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ORDINANCE NO . (Q
SERIES OF 1997/1998
BY AUTHORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO . 114
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WAGGONER
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A VALE GRANT
FROM THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE
18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City of Englewood Safety Service 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 City of Englewood has previously applied and been granted
VALE Grants for the years 1990 through 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Victim/Witness Program in the Englewood Municipal Court
has served the victims of domestic violence since 1990; and
WHEREAS, the past funding for this position which has been provided by VALE
Grants amounts is approximately $90,000; and
WHEREAS, for the year of 1998, the Englewood Victim's Assistance position will
be increased from a three-quarter time position to a full-time position and the
VALE Grant will cover 40% of the total cost of this position; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby authorizes
the acceptance of the VALE Grant, a copy of which is marked as "Exhibit A" and
attached hereto.
Section 2. The City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign and
attest said VALE Grant on behalf of the City of Englewood .
Introduced, read in full, and passed on first reading on the 15th day of December,
1997.
Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the 19th day of December, 1997.
Read by title and passed on final reading on the 5th day of January, 1998 .
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Published by title as Ordinance No. /0, Series of 1997/1998, on the 9th day of
January, 1998.
I, Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby
certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance passed on final
reading and published by title as Ordinance No .~, Series of 97/1998 .
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VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CONTRACT
Pursuant to the Assistance to Victims of and Witnesses to crimes and Aid to Law
Enforcement Act, Article 4.2 Title 24 C.R.S., the Victim Assistance and Law
Enforcement Board of the 18th Judicial District has made the following award:
Grantee: Englewood Department of Safety Services
3615 South Elati Street, Englewood, Colorado 80110
Grant number: 98-38
Project Title: Victim Assistance Program
Purpose of Grant Funds: Police Department Victim Assistance Advocate
Services/Equipment Being Funded: Salary and benefits
Grant Period: January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998
Amount of Grant Award: $12, 109
Quarterly Installments: Four (4) quarterly payments of $3,027
BE IT UNDERSTOOD THAT:
( 1) All disbursement of awards are contingent upon the availability of VALE funds.
(2) The contents of the grant application will become contractual obligations of
the grant recipient and are incorporated into this contract as if fully set forth
herein.
(3) The grant recipient is required to submit Financial Reports quarterly: April 30,
1998, July 31, 1998, October 31, 1998 and January 31, 1999 for funding for
1998. The report due on January 31, 1999 shall be the year end report.
Financial Reporting Forms will be provided by the VALE Board. Grant recipients
are required to use these forms .
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(4) The grant recipient is required to submit Program Reports on July 31, 1998
and January 31, 1999, which address any special conditions that are listed in this
contract. The report due on January 31 , 1 999 shall be the year-end report. It
shall show totals for the entire year and must address any special conditions that
are listed in this contract. Program Reporting Forms will be provided by the VALE
Board. Grant recipients are required to use these forms.
Reports shall be sent to:
Francie Miran, Grant Evaluator
VALE Board
District Attorney's Office
7305 South Potomac Street, Suite 300
Englewood, Colorado 80112-4031
(303) 643-4600
(5) Failure to submit these required reports on the dates due may result in
termination of the grant award, return of awarded funds or the loss of future
funding by VALE.
(6) Special conditions for the award which have been stipulated between the
VALE Board and the grant recipient are as follows:
None
(7) Any equipment purchased with VALE funds must remain with the grant
recipient. Equipment must be used for the purpose designated in the grant
application. Any use by others or transfer of ownership must be reported to the
VALE Board , in writing, prior to the occurrence of such use or transfer. The Board
may approve such use or transfer or may request return of the equipment.
(8) Any change in the use of grant funds shall be approved by the VALE Board.
The request for such change shall be in writing. Approval of the VALE Board shall
be obtained prior to any such use.
(9) Amendment of any other terms of this contract shall have prior approval of
the Board. Requests for amendment shall be in writing.
( 10) The grant recipient shall submit written notification by December 1, 1998 to
the VALE Board if the grant recipient will have any remaining funds at the end of
the grant period.
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Englewood Department of Public Safety
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All unused funds shall be returned to the VALE Board unless the grant recipient
makes a request in writing for use of the funds beyond the grant period and such
request has been approved by the VALE Board.
Such requests shall include:
The amount of remaining funds
How the funds will be used
When the funds will be expended
Why the funds were not expended.
Such request must be received on or before December 1, 1998.
