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Commissioner Fraley - Financial and Management Services - Grants - To Accept and Appropriate Additional Federal Grant Funds for Hope United Survivor Network for Contracted Legal Services and Furniture/Equipment ($122,807.02 - No Additional County Funds)
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STAFF CONTACT
Ashley Rhom - Financial and Management Services - 704-866-3099
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund: Increase federal grant revenue by $122,807.02. Increase grant expenditures by $122,807.02. No additional County funds.
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BACKGROUND
The NC Council for Women and Youth (CFWYI) Family Violence and Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) COVID-19 supplemental funding will be used to support a part-time contracted Family Law Attorney, including covering the costs of their office technology and furniture setup at the Hope United Survivor Network facility. This includes a complete laptop setup with monitor, keyboard, mouse, docking station, and printer, along with necessary office furniture.
In addition to this, the funding will support the purchase of 73 infrared heat signature cameras, which will be used by law enforcement and GEMS to detect signs of physical assault in evidence gathering.
The period of grant performance is 08/01/24 - 08/31/25.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR); Budget Approval Notice