HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 Ordinance No. 006ORDINANCE NO.~
SERIES OF 2015
BYAUTHORTIY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
ME:MBER OLSON
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A
VICTIM ASSISTANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT (VALE) GRANT FROM TIIE VICTIM
ASSISTANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City of Englewood Police Department applied for funding under the VALE
Grants Program to be used for funding the Victim/Witness Program in the Englewood Municipal
Court; and
WHEREAS, the Victim/Witness Program in the Englewood Municipal Court has served the
victims of domestic violence since 1990; and
WHEREAS, the Englewood City Council authorized the 2014 VALE Grant acceptance by the
passage of Ordinance'No. 8, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the staff seeks Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing the application for
and, if granted the acceptance of a 2015 VALE grant in the amount of $19,398.00, for the period
of July 1st, 2015 to June 30th, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby authorizes the
application for and acceptance of the VALE Grant and accompanying intergovernmental
agreement, a copy of which is marked as "Exhibit A" and attached hereto.
Section 2 . The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign said VALE Grant and accompanying
intergovernmental agreement on behalf of the City of Englewood.
Section 3. The funds for the VALE grant come from fines assessed by the Colorado 18th
Judicial District. No Federal funds will be used.
lntroduced, read in full , and passed on first reading on the 17th day of February, 2015.
Published by Title as a Bill for an Ordinance in the City's official newspaper on the 19th day of
February, 2015.
Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the City's official website beginning on the 18th day of
February, 2015 for thirty (30) days .
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Read by title and passed on final reading on the 2nd day of March, 2015.
Published by title in the City's official newspaper as Ordinance No.~ Series of 2015, on
the 5th day of March, 2015.
Published by title on the City's official website beginning on the 4th day of
March, 2015 for thirty (30) days.
~~ G?-'1:_::::::-. et P. Penn, Mayor
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I, Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify that the
above and foregoing i~ 1:1e copy of the Ordinance passed on final reading and published by
title as Ordinance No. Series of 2015.
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For Offlclal Use Only:
Date Received ___ ~---
Project Duration ___ to __ _
Application Number ___ _
Previously Funded Yes No
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All Materials Included Yes
te of Board Review_____ Approved __ Denied__ Award Amount __ _ .....................................................................................
VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
GRANT APPLICATION
18th Judicial Dl$trict
6450 S Revere Pkwy
Centennial, CO 80111
(720) 87 4-8608
tlassiter@da1a.state.co.us
Please be advised that the board may revoke any con~ct/grant If used Inappropriately. Application must be typed or printed
In black Ink. Applications must be copied on both sldea (duplex). All application pages must be numbered. Please submit
one orlglnal and eight copies of your appllcatlon. Limit application to 12 pages Including cover sheet and signature
page, but excludlng attachments. Do not use a font a_ny smaller than 12 point
I. APPLICANT AGENCY Englewood Police Department
II. PROJECT TITLE Victim/Witness Advocate
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Project Director Nancy Wenig
Phone 303-762-2452 Fax 303-783-6902
Address 3615 S. Elati St Englewood. CO 80110
E-mail: nwenig@englewoodgov.org
Web page http://www.englewoodgov.org/lndex.aspx?paqe=487
AMOUNT REQUESTED $19,398.00
NON-PROFIT STATUS: __ Y~s x_ No __ In Progress
Tax ID Number. ____________ _
GOVERNMENT AGENCY: _x _ YES NO
V. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS (Include with all copies):
A. Budgets
1. Agency Budget (Waived for governmental agencies)
2. Victim Assistance Program Budget
3. Itemized Project Budget (must Include budget narrative)
B. Copy of 501 (c) (3) IRS Tax Ruling (If applicable)
C. Listing of Board of Directors and Key Officers
D. Copy of current Financial statement and Audit Report -(Waived for governmental agencies) (Attach to
original copy only)
E. Management Letter from Auditor-(Waived for governmental agencies)
F. Random Sampling of Client Satisfaction Surveys
G. If you are requesting a full or part-time position, you must attach your agency's classlflcatlon of that position
and job description
H. Resume of program/project administrator
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
(10/2009)
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SECTION A: PROJECT CONCEPT/DESIGN
1. Description of the applicant agency:
Englewood Police Department provides emergency response to crime and non-crime
incidents within the City of Englewood as the primary law enforcement agency for the City.