Upon receipt of the request, the VALE Board shall decide whether to grant or deny
the request without further presentation or hearing.
(11) The grant recipient agrees that all funds received under this grant shall be
expended solely for the purposes stated above and that any funds not so
expended, including funds lost or diverted to other purposes, shall be repaid to the
VALE fund.
(12) The grant recipient agrees to comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado
Anti-discrimination Act of 1957, as amended, and other applicable law respecting
discrimination and unfair employment practices (C.R.S. Sec. 24-34-402) and
required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, date April
16,1975.
(13) Non-compliance with any portion of this contract may result in:
Withholding of funds
The grant recipient returning money to the VALE fund
Other action as deemed necessary by the members of the VALE Board
Any combination of the above.
( 14) All grant recipients shall make available to the Board or its authorized
designee all current books, records, procedures or other information relative to the
grant application and implementation.
(15) The funds granted by this contract shall be disbursed in quarterly
installments pending VALE Board approval of all required reports and verification of
expenses .
Englewood Department of Public Safety
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The grant recipient, through the following signatories, understands and agrees that
any VALE monies received as a result of the awarding of the grant application
shall be subject to the terms of this contract.
Project Director
Chris Olson, Director of Safety Services
Financial Officer
Frank Gryglewicz, Director of Financial Services
Authorizing Official
Thomas J. Burns, Mayor
John C. Bennett
Chair , VALE Board
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 t he County Comm issioners, District Attorney,
President or Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Superintendent, or other Chief Executive Officer.
Financial Officer: The person is responsible for all financial matters related to the program and who has
responsibility for the accounting, management of funds, verification of expenditures, audit information and
financial reports. The person who actually prepares the finical 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.
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 ability to administer the project and
supervise personnel. He/she shares responsibility with the financial Office for seeing that all expenditures are
within the approved budget. 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 or the Financial Officer.
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Englewood Department of Public Safety
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The grant recipient, through the following signatories, understands and agrees that
any VALE monies received as a result of the awarding of the grant application
shall be subject to the terms of this contract.
Project Director
Financial Officer
Authorizing Official
John C. Bennett
Chair, VALE Board
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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 recip ient.
This could include: Mayor or City Manager, Chairperson of the County Commissioners, District Attorney,
President or Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Superintendent, or other Chief Executive Officer.
Financial Officer: The person is responsible for all financial matters related to the program and who has
responsibility for the accounting, management of fu nds, verification of expenditures. audit information and
financial reports. The person who actually prepares the finical 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.
Project Director: The person who has direct responsibility for the implementation of the project. This person
should combine knowledge and experience in the proj ect area with ability to administer the project and
supervise personnel. He /she shares responsibility with the financial Office for seeing that all expenditures are
within the approved budget. 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 or the Financial Officer .
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SECTION A: PROJECT CONCEPT/DESIGN
1. Description of the applicant agency:
The Englewood Department of Safety Services is comprised of the police
and fire divisions for the City of Englewood.
2. Substantiate or quantify the problem your program is designed to address
within this communitv. i.e . factually or with other supportive
documentation.
During the 1996 grant period from January 1, 1996 to December 30, 1996,
there were 142 arraignments in Nfunicipal Court. The victim witness
adv ocate contacted 114 new victims during that time. There were 395
contacts with victims at various hearings, telephone conferences or personal
appointments to discuss victim's needs.
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 municipal court in Englewood will
provide support for victims of domestic violence through the court process.
4a. Identify and describe the project~ s goals and objectives. Your objectives
must be measurable and specific.
+ To provide a victim/witness position to ensure support for victims of
domestic violence through the court process according to the standards
set forth in the Victim's Bill of Rights.
+ To provide follow-up with victim after court.
+ To educate victim of dynamics of domestic vi olence.
+ To provide referral to appropriate community resource s su ch as vi ctim
compensation. counseling, legal or financial assistance.
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SECTION A: (Continued)
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+ The city of Englewood will increase their contribution toward J\;fs.
Sena's salary to half of the total cost. We are asking for the other half
from VALE. Hopefull y, the city will ev entually be in a position to fund
the entire cost of the program.
Sb. How do you plan to resolve these problems?
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6a. Define how this program/project will address the guidelines for assuring the
rights of victims and witnesses as outlined in Section 24-4.1-302.5 C.R.S.
(list specific services to be provided.)
The victim/witness services address specific victim service needs:
+ Support for the v ictim through the court process; including help with
understanding the v ocabulary of the court and answering questions about
the proceedings .
