HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2011-02 RESOLUTION NO. R2011-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS
THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN SEEKING ELIGIBLE
GRANT FUNDS UNDER VX — GENERAL VICTIM
ASSISTANCE — DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAMS
SOLICITATION FOR PLANNING YEAR 2012; AND
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF
THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR.
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas hereby finds and
determines that continuation of the Friendswood Police Department Crime Victim Assistance
Program is in the best interests of the citizens of Friendswood; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said program
as required by the VX — General Victim Assistance — Direct Services Programs Solicitation for
Planning Year 2012 grant application; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of any Criminal Justice
Division grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice
Division in full; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby further finds and determines that the person
serving as Mayor of the City is the appropriate individual to act as the City's authorized official,
and as such should be given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on
behalf of the City, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are
hereby found to be true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, hereby authorizes
and approves the submission of a grant application, pursuant to the VX — General Victim
Assistance — Direct Services Programs Solicitation for Planning Year 2012, to the Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
Section 3. The City Council hereby designates and appoints the Mayor of said City
as the authorized official to apply for, accept, rej ect, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the
City.
PASSED,APPROVED AND RESOLVED on this 7th day of February,2011.
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Grant/App: i4o6�1z
Grant Period: 9/i/zoii to 8/3i/zoiz
Requested Amount: �5o,y.00
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Agenda Date: February 7, zois
Please return the following to Lisa Price:
1) Signed copy of the resolution
z) Signed copy of the "Log-in Information Access Agreement"
Log-in Information Access Agreement
In the event that any individual listed as an ofFicial (Authorized Official, Project
Director, Financial Official)or Grant Writer in our eGrants application becomes
unavailable or incapacitated for any reason, our agency agrees to have a plan that will
enable servicing the grant in a timely manner.
It is understood that should a deadline be missed due to lack of access to the proper
login information,the application process may be halted and the project described
therein rendered unfundable.
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Signature:
Title of Signatory: David J. . mith, Mayor
Date: February 7, zo11
* Usernames and passwords forthe Authorized Official,Project Director and Grant writer can be found inside the front
cover ofthe grant file in the Office of the Chief of Police. Usernames and passwords forthe Financial Official can be found in files
located in Administrative Services.
Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Grant/App: 14o6z1z Start Date: g/i/zoii End Date: 8/3i/zoiz
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Status:Application Pending Submission
Eligibility Information
The Office of the Governor(OOG) publishes funding opportunities, known as Requests for
Applications(RFA),through the Texas Secretary of State. In addition, OOG requires all
applicants and grantee organizations to adhere to the Texas Administrative Code(TAC)as
adopted.
Submission Process
When applying for a grant pursuant to an RFA published in the Texas Register by OOG,
applicants must submit their applications according to the requirements provided in the RFA.
OOG may also consider applications for grants that are not submitted pursuant to an RFA.
Applicants will be selected in accordance with z TAC, §3.7.
Selection Process
All applications submitted to OOG are reviewed for eligibility, reasonableness, availability of
funding, and cost-effectiveness. For applications submitted pursuant to an RFA,the executive
director will select a review group, COG, or other designee to prioritize the applications and
submit a priority listing to the executive director,who will render the final funding decision.A
review group may include staff inembers, experts in a relevant field, and members of an
advisory board or council. For more information regarding the selection process, see z TAC,
43•7•
Funding Decisions
All grant funding decisions rest completely within the discretionary authority of OOG.The
receipt of an application for grant funding by OOG does not obligate OOG to fund the grant or
to fund it at the amount requested. Neither the approval of a project nor any grant award shall
commit or obligate OOG in any way to make any additional, supplemental, continuation, or
other award with respect to any approved project or portion thereof. OOG makes no
commitment that a grant, once funded,will receive priority consideration for subsequent
funding. For more information regarding the application process, see i TAC, §3.7 and 3.g.
Adoptions by Reference
All grantees receiving federal and state funds must comply with the applicable statutes, rules,
regulations, and guidelines related to the funding source under which the grant is funded. In
Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
instances where both federal and state requirements apply to a grantee,the more restrictive
requirement applies. For more information regarding grant funding, see s TAC, §3.1g.
Community Plans
Each community, consisting of a single county or a group of counties, must file with a COG a
community plan that addresses the community's criminaljustice priorities.A community plan
should assess local trends and data; identify problems, resources, and priorities; develop
effective strategies; and set goals and objectives. For more information regarding community
plans, see s TAC, §3.5i.
Juvenile Justice and Youth Projects
Juvenile justice projects or projects serving delinquent or at-risk youth, regardless of the
funding source, must address at least one ofthe priorities developed in coordination with the
Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Board to be eligible for funding. For more information
regarding these priorities, see s TAC, §3•53•
Monitoring
OOG will monitor the activities of grantees as necessary to ensure that grant funds are used for
authorized purposes in compliance with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, guidelines,
and the provisions of grant agreements, and that grantees achieve grant purposes. Grantees
must make available to OOG or its agents all requested records relevant to a monitoring
review. For more information regarding monitoring, see s TAC, §3.z6oi.
Your organization's Texas Payee/Taxpayer ID Number: 174i493zoz4003
Application Eligibility Certify: Created on:iz/zi/zoio 8:i5:18 AM By:Lisa Price
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Profile Information
The Profile Details section collects information about your organization such as the name of
your agency and project title,the geographic area your project will serve and information
about your grant officials.
Email Addresses&Grant Officials Information
Applicant Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Division or Unit to Administer the Project: Police Department
Address Line 1: 160o Whitaker Drive
Address Line z:
City/State/Zip: Friendswood Texas 77546-4177
Payment Address Line 1: 9io S. Friendswood Dr
Payment Address Line 2:
Payment City/State/Zip: Friendswood Texas 77546-4856
Start Date: g/i/zoil
End Date: 8/3i/zoiz
Regional Council of Governments(COG)within the Project's Impact Area: Houston-
Galveston Area Council
Headquarter County: Galveston
Counties within Project's Impact Area: Galveston, Harris
Grant Officials:
Authorized Official Project Director
User Name: David J. H. Smith User Name: Robert Wieners
Email: Iwev�a ci.friendswood.tx.us Email: bwieners�a ci.friendswood.tx.us
Address i: 9io South Friendswood Drive Address i: Friendswood Public Safety
Address 1: Building
City: Friendswood,Texas 77546 Address i: 1600 Whitaker
Phone: z8i-gg6-3z7o City: Friendswood, Texas 77546
Other Phone: z8i-996-33i3 Phone: z81-gg6-3313
Fax: z8i-y.8z-9318 Other Phone: z8i-gg6-33o0
Agency: Fax: z8i-48z-93z8
Title:The Honorable Agency:
Salutation: Mayor Title: Mr.
