Title
Adopt resolutions authorizing the District Attorney of the County of Monterey, on behalf of the County, to submit proposals to the California Department of Insurance, the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the California Office of Traffic Safety, and to execute on behalf of the County the Grant Award Agreements including any extension or amendments thereof.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt resolutions authorizing the District Attorney of the County of Monterey, on behalf of the County, to submit proposals to the California Department of Insurance, the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the California Office of Traffic Safety, and to execute on behalf of the County the Grant Award Agreements including any extension or amendments thereof.
SUMMARY
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office relies on a variety of Federal and State grants to provide a portion of the financial support required by the Department for the services it provides in the County.
Funding for these programs is expected to continue in FY 2026-27. The Federal and State agencies responsible for these grants require the recipient departments to submit periodic applications to renew funding for the upcoming fiscal year even though there is an established relationship between the County and the funding agency. This is the nineteenth year in which this overall approval practice is being utilized to streamline the grant application and acceptance process. The specific grants and administering State agencies for which this authorization is being requested is through the California Department of Insurance:
• Automobile Insurance Fraud, 1 July 2026- 30 June 2027
• Workers Compensation Insurance Fraud, 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027
• Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud. 1 July 2026- 30 June 2027
And through the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), with Grants for:
• Victim Witness Assistance (VW) Program, October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027
• Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2028
• Child Advocacy Center (KC) Program, April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2028
• Innovative Response to Marginalized Victims of Crime (KI) Program, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027
• Family Justice Center (FJ) Program, April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2028
And through the California Office of Traffic Safety for:
• Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program, 1 October 2026 - 30 September 2027
DISCUSSION:
Approval of the recommended action will allow the District Attorney to submit the approved Board Resolution as verification of Board approval granting authority to sign the various grant agreements for renewal of funding for those designated ongoing programs, while eliminating the necessity for multiple Board Reports requesting the Board’s consideration and approval for each individual grant agreement. The ongoing grant agreements and/or amendments will be based on similar terms as existing agreements.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None
FINANCING:
If approved, the subject grant funds have been included in various appropriations and revenues requests submitted for Board approval as part of the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget. Approval of this request and the receipt of the subject grants will have no new impact on the County General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
Approval of this request will increase public safety throughout the county by the increased prosecution efforts combating Insurance Fraud and driving under the influence and providing increased support for victims of crime.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals [Include one or two sentences referencing the Ordinance, Code, Board Order/Resolution, etc. in relation to this selection]:
____ Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
X Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
If does not fall under any of the above Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals (Other):
____ Administrative
Prepared by: G. Bruce Suckow, Finance Manager II, Ext. 5259
Approved by: Jeannine M. Pacioni, District Attorney, Ext. 5470
Attachments:
CalOES Board Resolution
DOI Board Resolution
TSRP Board