TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Amanda Gibbs, Chief Probation Officer
REPORT BY: Ferlyn Buenafe, Probation Administrative Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with University of Cincinnati Research Institute, Amendment No. 1
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230241B with University of Cincinnati Research Institute to provide training and technical assistance of evidence-based practices through June 30, 2026.
(Fiscal Impact: $120,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Board approved the original Agreement on December 6, 2022 for UCCI to provide initial evidence-based practices (EBP) for all staff in criminal justice agencies and to maintain foundational EBP training. It is important for Probation Officers to case manage the high-risk population with continual training in best practices and recidivism reduction.
UCCI provides a train-the-trainer model and provides a no-per-use fee once staff complete the train-the-trainer program for curriculum.
The Amendment No. 1 extends the term of the Agreement allowing for continued EBP training to staff. The $235,000 contract maximum has a State realigned revenue offset of $230,000 approved by the Community Corrections Partnership Committee (CCP) at its May 12, 2022 meeting. The remaining $5,000 is a general fund expense.
Requested Action:
Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230241B with University of Cincinnati Research Institute (UCCI) to extend the term an additional year for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 with no change in the contract maximum of $235,000.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Probation, 1420000 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Services are not mandatory, but there is a commitment from the County to maintain an evidence-based justice system. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
No future fiscal impact, the agreement will term on June 30, 2026. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Foundational evidence-based training will not be provided to staff and refresher training in best practices to existing staff. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.