Consent-Law & Justice Services # 35.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 07/22/2025
- Brief Title
- Victim Witness Assistance Program Grant
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, $447,693 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, $447,693 in grant funds from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; 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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Collaborative Community |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Yolo County District Attorney's Office has been receiving the Victim Witness Assistance Program grant for 42 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 crimes. Services provided include services outlined in the Penal Code section 13835, Marsy's Law, crisis intervention, emergency assistance, attending court dates with victims, etc. This unit 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 crimes. Services provided include services outlined in the Penal Code section 13835, Marsy's Law, crisis intervention, emergency assistance, attending court dates with victims, etc. This unit 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 and approved the board resolution.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the board resolution.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
No Competitive Bid
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 447,693
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 447,693
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $ 450,000
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
- State Grant Funds
- $225,054
- Federal Grant Funds
- $222,639
Further explanation as needed:
The grant period is 10/1/24-9/30/25, which involves 2 fiscal years. Funding was included in the FY2024/2025 budget. The FY 24/25 Adopted Budget was approved by the Board of Supervisors on 9/24/24. Funding was included in the DA FY25/26 budget and approved with Recommended Budget on 6/10/25 by the Board of Supervisors.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 07/09/2025 12:42 PM |
| County Counsel | Kimberly Hood | 07/09/2025 12:59 PM |
| Berenice Espitia | Berenice Espitia | 07/09/2025 03:36 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 07/03/2025 10:31 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/09/2025