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RESOLUTION NO. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER
DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE 2025
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
TASK FORCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,350,000;
AND EXECUTE ANY GRANT AGREEMENTS,
AMENDMENTS, AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS,
INCLUDING ONLINE CERTIFICATIONS AT TIME OF
AWARD APPLICATION, AWARD ACCEPTANCE , AND
REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS
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 August 2025, Cal OES released a grant solicitation for the Fiscal Year 2025 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant Program, and the Police Department desires to submit an application for a grant in the amount of $1,350,000, for a term from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, that will be used for personnel costs including two Digital Forensic Analyst positions, and operating costs SAW:TLC:KMF
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including, but not limited to, forensic analytical tools, training, equipment, supplies for task force operations, and software license renewals; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize the City Manager to accept the grant, if awarded, and execute any grant agreements, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at time of award application, award acceptance, and reimbursement requests;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE THAT:
The City Manager or her designee is hereby authorized to:
A. Apply for and accept the 2025 California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant in the amount of $1,350,000; and
B. Execute any grant agreements, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at time of award application, award acceptance, and reimbursement requests.
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ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DISQUALIFIED:
MATT MAHAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
TONI J. TABER, MMC
City Clerk