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Child Support Services Department, Revenue Recovery Division, recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Memorandum of Understanding 032-M1011 with the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado to allow the Court to obtain the services and benefits of a Comprehensive Collection Program pursuant to California Penal Code Section 1463.007 from the County Revenue Recovery Division.
FUNDING: Revenue-generating agreement funded by the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Revenues |
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$451,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$451,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$451,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change to Net County Cost. Revenues from this agreement have been included in the Department's FY 2009-10 budget.
Background: The County of El Dorado has maintained a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Superior Court for the provision of ongoing comprehensive collection activities pursuant to California Penal Code Section 1463.007. The MOU was established under the Treasurer/Tax Collector's Office when revenue recovery activities were assigned to that department. The MOU outlines the responsibilities of the County and the Courts regarding revenue recovery activities.
Reason for Recommendation: Superior Court and Child Support Services, Revenue Recovery Division, desire to continue the services under the MOU. A new MOU has been developed to reflect the change in department from Treasurer/Tax Collector to Child Support Services and to include a new service for the collection of civil filing fees and court ordered civil fees. The Courts compensate the County for services provided in an amount equal to the direct costs incurred plus a 10% indirect cost allowance for the Comprehensive Collection Program, and 13% of the civil fees collected.
The agreement remains in effect until either party terminates with notice 60 days prior to the end of the County's fiscal year or until either County or Court establishes a subsequent comprehensive collection program.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1) Chairman to sign original agreements
2) Board Clerk's Office to return one (1) original Agreement to Department
3) Department to distribute as appropriate.
Contact: Laura D. Roth, Director, Department of Child Support Services
Concurrences: County Counsel and Risk Management