DATE: August 20, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Antoinette Taillac, Public Defender
SUBJECT: Agreement with Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Revenue Agreement and all required forms and certifications with the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for post-conviction relief services to be provided by the Fresno County Public Defender, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed one year ($45,000); and
2. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2024-25 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Public Defender Org 2880 in the amount of $45,000 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The recommended agreement will allow the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) to continue to compensate the Fresno County Public Defender for post-conviction relief services rendered to FRWDB's clients. Services for clients include post-conviction relief in such areas as family law issues, child support, and driver license suspensions, to remove barriers to employment. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may choose not to authorize the recommended agreement, which will result in the Public Defender not receiving funding from the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for the Clean Slate Program to advance the health and well-being of low-income individuals in Fresno County.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
The Agreement was received by the Public Defender's Office in July and is being brought to your Board on the first available Board date within agenda processing deadlines.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions, as funding is provided by the FRWDB. The Budget Resolution in the second recommended action will increase appropriations and estimated revenues in the Public Defender Org 2880 for FY 2024-25 in the a...
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