| Item Title: | 65th Protective Order Court VAWA grant application | | Submitted By: | Joe Gonzalez, Associate Judge, 65th District Protective Order Court (915) 543-3859 | | Subject: | Approve and authorize the 65th Judicial District - Protective Order Court to apply for the VAWA grant, funded by the Office of the Governor, in the amount of $160,800, with a grant match of $65,678, and a total anticipated project cost of $226,478. The grant period is from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. Furthermore, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. | | Background: | The court provides victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking prompt access to legal remedies with their application for protective orders. The Family code requires that hearing be set no later than fourteen days after an application for a protective order is filed. Additionally, the Court addresses all legal issues involving the family during the duration of the protective order. | | Fiscal Impact: | Grant Request - $160,800
Grant Match - $65,678
Account will be set up at the time the grant is awarded and approved by Commissioners Court. | | Recommendation: | Approve and authorize the 65th Judicial District - Protective Order Court to apply for the VAWA grant, funded by the Office of the Governor, in the amount of $160,800, with a grant match of $65,678, and a total anticipated project cost of $226,478. The grant period is from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. Furthermore, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. | | Prior Action: | 2018-0074 Grant Award $160,800; Match $65,813
2017-0704 Grant Award $161,202.45; match $111,186.55 | | Strategic Plan: | .. | | Strategic Plan Information: | |
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