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Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a Greater Illinois - Reimagine Public Safety Act (GI-RSPA) grant awarded to the Lake County State's Attorney's Office through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Violence Prevention Services (VPS) to help build local capacity to reduce firearm violence and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $37,683.
Staff Summary
* The Lake County State's Attorney's Office has been awarded $37,683 in grant funds by the IDHS, VPS.
* The grant term is July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
* The Lake County State's Attorney's Office will use the funds to assist in the continuation of its Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI) by hiring a Violence Prevention Council Coordinator (VPCC) Program Coordinator to serve as the lead convener for each identified area.
* Grant program funding in the amount of $37,683 will cover 100% of the salary and benefits of the VPCC Program Coordinator and fund the purchase of a laptop and accessories.
* If funding for this position ends, and new funding is not secured, the position will be eliminated.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County State's Attorney's Office has been awarded a State Fiscal Year 2025 Grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services Violence Prevention Services, for the time period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, in the amount of $37,683; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County State's Attorney's Office will use this funding to further continue its Gun Violence Prevention Initiative through the hiring and supplying of a Violence Prevention Council Coordinator Program Coordinator (existing position within SAO headcount); and
WHEREAS, the Greater Illinois - Reimagine Public Safety Act (GI-RPSA) grant is in the amount of $37,683 and it is necessary to appropriate this amount; and
WHEREAS, the State's Attorney's Office recommends that the Chair of the County Board, the State's Attorney and the Treasurer be authorized ...
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