+ Ensure that the vi ctim 's wishes are met, such as no contact orders or
restitution.
+ Offer information on relev ant community resources a v ai lable to help the
v ictim , such as financial help or legal assistance.
+ Gi v e v ictims applications for v ictim compensation and a selecti on of
therapists who are effecti v e in w orking with domestic v iolence.
+ Ans w er questi ons on the statu s o f the case, includ ing in v estigation ,
prosecution, tr ia l and sentenc ing.
+ Pro v ide fo llo w -up to mai nta in co nt a ct w it h the v ictim an d continued
encour::.i.gemem and supp o rt .
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SECTION B: SERVICE INFORIVIATION
1. A. De fi ne the p opulation and geographic area targeted for service
through the project.
This program will be av ailable to all victims of domestic violence
who are victimized in Englewood and whose case is heard at the
Engle w ood Municipal Court.
B. If the project is not located entirely in the 18th Judicial District, what
percentage o f services would be for victims and witnesses in the 18th
Judicial District?
The proj ect is located entirel y in the 18th Judicial District.
2. A. What number of people will be served by this project during this
contract period? (Identify sources of information.)
In the 1996 grant period, there were 114 new victims served in the
Municipal Court as documented by court records. This number will
increase in 1997. There was an av erage of 12 arraignments per
month in 19 9 6. In the first half of 199 7, the a v erage number of
arraignments was 21 .
B. 'YVhat num ber of pe o ple are currentl y be ing s e rv ed and how?
(Identify so urce of information.)
As of Augus t 25 , 1997, there w ere 44 1 acti v e cases irr munic ipal
c o urt as d o c umented bv court rec ords. There a re 4 60 v ictims bein!Z . ~
se rv ed by the v ictim w itness adv ocate.
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Susan T\lkDonnell , M.A., is the coordinator and supervisor of the project.
The Victim Witness Adv ocate , Lynn Sena, submits a daily record of court
acti v ity to J\tis. i'vkDonnell which includes victim name, referrals made,
victim compensation information, restitution requests, etc.
The Englewood Department of Safety Services and the Municipal Court
have two computers for the offices at the police station and court. Records
are entered each day into the court terminal, consequently information is
efficiently stored and available to the Victim Assistance Coordinator.
Contacts made to v ictims through the police department office are also
readily available to court. This allows efficient follow-up and continuity.
SECTION C: EVALUATION INFORMATION
1. How will you ev aluate whether or not this project has met its stated goals
and objectiv es ?
Stati sti cs are kept on each court case including the number of v ictims who
accept counseling and repeat offenses , if any. V ictims continue to report a
great degree of satisfaction with the court program as reported on the
client surve v s returned . .
2. Do y ou currently survey your clients to determine client satisfaction with
the serv ices pro v ided? 1ZJ Yes D N o
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B .
If y e s, p lea se pro v ide a rand o m sampling of client sat isfaction
su rv e ys provi ded to you r a genc y wi thin the p a st 12 months.
I f no, hovv d o yo u p la n to d e t e:-:ni ne c lient satisfac tion \vi th th e
se rvi c es provi d ed.
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3. 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 A1'10UNT
City of Englewood will contribute one half of the total cost of the program.
4. Are you currently receiving VALE funding? ~ Yes D No
If yes, please identify the Judicial District and the amount requested and
received.
Date of Award
January 1, 1997
District Amount Requested
18 $13,727
Amount Received
$10,296.
5. Will you be applying to other VALE Boards for funding?
O Yes [g] No
If yes, please identify the Judicial District and the amount requested.
Date of Request District Amount Requested
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8. Describe the volunteer and/or in-kind services that will be used for this
programJproj ect.
9. N o v olunteer hours contribute to this program.
10. What percentage of your total budget is this request for VALE funds?
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50 o/o of the total budget.
If this program/project is to continue beyond the initial funding period,
please identi fy how the program/project will be funded in the future.
Please be specific.
Funding for the v ictim/witness program will be requested in the 1998
budget. Hopefull y the city will approve this entire expenditure. If that is
not possible , I will request the city to approve 75 % of the total cost of the
program. The City of Englewood has been responsible in assuming their
share of successful programs when it is financiall y able.
Two budgets are required:
1. An agency victim assistance budget that includes all funding sources and a
specific project budget.
2. A budget narrative that includes justification for requested items.
(Budget should show by line item where V4LE funds would be used.)