Salutation: Chief
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Financial Official Grant Writer
User Name: Cindy S. Edge User Name: Lisa Price
Email: rbloskas�a ci.friendswood.tx.us Email: Iprice�a ci.friendswood.tx.us
Address 1: gio 5. Friendswood Dr. Address 1: Friendswood Public Safety
Address i: Building
City: Friendswood,Texas 77546 Address i: z600 Whitaker
Phone: �8i-gg6-3zi6 City: Friendswood,Texas 77546
Other Phone: z8i-996-3z18 Phone: z8i-996-3313
Fax: z8i-48z-649i Other Phone: z8i-996-3300
Agency: Fax: z81-48z-93i8
Title: Ms. Agency:
Salutation: Ms. Title: Ms.
Salutation: Officer
Grant Vendor Information
The Grant Vendor section of the application collects grant payment information for your
organization.
Organization Type: Unit of Local Government(City,Town, or Village)
Organization Option: applying to provide direct services to victims only
Applicant Agency's State Payee Identification Number(e.g., Federal Employer's
Identification (FEI) Number or Vendor ID): 174i493zoz4003
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): 053838314
Payment Address Line 1: gio 5. Friendswood Dr
Payment City/State/Zip: Friendswood Texas 77546-4856
Narrative Information
The Narrative section is the description of your project. It is important that the information
you provide about your project is clear and as concise as possible. Note:All applicants must
certify to the eligibility requirements specific to the fund source.The minimum requirements
to complete this page are the Program Requirements, Problem Statement, Supporting
Data, Goal Statement, and Project Summary sections.We recommend that you complete
any sections applicable to your project to assist in the application review process.
Primary Mission and Purpose
The purpose ofthis program is to provide services and assistance directlyto victims of crime to
speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process. Services may include
the following:
• responding to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims;
• assisting victims in stabilizing their lives after a victimization;
Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
• assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and
• providing victims with safety and security.
Funding Levels
The anticipated funding levels for these programs are as follows:
■ Minimum Award - $5,000
■ Maximum Award—None
■ Grantees, other than Native American Tribes, must provide matching funds of at least
twenty percent(zo%)of total project expenditures. Native American Tribes may be
required to provide a five percent(5%) match.This requirement may be met through either
cash or in-kind contributions or a combination of both.
Note:lf you voluntarily indude matching funds that exceed the minimum match requirement,
you wil(be held to that amount throuqhout the grant period.
Program Requirements
Preferences- Preference will be given to applicants that promote comprehensive victim
restoration while incorporating an emphasis on cultural competency in underserved
populations.Applicants are also encouraged to streamline administrative and reporting
processes by consolidating grant requests whenever possible in lieu of submitting multiple
applications.
Program Emphasis-Applicant agrees to implement comprehensive strategies that are
sensitive to the concerns and safety of the victims and hold offenders accountable for their
crimes.Applicants must indicate the percentage of their project that benefits Victim Services,
Law Enforcement, Prosecution, Courts or other areas. Program emphasis decisions should be
made based on the beneficiary of the funded activities. For example, a victim services coalition
who provides training to police throughout the state would fall under the"law enforcement"
category because the training is to benefit law enforcement.
Indicate the percentage (%)of your project that benefits:
Victim Services—any nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that assists victims. o%
Law Enforcement—any public agency charged with policing functions. i00%
Prosecution—any public agency charged with direct responsibility for prosecuting criminal
offenders.o%
Court—any civil or criminal court system. o%
Other—any initiative that indirectly affects victims(ex., developing protocols and procedures).
o%
Culturally Competent Victim Restoration -Applicants agree to promote collaboration and
coordination among local service systems that involve multiple disciplines and support a
seamless delivery of a continuum of services that focus on each individuals return to full
physical, mental, and emotional health while incorporating an emphasis on cultural
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Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
competency in underserved populations.
Provide information in this section regarding how your organization is culturally competent
when providing services to victims. Here are some guidelines to follow:Victim service
providers must have the ability to blend cultural knowledge and sensitivity with victim
restoration skills for a more effective and culturally appropriate recovery process. Cultural
competency occurs when: (i)cultural knowledge, awareness and sensitivity are integrated into
action and policy; (z)the service is relevant to the needs ofthe community and provided by
trained staff, board members, and management; and (3) an advocate or organization
recognizes each client is different with different needs,feelings, ideas and barriers.
The Friendswood Police Department Crime Victim Liaison is a bilingual (English-Spanish)
program. Furthermore,the Department conducts mandatory awareness training for all police
officers regarding cultural differences.With our cooperative working agreements and access to
translator services through local colleges we are able to overcome any difficulties in providing
appropriate services to survivors of crime.We recognize all of our similarities and fundamental
differences among people from different nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures, as well as from
different family backgrounds and individual experiences.We are able to cater our victim
services to Hispanic, Muslim, and other resettled immigrant communities, providing
professional culturally competent services.The Friendswood Police Department Crime Victim
Assistance Program centralizes the needs of victims, many of whom are targets of domestic
violence, enabling them to restore themselves and become survivors and advocates.The
program energizes the community to take part in its efforts through seamless delivery of
services, promotion of our services, planning, referrals, efFective service delivery, risk
management, crime victim compensation assistance, promoting victims' rights, interagency
work, and providing information, security and confidentiality.The program restores victims by
reestablishing safety and repairing injuries. Our program provides an opportunityfor
participation and collaboration in the full spectrum of victim services agencies. It is a seamless,
comprehensive, coordinated, interdisciplinary system for delivery of services for victims of
crime, emphasizing services for previously underserved victims.
