MEETING DATE: 2/7/2017
DEPARTMENT: DISTRICT ATTORNEY
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: CANDICE HOOPER
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: MELINDA CASILLAS
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 205
SUBJECT:
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - C. HOOPER
New Grant Award for the Victim Witness Program in the total amount of $187,808. The grant covers 2 years, and is available in the amount of $93,904 for FY 16/17. (4/5 vote).
SBC FILE NUMBER: 205
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
In January 2017, CalOES awarded San Benito County an additional grant for victim witness services in the total amount of $187,808. This grant, which is a mirror of the current victim witness grant serves to add additional funds over a period of two years. In FY 16/17, the amount available is $93,904, with the same amount to be allocated in FY 17/18. This grant will fund an additional position for its duration, along with various expenses for the program.
The Victim Witness program currently has a staff of 1.5 FTE.
BUDGETED:
No