To: Board of Supervisors
From: Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Report Title: Contract Extension with Resource Development Associates, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract extension with the RDA Consulting to extend the termination date from December 31, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with no change in the payment limit of $468,981.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is 100% funded by Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) Revenue.
BACKGROUND:
Since 2018, the Probation Department has worked with RDA Consulting to lead the development of its Juvenile Probation Consolidated Annual Plan -a cohesive, targeted plan consisting of two different funding streams, the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) and the Youthful Offender Block Grant (YOBG), each with their own priorities and requirements. The goal of the consolidated plan is to improve services for youth who are involved in, or at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system. RDA Consulting will continue to assist the Probation Department with updating the JJCPA-YOBG Consolidated Annual Plan, providing project management and communication, data planning, and engaging non-governmental organizations in a capacity building process.
Additionally, RDA Consulting will also provide Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) meeting support, continuous project management and communication support, and travel to Probation for in person work sessions.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If unapproved, the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) will not have the proper guidance and support for their work.