REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Robert Handy, Chief of Police
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Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Waymakers to authorize a one-year contract extension and additional compensation of $114,509 for management of the Victim and Witness Assistance Services Program; and, approve grant fund appropriation
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Statement of Issue:
City Council is requested to approve an amendment to the original three-year contract with Waymakers, for the management of the Victim and Witness Assistance Services Program. Approval of the attached amendment will renew this agreement and allow payment to Waymakers for services rendered through calendar year 2020.
Financial Impact:
The contract is contingent upon the funding of the grant provided by the California Office of Emergency Services. Upon receipt of the grant award, sufficient appropriations will be available to fund the 2020 calendar year of the Waymakers contract. A new fund “Business Unit” will be designated by the Finance Department upon receipt of the grant award.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute “Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Community Service Programs, Inc. (Waymakers) for Victim and Witness Assistance Services;” and,
B) Approve appropriation of $114,509 contingent upon grant funding provided by the California Office of Emergency Services, and increase professional services authority for the commensurate amount.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Since 1998, the Huntington Beach Police Department and Waymakers have been in a partnership to combat, investigate and prosecute domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking cases. Since the inception of the Violence Against Women Project, the Advocates have been continuously funded through a series of grants. The goal of the program is to help heal families and stop the cycle of violence. Without this grant, the Police Department would not be able to offer the services of Victim Advocates to victims of domestic violence. The Advocates work closely with a Police Department investigator to form a cohesive team to assist victims.
The authorization of Amendment No. 1 and No. 2 will extend the length of the contract and allow the funding for one Waymakers Victim Advocate through the end of the calendar year 2020.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Waymakers
2. Professional Service Approval Form - Amendment 1 (Waymakers)
3. Original fully executed contract with CSP (now Waymakers)