2. Substantiate or quantify the problem your program is designed to address within this
community, i.e. factually or with other supportiv~ documentation.
Englewood Victim Assistance provides the Victim/Witness Advocate to assist victims of
domestic violence for the Englewood Municipal Court. This position is currently held by Nicole
Maynard.
3. Description of the project, which would be funded by VALE, funds in the 18th Judicial
District. (Be specific regarding what services VALE funds will provide to this community.)
The Victim/Witness Advocate for the Englewood Municipal Court will provide support for
victims of domestic violence through the Court process. The position also ensures that victims are
informed of their Rights under the Victim Rlght's Act and assists in providing those Rights. During
the period from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 there were 250 victims of domestic violence served
in the Municipal Court. The Victim/W'rtness Advocate assists victims at arraignments, penalty
hearings, probation reviews, motions hearings, show cause hearings, and trials. Ms. Maynard also
contacted victims through telephone calls, personal appointments, and letters. These contacts are
to answer questions, inform victims of their Rights, and to discuss needs. We expect the need for
services to remain the same, or increase, for this upco,ming Grant cycle.
4. A. Identify and describe the project's goals and objectives. Your objectives must be
measurable and specific.
• To provide a VictimNfitness position to ensure support for victims of domestic violence
through the Court process according to the standards set forth in the Victim Rights Act
• To ensure that victims in the Englewood Municipal Court are informed of their Rights under
the Victim Rights Act ·
• To provide follow-up with victims after Court.
• To educate victims of the dynamics of domestic violence.
• To provide referrals to appropriate community resources such as Victim Compensation,
counseling, legal or financial assistance.
• To maintain contact with agencies or individuals such as Victim Compensation, Interfaith
Task Force, Human Services, sh~lters and therapists to maintain up-to-date resources
available to the victim .
• To work closely with the probation officer to be sure that the goals of ther~py are being met
and the needs of the victim are being considered.
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• To keep a client "check list' form for each domestic violence client served. This checklist
will include referrals made, Victim Compensation application given, therapists suggested
and restitution requests. ·
• To maintain Court information, brochures and referral resources for clients from various
ethnic backgrounds using translation and counseling services listed in our Re$ource Book.
B. What is your timetable and work plan for accomplishing your objectives?
Our timeline is ongoing.
5. A. Address what problems, if any, you anticipate in implementing the program/ project goals
and objectives.
There has been a lot of staff turnover in the Municipal Clerk's Office. This has made
receiving timely notification of Court procedure more difficult. The Victim Assistance program has
made a considerable effort to provide education and training to the new staff. We anticipate that
there will be times that the Advocate will not be notified of hearings or change in status. In order to
be kept best involved. we will be reviewing the docket more frequently In an effort to keep apprised
of the status of cases.
B. How do you plan to resolve these problems?
• Victim Assistance has an excellent working relationship with the Prosecutor's Office and the
Court. Victim Assistance is part of a collaborative effort to solve the problem and represent victims
in the solution. This includes constant conversations with all parties to ensure victims are being
kept informed and considered in the solutions.
SECTION B: SERVICE INFORMATION
1.A. Define the population and geographic area targeted for services through this project.
This program will be available to all victims of domestic violence who are victimized in
Englewood and whose case is heard in the Englewood Municipal Court.
8. If the project is not located entirely in the 18th Judicial District, what percentage of services
would be for victims and witnesses in the 18th Judicial District?
The project is located entirely in the 18th Judicial District.
. A. Include a brief description of how the project strives to provide culturally competent
services. Cultural competence is defined as a process in which an agency continuously strives to
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achieve the ability to work effectively within the cultural context of an individual or community from
a diverse culture/ethnic background. If the project does not now strive to offer culturally competent
services, how will you do this in the coming grant period? Include cultural competency efforts in •
the goals and objectives in Section A, question 4.
• We use the services of the Translation and Interpreting Center for translations in Court to
include spoken languages as well as sign language.
