DATE: January 9, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Elizabeth Diaz, Public Defender
SUBJECT: Clean Slate Program with Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Revenue Agreement with the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board effective upon execution to December 31, 2018 ($45,530); including the following required forms: (1) Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act Assurances and Certifications Standard of Conduct; (2) Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower-Tier Covered Transactions; and (3) a Signatory Authorization form; and
2. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2017-18 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Public Defender Org 2880 in the amount of $22,765 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The recommended agreement will allow the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board to compensate the Fresno County Public Defender for services rendered to their clients effective upon execution to December 31, 2018. Services for clients include post-conviction relief in such areas as family law issues related to child support and driver license suspensions in order to remove barriers to employment. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may choose not to authorize the agreement, which will result in the Public Defender not receiving additional 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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions, as funding is provided by the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB). The Budget Resolution will increase appropriations and estimated revenues in the Public Defender Organization 2880 for FY 2017-18 in the amount of ...
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