Services to Victims of Crime-Applicant agrees to provide services to victims of crime which
include: responding to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims; assisting victims in
stabilizing their lives after victimization; assisting victims to understand and participate in the
criminal justice system; and providing victims with safety and security.
Effective Services-Applicant must demonstrate a record of providing effective services to
crime victims. If the applicant cannot yet demonstrate a record of providing effective services,
the applicant must demonstrate that at least z5 percent of its financial support comes from
non-federal sources.
Volunteers-Applicant agrees to use volunteers to support either the project or agency-wide
services, unless CJD determines that a compelling reason exists to waive this requirement.
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Community Efforts-Applicant agrees to promote community efforts to aid crime victims.
Applicants should promote, within the community, coordinated public and private efforts to
aid crime victims. Coordination efforts qualify an organization to receive these funds, but are
not activities that can be supported with these funds.
Crime Victims'Compensation -Applicant agrees to assist crime victims in applying for crime
victims'compensation benefits.
Records-Applicant agrees to maintain daily time and attendance records specifying the time
devoted to allowable victim services.
Civil Rights Information -Applicant agrees to maintain statutorily required civil rights
statistics on victims served by race, national origin, sex, age, and disability of victims served,
within the timeframe established by CJD.This requirement is waived when providing services,
such as telephone counseling, where soliciting the information may be inappropriate or
offensive to the crime victim.
Victims of Federal Crime-Applicant agrees to provide equal services to victims of federal
crime. (Note:Victim of federal crime is a victim of an offense that violates a federal criminal
statute or regulation; federal crimes also include crimes that occur in an area where the federal
government hasjurisdiction, such as Indian reservations, some national parks, some federal
buildings, and military installations.)
No Charge-Applicant agrees to provide grant-funded services at no charge to victims of
crime.
Confidentiality-Applicant agrees to maintain the confidentiality of client-counselor
information and research data, as required by state and federal law.
Discrimination -Applicant agrees not to discriminate against victims because they disagree
with the State's prosecution of the criminal case.
Forensic Medical Examination Payments - Health care facilities shall conduct a forensic
medical examination of a victim of an alleged sexual assault if the victim arrived at the facility
within g6 hours after the assault occurred and the victim consented to the examination.The
victim is not required to participate in the investigation or prosecution of an offence as a
condition of receiving a forensic medical examination, nor pay for the forensic examination or
the evidence collection kit. In addition, if a health care facility does not provide diagnosis or
treatment services for sexual assault victims,the facility is required to refer the victim to a
facility that provides those services.A law enforcement agency that requests a forensic
medical examination of a victim of sexual assault shall pay full cost of the examination. Crime
Victim Compensation funds may be used to pay for forensic medical examinations performed
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by trained examiners except that such funds may not be used to pay for the examinations if
victims of sexual assault are required to seek reimbursement for such examinations from their
insurance carriers.
Protection Orders-Victims applying for a protective order or their attorney may not bear the
costs associated with the filing of an order of protections.
Nondisclosure of Confidential or Private Information - Personally identifying information or
individual information collected in connection with services requested, utilized, or denied may
not be disclosed; or, reveal individual client information without informed,written, reasonably
time-limited consent of the person about whom information is sought. If release of
information is compelled by statutory or court mandate, reasonable attempts to provide
notice to victims affected by the disclosure of information will be made and steps necessary
will be taken to protect the privacy and safety ofthe persons affected by the release of
information.
Community Planning Participation
Did the applying agency participate in the Local or Regional community planning process?
Select the appropriate response:
X Yes
No
_N/A
Civil Rights Liaison
A civil rights liaison who will serve as the grantee's civil rights point of contact and who will be
responsible for ensuring that the grantee meets all applicable civil rights requirements must be
designated.The designee will act as the grantee's liaison in civil rights matters with CJD and
with the federal Office of Justice Programs.
Enterthe Name ofthe Civil Rights Liaison:William Bender
Enter the Address for the Civil Rights Liaison: Friendswood City Hall 9io S. Friendswood Drive
Friendswood,TX 77546�4856
Enter the Phone Number for the Civil Rights Liaison: z819963225
Certification
Each applicant agency must certify to the specific criteria detailed above under Program
Requirements to be eligible for General Victim Assistance - Direct Services Program
Solicitations.
X I certify to all of the above eligibility requirements.
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Problem Statement:
Please provide a detailed account in the Problem Statement section of the existing issues your
project will target. Enter your problem statement:
The consequences for failing to coordinate service provision can be detrimental. Victims may
decide that getting help is not worth the effort. Duplication of services may occur, leading to
unnecessary and inefficient usage of limited resources.Without accurate information and
referral services,victims may be passed from one agency to another.The ensuing victim
dissatisfaction may lead victims to be less cooperative to the justice system.
Supporting Data:
Provide as much supporting data,to include baseline statistics and the sources of your data,
which are pertinent to where the grant project is (ocated and/or targeted. Do not use statewide
data for a local problem or national data for a statewide problem. Enter your supporting data:
In Zoio,the Friendswood Crime Victim Assistance program served z34 victims of domestic
violence;this was a 7%decrease over the number of domestic violence victims served in zoog,
but still comprises 44%of the total number of victim served - 5z7. Over the past g years,the
number of adult sexual assault victims have increased more than 50%—6 in zooz to 13 in zoio.
Increases were also noted in the number of shelter support requests, emergency legal
advocacy(protective orders)and assistance filing compensation claims.There were 3z
survivors of sexual assault served in zoio; ig were children.Additionally,7 victims of child
physical abuse were also served in zoio. In total, 49 child victims were served by the program.
