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Probation Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 818-S0711 with the County of Solano in the space-available monthly amount of $3,600 per ward per month for the term July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 to provide housing for juvenile court wards on an "as-requested" basis at the Fouts Springs Youth Facility for said Department.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
The Probation Department's proposed budget for 2007/08 contains funds for this agreement, therefore there is no change in the Net County Cost.
Background:
Fouts Springs Youth Facility has been operating continuously as a juvenile placement option for counties since 1959. In 2005 it began operating as a division of the Solano County Probation Department. The program offers enhanced education and vocational opportunities and a re-entry counseling component. Programming includes classes in Anger Management, Substance Abuse, Victim Awaress, and Young Men's Group which includes a gang awareness component.
Reason for Recommendation:
Solano County has licensed counselors who have the experience and expertise in rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. The judges determine on an "as needed" basis when and where court wards will be placed for long-term confinement and treatment. The juvenile court utilizes out-of-county facilities for long-term confinement and treatment of said court wards.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors will forward the executed Agreement to the Probation
Department for distribution.
2. Authority given to Purchasing Agent to encumber funds as-needed.
Contact:
Joseph S. Warchol, II, (530) 621-5958.
Concurrences:
This agreement has been approved by the Purchasing Agent, County Counsel and Risk Management.