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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE ACCEPTING THE 202 4 CALIFORNIA
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $950,000; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE
TO EXECUTE ANY GRANT AGREEMENT S,
AMENDMENTS, AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS,
INCLUDING ONLINE CERTIFICATIONS AT TIME OF
AWARD ACCEPTANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT
REQUESTS, WITHOUT FURTHER CITY COUNCIL
ACTION
WHEREAS, due to increased access to computers and other technology-related communication devices, the potential for online victimization of children and youth, including unwanted exposure to sexual material, unwanted sexual solicitations, and online harassment, has increased; and
WHEREAS, the City of San José (“City”) Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, known as the Silicon Valley Internet Crimes Against Children (“SVICAC”) Task Force, conducts proactive and reactive investigations into computer and technology crimes perpetrated against children; and
WHEREAS, the SVICAC Task Force received its first federal grant award in 2003, followed by its initial California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (“Cal OES”) grant award in 2007; and
WHEREAS, in September 2024, Cal OES released a grant solicitation for the Fiscal Year 2024 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant Program and the Police Department submitted an application; and
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WHEREAS, on December 5, 2024, Cal OES awarded the City a one-year reimbursable grant in the amount of $950,000 that will be used for personnel costs, including a Digital Forensic Analyst position, a Crime Prevention Specialist position, and overtime for Community Service Officers to assist in facilitating the Vigilant Parent program, and operating costs, including forensic analytical tools, training, supplies for task force operations, and software license renewals; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to accept the Cal OES Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force grant in the amount of $950,000 and execute any grant agreements, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at time of award acceptance and reimbursement requests, without further City Council action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE THAT:
1. The 2024 California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant in the amount of $950,000 is hereby accepted.
2. The City Manager or her designee is hereby authorized to execute any grant agreements, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at time of award acceptance and reimbursement requests, without further City Council action.
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Council Agenda: 1/28/2025
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ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DISQUALIFIED:
MATT MAHAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
TONI J. TABER, CMC
City Clerk