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Joint resolution authorizing an extension and increase of Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) funding for the State's Attorney's Victim/Offender Mediation (VOM) program, originally administered through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), but transferred to the Illinois Department of Human Services(IDHS) to support the program through June 30, 2014, and an emergency appropriation of $4,934.
Staff Summary
· A VOM program has been a priority for the Lake County Juvenile Justice Council and the State's Attorney's Office for several years, addressing the goals of reducing juvenile recidivism and assuring offender accountability.
· VOM funding began in 2010 with JABG funds administered through ICJIA and has been renewed each year since.
· On July 1, 2013, Governor Pat Quinn transferred the administration of the federal JABG funds to IDHS.
· With the transfer, IDHS has extended the VOM program from November 30, 2013, to June 30, 2014 and increased grant funding.
· The increased federal grant funding is $4,440 and requires a 10% cash match of $494, for a total increase in program funding in the amount of $4,934.
· No match funds are requested from the County's general fund; match funds will be provided from local partners or the State's Attorney's Money Laundering Forfeiture Fund.
· The program supports one part-time coordinator, who is contracted in order to minimize costs and to provide a neutral party for the facilitation of the program.
· The program also funds mediation training and supplies to support the program.
· This program works in conjunction with the 19th Judicial Circuit's Juvenile Voluntary Supervision Diversion Program, and provides a platform for victims to talk face-to-face with juvenile offenders of non-violent crimes.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Governor Pat Quinn has transferred the administration of the federal Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to the Illinois Department of Human Service (IDHS) as of July 1, 2013, including the State's Attorney's Victim/Offender Mediation program(VOM); and
WHEREAS, IDHS has extended the VOM program through June 30, 2014 and has increased federal grant funds by $4,440 and it is necessary to appropriate this revenue amount; and
WHEREAS, the 10% match is required and is being supplied by external local sources or the State's Attorney's Money Laundering Forfeiture Fund and not with County general funds and it is necessary to appropriate this revenue amount; and
WHEREAS, the grant extension must be formally accepted by the County of Lake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Grant Program Agreement #FCSSR 03292 with IDHS, for the Lake County State's Attorney's Victim Offender Mediation program, and execution of this FFY10 JABG Victim Offender Mediation grant extension for Lake County on behalf of the Lake County State's Attorney's Office are hereby authorized; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriation of $4,934 is hereby authorized in fund 101, management center 3330040, with an equal amount of offsetting revenue in federal funds ($4,440) and external (non-general County fund) match funds ($494) to be deposited to the same management center; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chart of accounts will be forwarded to the Controller as soon as possible; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the State's Attorney shall serve as project director for the program, and accurate records of all necessary grant compliance requirements shall be kept by the State's Attorney Office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board, the Lake County State's Attorney, and Lake County Treasurer are hereby authorized to execute the necessary documentation to accept the award.
DATED at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on November 12, 2013.