To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Acceptance of the Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG), 2024 BJA FY24 Invited to Apply - Jared Huffman Community Project Funding grant award administered by the Byrne Discretionary Grants Program and approval of the Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $175,000 (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair of the Board, Sheriff, Undersheriff, and Deputy Director of Financial and Support Services to accept grant funds and execute all necessary contracts and agreements and amendments thereto, in the name of the County of Humboldt, and all other certifications, assurances, Memorandums of Understanding, or documents required by the Byrne Discretionary Grants Program, such authorization shall be retroactive to May 1, 2024, to facilitate documents that need to be signed timely for this grant; and
2. Approve the Supplemental Budget (Attachment 2) for the Byrne Discretionary Grants Program budget unit 1100-221915 in the amount of $175,000 (4/5 vote required).
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) has solved numerous high profile Unidentified Human Remains (UHR) cases in California. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) used FGG technology to solve a 25-year-old missing persons case and Jeffery Todd Sydow's remains were returned to family for burial. The average time to build a DNA profile using these advanced methods is 12 weeks, and the genealogical research time depends on several factors but can range from days to months. The families of these individuals have no idea what happened to their loved ones. Identifying these victims assists in advancing the investigation in these cases.
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