Legislation Details

File #: 26-0736    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 7/28/2026 In control: District Attorney
On agenda: 9/1/2026 Final action:
Title: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application to California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the Grant Period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027 VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
Sponsors: District Attorney
Attachments: 1. Resolution

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  District Attorney

Meeting Date:  September 1, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

C. David Eyster

Phone: 

707-463-4211

Department Contact:  

Kathryn Cavness

Phone: 

707-463-4194

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application to California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the Grant Period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027

 

Vote Requirement:  Majority

End

 

Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Adopt Resolution authorizing submittal of grant application to Cal OES for the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the Grant Period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027; and authorize Chair to sign same.

End

 

Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

Approved annually since 1982.                     

 

Summary of Request

Adopt the Resolution authorizing the DA’s submittal of the 2026/27 Victim Witness Assistance Grant to Cal OES with signatory authorization to execute the Grant Award Agreement including any extensions or amendments thereof.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Return to staff for additional information or alternative plans                     

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                                                                    

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA)/CAL OES

current f/y cost: $64,008

budget clarification: 25% DA 2070 Match Requirement of $64,008 for $256,031 Federal VOCA funding; total grant funding available including Match is $404,943

annual recurring cost: Yes

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes

revenue agreement: Yes

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes

CEO Liaison: Sara Pierce, Interim CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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