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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign competitively bid Funding Out Agreement 8019 with Live Violence Free, with an approximate annual obligation of $60,000, contingent on funding availability, and for the term of December 31, 2023, through December 31, 2026;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign competitively bid Funding Out Agreement 8081 with The Center for Violence-Free Relationships, with an approximate annual obligation of $60,000, contingent on funding availability, and for the term of December 31, 2023, through December 31, 2026;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreements 8019 and 8081, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the Net County Cost or the term of the Agreements; and
4) Authorize the HHSA Director, or the HHSA Chief Assistant Director, to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreements 8019 and 8081.
FUNDING: 100% Marriage license fees in accordance with California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 18305 (b).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Domestic Violence Shelter-Based (DVSB) services, as outlined in the California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 18290-18309.8, encompass a range of critical offerings, including 24-hour emergency shelter services, a crisis hotline, psychological and peer support counseling, referrals to existing services, advocacy, and emergency transportation for victims of domestic violence.
Funding for DVSB services in the County is derived from fees associated with the issuance of marriage licenses, as per Section 26840 of the Government Code. This funding is then disbursed to the contracted service providers on a quarterly basis, with the allocation being in sync with the available funds in the Domestic Violence Special Fund. Complying with the Government Code, the revenue collected and interest accrued in th...
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