Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,385,540 for the term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $2,986,360 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the grant term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

The Office of the District Attorney submitted a grant application to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Victim Witness Assistance Program, seeking a total of $2,986,360.

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services approved the grant application for $1,385,540 for the first year, with additional funding for subsequent years.

The District Attorney's Office submitted a request for retroactive approval to accept and expend the grant funds, explaining that the grant was included in the annual budget but required a separate resolution for compliance.

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed and amended the resolution to accept and expend the grant funds, recommending it for adoption.

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend the grant funds for the Victim Witness Assistance Program.