• The Court is equipped with a FM system for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
• All of the Court information is translated into Spanish. We have a Spanish speaking
translator for Court hearings which are scheduled once a month for all the Spanish speaking
clients.
• We have available a list of agencies from many ethnic backgrounds and are constantly
updating this list. Examples include: Asian Pacific Development Center, DOVE, CHAI,
Servicios de la Raza, and Muslim Family Services.
• We have packets designed specifically for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered,
Queer population and the unique dynamics presented.
• We have packets designed to address male victims.
In addition to providing information In native languages, the program strives to provide culturally
competent services by attending trainings and meetings to update the Advocates . Ms. Maynard
and Ms. Wenig have attended several trainings, provided by the Colorado Coalition Against
Domestic Violence and the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, on culturally appropriate
responses and interventions. Ms. Maynard and Ms. Wenig take advantage of training opportunities
to further cultural competence and the conversation continues within the Victim Assistance Unit
and the Department as a whole. This infonnation is then incorporated into the packet for victims •
3. A. What number of people is in need of the services as proposed by this project?
(Identify source of information).
From July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, there were 78 new victims and 250 total victims served
in the Municipal Court as documented by Court records. The Vlctim/W'ltness Advocate attempts to
contact all those whose lives are impacted by domestic violence, identified by either offense
reports or incident reports . During this time period, Ms. Maynard contacted 124 people affected by
domestic violence outside of the Court process. These victims made contact with the Police
Department and the incident did not rise to the level of an arrest; however, services were offered to
these victims. Historically, these numbers remain similar and we anticipate the same level of need
for the upcoming Grant cycle.
B. What number of people are currently being served in the 18th Judicial District and how?
(Identify source of information.) Explain how you report client numbers and service numbers.
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At present, there. ~re app'roximately 255 domestic violence cases active in the
Municipal Court_ and approximately 115 v,ictim, being served from 2014 and previous years.
Each mont!l, approxim'ately 1 O ca_sel)l are finallzeq; hence, the n1.1mber of active case$ ls
constantly changing : Ms. Maynard keeps a written recor~ of all client contacts. At any point
during th.~ case, a victim may require notification or intervention. There are approximately 15
to 20 new cases each month.
C. What percent of the_ victlfr!S you s,eNe are mo[Jolingual Spa[J~Sh speakers?
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There are approx_lmately 2% monolingu_al Spa!"'ish spe~king victims. One _ aftel'f'.lOOn
per month {s designat~d , as a Spanish-speaking docket. All of tne Spanish-speaking
domestic violence cases are set on this docket. The Victim/Witness Advocate has access to
an interpre~er an~ is able to interview victims.
D. How will your project Qiminish or ~limin~te any duplication of services?
There are no similar servi~s available throug;h the Municipal Court. This program is
designed to refer victims to agencies t~at are providing services outside of the scope Qf this
program to avoid duplication of services. l;ach victim is matc~eq with referral resources that
meet her or his needs. · · · ·
E. How will you coordinate services with similar or like programs?
The program is designed to refer victims to services that will respond to their specific
needs. Through appropriate referral, each victim is matched with referral resources that
meet her or his needs. Ms. Maynard continuously networks with other agencies and
advocates in order to better coordinate services wh!3n needed. ·
4. Define the management plan for the program/project. Identify specifically who will:
• be responsible for daily operations
• be acco·untable for the expenditure of grant funds.
• Include the resume of program/project administrator
The Victim Services Coordinator, Nancy Wenig is the coordinator and supervisor of the project.
The Victim/Witness Advocate, Nicole Maynard, submits a daily record of court activity to Ms.
Wenig which includes victim name, referrals made, victim compensation information, restitution
requests, and any other pertinent information. Ms. Wenig is responsible for the expenditure of the
grant funds under the supervision of the Chief of Police, John Collins, and the Director of Finance,
Frank Gryglewicz.
. In compliance with the American Disability Act (ADA) on providing access, haw does your
agency provide accommodations for crime victims or victim seNice providers?
