REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 23, 2025
FROM
JASON ANDERSON, District Attorney
SUBJECT
Title
San Bernardino County Victim Witness Assistance Program for 2025-26
End
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve grant application to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, for the Victim Witness Assistance Program, in the amount of $2,882,785, for the period of October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
2. Approve acceptance of grant funds, through Notice of Intent to Fund, from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, dated August 20, 2025, in the amount of $2,882,785, for the San Bernardino County Victim Witness Assistance Program, for the period of October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
3. Adopt Resolution, as required by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, authorizing the Victim Services Chief to electronically execute and submit the grant application referenced in Recommendation No. 1, and accept the grant funds referenced in Recommendation No. 2, including any subsequent non-substantive amendments to the grant application, subject to review by County Counsel.
4. Authorize the Victim Services Chief to electronically execute and submit the grant application referenced in Recommendation No. 1 and all related documents, including any subsequent non-substantive amendments, subject to review by County Counsel.
5. Authorize the Victim Services Chief or the Chief of Bureau of Administration to electronically sign and submit invoices related to the grant mentioned in Recommendation Nos. 1 and 2, as required by the California Office of Emergency Services, on behalf of the County.
6. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
7. Direct the Victim Services Chief to transmit the grant application and any non-su...
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