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Commission approves second victim‑coordinator position; staff to seek grant match
Summary
The commission approved adding a second victim‑witness coordinator position and authorized county support letters for a VOCA/state grant the coordinator is writing; the coordinator said the role would be capped at $62,000 and that the grant request would total $215,000 with an estimated county match of about $53,078 (roughly 25%).
The commission voted Aug. 4 to add a second victim‑witness coordinator position after a presentation from the office's coordinator describing rising caseloads and violent‑crime trends.
The coordinator said she has opened more than 244 files so far this year and currently maintains over 250 open files; she told commissioners that the additional position would improve communication with victims, reduce staff burnout, and allow for better coordination with prosecuting attorneys. She asked the commission to approve the position and provide a letter committing the county match so she could include the position in a grant application due in mid‑September.
The coordinator said the grant she is preparing would total $215,000 for 2027 and that the required match would be about 25% (quoted in the meeting as roughly $53,078). She proposed capping the new position's salary at $62,000; fringe benefits and office costs would be included in the grant request. Commissioners discussed the county's historical grant funding and potential county costs if the grant is not awarded.
Commissioner Frantczuk moved to approve the additional position; Commissioner Claris seconded. The commission approved the motion by roll call. Finance staff estimated the county's required additional contribution could range, depending on the final grant award, and noted budget adjustments would be needed if the grant amount or match requirements change.