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Fund: General Department: Safety Services
rvlissicn Statement
Tue ceoar::ment's missicn is to prcvice a safe . sec~re :nvircnment and irr.prcve ~he quality of life for the community
by :r.inim1z!ng the impac: cf c:ime . disas~er . ciscrce:. fire . hazarccus c::nc:ticns and pe:scnal emergencies thrcugh
etfcr.s direc:ed tcward:
seeking and forming ccrr.munity ;Jrctierr.-sclvir:g par::iie:sliips emphasizing murual respec: and
interac::cn :
respcndim; to community neecs anc cesiras ;
providing ;:utlic education and information fcc~sec en ;Jerscnai safety and vclumary compliance
with the law : and
prcvic ir:g cuality service th rcugh prcfessicnc;l. effic:ent utilizsticn of resources.
Director
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Safety Services
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CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE
PERSONNEL COST ESTIMATE -1998
Figured at
50 % of
Column A Column A
!Annual Sa lary' Ca lculation :
1. Number of hours a week 40
2. Number of weeks per year 52
3 . Hourly base rate $ 10.78
Multiply 1 (x) 2(x) 3 $ 22.422 $ 11 ,211
I Benefits Cal cu la ti on :
1 . Med ical Insurance $ 5 ,152 $ 2 ,576
2 . Dental Insurance 736 368
3. Workers Compensation 245 123
4. FJC,A. 1,715 858
Totals $ 30 .2 7 0 $ 15 , 136
V A LE funds requested@ 50% $ 15, 136
E nglewcod ma t ch@ 50 % 15~ 134
$ 30 ,270
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PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL RESUME
Susan McDonnell
7026 South Cook Way
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 721-6153
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO/DENVER. Denver, CO
September 1988 -June 1989
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY , Boston , MA
March 1984 , December 1984
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE . Worcester, MA
Apri l 1981 -June 1983 Master of Arts Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS . Amherst , MA
September 1975 -June 1979 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY . Columbus , OH
September 1963 -June 1966
EXPERIENCE:
ENGLEWOOD DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY SERVICES :
Englewood , Colorado
Ju ly 1989 -presen t
Pos ition : Coord inator of Victim Services
Respons ibilities include :
O On-scene cr isis counseling for victims of crimes , i.e ., sex assault, child
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abuse , survivors of homicide etc .;
Counsel surv ivors of suicide , citizens in crisis etc .;
Works with t he Englewood Fire Division , Fire and Rescue , to aid survivors
of fires , injury , natural death etc .;
Superv ise V ict im/Witness Advocate in Mun icipal Court;
Train and supervise staff of volunteers ;
Establish li aison with community organizations , schools , hospitals and
othe r agenc ies ;
Prov ide t raining t o po lice personnel , community agencies and citizens ;
De ve lop a nd imp lement spec ial programs such as juvenile firesetter
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YOUR OPINION MATTERS!
Plecse :-cte how well we served you in the
followin g areas:
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questic:--s er comments . o lecse p <)v i d ,~ you r
ncme , ccd:ess and phGne m .:mber.
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P!ecse rctc hew we!i 'Ne served you in the
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City of Englewood
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
Daniel L. Brotzman, City Attorney
Nancy N. Reid. Assistant City Attorney
Dugan S. Comer, Assistant City Attorney
August 27, 1997
Ms. Franci Miron
VALE
7305 S. Potomac, Suite 300
Englewood. Colorado 80112-4031
Re: City of Englewood, Victim Advocacy Program
Dear :Vfs. Miron:
3400 South Elati Street
Englewood, Colorado 80110-2304
Phone (303) 762-2320
FAX (303) 762-2331
I am writing you to urge that the Victims Advocate position with the City of
Engle'.vood be funded as a full time position. I have worked closely with the City 's
Victims Advocate office over the past four years, and have observed that it is no longer a
pan-time advocacy position.
With society 's heightened awareness of the issues and problems surro undin g
domestic violence. there is a great urgency that the victims of these crimes be afforded
c o ntact \Vith so meone who can assist them in dealing with the conflicting emotions. and
issue s the victim is confronted with .
.\los t v ictims o f domes tic violenc~ are in need of assistance on any given day , not
j u s t o n the days that the ad v ocate may be a v ailable. Lynn Sena. the current Victim's
A.d vo c:ue . c o nst::rnt!y w o r ks with v ictims o n a daily basis. In many instances. this is done
o n th e .-\d v o cate · s O\vn time.
