Consent 5.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
County Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 09/10/2019
- Title:
- Contribution of RICO Funds to Support Jennifer's House, a Transition House for Women
- Submitted By:
- Britt Hanson, County Attorney
- Department:
- County Attorney
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Christine Roberts or Britt Hanson
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
County Attorney's Office
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve County Attorney's Contribution of $2,700 in RICO Funds to Help Support a Life Skills Center for Jennifer's House in Sierra Vista.
Background:
Jennifer's House is a transition center for women in Sierra Vista. It is operated by Break the Cycle-jam3s Inc., a 501C((3) nonprofit corporation.
The Sierra Vista Sunrise Rotary is assisting Jennifer's House Director, Danielle Sheppard, in updating a life skills training center that helps women improve life skills to be become self-sufficient and productive members of the community. On behalf of Ms. Sheppard, the Rotary is requesting that the County Attorney contribute $2,700 to purchase 3 desktop computers, 1 laptop computer, 2 APC backups, 3 headsets, and 1 wireless printer. The letter requesting the contribution, and the cost estimates for the items, is attached to this agenda item.
The County Attorney wishes to grant the request. Pursuant to A.R.S. 13-2314.03, Board approval is required. The Board must approve the proposed use if it is for a purpose authorized under State or Federal law.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 13-2314.01, RICO funds may be used for "Funding gang prevention programs, substance abuse prevention programs, substance abuse education programs, programs that provide assistance to victims of a criminal offense that is listed in section 13-2301 and witness protection pursuant to section 41-196 or for any purpose permitted by federal law relating to disposing of any property that is transferred to a law enforcement agency." Under Federal law, RICO funds may be used to support a community-based non-profit 501(C)(3) whose missions support or are consistent with a law enforcement effort, policy or initiative.
The Life Skills Center, by helping women in transition, will aid in reducing recidivism of women in our community. The proposed use is thus authorized under both State and Federal law.
The Sierra Vista Sunrise Rotary is assisting Jennifer's House Director, Danielle Sheppard, in updating a life skills training center that helps women improve life skills to be become self-sufficient and productive members of the community. On behalf of Ms. Sheppard, the Rotary is requesting that the County Attorney contribute $2,700 to purchase 3 desktop computers, 1 laptop computer, 2 APC backups, 3 headsets, and 1 wireless printer. The letter requesting the contribution, and the cost estimates for the items, is attached to this agenda item.
The County Attorney wishes to grant the request. Pursuant to A.R.S. 13-2314.03, Board approval is required. The Board must approve the proposed use if it is for a purpose authorized under State or Federal law.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 13-2314.01, RICO funds may be used for "Funding gang prevention programs, substance abuse prevention programs, substance abuse education programs, programs that provide assistance to victims of a criminal offense that is listed in section 13-2301 and witness protection pursuant to section 41-196 or for any purpose permitted by federal law relating to disposing of any property that is transferred to a law enforcement agency." Under Federal law, RICO funds may be used to support a community-based non-profit 501(C)(3) whose missions support or are consistent with a law enforcement effort, policy or initiative.
The Life Skills Center, by helping women in transition, will aid in reducing recidivism of women in our community. The proposed use is thus authorized under both State and Federal law.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Notify the County Attorney of approval.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The County will not be able to support the Life Skills Center for Jennifer's House.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Email County Attorney Brian McIntyre that the agenda item has been approved.