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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.I.
For Meeting of: December 11, 2018

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an Agreement with the YWCA to continue to provide services as a Domestic Violence Victims’ Advocate
SUBMITTED BY:Aaron Reiman, Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Victims of domestic violence within the City of Yakima in misdemeanor cases currently receive counseling, legal advocacy, and shelter services from the YWCA.  The City of Yakima currently pays for these services through a Twenty-Four Thousand Dollar ($24,000) grant.  The subject contract with the YWCA has been updated for 2019 to reflect current laws and to reflect the change in the YWCA Executive Director.  This updated contract sets forth the terms to continue the existing domestic violence advocacy program subject to and conditioned upon receipt and award of the grant funding.
ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Partnership Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution-City & YWCA 2019 Domestic Violence Advocate Agreement11/30/2018Resolution
City & YWCA DV Advocate Agreement12/3/2018Contract