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District Attorney recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Certification document pertaining to the Grant Award Agreement with the State of California, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, for the Elder Vertical Prosecution Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Grant available through the Office of Emergency Services.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Grant Total Request |
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$132,283 |
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Funding |
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Federal Request |
$132,283 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$ |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$-0- |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: N/A
Background:
Reason for Recommendation: El Dorado County has been receiving funding from the Office of Emergency Services for the Elder Vertical Prosecution program since FY 2004/2005. In years past the county has been unsuccessful in protecting it's elder population. Through the use of these funds the District Attorney's office has assigned one full time investigator and one part time deputy district attorney to investigate and prosecute those individuals who abuse seniors physically, emotionally and/or financially.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Packet to be returned to District Attorney's office for submission to Office of Emergency Services.
Contact: Jodi Albin, 6421
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