Consent-Law & Justice Services # 25.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 10/25/2022
- Brief Title
- Victim/Witness Assistance Program Grant FY2022-23
From:
Jeff Reisig, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
Staff Contact:
Nikki Abaurrea, Chief Fiscal Admin Officer, District Attorney's Office, x4505
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $456,347 in grant funds from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Recommended Action
- Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $456,347 in grant funds from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; and
- Authorize the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy Attorney to execute the grant award agreement including any and all amendments or extensions.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Yolo County District Attorney has been receiving the Victim/Witness Assistance Program grant for 40 years. This is a non-competitive grant that we apply for each year.
The Yolo County Victim Service Unit is designated as the only agency in the county to provide comprehensive services to victims of all crimes. Services provided include services outlined in Penal Code section 13835, Marsy's Law, crisis intervention, emergency assistance, attending court dates with victims, etc. This unit also has a dedicated Senior Victim Services Program Assistant to be the point of contact in any incident involving mass victimization.
The Yolo County Victim Service Unit is designated as the only agency in the county to provide comprehensive services to victims of all crimes. Services provided include services outlined in Penal Code section 13835, Marsy's Law, crisis intervention, emergency assistance, attending court dates with victims, etc. This unit also has a dedicated Senior Victim Services Program Assistant to be the point of contact in any incident involving mass victimization.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The Yolo County District Attorney's Victim Services unit works closely with all local law enforcement agencies, Yolo County Office of Emergency Services, and community-based organizations to provide comprehensive services to victims of all crimes.
County Counsel has reviewed the board resolution and approved to form.
County Counsel has reviewed the board resolution and approved to form.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
No Competitive Bid
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 456,347
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 462,915
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
- Federal Grant Funds
- $456,347
Further explanation as needed:
The Yolo County District Attorney budgeted $462,915 in grant funding in this program. This was approved in adopted budget. We received $6,568 less then budgeted. This grant funds extra help, we will reduce hours to meet the reduction in funding.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Tom Haynes | 10/14/2022 11:35 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 10/14/2022 11:35 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 10/10/2022 02:43 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 10/17/2022