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PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	08/10/2015
Subject: Results of RFP Process for the Community Recidivism Reduction Grants
Submitted For:	David Twa
Department:	County Administrator
Referral No.:	N/A
Referral Name:	Results of RFP Process for the Community Recidivism Reduction Grants
Presenter:	Timothy Ewell, Senior Deputy County Administrator	Contact:	Timothy Ewell, 925-335-1036

Information

Referral History:

In August 2014, the CAO’s office was notified by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) that the Budget Act of 2014 had allocated $8 million to the BSCC for the Community Recidivism Reduction Grant, as described in Penal Code section 1233.10. Counties were eligible to receive funds if the Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with the CCP, agrees to develop a competitive grant program intended to fund community recidivism and crime reduction services. On September 16, 2014, the Board of Supervisors passed item C.51, confirming to the BSCC the County’s interest in receiving the funding, of which $250,000 was allocated to Contra Costa County.

Following the September 2014 action, the Public Protection Committee discussed how the $250,000 grant should be allocated for purposes of issuing a request for proposals to community based organizations. The Committee decided that $150,000 would be allocated to adult programs and $100,000 would be allocated to juvenile programs. In April 2015, the County Administrator's Office conducted an RFP and review panel process to make grant award.

Referral Update:

Today's action is notifying the Committee of a new allocation from the State of $125,000 for fiscal year 2015/16. The State only requires a letter of interest from the County to authorize the allocation.

Staff is requesting direction from the Committee on how to allocate the new $125,000 in funding for purposes of releasing an RFP. Attached are materials from the BSCC regarding the new allocation.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

ACCEPT report on fiscal year 2015/16 allocation of Community Recidivism Reduction Grant funds by the Bureau of State and Community Corrections to the County in the amount of $125,000 for allocation local community based organizations; and,

DIRECT staff on how to allocate the $125,000 grant award for purposes of issuing request for proposals.

Attachments
Letter from BSCC
Attachment I
Attachment II
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