The number of elderly victims served in zoio also increased—60%.This trend does not expect
to leve) off given the increased number of retirement homes and assisted living facilities in the
City. In fact 3z victims, aged 65 or older were served by the program in zoio. Social policy has
also given rise to a more frequent service to victims of domestic violence;this includes
collaborative efforts with Federal agencies such as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement
agency when deportation of suspects is attempted.The number of elderly victims served in
zoog also increased.This trend does not expect to level off given the increased number of
retirement homes and assisted living facilities in the City. In fact zo victims, aged 65 or older
were served by the program in zoog. Social policy has also given rise to a more frequent service
to victims of domestic violence;this includes collaborative efforts with Federal agencies such
as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency when deportation of suspects is
attempted. Finally,the City has also seen a disturbing increase in the number of fatal car
crashes that are attributed to alcohol and/or drug abuse. 3 out of 4 deaths in 3 separate fatal
car crashes were caused due to illicit drug use.The victim assistance program offers assistance
to the survivors and family members of those who are injured and/or killed. In zoog,the
number of individuals assisted as a result of DUI/DWI crashes was zo.
Community Plan:
For projects that have a local or regional impact target area, provide information regarding the
community plan need(s)that your project will address. Enter your community planning needs:
Galveston County Community Plan zoio-ZOii Identified Problem—Domestic Violence and
children (iz)—insufficient resources to meet, in a timely manner,the needs of all persons who
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are fleeing situations of domestic violence. Exacerbating the situation is the lack of
coordination in the delivery of services to more effectively assess, serve, refer, and track
individual needs(i3)—Expand funding for dedicated victim liaisons in police departments(13).
Identified Problem—�hild Survivors(i5)—Survivors of violent crimes could be better served if
more resources were available to expand resources needed for court preparation, support and
liaison services for child victims/witnesses and non-offending family members,through
conclusion of their cases(15-i6). Identified Problem—Elder Survivors(i6)—Issues surrounding
maltreatment of the elderly could be improved by focusing on strategies that increase
outreach and education about resources to help potential victims and their families. (17).
Identified Problem—Survivors of Sexual Assault(17)—Survivors of sexual assault could be
better served by expanding funding for dedicated victim liaisons in area police departments
(i7). Identified Problem—Survivors of other violent crimes(18)—Services to help the survivors
of sudden and violent acts could be improved if resources and funding were accessible to
provide crime victim liaisons in all area police departments(i8).
Goal Statement:
Provide a brief description of the overall goals and objectives for this project.
Enter a description for the overall goals and objectives:
To expand and enhance the quality of victim services using a comprehensive and coordinated
approach to services that result in the empowerment, education and ultimate restoration of
victims to whole mental and physical health.
Cooperative Working Agreement(CWA):
When a grantee intends to carry out a grant project through cooperating or participating with
one or more outside organizations,the grantee must obtain authorized approval signatures on
the cooperative working agreement(CWA)from each participating organization. Grantees
must maintain on file a signed copy of all cooperative working agreements, and they must
submit to CJD a list of each participating organization and a description of the purpose of each
CWA. Cooperative working agreements do not involve an exchange of funds.
For this project, provide the name of the participating organization(s) and a brief description of
the purpose(s)for the CWA(s). You should only provide information here that this project's
successful operation is contingent on for the named service or participation from the outside
organization.
Enter your cooperating working agreement(s):
Bay Area Turning Point, Inc., provides long term follow up, emotional support for victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault.
Innovative Alternatives, Inc., provides emotional support to deal with trauma and assist with
longer term outcome and return to daily life.
Galveston County District Attorney's Office provides criminal justice support and information
to victims of crime.
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Harris County District Attorney's Office provides criminal justice support and information to
victims of crime.
The Advocacy Center for Children of Galveston County provides abuse victims and their non-
offending family members with free crisis therapy.
Continuation Projects:
For continuation projects only, if your current or previous year's project is NOT on schedule in
accomplishing the stated objectives, briefly describe the major obstacles preventing your
organization from successfully reaching the project objectives as stated within your previous
grant application. (Data may be calculated on a pro-rated basis depending on how long the
current or previous year's project has been operating.) Enter your current grant's progress:
N/A
Project Summary:
Briefly summarize the entire application, including the project's problem statement,
supporting data, goal,target group, activities, and objectives. Be sure that the summary is
easy to understand by a person not familiar with your project and that you are confident and
comfortable with the information if it were to be released under a public information request.
Enter your summary statement for this project:
The Friendswood Police Department's Crime Victim Assistance Program is among a relatively
small number of victim assistance services that work within law enforcement. Being a part of a
law enforcement agency allows a quick response to victim needs, meeting officers at a crime
scene and providing victims with a mix of immediate crisis counseling resources and practical
advice.The program's primary purpose is to extend and enhance services to victims of crime.
The funds received are used to support the direct provision of services to victims so that they
receive early intervention and dramatically decrease the need for long-term treatment.
Referrals are accepted from (aw enforcement, social services and criminal justice personnel.
The program screens police reports and contacts victims by letter,telephone, or personal visit
to offer the services of the program.The program is comprehensive and services all victims of
crime. It has been in operation for more than 1z years and has a demonstrated record of
providing effective services to victims.This includes having the support and approval of its
services by the community, a history of providing direct services in a cost effective manner and
financial support from the City's general fund. It includes first response to crime scenes and
provides after hours call out to respond z4/7.The program provides assistance in filing victim
compensation claims and uses volunteers and interns.A paid staff inember works with patrol
ofFicers and investigators to relay information to victims about case status, explain procedure,
and help with details like funeral planning.The program also provides advocacy, information
and referral for all child victims and works closely with the child abuse investigator.The
program is not a luxury but an essential part of the police department. How law enforcement
responds to victims is crucial in determining how victims cope,first with the immediate crisis
and later with their recovery from the crime.The program can strongly influence victims'
subsequent participation in the investigation and prosecution of the crime. Ultimately,the
agency's ability to build upon its previous years of providing direct services to victims of crime
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demonstrates our need.Although the program is specifically charged with providing services
to victims, it is committed to treating victims with dignity and compassion.The program is
committed to interagency collaboration that will directly benefit crime victims and promotes a
broader understanding of the victimization experience. In addition,the program promotes
public awareness for matters of describing services available, how to obtain the program's
assistance,to identify crime victims and refer them to needed services.
