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Commissioner Worley - Budget & Strategy - To Accept and Appropriate Federal FVPSA (Family Violence Prevention Services Act) Grant Funds for The Cathy Mabry Cloninger Center ($54,000 - 20% Match of $10,800)
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STAFF CONTACT
Pat Laws - Budget & Strategy - 704-866-3771
BUDGET IMPACT
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Increase in Federal revenue and associated expenses $54,000. Match of 20% - $10,800.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
Increase revenue and expenses in the General Fund by $54,000.
BACKGROUND
The Family Violence Prevention Services Act is the primary federal funding stream dedicated to supporting emergency shelters and related assistance for victims of domestic violence and their children. Funding will be used for a Public Outreach Specialist to continue facilitating community and collaborating with agencies that serve those impacted by domestic violence such as civic groups, medical providers, social workers and the faith community. Additionally, the Public Outreach Specialist will prepare presentation materials and maintain the distribution of public facing information to increase public awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence, dating violence and family violence and to support shelter victim services and operating expenses.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR); Grant Award Letter