TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Amanda Gibbs, Chief Probation Officer
REPORT BY: Ferlyn Buenafe, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Mobile Probation Service Centers Grant
RECOMMENDATION
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Chief Probation Officer requests approval and authorization for the Chair to accept grant funding and sign Agreement No. 230409B with the Board of State and Community Corrections for a maximum contract amount of $463,305 for the term May 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027 to fund the purchase of vehicles, equipment telecommunications and other technology needed to operate a mobile probation service center.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the Agreement enables the County to operate a mobile probation service center and partner with service providers to improve outcomes for probation clients throughout the county.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
No |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Probation |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The Grant is designed to serve California probationers who are unhoused and struggling with meeting probation requirements. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Funds will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Collaborative and Engaged Community |
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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Budget Act of 2022 (Senate Bill 178) established the Mobile Probation Service Centers Grant Program and appropriated $20 million in funding. Per the Budget Act, funding shall be available to county probation departments to establish a mobile probation service center.
The grant allows probation departments to purchase vehicle, equipment, telecommunications, and other technology needed to operate mobile probation service centers to assist probationers, particularly those individuals who are unhoused and struggling with meeting probation requirements. Napa County ranked 2nd with the 11 proposals submitted in the “Small” county category.
With the Grant funding, Probation intends to collaborate and work with the Health and Humans Services Agency and the Homeless and Housing division to provide services for the target population. Probation intends to purchase a mobile probation service center (vehicle). The vehicle will have the technology and meeting space for clients to access probation, mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and eligibility services. Additionally, the Napa County Superior Court is committed to partnering and exploring expanded opportunities to reduce failures to appear in court and improves access.
Disbursement of grant funds occurs on a reimbursement basis for costs incurred during a reporting period. Grantees must submit invoices to the BSCC on a quarterly basis. All project expenses must be incurred by the end of the purchase period, March 15, 2025. From July 1, 2027 through September 2027, it is designated for the purpose of finalizing and submitting an end-of-project report.