DATE: November 4, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: John Zanoni, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator
SUBJECT: Grant Application and Award for Cal OES Internet Crimes Against Children Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, or his designee, as the official designated to execute a Grant Application/Agreement including, Certification of Assurance and Subrecipient Grants Management Assessment forms for the 2025 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), including any amendments and extensions, which assists local law enforcement agencies in enhancing their investigative response to offenders who use the internet, online communication systems, or other computer technology to sexually exploit children, to fund activities of the Fresno County Sheriff's ICAC Task Force, for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026 ($1,350,000);
2. Approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, or his designee, to execute the required Authorization for the Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of Compliance; and
3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Org 3111 in the amount of $51,358 (4/5 vote)
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Cal OES released this funding application exclusively to the five current federally funded ICAC task forces in California, which includes the Fresno County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office is requesting your Board to authorize the Sheriff or his designee as the designated official to submit these documents, including any amendments and extensions; otherwise, a modification would be required in January 2026, when the Chairman of the Board changes. Once the Grant Subaward Face Sheet, Certification of Assurance of Comp...
Click here for full text