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The Englewood . Municipal Court is fully accessible to persons with disabilities. We
collaborate with. other service providers to add~~~s all areas of disability. •
SECTION C: EVALUATION INFORMATION
1. HoYJ will you ·evaluat~ whether or not this· projeqt has met its stated goals and obj~ctives?
Explain how you evah,.1ate the 'following: : . .. . .. . · · ' · -. · . · ·
• Prpce~s Evaluation...:. Did .the program meet the pr~ject goal~ and objectives?
• Outcome/Impact Evalu~tioil -Did the program ac.hieve tJ,e stated outcomes or behavioral
changes? How .~!d the delivery of services !n:,prove the lif~ situapon of your clients?
• Over~II! agency s.uccess -How do you measure if yoµr agency is "doing its job• well?
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Process Evaluatio~: The progran:i will have met its g~als· and objectives by providing all
vi~ms wi~h ongoing support di.Iring and after his/her. Court appearan_ce. The program will
h~v!! provided all victims with inf~rmation on their Ri~hts . ·. · · . · . · ·
Outcome Evaluation: Our goal js to provide safety and support for victims of domestic
violen~ as well as to educate victims of the Coµrt process and services available . One
measure of success is the rate of acceptance ~f Victim Compensation applications for
counseling .' In 201~, 73 victims contacted at arraignment took applications for Victim
Compensation. We constantly encourage victims to participate in counseling. We hope
our efforts to encourage counseling for victims will help them recover. It is difficult to
quantify this measure of success. lt is rioted; however, that many victims contact the •
Advocate months or years jater wh1in facing a separate life crisis. It is a ·measure of
success that the victim feels safe contacting Ms. Maynard to receive counsel, advice, and
knowled~e of systems even after the ~se _is final. ·
Overall agency success: Our relationship with the City Attorney anq Judge is excellent.
The process with which victims move through t~e Court process Is efficient and
informative. Survey reports and follow up phone calls reflect a positive experience in the
Court. Victims are ·encouraged to keep in contact with Ms. Maynard to work through any
rough spots in their .recovery. If a victim has a concern or complaint at any time during the
process, it is immediately staffed between Ms. Maynard and Ms. Wenig. The concern is
then addressed where the problem is concerned. This may be with Court, Prosecution, or
Victiml\N'itness procedures and the solution is always victim-centered and allows the
victim to have a voice in the process.
SECTION D: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
1. A. Define how this program/project will address the guidelines for assuring the rights of victims
and witnesses as outlined in the Victim Rights Act (Section 24-4.1-302.5 C.R.S .). List specific
services to be provided .
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• • Each victim is given a brochure at the arraignment, which outlines Victim's Rights.
These Rights are reviewed by the VictimJWitness Advocate periodically to determine the
victim's comprehension of these Rights.
• Victims are informed of each stage of his/her case.
• No plea agreement is made with the defendant without consulting the victim.
B. What services are you providing as outlined in the VALE statute (Section 24-4 .2-
105C.R.S.).
The legislative intent is to assure that all victims of and witnesses to crime are
honored and protected by law enforcement agencies in a manner no less vigorous than the
protection afforded criminal defendants.
• The Victim/Witness Advocate ensures compliance with the guideline listed for assuring
these Rights to victims of domestic violence in the Municipal Court.
• Englewood Police Department has made a clear effort to provide victims
with the services entitled to them by the Victim Bill of Rights. The Court program
addresses all of these rights including: the right to be present and Informed of critical
stages in Court, to be heard at Court proceedings, and to confer with the prosecuting
attorney prior to disposition.
• The victim is asked if restitution is requested and is offered services such as financial or
legal help, shelters, or Victim Compensation.
• The VictimANitness Advocate has a private office and waiting room at Court so that the
victim is assijred of safety and privacy before Court proceedings.
2. Does your agency have a statutory mandate to notify victims under the Victim Rights
Amendment r,JRA)? X_ Yes_ No If yes, please answer the following questions.
How do you presently notify victims of their rights under the VRA 1
Upon initial contact with the Englewood Police Department, victims are informed of
their Rights by being given a brochure. A folder is provided to each victim at arraignment
which contains No Contact Orders, literature on Domestic Violence, a Victim's Rights
brochure, Victim Compensation application and the Victim/\N'rtness Advocate's card. Ms.
