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District Attorney recommending the Board:
1) Make findings pursuant to Section 3.13.030 (B) of the El Dorado County Ordinance Chapter 3.13, Contracting Out, that sexual assault counseling services require specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement 8874 with The Center for Violence-Free Relationships to continue providing Sexual Assault Counseling services for an additional year, through September 30, 2026, with an increase to the amount of $64,968, making the new total amount $129,936; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any future Amendments relating to Agreement 8874, excluding term extensions and increases to the amount, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management (if applicable).
FUNDING: Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Funds.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The District Attorney’s Office (DA) has contracted with The Center for Violence-Free Relationships (The Center) to provide sexual assault counseling services since September 2018. The DA has built and maintained a strong relationship with The Center, a community-based organization, since 2018. A major component of handling the sexual assault casework is providing counseling services to victims of crime. The DA does not currently have positions that are qualified in providing the necessary counseling and support services victims of this type of crime require.
Agreement 8874 with The Center was executed on August 8, 2024 for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, with an amount not to exceed $64,968.
The proposed Amendment I to Agreement 8874 will allow The Center to continue providing sexual assault counseling services for an additional year, through September 30, 2026, with an increase to the amount of $64,968, making the new total amount $129,936. Service billing rates for the one-year extension will remain the same.
ALTERNATIVES
Should the Board opt to not approve Amendment I to Agreement 8874, the department would need to research and find a new sexual assault counseling provider. This would be difficult given the relationship that the District Attorney’s office has built and maintained with The Center for Violence-Free Relationships.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Procurement & Contracts, County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no change to Net County Cost with the approval of Amendment I to Agreement 8874, increasing the amount by $64,968. The District Attorney’s Office plans to utilize Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Funds (EQSHR) to support the sexual assault counseling service costs under this agreement. Revenue and appropriations have been included in the department's FY 2025-2026 recommended budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Upon approval, Clerk of the Board to return an executed copy of Amendment I to Agreement 8874 to the Chief Administrative Office Central Fiscal Division, to the attention of Kelley Lawrie.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Vern Pierson, District Attorney