�Project Activities Information
The Project Activities section of the application gathers information about the type of
activities your project will incorporate.
Type of Crime Victim
Select the type(s)of crime victim this project targets and provide the percentage of time
dedicated to serving each category of crime victim.You may select more than one type;
however,the sum of the percentages may not exceed i00%.
Sexual Assault Percentage (%): io
Domestic Abuse Percentage (%): 54
Child Abuse Percentage(%): 6
DUI/DWI Crashes Percentage (%): �
Survivors of Homicide Percentage (%): 1
Assault Percentage (%): 13
Adults Molested as Children Percentage (%):i
Elder Abuse Percentage (%):i
Robbery Percentage (%): 5
Stalking Percentage (%): z
Dating/Acquaintance Violence Percentage (%): 5
Selected Project Activities:
ACTIVITY PERCENTAGE: DESCRIPTION
General emergency services provided to help victims during the
crisis management, phone and in-person information and/or
Crisis referrals, accompaniment, advocacy for all necessary crisis
Services 100.0o procedures(medical, law enforcement, legal, shelter, etc.),
transportation,financial assistance, crime victim compensation
filing, emergency protective orders, etc.
Geographic Area:
City of Friendswood located in Galveston and Harris County
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Target Audience:
Victims and/or significant others of victims(when that significant other is not accused of
committing the crime for which the victim is receiving services), including victims of sexual
assault,family and relationship violence, stalking, nonfamily assaults/violence, surviving
families of homicide victims,victims of drunk driving death or injury,victims of hate crime and
victims of property crime.All victims are provided information (by mail) of the types of services
available to them from the victim assistance program. In the case of victims of property crimes
such as burglary and theft assistance is provided in making restitution requests and involves
informing victims oftheir right to restitution, assisting victims in determining the amount and
type of restitution they may be eligible for. In addition,the program is able to provide these
victims with case status updates and is a liaison between the victim and the investigator.
Gender:
Services for male and female victims
Ages:
Services for all age groups, including children and the elderly
Special Characteristics:
Services for racial or ethnic minorities, gay/lesbian/bisexual and transgender persons, people
with disabilities(including blind, deaf and hard of hearing and those victims who cannot read),
and others with special needs(e.g., non-English speaking linguistic minorities, immigrants or
refugees,victims of hate or bias crime, homeless).The program also provides federal crime
victims with the same services available to other crime victims by working with federal
agencies including the local FBI ofFice on child identification,trafficking and Internet crimes.
Measures Information
The Project Measures section of the application collects data to track the performance of your
proposed project toward its stated objectives. Output measures demonstrate the level of
activity of a project. Outcome measures demonstrate the impact of a project in a targeted
area, reflecting the extent to which the goals and objectives of the project have been achieved.
Output and outcome measures displayed on this page correspond to activities selected or
created on the Activities page.
Progress Reporting Requirements
Outcomes Reported to Texas A&M University, Public Policy Research Institute PPRI :
In addition to the measures listed below, all programs will be required to report the number of
victims/survivors who returned to the agency as a result of a new victimization either by the
same perpetrator or a new perpetrator. Note:This does not include victims returning to your
agency to continue their treatment.This measure will be used to measure the efficacy of the
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Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
services provided in the restoration of the victim to full mental, physical, and emotional health.
Objective Output Measures
OUTPUT MEASURE CURRENT TARGET
DATA LEVEL
Number of safety plans developed. i6o i68
Number of victims seeking services who were not served. o 0
Number of victims/survivors seeking services who were served. 527 553
Number of survivors assisted with crime victim compensation
applications. 54 57
Number of survivors provided with medical advocacy. i3 i4
Number of survivors receiving crisis counseling. i63 i7i
Number of survivors receiving information and/or referral (in
person/by phone). 534 561
Number of survivors receiving advocacy for emergency services
(e.g., legal assistance, shelter, law enforcement, etc.). 527 553
Number of volunteers trained to provide direct assistance to 8 8
victims/survivors.
Documents Information
The Supporting Documentation section ofthe application contains general grantee
requirements. Please select or enter the appropriate responses in the areas below.
Certification and Assurances
See Appendix A
Contract Compliance
Will CJD grant funds be used to support any contracts for professional services?
Select the Appropriate Response:
Yes
X No
For applicant agencies that selected Yes above, describe how you will monitor the activities of
the sub-contractor(s)for compliance with the contract provisions(including equipment
purchases), deliverables, and all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
governing this project.
Enter a description for monitoring contract compliance: N/A
Lobbying
For applicant agencies requesting grant funds in excess of$zoo,000, have any federally
appropriated funds been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence an ofFicer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee
of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any
federal contract,the making of any federal grant,the making of any federal loan,the entering
into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any federal contract, grant loan, or cooperative agreement?
Select the Appropriate Response:
Yes
No
X N/A
For applicant agencies that selected either No or N/A above, have any non-federal funds been
paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress in
connection with this federal contract, loan, or cooperative agreement?
Select the Appropriate Response
Yes
X No
_N/A
Fiscal Year
Provide the begin and end date for the applicant agency's fiscal year(e.g., og/ol/zoxx to
o8/3i/zoxx).
Enter the Begin Date [mm/dd/yyyy]: io/1/zoii
Enter the End Date [mm/dd/yyyy]: g/3o/zolz
Sources of Financial Support
Each applicant must provide the amount of grant funds expended during the most recently
completed fiscal year for the following sources:
Enter the amount($)of Federal Grant Funds: 5,434,242
Enter the amount($)of State Grant Funds: 18,499
Single Audit
Has the applicant agency expended federal grant funding of$500,000 or more, or state grant
funding of�500,000 or more during the most recently completed fiscal year?
