File #: LM-2023-0320    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Order Status: Passed
File created: 5/5/2023 In control: City Clerk
On agenda: Final action:
Title: ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY 23 COMMUNITY BASED VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION INITIATIVE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000 TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION INTIATIVES AND TO ACCEPT SUCH FUNDS IF OFFERED AND TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY.
Attachments: 1. 8.BJA_CHECK LIST FOR ALDERMANIC SUBMISSIONS.pdf, 2. 8.BJA_CHECK LIST FOR ALDERMANIC SUBMISSIONS, 3. 1.BJA_VPI Cover Letter, 4. 1.BJA_VPI Cover Letter, 5. 2.BJA_ORDER, 6. 3.BJA_PRIOR NOTIFICATION FORM, 7. 4.BJA_FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT, 8. 5.BJA_NOTICE OF INTENT, 9. 6.VPI_GRANT SUMMARY, 10. 7.BJA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, 11. signed packet LM-2023-0320 Comm Resil BJA Grant, 12. Signature Page

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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY 23 COMMUNITY BASED VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION INITIATIVE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000 TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION INTIATIVES AND TO ACCEPT SUCH FUNDS IF OFFERED AND TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY.

 

 

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WHEREAS, serious violence, including shootings and stabbings, continues to be an important issue in communities of the city; and

 

WHEREAS, it is vital to enhance and expand social services support for our residents who are at the highest risk of perpetrating or being a victim of a shooting; and

 

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs through the Bureau of Justice Assistance Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative is offering funding to enhance or expand existing programs that seek to prevent and reduce violent crime in communities by supporting comprehensive, evidence-based violence intervention and prevention programs, including efforts to address gang and gun violence, based on partnerships among community residents, local government agencies, victim service providers, community-based organizations (CBOs), law enforcement, hospitals, researchers, and other community stakeholders.

 

WHEREAS, the Department of Community Resilience seeks to use grant funding to address violence in the City of New Haven; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED THAT the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven supports efforts to prevent and reduce violence; and

 

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven recognizes that violence interruption and prevention is essential to promote community well-being and increase public safety; and

 

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven authorizes the Mayor of the City of New Haven to apply for funds offered by the Bureau Of Justice Assistance 2023 Community Based Violence Intervention And Prevention Initiatives, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 and to accept such funds, if offered, and to execute all documents and contracts as necessary.