This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to use a $250,000 grant from the Crankstart Foundation to support its Clean Slate unit, which helps individuals clear their criminal records. The funding will cover services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, in response to increased demand.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $250,000 from the Crankstart Foundation to fund the San Francisco Public Defender’s Clean Slate unit to meet the increased demand for Clean Slate services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the San Francisco Public Defender's Office seeking to expand its Clean Slate services in response to increased demand following recent legislative changes.
The Crankstart Foundation awarded a grant of $250,000 to the San Francisco Public Defender's Office to support the Clean Slate initiative, aimed at helping individuals expunge criminal records.
The Public Defender's Office received approval from Crankstart for their proposed spending plan for the grant, which includes funding for a staff attorney position.
The resolution package for the grant was approved by the Mayor's Office and the Controller, allowing the Public Defender's Office to proceed with the grant.
The resolution to accept and expend the grant was introduced to the Board of Supervisors for consideration.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, allowing the Public Defender's Office to accept and expend the grant funds.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the Public Defender's Office to utilize the grant.
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