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Probation Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 874-S0811 with the County of Solano for the space-available rate of $3,900 per ward per month for the term July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 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: Funding for this agreement is included in Probation's proposed budget for FY 2008/09.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Probation Department's proposed budget for 2008/09 contains funds for this agreement; therefore, there is no fiscal impact or change in the Net County Cost.
Background:
The Fouts Springs Youth Facility has been operating continuously as a juvenile commitment option for counties since 1959. It is located in the Mendocino National Forest wilderness area in Colusa County. The program is operated under a joint powers agreement between Colusa and Solano Counties, with Solano County being the county which administers the program. The Program offers enhanced education and vocational opportunities and a re-entry counseling component. Programming includes classes in Anger Management, Substance Abuse, Victim Awareness, 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 Juvenile Court Judges determine on an "as-needed" basis when and where court wards will be committed for long-term confinement and treatment. The Juvenile Court utilizes out-of-county facilities for said confinement and treatment.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. Clerk of the Board of Supervisors will forward three original executed Agreements to the Probation Department for distribution.
2. Authority given to the Purchasing Agent to encumber funds as-needed.
Contact:
Joseph S. Warchol II, Chief Probation...
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