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Probation Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement No. 037-S1211 with Solano County Fouts Springs Youth Facility for the term July 1, 2011 thru June 30, 2012 to provide court-ordered commitments for juvenile court wards on an as-requested basis at a rate of $4,200.00 per ward per month.
FUNDING: Youthful Offender Block Grant.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost FY 2011/12 $90,000
Funding
Budgeted $90,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Total Funding Available $90,000
Change To Net County Cost $00.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
No fiscal impact or change to net county cost as funding for this agreement is included in Probation's proposed budget for FY 2011/12.
Background:
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:
Fouts Springs Youth Facility has licensed counselors who have experience and expertise in rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. The Juvenile Court determines on an "as needed" basis when and where court wards will be committed for long-term confinement and treatment. This program is ordered by the Courts when all local measures have been exhausted.
Board authorizes the Purchasing Agent to increase the blanket purchase order on an as-needed basis during the contract term as long as funding is available within the Probation Department...
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