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a. Support accepting a grant award of $508,500 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) County Victim Services Program to provide direct services to victims of crime in Monterey County with an in-kind match of $127,125 provided by CASA of Monterey County (Subaward XC16 01 0270, Cal OES ID 053-00000); and
b. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Adopted Budget, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit CAO024, increasing appropriations and estimated revenue by $508,500, funded by California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) (Subaward XC16 01 0270, Cal OES ID 053-00000); and
c. Support authorizing the Assistant County Administrative Officer (ACAO) over the Office of Community Engagement and Strategic Advocacy (OCESA) or the ACAO’s designee to accept, administer and execute documents to secure funding from California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Victim of Crime Act (VOCA); and
d. Support authorizing the Assistant County Administrative Officer over the Office of Community Engagement Strategic Advocacy (OCESA) or the ACAO’s designee to accept, administer and execute contracts and agreements with sub grantees for direct services delivery with the following organizations: YWCA of Monterey County, CASA of Monterey County, Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, Seaside Police Department, Greenfield Police Department, Monterey County Probation Department, District Attorney’s Office - Victim Services Program and Monterey County Health Department with a retroactive effective date of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors’ Budget Committee:
a. Support accepting a grant award of $508,500 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) County Victim Services Program to provide direct services to victims of crime in Monterey County with an in-kind match of $127,125 provided by CASA of Monterey County (Subaward XC16 01 0270, Cal OES ID 053-00000); and
b. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Adopted Budget, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit CAO024, increasing appropriations and estimated revenue by $508,500, funded by California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) (Subaward XC16 01 0270, Cal OES ID 053-00000); and
c. Support authorizing the Assistant County Administrative Officer (ACAO) over the Office of Community Engagement and Strategic Advocacy (OCESA) or the ACAO’s designee to accept, administer and execute documents to secure funding from California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Victim of Crime Act (VOCA); and
d. Support authorizing the Assistant County Administrative Officer over the Office of Community Engagement Strategic Advocacy (OCESA) or the ACAO’s designee to accept, administer and execute contracts and agreements with sub grantees for direct services delivery with the following organizations: YWCA of Monterey County, CASA of Monterey County, Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, Seaside Police Department, Greenfield Police Department, Monterey County Probation Department, District Attorney’s Office - Victim Services Program and Monterey County Health Department with a retroactive effective date of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Administrative Office, Office of Community Engagement and Strategic Advocacy (OCESA) is seeking to amend the Fiscal Year 2016-17, adopted budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $508,500, financed by a grant award from California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) County Victim Services Program to provide direct services to victims of crime in Monterey County.
Background:
The Office of Community Engagement and Strategic Advocacy has been awarded a two-year grant in the sum of $508,500 to provide crisis intervention, counseling and legal advocacy services to victims of crimes in Monterey County. The award was granted in October 4, 2016 to be effective July 1, 2016, the Board of Supervisors received notification of the grant application on July 26, 2016. The funding will be utilized to cover the cost direct services, referral and case management, training and education services to both internal and external community partners within Monterey County. The services provided are in partnership with Monterey County Probation Department, Health Department for SART (Sexual Assault Response Team), District Attorney’s Office victim Witness Program, Seaside Police Department, Greenfield Police Department, CASA of Monterey County, Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, YWCA of Monterey County. Inter-agency agreements with the County departments are attached as well as standard agreements with all other partners. OCESA is the lead agency for this grant and is responsible for administering and complying with reporting requirements. Grant management and support by the OCESA staff is also funded by this grant in the amount of $36,226. CASA of Monterey County will provide an in-kind match requirement as set forth in their MOU with the County, in the amount of $127,125, for salaries, training and administrative costs associated with the CASA program. Grant funds are dispersed by Cal OES and in turn the County, on a reimbursement basis.
This is a request that the Board of Supervisors accept the budget award totaling $508,500.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed Cal OES VOCA XC16 grant Terms and Conditions of the Grant Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
The grant will provide financing for direct services to victims of crimes, training and education of volunteers and service providers. The Cal OES VOCA XC16 in the amount of $508,500 is a two-year grant in the sum of $508,500 dispersed among the partnering service providers as outlined in the approved budget included in the enclosed Attachment A Cal OES VOCA XC16 Award Letter, Approved Budget. Any funds received in excess of current needs, approved amounts, or those found owed as a result of a close-out audit, must be refunded to the State within 30 days upon receipt of an invoice from Cal OES.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INTIATIVES:
Acceptance of Cal OES VOCA XC16 Grant Award will afford the provision of direct services to victims of crime and the training and education of services providers in Monterey County, addressing disparities that affect the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations.
X Economic Development
X Administration
X Health and Human Services
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X Public Safety
Prepared by: Rosemary Soto, Management Analyst III
Approved by: Manny Gonzalez, Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachments:
Attachment A - Cal OES VOCA XC16 Award Letter, Approved Budget
Attachment B - Cal OES VOCA XC16 Application
Attachment C - Sub grantee contracts and inter-agency agreements
Attachments are on file with the Committee Secretary.