DATE: June 30, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Kirk Haynes, Chief Probation Officer
SUBJECT: Amendment III to Agreement with North Star Family Center
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Third Amendment to Agreement No. 24-314 with North Star Family Center to continue case management services for Adult Reentry Planning Program participants, extending the term by one year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with no change to the compensation maximum of $586,450.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended item will enable North Star Family Center (North Star) to continue providing case management services for the Adult Reentry Planning Program (ARPP) participants through June 30, 2027. There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action, which is funded by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), as established by the County's grant Agreement No. 23-372 with the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). This item is Countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the Board does not approve the recommended action, the Probation Department would be required to discontinue these JAG funded case management services for the ARPP participants. The County would also be required to forfeit the remaining JAG grant funds allocated to case management services for ARPP participants.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Costs for services provided under this agreement will be fully offset with JAG funds. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues will be included in the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget for Org 3432.
DISCUSSION:
On July 18, 2023, the Board approved and authorized the execution of the retroactive Grant Application/Agreement No. 23-372 with BSCC for the competitive funding award of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to the Fresno County Probation Department. The agreement was for the period...
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