Consent-Law & Justice Services # 42.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 07/25/2023
- Brief Title
- County Victim Services Program Grant FY23/24
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, $170,400 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to fund the DA's County Victim Services 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, $170,400 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the DA's County Victim Services Program; and
- Authorize the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District 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 County Victim Services Program grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services since fiscal year 2016-17.
This grant allows the county to provide services to victims in one location. This location is Empower Yolo and instead of victims going to multiple locations, they can now go to Empower Yolo to receive counseling, legal aid, financial assistance, etc.
This grant allows the county to provide services to victims in one location. This location is Empower Yolo and instead of victims going to multiple locations, they can now go to Empower Yolo to receive counseling, legal aid, financial assistance, etc.
These funds are used to provide direct services, client navigation, and coordination of services that otherwise could not be provided to survivors in Yolo County.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The Yolo County District Attorney, in collaboration with Empower Yolo, continues to apply for these grant funds.
With this grant, there is a Yolo County Victim Services Steering Committee. Members of this committee include the Yolo County District Attorney's Office, Empower Yolo, Yolo County Health and Human Services, Yolo County Superior Court, West Sacramento PD, Yolo County Probation Department, and Yolo County Sheriff's Office.
Community-Based Organizations in Yolo County also collaborated.
County Counsel has reviewed and signed the board resolution.
With this grant, there is a Yolo County Victim Services Steering Committee. Members of this committee include the Yolo County District Attorney's Office, Empower Yolo, Yolo County Health and Human Services, Yolo County Superior Court, West Sacramento PD, Yolo County Probation Department, and Yolo County Sheriff's Office.
Community-Based Organizations in Yolo County also collaborated.
County Counsel has reviewed and signed the board resolution.
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 170,400
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 170,400
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- Federal Grant Funds
- $170,400
Further explanation as needed:
Funding for this grant was included in FY23/24 recommended budget and approved by the Board of Supervisors on 6/13/23. Grant period is 1/1-12/31/23.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | mrobertson | 07/10/2023 12:15 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 07/10/2023 12:28 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 07/08/2023 11:49 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/11/2023