RESOLUTION NO. 75
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES REGARDING THE VICTIM AND WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Introduced: 3/14/22
By Law Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the New York State Office of Victim Services regarding the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim and Witness Assistance program in a total amount of $3,300,000 over a three-year term commencing October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2025 with a potential two-year renewal option, and
WHEREAS, The Director indicated that the funding will be used to support staff positions providing direct services to crime victims as well as operational costs throughout the duration of the three-year term, 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 Office of Victim Services regarding the VOCA Victim and Witness Assistance program in a total amount of $3,300,000 over a three-year term commencing October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2025 with a potential two-year renewal option, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said application 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.