most closely facilitate priority #1 of the Victim's Services Issues section. This program will support this priority in that it will facilitate the coordination of victim's service to person who have been identified as victims of a crime. These services include preparing paperwork for compensation for the following: • medical, hospital, physical therapy or nursing care • psychiatric care or counseling • loss of wages due to medical treatment or participation in, or attendance at, the investigation, prosecutorial and judicial processes • care of a child or a dependent • loss of support • funeral and burial expenses • crime scene clean -up • replacement costs for clothing, bedding, or property seized as evidence or rendered unusable as a result of the investigation • attorney fees for assistance in filing the Crime Victims' Compensation application and in obtaining benefits (TCCP, Art 56.43) • loss of wages and travel to seek medical treatment • one -time relocation expenses for domestic violence victims or for those sexual assault victims attacked in their own residence Goal Statement: Provide a brief description of the overall goals and objectives for this project. Enter a description for the overall goals and objectives: The goal of the Schertz Police Department was to add a crime victim's liaison to alleviate the psychological and emotional trauma incurred as a result of a crime to the distressed victims. This position was created as a collaboration of the Schertz, Cibolo and Live Oak police departments. It is essential that the victims involved in a crime are provided with written notices about their rights and financial needs. The obvious need for this position was to accommodate for the growth of the city and to provide a true service to our citizens for that hometown feel. This position has been added to Schertz Police Department through normal budgetary processes. We are requesting this grant to purchase needed equipment and resources to support this position. Cooperative Working Agreement (CWA): When a grantee intends to carry out a grant project through cooperating or participating with one or more outside organizations, the grantee must obtain authorized approval signatures on the cooperative working agreement (CWA) from each participating organization. Grantees must maintain on file a signed copy of all cooperative working agreements, and they must submit to CJD a list of each participating organization and a description of the purpose of each CWA. Cooperative working agreements do not involve an exchange of funds. For this project, provide the name of the participating organization(s) and 'a brief description of the purpose(s) for the CWA(s). You should only provide information here that this project's successful operation is contingent on for the named service or participation from the outside organization. Note: A Sample CWA is available here for your convenience. Enter your cooperating working agreement(s): N/A Continuation Projects: For continuation projects only, if your current or previous year's project is NOT on schedule in accomplishing the stated objectives, briefly describe the major obstacles preventing your organization from successfully reaching the project objectives as stated within your previous grant application. (Data may be calculated on a pro -rated basis depending on how long the current or previous year's project has been operating.) Enter your current grant's progress: N/A Project Summary: Briefly summarize the entire application, including the project's problem statement, supporting data, goal, target group, activities, and objectives. Be sure that the summary is easy to understand by a person not familiar with your project and that you are confident and comfortable with the information if it were to be released under a public information request. Enter your summary statement for this project: Although the Schertz Police Department has created the position of Crime Victim's Liaison with the support of the Live Oak and Cibolo Police departments to assist crime victims in knowing their rights, the Police Department currently does not have all of the equipment and resources needed to utilize the full potential of the position. In order to provide crime victims and their families with more accurate information, the utilization of proper equipment is absolutely necessary and has become expected for the dissemination of information to crime victims. The overall goal of this project is to provide emotional support and provide referrals to appropriate service agencies for counseling and other support services. This is accomplished by maintaining current knowledge of resources, programs, services, and benefits that are available to victims of crime. The Crime Victim Liaison provides general support to victims by checking daily crime records to identify victims and assess their needs. Additionally, the liaison coordinates victim services with the District and County Attorney's victim services representative. Also, this position assures compliance with state law regarding crime victim requirements through continued training for Department employees. This position also provides logistical support when families are displaced; .caregivers for children or elderly are injured, arrested or simply involved in the immediate investigation of an offense. Having the proper tools to meet the crime victim requirements and the resources available to crime victims and their families will not only