RESOLUTION NO. 362
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING THE STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT GRANT PROGRAM
Introduced: 10/13/20
By Law Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the STOP Violence Against Women Act grant program in the amount of $50,000 for the term commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The Director has also requested authorization to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Albany County District Attorney’s Office and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office in order to apply for the grant and continue developing and strengthening effective law enforcement, prosecution strategies, and victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the STOP Violence Against Women Act grant program in the amount of $50,000 for the term commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Executive is also authorized to enter into an interdepartmental agreement between the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center, the District Attorney’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Office in order to continue their coordinated efforts in cases involving violent crimes against women, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said application and agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.