HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Vicitm Services CoordinatorMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: TATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, VICTIM ASSISTANCE,
GENERAL DIRECT SERVICES (VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATOR)
GRANT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of funds
for the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Victim Assistance, General
Direct Services (Victim Services Coordinator) Grant Program for Fiscal
Year 2026 and approve the associated appropriation ordinance.
FUNDING SOURCE: Upon approval of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be
available in the General Fund.
BACKGROUND: The Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of Texas
administers the Victim Assistance, General Direct Services Grant
Program, which supports agencies providing trauma -informed services
directly to victims of crime. Grapevine applied in partnership with the City
of Colleyville as a regional approach to strengthen access to safety,
justice, and recovery.
Funding is available to create a Victim Services Coordinator position, a
new role that will provide direct services to victims in both Grapevine and
Colleyville. This position enhances regional capacity and ensures
consistent support across jurisdictions. The Office of the Attorney General
is awarding an amount of $85,000.00 (for both cities). An amount
estimated at $25,000 is the 20% match requirement associated with the
grant. The matching funds for this grant will be covered as an "In -Kind
Match" (volunteer hours). The total cost of the program is estimated at
$123,000 and will be covered with existing funds and reimbursed.
Victims impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder
abuse, human trafficking, and other violent crimes often require immediate
crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, advocacy, and
assistance, navigating the criminal justice system and community
resources. A dedicated, trauma -informed position is essential to meet
these needs effectively.
The Victim Services Coordinator will respond to the emotional and
physical needs of crime victims, assist them in stabilizing their lives, guide
them through the criminal justice process, and provide safety and security.
The role also supports interagency collaboration, resource coordination
between Grapevine and Colleyville, and documentation required by the
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).
This position aligns with federal and state priorities to expand
comprehensive and accessible services for crime victims. Establishing
this role will significantly improve the availability, timeliness, and continuity
of support for victims in both cities.
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE OF
TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, VICTIM
ASSISTANCE, GENERAL DIRECT SERVICES (VICTIM
SERVICES COORDINATOR) GRANT PROGRAM,
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "GRANT
PROGRAM"; CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT IS
ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The City of Grapevine ("the Applicant") is fully eligible to receive
assistance under the Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is desirous of authorizing an official to represent and act
for the Applicant in dealing with the Police Department ("the Department") concerning
the Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been
met, including but not limited to the Local Government Code and Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the citizens of The City of Grapevine that the Grant Program be operated for
the Fiscal Year 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the Applicant hereby certifies that they are eligible to receive
assistance under the Grant Program.
Section 3. That the Applicant agrees to provide the applicable in -kind matching
funds for the Grant Program as required by the Victim Assistance, General Direct Services
(Victim Services Coordinator) Grant Program.
Section 4. That the Applicant agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of grant
funds, the Applicant assures the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in
full.
Section 5. That the Applicant hereby authorizes and directs the Chief of Police
as the "Authorized Official" who is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or
terminate this grant, as well as given the authority to sign all grant adjustment requests,
inventory reports, progress reports and financial reports or any other official documents
related to the grant on behalf of the City of Grapevine.
Section 6. The Applicant hereby specifically authorizes the official to make
application to the Department accepting funds from the State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, Violence Against Women Formula Grant - Grant #5437101.
Section 7. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 2nd day of December, 2025.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2025-023 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-086
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$85,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND TO BE RECEIVED
FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, VICTIMS ASSISTANCE, GENERAL
DIRECT SERVICES (VICTIM SERVICES
COORDINATOR) GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING
THE APPROPRIATION OF $85,000 IN THE GENERAL
FUND FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
GRANT WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE
APPROVED GRANT, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has received approval for grant funds for
the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Victim Assistance, General Direct
Services Grant Program, Grant #5437101, for the funding of a Victim Services
Coordinator; and
WHEREAS the City will continue to fund a Victim Services Coordinator position
who will provide direct services to women victims of crime in association with the
grant; and
WHEREAS all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of
this ordinance have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act and
Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS the City Council deems the adoption of this ordinance to be in the
best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes an amount of $85,000
revenue be appropriated in the General Fund based on approval of the State of
Texas, Office of the Governor, Victim Assistance, General Direct Services Grant
Program.
Section 3. The City Council hereby authorizes an amount estimated at
$25,000 to be matched for the required 20% matching funds associated with the grant.
The matching funds for this grant will be covered as an "In -Kind Match" (volunteer hours).
Total cost of the program is estimated at $123,000 and will be covered with existing funds.
Section 4. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to
be severable, and that if the validity of any section, subsection, word, sentence, or
phrase shall be held to be invalid, it shall not affect the remaining part of this
ordinance.
Section 5. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the
City of Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety,
morals, peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine,
Texas, creates an emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business,
property, health, safety and general welfare of the public which requires that this
ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of its final passage, and it
is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 2nd day of December 2, 2025.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 2025-086 2