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Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with County ordinance 3.13.030(E) that the provision of services provided by Contractor is with or among any other governmental entity or agency;
2) Approve State Agreement C5610965 (FENIX 6816) (Agreement) with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice; to provide youth opportunities at the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp, in an amount not to exceed $369,380 for the term of full execution through June 30, 2024;
3) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 141-2022, which delegates authority to the Chief Probation Officer to execute the Agreement; and
4) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to administer and execute any subsequent administrative documents related to said Agreement, including any amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the not to exceed amount or term of the agreement.
FUNDING: Department of Juvenile Justice Realignment Implementation. (SB 823) (100%)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) maintains the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp (PGYCC) in Amador County. It screens and accepts youths aged 18 and older from other DJJ facilities.
Training is provided by CAL Fire and youth are certified to engage in wild land firefighting operations. Fire crews from DJJ camps perform approximately 180,000 hours of fire suppression services in a “normal” year for the people of California.
Crews typically work in state and county parks performing stream clearance, wild land fire prevention tasks, and restoration work. During the fire season, youth crews are involved in wildland fire suppression throughout the state of California. Camp crews are also assigned to flood control activities. The major emphasis of the camp programs is to provide youth with employable skills and to develop within them a strong emphasis on solid work habits. In addition, youth receive leadership training within their crew structure.
The Probation Department foresees utilizing the PGYCC for appropriate youth at the Juvenile Treatment Center involved in Court Commitments.
ALTERNATIVES
If this Agreement is not approved by the Board, there will be no opportunity to send appropriate youth for training and assistance with fire suppression activities.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no General Fund impact or increase to Net County Cost.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) Clerk of the Board to obtain Chair's signature on two (2) originals of the Resolution 141-2022.
2) Clerk of the Board to send one original Resolution back to the Probation Department, attn: Jackie Cook.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Public Safety, Healthy Communities
CONTACT
Jackie Cook, Administrative Analyst, 530-621-5588