Select the Appropriate Response:
X Yes
No
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Note:Applicants who expend less than $Soo,000 in federal grant funding or less than$Soo,000 in
state grant funding are exempt from the Single Audit Act and cannot charge audit costs to a CJD
grant. However, CJD may require a limited scope audit as defined in OMB CircularA-z33•
Applicant agencies that selected Yes above, provide the date of your organization's last annual
single audit, performed by an independent auditor(in accordance with the Single Audit Act
Amendments of igg6 and OMB Circular A-133)•
Enterthe date ofyour last annual single audit:3/z4/zoio
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP)
�pe I Entitx: Defined as an applicant that meets one or more of the following criteria:
■ the applicant has less than 5o employees;
■ the applicant is a non-profit organization;
■ the applicant is a medical institution;
■ the applicant is an Indian tribe;
■ the applicant is an educational institution, or
■ the applicant is receiving a single award of less than �z5,000.
Requirements for a TXpe I Entitx:
■ The applicant is not required to prepare an EEOP because it is a Type I Entity as defined
above, pursuant to z8 CFR 4z.3oz; and
■ the applicant will comply with applicable federal civil rights laws that prohibit
discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services.
Type II Entitx: Defined as an applicant that meets the following criteria:
■ the applicant has 50 or more employees, and
■ the applicant is receiving a single award of$z5,000 or more, but less than $500,000.
Requirements for a Type II Entitx: Federal law requires a Type II Entity to formulate an EEOP
and keep it on file.
■ The applicant agency is required to formulate an EEOP in accordance with z8 CFR 4z.3oi,
et seq., subpart E;
■ the EEOP is required to be formulated and signed into effect within the past two years by
the proper authority;
■ the EEOP is available for review by the public and employees or for review or audit by
officials of UD, CJD's designee, or the Office of Civil Rights, OfFice of Justice Programs,
U.S. Department of Justice, as required by relevant laws and regulations;
■ the applicant will comply with applicable federal civil rights laws that prohibit
discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services; and
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
■ the EEOP is required to be on file in the office of(enter the name and address where the
EEOP is filed below):
Enter the name of the person responsible for the EEOP and the address of the office where the
EEOP is filed: William Bender, HR/Risk Management Director, Friendswood City Hall, 9io S.
Friendswood Drive, Friendswood,Texas 77546
Type III Entitx: Defined as an applicant that is NOT a Type I or Type II Entity. Requirements for
a Tx,pe III Entitx: Federa) law requires a Type III Entity to formulate an EEOP and submit it for
approval to the Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
■ The EEOP is required to be formulated and signed into effect within the past two years by
the proper authority;
■ the EEOP has been submitted to the Office of Civil Rights(OCR), Office of Justice
Programs, U.S. Department of Justice and has been approved by the OCR, or it will be
submitted to the OCR for approval upon award of the grant, as required by relevant laws
and regulations; and
■ the applicant will comply with applicable federal civil rights laws that prohibit
discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services.
Based on the definitions and requirements above,the applicant agency certifies to the
following entitytype: Selectthe appropriate response:
_Type I Entity
X Type I I Entity
_Type III Entity
Debarment
Each applicant agency will certify that it and its principals:
■ Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible,
sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal Court, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency;
■ Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a
civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public(federal, state, or
local)transaction or contract under a public transaction;violation of federal or state
antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement,theft,forgery, bribery,falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; or
■ Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental
entity(federal, state, or local)with commission of any ofthe offenses enumerated in the
above bullet; and have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or
more public transactions(federal, state, or local)terminated for cause or default.
Select the appropriate response:
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
X I Certify
_Unable to Certify
Fiscal Capability Information
This Fiscal Capability section of the application collects information from nonprofit
corporations applying for OOG grant funds.
Note:lf you are NOT a nonprofit corporation, this information is not applicable; therefore, the
'Printer Friend(y'version wi(!be blank for all information collected in the Fiscal Capability section.
Budget Details Information
This Budget section of your application details budget line items for your proposed project.To
create a new budget line item, click on the icon in the New Budget Item column.You will be
directed to a different area on this page to make selections specific to the budget category.
After making your selection,write a brief description of the line item in the Expenditure
Description box and enter the amount of OOG funds, Cash Match, and if applicable, In Kind
Match in the areas provided. In the percentage box,you can enter a percentage for Personnel
or number of items to be purchased for Supplies and/or Equipment.
Budget Information by Budget Line Item:
CATEGORY SUB ��p CASH IN-KIND GPI TOTAL UNIT/%
CATEGORY MATCH MATCH
Intern, Mentor,
Service
Personne) Provider, go.00 $o.00 $3,000.00 $o.00 �3,000.0o ioo
Student
Worker,and/or
Support Staff
Volunteers and Interns- program volunteers and interns are responsible for providing direct services and
clerical support services to the program.They are available to assist�4 hours a day in response to crisis
scenes, hospital accompaniment and emergency applications for crime victim compensation. In-kind is
calculated at$iz per hour X z5o hours,as these are non-paid volunteers and interns,there is no fringe
benefit amount.
Personnel Liaison $50,400.00 �g,600.00 �o.00 $o.00 $60,000.0o ioo
Crime Victim Liaison -(i full time employee)- provides case management,crisis support,follow up
contact, personal advocacy,telephone contacts, information, referrals,and volunteer coordination.The
crime victim liaison devotes i00%oftime to the grant program and activities.Amount includes salary plus
fringe benefits(S5=6.z%, Medicare=l.4S%, Retirement=15.74%,Workers Comp=o.46%, LTD, Life Ins.,
AD&D, Health and Dental Insurance)
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Source of Match Information
The Source of Match section of your application collects information regarding the source and
amount of Cash Match and In Kind Match.