Maynard explains these Victim's Rights to her/him at the arraignment and continues to keep
the victim informed of changes in the status of the case, schedules and results of hearings,
availability of property return and other information pertinent to the victim's case while the
case is active in Court. Ms. Maynard makes these contacts in person, by phone, and by
letter.
• What Is the approximate number of clients who receive notifications made by your
agency each year? (N= # of clients)
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There were approximately 324 victims contacted by the VictimJW"rtness Advocate
from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. These victims had cases in v~rlous stages of •
resolution, each needing Information on the status of the case as well as other information
pertinent to th$ victim's needs, e.g. property return, Victim Corripensation information, etc.
What Is the approximate total number of notifications made by your· agency each
year? (NII# of total "otiflcatlons) ·
Each victim has ori average 5 contacts with the Victim/\JVitness Advocate during the
course of the case in Court. With approximately 7~ new victims in this time period, this
equals 390 contacts with victims in person, by phone, and by letter. Ms. Maynard also
contacts victims who have made a police report that does not result in charges filed to
assess safety, review Rights, and provide resources and support. These additional contacts
are not reflected in these numbers.
3. Does your agency have a victim rights brochure that is distributed to victims?
A Victim's Rights Brochure Is attached. This is given to each victim at the time of
arraignment or through a letter sent to the victim. We are in the process of updating the
brochure .
4. Describe the training your agency provides to all staff and volunteers about informing •
victims of their rights under the Colorado Constitution.
Each volunteer and staff member has received the Colorado Guidelines for Assuring
the Rights of Victims of and Witnesses to Crimes. The volunteers have discussed this
report as welt as the Victim's Rights Brochu/'9 at meetings and are instructed to give the
brochure to victims when appropriate on calls and to answer any questions regarding these
Rights. All Police and Fire personnel were trained on Victim Rights during the in-seivice
academy in April 2013.
Date of last training: ____ A..._p....,ril_.2....,0 ..... 14 _______ _
Training provide by: __ _.N:...:.;a=n_cv~W_e;a.n=ig __ _
What percent of your staff attended the above training?
100%
5. Are any of the services provided by your agency eligible for Crime Victim Compensation
reimbursement? ____ Yes x No
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Is so, list services:
Does your agency regularly conduct or receive Crime Victim Compensation training for
direct services staff or volunteers? x Yes __ No
Describe the training on victim compensation that has been provided to your staff and
volunteers.
Date of last training:. ____ N __ o __ v=e __ m=b=e"-r 2=0=--'1:....:4~---
Training provide by: ____ N=a __ n __ cv ........ w .... e .... n-ig _____ _
SECTION E: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Nicole Maynard was hired as the .Victim/Witness Advocate in May of 2008. Since that time, Ms.
Maynard has immersed herself in the work of advocating against domestic violence. She has
gained experience by attending various and multiple trainings throughout the State to maintain
current best practices. This allows her to provide excellent advocacy to victims in court. Attached
is a list of training for Ms. Maynard in 2013.
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SECTION F: BUDGET SUMMARY/FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. Total amount of VALE funds requested: $ 19,398.00
2. Will the amount requested provide full funding for the project? _ Yes _!._ No
If no, please Identify other funding sources and amounts received within the past two years.
Do not include other VALE funding. Please also include other pending grants.
Source Date of Award Amount
City of Englewood.___ ______ $29,098.05 __ _
3, Are you currently receiving VALE funding? _L Yes _ No
If yes, please identify the judicial District and the amount requested and received.
current year funding from the 18th Judicial District.
Date of Award District Amount Requested Amount Received
July 1, 2013 18th__ $18,507 .00 __ _ $18,507.00. __ _
4. Will you be applying to other VALE Boards for funding? _ Yes ____1t No
If yes , please identify the Judicial District and the amount requested.
Date of Request District Amount Requested
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5. Does your agency receive victim assistance funding through the use of a municipal
surcharge? If yes, you must provide specific documentation outlining your agency's
surcharge intake for the last two fiscal years and detailing how these funds were
distributed.
