4. Resolution 5423 - Grant Acceptance and Appropriation - Municipal CourtW119
FROM:
Kalispell Municipal Court
Judge Heidi Ulbricht
Post office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7705 Fax (406)758-7758
Mayor Tammi Fisher and Kalispell City Council
Judge Heidi Ulbricht
SUBJECT: Kalispell Municipal Domestic Violence Court Compliance officer
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2010
BACKGROUND: On July 1, 2009 the Montana Board of Crime Control awarded a
grant to the City of Kalispell for continued funding of the Kalispell Municipal Domestic
Violence Court Compliance officer. The grant period covers July 1, 2009 thru June 30,
2010. The Kalispell Municipal Domestic Violence Court is a specialty court for adult
misdemeanor Domestic Violence offenders. The court became operational in January
2005 and is successfully assisting domestic violence offenders to become law-abiding
and productive members of society through frequent court appearances, intensive
supervised probation, counseling in accordance with a state approved batterer's
intervention counselor, and case management,. The program has been designed to allow
for up to 65 active offenders each year. The Compliance officer is required to provide a
written report 1 time per month, appear at all offender hearings, review the Flathead
County Detention logs daily, prepare a written report of violation, and appear at
Revocation Hearings.
RECOMMENDATION: The Court recommends the City Council pass the resolution
accepting the Montana Board of Crime Control Grant in the amount of $12,953.46.
FISCAL IMPACTS: No fiscal impacts are anticipated from this action at this time.
H di Ulbricht
Kalispell Municipal Court Judge
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA, AS SET FORTH IN THE 2009-2010 BUDGET ADOPTED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTANCE OF A MONTANA
MOARD OF CRIME CONTROL GRANTO
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution 5389 adopting the
annual appropriations of the City of Kalispell for fiscal year 2009-2010; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2009, the City of Kalispell was informed that it was a recipient of a
grant award from the Montana Board of Crime Control in the amount of
$12,953.46 for continued funding of the Kalispell Municipal Domestic Violence
Court Compliance Officer; and
WHEREAS, said funds available to the City were not appropriated pursuant to Section 7-6-
427 1. and an increase of appropriation authority is needed.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS --
SECTION I. That the City Council hereby accepts the Montana Board of Crime Control
Grant in the amount of up to $12,953.46.
SECTION 11. That the City Council hereby appropriates up to the sum of $12,953.46 and
directs the Finance Director to allocate said amount.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 5TH DAY OF APRIL, 2010.
M. Duane Larson
Council President
Theresa White
City Clerk