Detail Source of Match/GPI:
DESCRIPTION MATCH AMOUNT
TYPE
General Fund Cash Match $g,600.00
Use of program volunteers(z5o hours �a �zz/hour) - provide direct In Kind
services and clerical support Match $3,000.00
Summary Source of Match/GPI:
Total Report Cash Match In Kind GPI Federal Share GPI State Share
$iz,600.00 �9,600.00 $3,000.00 �o.00 �o.00
Budget Summary Information
Budget Summary Information by Budget Category:
CATEGORY UD CASH MATCH IN-KIND MAT�H GPI TOTAL
Personnel $5o,y.00.00 $g,600.00 �3,000.00 $o.00 $63,000.00
Budget Grand Total Information:
C1D CASH MATCH IN-KIND MATCH GPI TOTAL
$50,400.00 $g,600.00 $3,000.00 �o.00 $63,000.00
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
Project Title: Crime Victim Assistance Program
APPENDIX A
COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCES
ASSURANCES
The applicant must assure and cert�comp(iance with any and af!applicable federal and state
statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements, including, but not limited to, OMB
Circulars No. A-zs, A-sio, A-s��, A-87, A-133; Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Financial
Regulations; Education Department Genera!Administrative Regulations(EDGAR); E.O. i2372
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements—z8 CFR, Part
66, Common Ru(e; the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS); and Title s, Part z,
Chapter 3 of the Texas Administrative Code, that govern the application, acceptance and use
of Federal and State funds for this project. In instances where multip(e requirements app(y to
a grantee, the more restrictive requirement applies. Specifica(ly, the fol(owing applicable
requirements must be certified:
z. LEGAL AUTHORITY - It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant. A resolution,
motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the
applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application, including all
understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the
person identified as the official representative, or their designee of the organization to
act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as
may be required. State agencies are not required to adopt a resolution.
z. DISPLACED PERSONS - It will comply with requirements of the provisions of the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions (4z USC §g 46oi - 4655)
which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of
Federal and federally assisted programs.
3. POLITICAL ACTIVITY–It will comply with provisions of Federal law which limit certain
political activities of employees of State or local unit of government whose principal
employment is in connection with an activity financed in whole or in part by Federal
grants. (5 USC§15oz, et seq.)
4. LABOR FAIR STANDARDS ACT- It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum
hours provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (z9 USC §§ zoi - zig) if
applicable.
5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST - It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that is, or gives the appearance of being motivated
by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they
have family, business, or other ties.
6. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS - It will give the sponsoring agency, the Office of the
Governor, or the Comptroller General, through any authorized representative, access
to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the
grant.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS - It will comply with all requirements imposed
by the Federal sponsoring agency, the Office of the Governor, or the Comptroller
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General, concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and other
administrative requirements.
8. EPA VIOLATING FACILITIES - It will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease
or supervision, which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the project, are not
listed in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPAs) list of Violating Facilities, and
that it will notify the Federal grantor agency of the receipt of any communication from
the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities indicating that a facility to be used in
the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA.
g. FLOOD INSURANCE - It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of
Section soz(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act (5o USC § 400s), which states that,
on or after March z, i97S, communities must purchase flood insurance, where such
insurance is available in those communities. This requirement is a condition for the
receipt of any Federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for
use in any area that had been identified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing
and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards. The phrase "Federal
financial assistance" includes any form of loan, grant, guaranty, insurance payment,
rebate, subsidy, disaster assistance loan or grant, or any other form of direct or indirect
Federal assistance.
lo. HISTORIC PRESERVATION - It will assist the federal grantor agency in its compliance
with Section io6 of the National Historic Preservation Act of ig66 (i6 USC § 470),
Executive Order ii593 (identification and protection of historic properties),
Archeological and Historical Preservation Act of i974(16 U.S.C. §46ga-i, et seq.), by(a)
consulting with the State Historic Preservation OfFicer (SHPO) on the conduct of
investigations, as necessary,to identify properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the
National Register of Historic Places that are subject to adverse effects (see 36 CFR Part
800.8) by the activity, and notifying the Federal grantor agency of the existence of any
such properties, and by (b) complying with all requirements established by the Federal
grantor agency to avoid or mitigate adverse effects upon such properties.
11. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT— It will assist the federal grantor agency
in its compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1g6g (P.L. gi-zgo, 4z
U.S.C. 4321-4347� �anuary i, s97o, 83 Stat. 85z) as amended by P.L. 94-5z, July 3, i975,
8g Stat. z58, and P.L. 94-83, August 9, i975, 8g Stat. 4z4), by (a) identifying if any of
the following activities will be related to the use of grant funds: (i) new construction;
(z) minor renovation or remodeling of a property either listed on or eligible for listing on
the National Register of Historic Places or located within a loo-year flood plain; (3) a
renovation, lease or any proposed use of a building or facility that will either result in a
change in its basic prior use or significantly change its size; and (4) implementation of a
new program involving the use of chemicals other than chemicals that are purchased as
an incidental component of a funded activity and traditionally used, for example, in
office, household, recreational, or education environments; and (b) by complying with
the following conditions relating to clandestine methamphetamine laboratory
operations, including the identification, seizure, or closure of clandestine
methamphetamine laboratories: (i) provide medical screening of personnel assigned
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
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or to be assigned by the grantee to the seizure or closure of clandestine
methamphetamine laboratories; (z) provide Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) required initial and refresher training for law enforcement
officials and all other personnel assigned to either the seizure or closure of clandestine
methamphetamine laboratories; (3) as determined by their specified duties, equip the
personnel with OSHA required protective wear and other required safety equipment;
(4) assign properly trained personnel to prepare a comprehensive contamination report
on each seized/closed laboratory; (5) utilize qualified disposal personnel to remove all
chemicals and associated glassware, equipment, and contaminated materials and
wastes from the site(s) of each seized laboratory; (6) dispose of the chemicals,
equipment, and contaminated materials and wastes at properly licensed disposal
facilities or, when allowable, at properly licensed recycling facilities; (7) monitor the
transport, disposal, and recycling components of subsections numbered (5) and (6),
immediately above, in order to ensure proper compliance; (8) have in place and/or
implement any required written agreements with the Texas Department of Protective
and Regulatory Services regarding the safety of any minors located at the clandestine
laboratory site, the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality, and other entities
deemed necessary by the State Administrative Agency.
