Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The New Jersey Victim Assistance Grant will provide empowerment and support to individuals and families who have been impacted by violent crimes and will initiate helping victims to restore dignity and safety within the City of Newark and surrounding area(s). (South Ward Project) Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Appropriation Amount: $400,000.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File #20-0297. Funds accepted by Resolution N/A Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.