Consent-Law & Justice Services # 46.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 12/03/2024
- 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, $457,148 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, $457,148 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 of 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 41 years. This is a non-competivie 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. The unit also has a dedicated Senior Victim Services Program Assistant to be the point 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. The unit also has a dedicated Senior Victim Services Program Assistant to be the point 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.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
No competitive bid
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 456,347
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 456,347
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
- Federal Grant Funds
- $420,387
- State Grant Funds
- $36,761
Further explanation as needed:
Funding was included in the FY23/24 adopted budget approved 9/26/23 and the FY24/25 adopted budget approved 9/24/24. Grant period is from 10/1/23-9/30/24.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 11/20/2024 12:36 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 11/20/2024 01:54 PM |
| Berenice Espitia | Berenice Espitia | 11/21/2024 05:03 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 11/15/2024 03:33 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 11/21/2024