1z. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND GUIDES - It will comply, and assure the compliance
of all its sub grantees and contractors, with the applicable provisions of Title I of the
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1g68, as amended, the Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the Victims of Crime Act, as appropriate; the
provisions of the current edition of the Office of Justice Programs Financial and
Administrative Guide for Grants, M7soo.i; and all other applicable Federal laws, orders,
circulars, or regulations.
i3. COMPLIANCE WITH CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS - It will comply with the
provisions of z8 CFR applicable to grants and cooperative agreements including Part
18, Administrative Review Procedure; Part zo, Criminal Justice Information Systems;
Part zz, Confidentiality of Identifiable Research and Statistical Information; Part z3,
Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies; Part 30, Intergovernmental Review of
Department of Justice Programs and Activities; Part 4z, Nondiscrimination/ Equal
Employment Opportunity Policies and Procedures; Part 6i, Procedures for
Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act; Part 63, Floodplain Management
and Wetland Protection Procedures; and Federal laws or regulations applicable to
Federal Assistance Programs.
z4. NONDISCRIMINATION—
A. It will comply with all State and Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination.
B. It will comply, and all its contractors will comply, with the nondiscrimination
requirements which may include the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act
of ig68 (4z USC § 3789(d)); Victims of Crime Act (y.z U.S.C. § so6o4(e)); Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of zooz (4z U.S.C. § 567z(b)); the Civil
Rights Act of ig64 (4z U.S.C. § z000d); the Rehabilitation Act of i973 (zg U.S.C. § 7
94); the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of lggo (4z U.S.C. § izi3i-34.); the
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Agency Name: Friendswood, City of
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Education Amendments of z97z (U.S.C. §§ i68i, i683, i685-86); the Age
Discrimination Act of i975 (4z U.S.C. §g 6ioi-o7); and z8 CFR 38 (Equal Treatment
for Faith-Based Organizations); see Ex. Order i3z79 (equal protection of the laws
for faith-based and community organizations).
C. In the event a federal or state court or federal or state administrative agency makes
a finding of discrimination after a due process hearing on the grounds of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, or disability against a recipient of funds, the recipient
will forward a copy of the finding to the Office of Justice Programs, Office for Civil
Rights.
D. It will provide an Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP) if required to
maintain one, where the application is for $500,000 or more (or �i,000,000 in an
i8-month period)and the applicant has 50 or more employees.
E. It will maintain EEOP on file for review when the application is for more than
�z5,000 but less than $500,00o and the applicant has 50 or more employees.
iS.COASTAL BARRIERS - It will comply with the provisions of the Coastal Barrier
Resources Act (z6 USC § 35oi, et seq.) which prohibits the expenditure of most new
Federal funds within the units of the Coastal Barrier Resources System.
16.SUPPLANTING PROHIBITION - It will use funds to supplement existing funds for
program activities and may not replace (supplant) non-Federal funds that have been
appropriated for the same purpose. The applicant understands that potential
supplanting will be the subject of monitoring and audit. Violations can result in a range
of penalties, including suspension of future funds under this Program, suspension or
debarment from Federal grants, recoupment of monies provided under this grant, and
civil and/or criminal penalties.
s7.TAXES — It will comply with all State and Federal laws and are solely responsible for
filing all required State and Federal tax forms.
z8.GRANT ADMINISTRATION - It will maintain an appropriate grant administration
system to ensure that all terms, conditions and specifications of the grant, including
these standard assurances, are met.
ig.PUBLIC INFORMATION - It will ensure that all information collected, assembled or
maintained by the applicant relative to a project will be available to the public during
normal business hours in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 55z, unless
otherwise expressly prohibited by law.
zo.CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS — It will comply with Section z3i.006, Texas Family
Code, which prohibits payments to a person who is in arrears on child support
payments.
z1.5U5PECTED CHILD ABUSE - It will comply with Section z6z.ioi of the Texas Family
Code, which requires reporting of all suspected cases of child abuse to local law
enforcement authorities and to the Texas Department of Child Protective and
Regulatory Services. Grantees shall also ensure that all program personnel are properly
trained and aware ofthis requirement.
zz.RELATIVES - It wil) comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 573, by ensuring
that no ofFicer, employee, or member of the applicant's governing body or of the
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applicant's contractor shall vote or confirm the employment of any person related
within the second degree of affinity or the third degree of consanguinity to any member
of the governing body, or to any other officer or employee authorized to employ or
supervise such person. This prohibition shall not prohibit the employment of a person,
who shall have been continuously employed for a period of two years, or such other
period stipulated by local law, prior to the election or appointment of the officer,
employee, or governing body member related to such person in the prohibited degree.
z3.OPEN MEETINGS - If the applicant is a governmental entity, it will comply with Texas
Government Code, Chapter 55i, which requires all regular, special or called meeting of
governmental bodies to be open to the public, except as otherwise provided by law or
specifically excluded in the Texas Constitution.
zy..HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
- If the applicant is a health and human services agency or public safety or law
enforcement agency, it will not contract with or issue a license, certificate or permit to
the owner, operator or administrator of a facility if the license, permit or certificate has
been revoked by another health and human services agency or public safety or law
enforcement agency.
zS.LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY - If the applicant is a law enforcement agency
regulated by Texas Government Code, Chapter y.i5, it will comply with all rules adopted
by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 4i5, or it must provide the Criminal
Justice Division with a certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Officer Standards and Education stating that the agency is in the process of achieving
compliance with such rules.
CERTIFICATIONS
i. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE - The applicant certifies that it will provide a drug-free
workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against
employees for violation of such prohibition.
B. Establish a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
i. the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
ii. the applicant's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
iii.any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs;
and
iv.the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of
the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a).
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a
condition of employment underthe grant,the employee will:
i. abide by the terms of the statement, and
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ii. notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation
occurring in the workplace not later than five days after such conviction.
E. Notifying the agency within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)
(ii)from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
F. Taking one of the following actions with respect to any employee who is so
convicted:
i. taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
ii. requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local
health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
G. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
the implementation of paragraphs(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
z. LOBBYING—The applicant certifies that:
A. It will not use grant funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of the enactment,
repeal, modification, or adoption of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of
government, without the express prior approval of the Criminal Justice Division.
B. If any non-grant funds have been or will be used in support of the enactment,
repeal, modification, or adoption of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of
government, it will notify the Criminal Justice Division to obtain the appropriate
disclosure form.
C. It will include the language of paragraphs A. and B. of this section in the award
documents for all sub-awards at all tiers and will require all sub-recipients to certify
accordingly.
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