R26-036 RESOLUTION NO. R26-036
1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
2 BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CITY'S
3 APPLICATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, BUREAU
4 OF ADVOCACY AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
5 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT PROGRAM, AND IF
6 AWARDED, AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OR CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
7 THE GRANT AND EXECUTE ALL FUTURE DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED
8 WITH THE GRANT, SUBJECT TO LEGAL'S REVIEW; AND FOR ALL
9 OTHER PURPOSES.
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11 WHEREAS, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) announced the availability of Victims
12 of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice. The purpose of the VOCA
13 grant reimbursement program is to support the provision of services to victims of crime. Services
14 are defined as those efforts that respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims,
15 assist victims of crime to stabilize their lives after victimization, assist victims to understand and
16 participate in the criminal justice system, and provide victims of crime with a measure of safety
17 and security; and
18 WHEREAS, the Police Department desires to apply for the grant to use the funds to hire
19 an additional victim advocate, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive support and
20 services to victims in the community; and
21 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the
22 best interests of the City's citizens and residents to authorize and approve the City's application
23 for the Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Advocacy and Grants Management Fiscal Year
24 2026-2027 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program, and if awarded, authorize the Mayor or
25 City Manager to accept the Grant and execute all future documents associated with the grant,
26 subject to Legal's review.
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28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
29 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
30 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
31 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
32 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
RESOLUTION NO. R26-036
33 approve the City's application for the Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Advocacy and
34 Grants Management Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program, and if
35 awarded, authorize the Mayor or City Manager to accept the Grant.
36 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
37 authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the Grant application, Grant Agreement, and any
38 other documents associated with applying for and accepting the Grant that do not otherwise
39 increase the financial obligations of the City, subject to Legal's review.
40 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.
41 [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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RESOLUTION NO. R26-036 2
43 PASSED AND ADOPTED this a , ) day of C. \ 2026.
44 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
45 YES NO
46 Mayor— Rebecca Shelton ✓
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48 Commissioner— Mack McCray ✓
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50 Commissioner—Angela Cruz ✓
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52 Ems. �� �����u.��� -Thomas Turkin
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54 Commissioner—Aimee Kelley ✓
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57 ATTEST:
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60 Tammy Stan one, CMC Rebecca Shelton
61 Interim City Clerk Mayor
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63 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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67 I-' SEAL •s °, Shawna G. Lamb
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