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a. Approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute a Standard Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. to provide a job readiness and placement program for AB 109 Public Safety Realignment eligible clients, in an amount not to exceed $181,166, for a term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign future amendments to the Agreement where each amendment does not exceed ten percent ($18,117) of the original Agreement amount and does not significantly alter the scope of services.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute a Standard Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. to provide a job readiness and placement program for AB 109 Public Safety Realignment eligible clients, in an amount not to exceed $181,166, for a term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign future amendments to the Agreement where each amendment does not exceed ten percent ($18,117) of the original Agreement amount and does not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY:
California Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109), Public Safety Realignment Act of 2011, allocates funding to counties for the implementation of state-mandated local programs related to adult offenders that have been realigned from State to local jurisdictions. The Probation Department serves as lead agency and fiscal agent for the implementation of the AB 109 Public Safety Realignment plan for Monterey County. Funding is allocated for custody, supervision and treatment services. The Probation Department recommends entering into a Standard Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. to provide a structured job readiness and placement program for AB 109 Public Safety Realignment eligible participants aged 18-25 years.
DISCUSSION:
AB 109 allocates funding to counties for state-mandated local programs related to adult offenders that have been realigned from the State to local jurisdictions. The Probation Department serves as lead agency and fiscal agent for the implementation of the AB 109 Public Safety Realignment plan; this plan includes funding for employment training and job placement services.
For fiscal year 2022-2023, AB 109 funding in the amount of $181,166 has been allocated to Rancho Cielo, Inc. to provide a structured job readiness and placement program for adult offenders aged 18-25 years eligible for the program. Rancho Cielo, Inc. will provide a six-month job training and paid employment program (Rancho Cielo Youth Corps) at the Rancho Cielo Youth Campus. The Standard Agreement will allow Rancho Cielo, Inc. to provide these services for fiscal year 2022-2023.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Standard Agreement has been approved by the Office of the County Counsel as to form and by the Auditor-Controller’s Office as to fiscal terms.
FINANCING:
Funds in the amount of $181,166 associated with this recommendation are allocated from the AB 109 Public Safety Realignment State allocation. The FY 22-23 AB 109 recommended budget was presented to and approved by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) on February 17, 2022. Funding for all AB 109 programs has been authorized in the current State budget and is included in Probation’s Recommended Budget, Unit 8165 for FY 22-23. There is no additional cost to the County General Fund associated with this recommendation.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The recommendation to approve the Standard Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. supports the Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives of: a) Economic Development by providing training and employment opportunities to improve economic circumstances of AB 109 eligible adult offenders; b) Health and Human Services by providing access to County services that improve quality of life and encourage healthy lifestyle choices; and c) Public Safety by encouraging self-sustainability to aid in crime prevention and successful reintegration into the community.
X Economic Development
Administration
X Health & Human Services
Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Marcela Ramirez, Management Analyst II, Ext. 1100
Approved by: Todd Keating, Chief Probation Officer, Ext. 3913
Attachment:
Standard Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for Job Readiness Program FY 22-23