This Board action would allow the District Attorney to administer and to act as the agent for Shasta County, including signing agreements with the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board (VCGCB) for grant funding of the Crime Victims Assistance Center Claims Program.

The Board approved Resolution No. 2015-054 on May 19, 2015, which authorized the District Attorney to sign and submit an application for grant funding for the Crime Victims Assistance Center Claims Program through the VCGCB. Fluctuations in annual funding have resulted in the three-year not to exceed amount to increase from $1,190,205 to $1,190,576 (a total increase of $371), and the VCGCB is requiring an amendment to the agreement be executed and updated resolution be submitted. The District Attorney has authority to sign an amendment; however, the resolution needs Board approval. The funding from this program is used by the District Attorney’s Crime Victim Assistance Center to process claims for victims of crime within Shasta County, and to continue to partner with Trinity, Siskiyou, Modoc, and Tehama Counties.

This critical component for a victim’s recovery is fulfilled by a full-scope claims center with the capabilities to determine eligibility, and process victim’s crime related expenses locally in a quick and efficient manner. The center aids the citizens of Shasta County who are victimized by crime and their family members by providing help for crime-related expenses.

The Board could choose not to approve the resolution or request additional information from the District Attorney’s Office.

The County Administrative Office has reviewed the recommendation. County Counsel has reviewed the resolution as to form.

Revenues and appropriations for this program were included in the Victim Witness FY 16-17 Adopted Budget. There is no additional impact on the General Fund associated with adopting the proposed resolution.