Title
Adopt a resolution authorizing the District Attorney of the County of Monterey or its designee, on behalf of the County, to submit multiple proposals to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), 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 a resolution authorizing the District Attorney of the County of Monterey or its designee, on behalf of the County, to submit multiple proposals to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), 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 2024-25 and FY 2025-26. The 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 eighteenth 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 Office of Emergency Services, with Grants for:
• Victim Witness Assistance (VW) Program, October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
• Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program, January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
• Child Advocacy Center (KC) Program, April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
• Innovative Response to Marginalized Victims of Crime (KI) Program, January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
• Family Justice Center (FJ) Program, April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026
DISCUSSION:
Approval of the recommended action will allow the District Attorney or its designee 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:
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 2024-25 Approved Budget and will be included in the budgeting process for FY 2025-26. 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 INITIATIVES:
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 Initiatives
__Economic Development
__Administration
__Health & Human Services
__Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Bruce Suckow, Finance Manager, Ext. 5259
Approved by: Jeannine M. Pacioni, District Attorney, Ext. 5470
Attachments:
Board Resolution