To: Board of Supervisors
From: District Attorney
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:title
Resolution Authorizing the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office to Apply for, Accept and Administer Funding Made Available by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services through the Victim Witness Assistance Program end
RECOMMENDATION(S):Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the Humboldt County District Attorney and the Humboldt County Auditor-Controller, or designees thereof, to execute any and all certifications, agreements, amendments and other documents necessary to apply for, accept and administer funding made available by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services through the Victim Witness Assistance Program for fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed certified copy of the attached resolution to the District Attorney's Office for submission to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities and Core Services
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
The District Attorney's office is requesting to apply for annual funding made available by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services ("Cal OES") through the Victim Witness Assistance Program for fiscal year 2025-2026. The funding is available through the Victim Witness Assistance Office ("VWAO"), Victims of Crime General Fund ("VCGF") and the Victims of Crime Act ("VOCA"), which are a combination of state and federal funds that are managed and disbursed annually to eligible counties by Cal OES. The annual application was approved for funding...
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