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Sparks City Council Meeting 11/28/2011 2:00:00 PM
Monday, November 28, 2011 2:00 PM745 4th Street, Sparks, NV 89431
Consent Items: 5.5
Title: Consideration and possible acceptance of a Verizon HopeLine grant award in the amount of $5,000.00 to provide direct services to the victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
Petitioner/Presenter: Police Department/Steve Keefer
Recommendation: Accept a Verizon HopeLine grant award in the amount of $5,000.00 to provide direct services to the victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
Financial Impact: N/A
Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
Agenda Item Brief: Consideration and possible acceptance of a Verizon HopeLine grant award in the amount of $5,000.00 to provide direct services to the victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
Background: The Verizon Wireless company administers a grant program called "HopeLine" that provides funds to entities who provide services to victims of domestic violence and child abuse. The Sparks Police Department applied for, and was granted $5,000.00 to assist the Victim Advocate, Jennifer Olsen, to provide emergency assistance to victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
Analysis: The funds will enable the Victim Advocate to provide emergency assistance to dozens of victims in our community. The assitance can include, but is not limited to: food, diapers, emergency housing, gas or other transportation, and necessary medication.
Alternatives: The City of Sparks can decline the grant award and seek assistance elswhere.
Recommended Motion: Accept the Verizon Wireless HopeLine grant award of $5,000.00
Attached Files:
20111108085509381.pdf
