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:
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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
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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.
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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 T...
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