The State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, awards grants annually for Criminal Justice purposes. The City of Allen Police Department plans to submit a grant application to continue funding a third Child Abuse Investigator position assigned to the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center. The Collin County Children's Advocacy Center is a multifaceted group of agencies that operate out of the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center located in Plano, Texas.  This investigator will review and investigate allegations of criminal offenses (sexual, physical, emotional, and neglect) and Child Protective Services reports. Additionally, the investigator will assist and/or is assisted by other investigators and other agencies. The goal of the program is to "leave no child behind."

This is the second-year application for funding of a three year grant. If awarded, the grant will provide funding up to $80,000 for the second of three years of total funding. As in years past, the city will assume full funding of this position beginning in the fourth year.

A City Resolution is required with the submission of the proposed grant. If awarded, this grant would be effective September 1, 2018. A new grant application is required for all subsequent years.

The city is responsible for all costs that are in excess of $80,000 per year. This will typically include a portion of fringe benefits, overtime, and clothing allowance.

Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate a second-year grant to fund a third Child Abuse Investigator, if awarded.

I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. __________ authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the second year of a three-year grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to fund a third child abuse investigator.