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Adopt a resolution authorizing the District Attorney to execute a revenue contract with the State of California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) to fund victim restitution services in the amount of $233,559 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and Authorize the District Attorney to execute contract extensions or amendments directly related to ongoing contract activities and within budgeted appropriations
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The District Attorney's Office recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the District Attorney to execute a revenue contract with the State of California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) to fund victim restitution services in the amount of $233,559 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and
2. Authorize the District Attorney to execute contract extensions or amendments directly related to ongoing contract activities and within budgeted appropriations.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Solano County District Attorney’s Office has participated in the State of California program to assist victims of crimes in obtaining information and making dispositional information available to the State of California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) since 1996.
CalVCB administers the Victim Compensation Program, which provides reimbursement for crime-related expenses to victims who suffer physical injury or the threat of physical injury as a result of a violent crime. Covered expenses include mental health treatment or counseling, funeral and burial expenses, home or vehicle modifications for victims who became disabled, income loss, medical and dental treatment, relocation, residential security and mental health counseling for minors who witness a violent crime.
The program funding allows the District Attorney to fund 46% of a full-time Paralegal position to assist prosecuting attorneys to ensure expedited payments of restitution to victims. The existing contract approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 7, 2022 will expire on June 30, 2026.
The State Board has agreed to provide a total of $233,559 in funding to continue this program for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Approval of the attached resolution will allow the District Attorney to continue participation in this long-standing program and to approve renewals, extensions and amendments through June 30, 2029.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The CalVCB revenue contract provides $233,559 over a three-year period with $77,853 per year to fund Salaries and Benefits. The FY2026/27 Recommended Budget includes the annual cost of the full-time Paralegal, including salary and benefits of $171,799 offset by estimated revenues of $77,853 from this State Revenue contract with the remaining $93,946 funded by the General Fund and Proposition 172.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to adopt the resolution. This would result in the loss of $77,853 in revenue for FY2026/27 and require either a replacement funding source for the lost grant funds or a reduction in staffing, and a reduction in services provided. Solano County District Attorney’s Office would not be able to continue providing these services to the victims of crimes in Solano County if grant funding from the State is not received for this program.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION