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Probation Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign the First Amendment to Agreement 088-S0911 with the County of Del Norte for the increase in the "space available" bed rate from $3,350 to $3,500 per ward, per month, retroactive for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, to provide housing for juvenile court wards at the Bar-O-Boys Ranch on an "as requested" basis.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Funding for this agreement is included in Probation's budget for FY 2009/10.
Background:
The Probation Department has not utilized these services since February of 2006; however, anticipation of future use is always difficult as juvenile ranch/camp commitments are court-ordered on an as-needed basis. At this time, the Probation Department does not see any imminent juvenile commitments at this facility.
Probation makes every effort to process contracts in a timely manner; however, this Amendment is presented to the EDC Board Of Supervisors retroactively as it was received for processing by Probation on June 18, 2009 from the County of Del Norte, Probation Department. Probation respectfully requests Chairman sign the retroactive amendment to this agreement as no services have been utilized during this time.
Reason for Recommendation:
Pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy C-1, Contracts with Other Counties, this agreement with County of Del Norte is presented to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
The Probation Department contracts with multiple juvenile detention facilities for the court ordered confinement of minors. Judges of the Juvenile Courts determine at which facility a minor will be confined. As a result, the department must have contracts in place with each facility.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1) Board Chairman shall sign two original First Amendment to Agreement #088-S0911.
2) Probation will forward two original Amendments to the County of Del Norte fo...
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