build a trust between the Police Department and crime victims, it will also build lasting relationships with the citizens of Schertz. Project Activities Information Type of Crime Victim Select the type(s) of crime victim this project targets and provide the percentage of time dedicated to serving each category of crime victim. You may select more than one type; however, the sum of the percentages may not exceed 100 %. Sexual Assault Percentage ( %): 5 Domestic Abuse Percentage ( %): 32 Child Abuse Percentage ( %): 10 DUI / DWI Crashes Percentage ( %): 5 Survivors of Homicide Percentage ( %): 3 Assault Percentage ( %): 26 Adults Molested as Children Percentage ( %): 0 Elder Abuse Percentage ( %): 1 Robbery Percentage ( %): 4 Stalking Percentage ( %): 3 Dating /Acquaintance Violence Percentage ( %): 10 Human Trafficking Percentage ( %): 1 Selected Proiect Activities: ACTIVITY PERCENTAGE: DESCRIPTION Coordination of recovery paperwork for the victim to include loss wages, funeral Crisis 100.00 expenses, counseling, loss of support, child care, crime scene clean up, rent and Services travel expenses. Geographic Area: Schertz is a city in Bexar, Coma], and Guadalupe counties in the U.S. state of Texas within the San Antonio -New Braunfels metropolitan area. The population was 31,465 at the 2010 census with estimated current population of 35,929. Schertz's proximity to two major cities, two major airports, and the interchange of two major interstate highways is a distinct geographical challenge. Live Oak has a population of 14, 751 with a land size of 4.7 square miles. Live Oak is in Bexar County. Cibolo has a population of 23,890 with a land size of 7.529 square miles. Cibolo is in Guadalupe County. Target Audience: The combined population of the three cities which is 74,570, the businesses of the three cities, and the visitors to the area will benefit from and be impacted by the improvements provided by this project. Gender: Male and Female Ages: All age ranges Special Characteristics: Since the late 1990s, Schertz has witnessed unprecedented growth. In five years, from 2000 -2005, the city's population jumped from 18,694 to 26,463. In 2006 alone, the population rose from 26,463 to 34,000. During that same period, the city platted 1,357 new lots and the growth shows no sign of slowdown. Measures Information Progress Reporting Requirements Outcomes Reported to Texas A &M University, Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI): In addition to the measures listed below, all programs will be required to report the number of victims /survivors who returned to the agency as a result of a new victimization either by the same perpetrator or a new perpetrator. Note: This does not include victims returning to your agency to continue their treatment. This measure will be used to measure the efficacy of the services provided in the restoration of the victim to full mental, physical, and emotional health. Objective Output Measures OUTPUT MEASURE CURRENT TARGET DATA LEVEL Number of victims seeking services who were not served. 329 25 Number of victims / survivors seeking services who were served. 0 324 Number of survivors assisted with crime victim compensation applications. 0 324 Number of survivors receiving crisis counseling. 0 100 Number of survivors receiving information and / or referral (in person / by 0 25 phone). Custom Objective Output Measures CUSTOM OUTPUT MEASURE CURRENT DATA TARGET LEVEL Objective Outcome Measures OUTCOME MEASURE CURRENT DATA TARGET LEVEL Custom Objective Outcome Measures CUSTOM OUTCOME MEASURE CURRENT DATA TARGET LEVEL Certification and Assurances Each applicant must click on this link to review the standard Certification and Assurances. Resolution from Governing Body Applications from nonprofit corporations, local units of governments, and other political subdivisions must include a resolution that contains the following: 1. Authorization by your governing body for the submission of the application to CID that clearly identifies the name of the project for which funding is requested; 2. A commitment to provide all applicable matching funds; 3. A designation of the name and /or title of an authorized official who is given the authority to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate a grant (Note: If a name is provided, you must update CID should the official change during the grant period.); and 4. A written assurance that, in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the governing body will return all funds to CID. Upon approval from your agency's governing body, upload the approved resolution to eGrants by clicking on the Upload Files sub -tab located in the Summary tab. Contract Compliance Will CID grant funds be used to support any contracts for professional services? Select the Appropriate Response: X_ Yes No For applicant agencies that selected Yes above, describe how you will monitor the activities of the sub - contractor(s) for compliance with the contract provisions (including equipment purchases), deliverables, and all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines governing this project. Enter a description for monitoring contract compliance: The translation services is an service that is provided via speaker phone. Should a person come to the police department that has a language need, we will be able to utilize this service via the telephone (speaker phone) to communicate with the individual. This program will be required to provide all of the