DATE: September 10, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Elizabeth Diaz, Public Defender
SUBJECT: Retroactive Special Services Agreement for Clean Slate Program with Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Retroactive Special Services Agreement with the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, total not to exceed $149,413, 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) Signatory Authorization form; and
2. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2019-20 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Public Defender Org 2880 in the amount of $149,413 (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 their clients, retroactively effective from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. 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 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. This is the only funding source for this Program; therefore, if this is not approved, the Department will not be able to provide these services for their clients.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT...
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