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Commission approves small donations and VOCA grant funding for Family Justice Center
Summary
Commissioners approved a $1,100 budget amendment to use donations for Family Justice Center furnishings and a separate FY21 VOCA grant amendment adding $15,000 to support FJC supplies and equipment; both measures passed unanimously.
Claiborne County commissioners approved separate budget actions to support the Family Justice Center (FJC).
Resolution 2021-031 recognized $1,100 in gifts and fund-balance to purchase supplies and furnishings for the renovated Family Justice Center (the former Bill Hurst home). Separately, Resolution 2021-034 amended the general fund budget to reflect a $12,000 VOCA grant and $3,000 of fund balance, totaling $15,000 for FJC supplies and equipment. Both measures passed on unanimous votes (21–0).
Why it matters: The Family Justice Center is being prepared to house employees who process victims of abuse; the VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding and local donations will pay for furniture, supplies and equipment needed for operations.
Next steps: County purchasing and the Family Justice Center staff will finalize purchases to equip the facility.
Provenance: Resolutions 2021-031 and 2021-034 recorded in meeting minutes (SEG 021 and SEG 024).