certifications for the various languages that will be used to ensure that they meet nationally and state recognized standards. Lobbying For applicant agencies requesting grant funds in excess of $100,000, have any federally appropriated funds been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant loan, or cooperative agreement? Select the Appropriate Response: _ Yes X_ No _ N/A For applicant agencies that selected either No or N/A above, have any non - federal funds been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress in connection with this federal contract, loan, or cooperative agreement? Select the Appropriate Response _ Yes X_ No — N/A Fiscal Year Provide the begin and end date for the applicant agency's fiscal year (e.g., 09/01/20xx to 08/31/20xx). Enter the Begin Date [mm /dd /yyyy]: 10/1/2014 Enter the End Date [mm /dd /yyyy]: 9/30/2015 Sources of Financial Support Each applicant must provide the amount of grant funds expended during the most recently completed fiscal year for the following sources: Enter the amount ($) of Federal Grant Funds: 7719 Enter the amount ($) of State Grant Funds: 4463 Single Audit Select the appropriate response below based on the Fiscal Year Begin Date as entered above: For Fiscal Years Beginning Before December 26, 2014 Applicants who expend less than $500,000 in federal grant funding or less than $500,000 in state grant funding are exempt from the Single Audit Act and cannot charge audit costs to a CJD grant. However, CID may require a limited scope audit as defined in OMB Circular A -133. Has the applicant agency expended federal grant funding of $500,000 or more, or state grant funding of $500,000 or more during the most recently completed fiscal year? OR For Fiscal Years Beginning On or After December 26, 2014 Applicants who expend less than $750,000 in federal grant funding or less than $750,000 in state grant funding are exempt from the Single Audit Act and cannot charge audit costs to a CJD grant. However, CJD may require a limited scope audit as defined in CFR Part 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements. Has the applicant agency expended federal grant funding of $750,000 or more, or state grant funding of $750,000 or more during the most recently completed fiscal year? _ Yes X No Applicant agencies that selected Yes above, provide the date of your organization's last annual single audit, performed by an independent auditor in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular A -133; or CFR Part 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements. Enter the date of your last annual single audit: Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) Type I Entity - Defined as an applicant that meets one or more of the following criteria: • the applicant has less than 50 employees; • the applicant is a non - profit organization; • the applicant is a medical institution; • the applicant is an Indian tribe; • the applicant is an educational institution, or • the applicant is receiving a single award of less than $25,000. Requirements for a Type I Entity • The applicant is exempt from the EEOP requirements required to prepare an EEOP because it is a Type I Entity as defined above, pursuant to 28 CFR 42.302; • the applicant must complete Section A of the Certification Form and send it to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to claim the exemption from developing an EEOP; and • the applicant will comply with applicable federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services. Type II Entity - Defined as an applicant that meets the following criteria: • the applicant has 50 or more employees, and • the applicant is receiving a single award of $25,000 or more, but less than $500,000. Requirements for a Type II Entity - Federal law requires a Type II Entity to formulate an EEOP and keep it on file. • The applicant agency is required to formulate an EEOP in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301, et seq., subpart E; • the EEOP is required to be formulated and signed into effect within the past two years by the proper authority; • the EEOP is available for review by the public and employees or for review or audit by officials of CID, CID's designee, or the Office of Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, as required by relevant laws and regulations; • the applicant will comply with applicable federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services; and • the EEOP is required to be on file in the office of (enter the name and address where the EEOP is filed below): Enter the name of the person responsible for the EEOP and the address of the office where the EEOP is filed: Type III Entity - Defined as an applicant that is NOT a Type I or Type II Entity. Requirements for a Type III Entity - Federal law requires a Type III Entity to formulate an EEOP and submit it for approval to the Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. • The EEOP is required to be formulated and signed into effect within the past two years by the proper authority; • the EEOP has been submitted to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice and has been approved by the OCR, or it will be submitted to the OCR for approval upon award of the grant, as required by relevant laws and regulations; and • the applicant will comply with applicable federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services. Based on the definitions and requirements above, the applicant agency