The v ictim s in o ur case s re !y up o n .Yl s . Sena in as s is ting them in lo cating
o rgan iz au o ns and ind ivi d u al s w ho c an as s is t them with foo d. c o un s e l ing. day care. or
li v in g arrangements.
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ENGLEWOOD N1UN1CIPAL COURT
CITY HALL 3400 South Elati Street
ENGLEWOOD. COLORADO 80110
TELEPHONE 762-2580
FAX# 303-762-2687
MUNICIPAL JUDGE. LOUIS PAR.KJNSON
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, TA.MARA WOLFE
CLERK OF COL'RT , JEWEL M TRA UDT
AUIUSl 23, 1997
Fr.mcic Miron
VALE Gmrt Evaluator
i.30S S. ~ 1300
E:glewooQ. co 80l11
~Ms. Miron:
The purpose af this letter is to ~ the~' s opioion on the !ICCCUity of funding a full time Vialln Witness
Advocalc fur~ Municipal Court. Carrcnly, Lynn Sena, i8 performing tbcsc duties on a part time buis.
Ms. Sena has pl"O"f'C1 to be 11 -vaJ°*>le 3S9Ct to the Ct1Urt • s domc:stic violence program. She pUdes the victims
thrwgh ;i x:rics o{ i.D-depda qucsticns that the ~ requires in order to fully 2SSCSS each iDdMdual case. Ms.
Sena nQt only o!fc:s her mpport and apertise to the victims through ~ and ~ 1'111 also directs
lbe:ir participation in aJO.rt bl::u'i~.
Tbc domestic violence ptvgiaia tluoogh our court hM continued to become more complex ~ time comaming.
We cue ~ more citation& lxiDg issued for this vioblion. In :Qlition. the c:m:s arc otb:n dealing '!ritb m:my
isme5 th:u require tbon:Jagh imcstigation in OTiier for tbc judge to be able to make an iIIfonncd deciiion. While
Ms. Sens has done an~ ;'ob ofkcq>ing the court informed of the issues 31 hand. the time COl!SU'aints that
she~ under. oficn impair her from being able to fully deal with every situation.
Yict.imi appear 31 a:iun !or a variety Qf ~. and aftc:i for rca&OnS that arc not court related. Wbcn Ms. Sena is
not 3V8ilab1c. thaiic vic:tims may leave f=iing C\llliased md frustr.Rd that theit" support system is swting to fail
them. Ms. Sena's full time yaeeence '\1l'OWd allevi3tc the court's pcrsonncl from~ in a posifum where they may
oot be able to propc:rly di.red the Y1Ctim. Oa ocx::lSion. unexptded QICS happen to appeal' without tbe coort's
prior X.nowl~. Tbi5 often pws the cxnut in tbe position of not being able to deal 'lrith the l.:3SC fully Jt that
moment. and rcquin::s that th: maru:r be continued. Hm.ng a 1W1 time victim witness advQCJl'C woWd allow for
cflicicnt and prompt Jltcmion to tlle:sc often volatile situations.
In conciU&ion.. it is thi5 aJWt 's opiniou thm a full time victim· s advcx:atc would be m arivan~ fur ail parties
coocemcd. We would encourage yoo to consider ioc:C1!C inf~ that wwld 3llow Ms. Sela the opportunity
to WQrlc on i full time basis.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date Agenda Item Subject
Victim Assistance Law
December 15, 1997 10 a ix Enforcement (VALE) Grant
Initiated By Staff Source
Chris Olson, Director of Safety Services
Safety Services Susan McDonnell, Victim/Witness Services
Coordinator
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Cooperative partnership with outside agencies. The City has previously approved VALE Grants, from
1990 to 1997, for funding of the Victim/Witness Program in the Municipal Court.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of acceptance of a grant in the sum of $12, 109 from the Victim Assistance Law Enforcement
Board of the 18th Judicial District.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
The Victim/Witness Program in the Municipal Court has served the victims of domestic violence since
1990. Funding for this position has been provided by VALE Grants amounting to approximately
$90 ,000. In 1998, this position will be increased from a three-quarter time to a full-time position. The
VALE Grant will cover 40% of the total cost of this position.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The estimated program cost is approximately $30,270. This includes salary and benefits. The balance
of the cost of the project will be absorbed by the Sat ety Services budget.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Bill for an Ordinance
1998 VALE Grant application