The program has not historically been able to secure Municipal funding. We are in a
unique position within the State because we have the only elected Municipal Judge, Judge
Vincent Atencio. However, this past year, we approached Judge Atencio again and he
granted a domestic violence fee of $50 .00 to be assessed on each case involving a
domestic violence disposition. Judge Atencio began assessing the fee in July of this year.
The Court has collected $400.00 thus far. Please find documentation attached . None of
these monies have been spent. When assessing the fee, Judge Atencio indicated that the
program may use it to benefit victims of domestic violence or to offset costs of the program .
There are not enough funds to supplement salary at this point The fund depends on
payment from defendants and will most likely not see a significant balance for some time.
6. If an increased amount of funding over this year's grant award is being requested, please
provide written justification. Substantiate or quantify factually or with other supportive
documentation.
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The amount we are requesting is an increase from previous Grant requests due to •
increased employee costs and a continued decline in revenues.
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7. Anticipated client fees if any, from this project: $ __ NIA _____ _
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8. Describe the volunteer and/or in-kind seivices that will be used for this program/project.
No volunteer hours contribute to this program.
9. What percentage of your total budget is this request for VALE funds?
Approximately 40% of the total budget would be VALE funded.
10. If this program/project is to continue beyond the initial funding period, please identify how the
program/project will be funded in the future. Please be specific.
The City of Englewood is committed to the Victiml\Nitness Program in the Municipal Court.
The City is willing to provide the difference in the total cost of the program. The City of Englewood
has been responsible in assuming their share of successful programs when it is financially able .
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The applicant assures that the following signatories and all staff and volunteers assigned to this
project have read. and understand the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to section
24-4.1-302.5 C.R.S. and the services delineated pursuant to sections 24-4.1-303 C.R.S. and
23-4.1-304 C.R.S.
I hereby certify that the Information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief. ·
Nancy Wenig Project Director
Typed Name of Proje~ Director
Signature Project Director's Date
Chief John Collins Agency Director
Typed Name of Agency Director
Signature, Agency Director Date
Frank Grvglewicz f lnancfal Officer
Typed Name of Financial Officer
Signature. Financial Officer Date
Randy P Penn Authorized Official
Typed Name o( Authorized Official
Signature Authorized Official Date
Project Director; The person who has direct responsibility for the Implementation of the project. This
person should combine knowledge and experience In the project area with ablllty to administer the project
and supervise personnel. He/She shares responsibility with the Financial Officer for seeing that all
expenditures are within the approved budgel This person will normally devote a major portion of his/her
time to the project and Is responsible for meeting all reporting requirements. The Project Director must be
a person other than the Authorized Official of the Financial Officer.
Agency Director: The executive director of the agency. This may In some agencies be the same person
as the project director or authorized official.
Financial Officer: The person who ls responsible for all financial matters related to the program and who
has responsibility for the accounting, management of funds, and verification of expenditures, audit
Information and financial reports. The person who actually prepares the financial reports may be under
the supervision of the Financial Officer. The Financial Officer must be a person other than the Authorized
Official or the Project Director.
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Authorized Official: The authorized official Is the person who Is, by virtue of such person's position,
authorized to enter into contracts for the grant recipient This could Include: Mayor or City Manager, •
Chairperson of the County Commissioners, Disbict Attorney, President of Chairperson of the Board of
Directors, Superintenden~ or other Chief Executive Officer.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: Agenda Item: Subject:
February 17, 2015 9 a i Intergovernmental Agreement
Initiated By: Staff Source:
Police Department Nancy Wenig, Victim Assistance Coordinator
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
City Council has previously approved Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) grants from 1990-
2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Police Department is recommending that City Council adopt a Bill for an Ordinance authorizing the
Police Department to apply for and accept funding in the amount of $19,398.00 from the 2015 VALE
Grant.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
The VALE Grant finances approximately 40% of the salary for the Victim Witness Advocate position which
is assigned to the Englewood Municipal Court. The Victim Witness Advocate provides services for victims
of domestic violence.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The VALE Grant will fund $19,398.00 towards the Victim Advocate position.
The funding for the VALE grant program comes from fees that are collected by courts in the 18th Judicial
District.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
2015 VALE Grant Application