certifies to the following entity type: Select the appropriate response: _Type I Entity X Type II Entity —Type III Entity Debarment Each applicant agency will certify that it and its principals (as defined in 2 CFR Part 180.995): • Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal Court, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency; • Have not within a three -year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; or • Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in the above bullet; and have not within a three -year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default. Select the appropriate response: X I Certify _ Unable to Certify If you selected Unable to Certify above, please provide an explanation as to why the applicant agency cannot certify the statements. Enter the debarment justification: FFATA Certification Certification of Recipient Highly Compensated Officers - The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) requires Prime Recipients (CID) to report the names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated officers (a.k.a. positions) of each sub recipient organization for the most recently completed fiscal year preceding the year in which the grant is awarded if the subrecipient answers YES to the FIRST statement but NO to the SECOND statement listed below. In the sub recipient's preceding completed fiscal year, did the sub recipient receive: (1) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenue from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants) and cooperative agreements; AND (2) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenue from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants) and cooperative agreements? _ Yes X No Does the public have access to information about the compensation of the senior executives through periodic reports filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or Section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986? X_ Yes No If you answered YES to the FIRST statement and NO to the SECOND statement, please provide the name and total compensation amount of each of the five most highly compensated officers (a.k.a. positions) within your agency for the current calendar year. If you answered NO to the first statement you are NOT required to provide the name and compensation amounts. NOTE: "Total compensation" means the complete pay package of each of the sub recipient's compensated officers, including all forms of money, benefits, services, and in -kind payments (see SEC Regulations: 17 CCR 229.402). Position 1 - Name: Position 1 - Total Compensation ($): 0 Position 2 - Name: Position 2 - Total Compensation ($): 0 Position 3 - Name: Position 3 - Total Compensation ($): 0 Position 4 - Name: Position 4 - Total Compensation ($): 0 Position 5 - Name: Position 5 - Total Compensation ($): 0 Fiscal Capability Information Organizational Information Enter the Year in which the Corporation was Founded: Enter the Date that the IRS Letter Granted 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Status: Enter the Employer Identification Number Assigned by the IRS: Enter the Charter Number assigned by the Texas Secretary of State: Accounting System The grantee organization must incorporate an accounting system that will track direct and indirect costs for the organization (general ledger) as well as direct and indirect costs by project (project ledger). The grantee must establish a time and effort system to track personnel costs by project. This should be reported on an hourly basis, or in increments of an hour. Is there a list of your organization's accounts identified by a specific number (i.e., a general ledger of accounts). Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No Does the accounting system include a project ledger to record expenditures for each Program by required budget cost categories? . Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No Is there a timekeeping system that allows for grant personnel to identify activity and requires signatures by the employee and his or her supervisor? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No If you answered 'No' to any question above in the Accounting System section, in the space provided below explain what action will be taken to ensure accountability. Enter your explanation: Financial Capability Grant agencies should prepare annual financial statements. At a minimum, current internal balance sheet and income statements are required. A balance sheet is a statement of financial position for a grant agency disclosing assets, liabilities, and retained earnings at a given point in time. An income statement is a summary of revenue and expenses for a grant agency during a fiscal year. Has the grant agency undergone an independent audit? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No Does the organization prepare financial statements at least annually? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No According to the organization's most recent Audit or Balance Sheet, are the current total assets greater than the liabilities? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No If you selected 'No' to any question above under the Financial Capability section, in the space provided below explain what action will be taken to ensure accountability. Enter your explanation: Budgetary Controls Grant agencies should establish a system to track expenditures against budget and / or funded amounts. Are there budgetary controls in effect (e.g., comparison of budget with actual expenditures on a monthly basis) to include drawing down grant funds in excess of: a) Total funds authorized on the Statement of Grant Award? _ Yes No b) Total funds available for any budget category as stipulated on the Statement of Grant Award? _ Yes No If you selected 'No' to any question above under the Budgetary Controls section, in the space provided below please explain what action will be taken to ensure accountability. Enter your explanation: Internal Controls Grant agencies must safeguard cash receipts, disbursements, and ensure a segregation of duties exist. For example, one person should not have authorization to sign checks and make deposits. Are accounting entries supported by appropriate documentation (e.g., purchase orders, vouchers, receipts, invoices)? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No Is there separation of responsibility in the receipt, payment, and recording of costs? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No If you selected 'No' to any question above under the Internal Controls section, in the space provided below please explain what action will be taken to ensure accountability. Enter your explanation: Budget Details Information Budget Information by Budget Line Item: CATEGORY SUB CATEGORY DESCRIPTION CJD CASH MATCH IN- KIND GPI TOTAL UNIT /% MATCH Brochure and flyer printing services: This item will be used for the direct support of Contractual Digital victims. This item will and Processing- be used to generate Professional Related brochures, flyers and $1,200.00 $0.00 $300.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 0 Services Services packets that will be provided to the victims of crimes to ensure they receive the right benefits and resources. Remote clicker: This will provide direct support to victims DVD System liaison with Equipment and presentations that will $52.00 $0.00 $13.00 $0.00 $65.00 1 Accessories be given in the community, victims groups and various social services. Equipment DVD System and Cases for the laptop, $200.00 $0.00 $50.00 $0.00 $250.00 1 Accessories Projector and printer Contractual Translation Services: and Interpreter- This item will provide Professional Related direct service to $400.00 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $500.00 0 Services Services victims of crime by ensuring that a live interpreter is available to verbally interpret at the location of our choice. Portable laptop: Panasonic Toughbook CF -53 This will provide direct support to victims liaison with presentations that will be given in the community, victims Laptop groups'and various Equipment System and social services. Additionally, this $2,000.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 1 Accessories laptop will ensure that the crime victims liaison position can be mobile and assist victims of crimes with the paperwork required to complete their request for resources. Portable projector screen: This will Overhead / provide direct support Multimedia to victims liaison with Equipment Projector and Presentations that will $208.00 $0.00 $52.00 $0.00 $260.00 1 Accessories be given in the community, victims groups and various social services. Portable Printer : This item will provide direct support to the Photographic liaison position in that Equipment it will ensure that the and crime victims liaison Equipment Accessories position can be $240.00 $0.00 $60.00 $0.00 $300.00 1 (Valued mobile and assist $1,000 or victims of crimes with over) the paperwork required to complete their request for resources. Portable Scanner: This item will provide direct support to the Photographic liaison position in that Equipment it will ensure that the and crime victims liaison Equipment Accessories position can be $240.00 $0.00 $60.00 $0.00 $300.00 1 (Valued mobile and assist $1,000 or victims of crimes with over) the paperwork required to complete their request for resources. [Equipment i This will $640.00 $0.00 $160.00 $0.00 $800.00 1 Ape Visual rovector: proved support Source of Match Information Detail Source of Match /GPI: DESCRIPTION System and to victims liaison with Budget Allocation In Kind Match $1,335.00 $0.00 $1,335.00 $0.00 $0.00 Accessories presentations that will Equipment $3,740.00 $0.00 $935.00 $0.00 $4,675.00 be given in the community, victims groups and various social services. Video Software: This will provide direct Specialized support to victims Equipment Audio - Visual liaison with presentations that will $160.00 $0.00 $40.00 $0.00 $200.00 1 System and be given in the Accessories community, victims groups and various social services. Source of Match Information Detail Source of Match /GPI: DESCRIPTION MATCH TYPE AMOUNT Budget Allocation In Kind Match $1,335.00 Summary Source of Match /GPI: Total Report Cash Match In Kind GPI Federal Share GPI State Share $1,335.00 $0.00 $1,335.00 $0.00 $0.00 Budget Summary Information Budget Summary Information by Budget Category: CATEGORY CJD CASH MATCH IN -KIND MATCH GPI TOTAL Contractual and Professional Services $1,600.00 $0.00 $400.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 Equipment $3,740.00 $0.00 $935.00 $0.00 $4,675.00 Budget Grand Total Information: CJD I CASH MATCH I IN -KIND MATCH I GPI TOTAL $5,340.00 $0.00 $1,335.00 $0.00 $6,675.00 Condition Of Fundings Information Condition of Funding / Project Date Date Hold Hold Line Item Requirement Created Met Funds Funds You are logged in as User Name: Jcorreu