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Home My WebLink About08- Community Development C17 ., OF SAN BERNARD1►.0 — REQU..ST FOR COUNCIL. A( d'ION From: KENNETH J. HENDERSON, DIRECTOIk�,E7 OT,-AD?43Ubj0:'. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUBMITTED BY VICTIM SUPPORT Dept: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ;, AN 3: '. SERVICES PROGRAM (POLICE DEPARTMENT) Date: January 7, 1988 Synopsis of Previous Council action: In May, 1987, the Mayor and Common Council approved funding in the amount of $40,000 for the Victim Support Services Program administered by Family Service Agency. Recommended motion: That the Mayor and Common Council approve CDBG Contingency funding in the amount of $21,680 for the resurfacing of Hospitality Lane from Hunts Lane to Waterman Avenue, and, further, re-appropriate $23,680 from the General Fund to the Victim Support Services Program to be administered by San Bernardino Police Department. G. Signature Contact person: Ken x nd G.on Phone: 5065 Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: 1-7 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount:S23.680 Source: (Acct. No.) 121-544-57735 Acct. Description) CDBG Contingency Finance: ,')" Council Notes: .� N CIT _ OF SAN BERNARDIV J - REOUL i"T FOR COUNCIL AC JON STAFF REPORT During the FY 1987/1988 CDBG funding cycle, the Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee recommended to the Mayor and Common Council a grant amount of $40, 000 for the Victim Support Services Program to be administered by the Family Service Agency (FSA) . Family Service Agency had submitted a funding request in the amount of $68, 000, the amount funded in prior years. The Council eventually approved $40, 000 in CDBG funds for this activity. Because the Victim Support Services Program operates on a twenty-four (24) hour basis, staff had recommended to the FSA board of directors that alternatives other than a twenty-four (24) hour operation be considered in order to have the program operate throughout the fiscal year and save money. The FSA board of directors determined that the current mode of operation was the most appropriate which means program services will cease as of January 31, 1988. The Mayor and Councilwoman Estrada have asked that other revenue sources be explored. The problem is that the Victim Support Services program is a public service activity and is limited by the fifteen percent (15%) cap. Staff, therefore, has explored the possibility of the City funding a CDBG- eligible project that is currently financed out of the City' s General Fund. If CDBG funds were applied to such a project, the General Fund revenues could be re-appropriated to the Victim Support Services program. The Director of Public Services has identified a street resurfacing project on Hospitality Lane from Hunts Lane to Waterman Avenue which is eligible for CDBG funding and closely approximates the $23 , 680 needed by the Victim Support Services program to complete the fiscal year. It is important to note that the supplementary funding requested, if approved, anticipates the program being administered by the San Bernardino Police Department rather than FSA. It is felt that the Victim Support Services staff can be housed effectively in the Police Community Service Centers which reduces overhead costs approximately $6, 000 (see attached memorandum from Sergeant Jerry Ryen to me) . The Victim Support Services program staff will also be able to reach victims of crime more quickly and efficiently. 1-7-88 75-0264 A Staff Report - VSS . January 7, 1988 Page -2- On January 7, 1988, the Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee considered the request for assistance and took action recommending to the Mayor and Common Council that $23, 680 in CDBG Contingency Funds be awarded for the resur- facing of Hospitality Lane from Hunts Lane to Waterman Avenue. Said action enables the Mayor and Common Council to re-appropriate General Fund revenues from street construction to the Victim Support Services Program I recommend adoption of the Form Motion. LCA �, kl�.OL4 Kenneth Y Henderso Director of Communi y Development KJH/lab attachment 8801-1103 1-7-88 A c l TY OF SAN BE2�NA7L�D I Nom. — MEMORANDUM ----------------------------------------------------------------------- To: Ken Henderson From: Sgt. Jerry Ryen Subject: Victim Support Services Date: Dec. 28th, 1987 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Approved: Date: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- P RO B L E M The VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICE Program was established in Sept. of 1983 to meet the needs of crime victims by providing a team of crisis intervention counselors exclusively available on a 24 hr. basis to the SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT. It is essential for a police officer to seek the help of a crime victim to learn what happened, identify the suspect, and testify in court. When called to a crime scene, a VSS Counselor will be involved. in each of these steps making the event less traumatic for the victim. When a crime victim is given support and encouragement, they are more willing to get involved with the criminal justice system which results in more cases filed and successfully prosecuted. This makes the police more efficient. The VSS Program is presently administered and housed at The FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 1669 N. "E" Street, San Bernardino. Due to CDGB cutbacks in the 1987-88 grant allocation, the VSS Program will exhaust its funds on Jan. 31st, 1988, and the program will be terminated at that time. RE CO MME N D A T I O N S To continue offering the program to the citizens of SAN BERNARDINO for the next five months (Jan. 31st to June 30th 1988) the program should be brought under the direction of the SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT. The Department will provide coordination of the program including administrative duties and housing. Funding in the amount of $23, 680 should be sought by the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO to continue the program through the five month period. This amount includes a cost savings of over $6, 000 when compared with the present VSS administration under the Family Service Agency of San Bernardino. During the 5 month continuation of the VSS Program, the SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT will apply to CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and OCJP (Office of Criminal Justice Planning) for grant funding to continue the program beyond June 30th, 1988. The Department will also seek private support from the community in continuing the program. The estimated program cost for FY 88-89 is $57, 500, which is $12, 000 less than the present program cost under the Family Service Agency. TO: Ken Henderson FROM: Sgt. Jerry Ryen SUBJECT: Victim Support Service page 2 FINDINGS 1 . The VSS Program offered to the citizens of SAN BERNARDINO is one of two programs that exist in Southern California. The other program is located within the City of Oceanside and is funded about 50/50 by the City of Oceanside and OCJP. This program is administered by the Oceanside Police Department. 2. There are other victim assistance programs offered throughout the County of San Bernardino. VSS Counselors work exclusively for the SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT and those persons who are victims of crime within the city. 3. VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES is the only on call crisis intervention support program in the County of San Bernardino. Other programs make contact within days, often weeks after the crime, and none of them assist on non crime situations. When prompt attention is given to a stress victim, the likelihood of prolonged stress is lessened. A VSS Counselor can be on the scene of a crime, suicide, traffic collision or missing child in 20 to 30 minutes on a 24 hr. basis. ,AT T A C H ME N T S 1. Proposed VSS Budget Feb. 1st to June 30th, 1988. 2. Proposed VSS Budget July 1st, 1988 to June 30th, 1989. 3. Victim Support Service stats 1985 to date. Jerry Ryen, ergeant Victim Support Services Coordinator V I C T I M S U P P U R T SERVICE S PROPOSED BUDGET FEB 1, 1988 TO JUN 30, 1988 PERSONNEL Salaries : Outreach Counselor ( 1. 0 FTE) 6, 715. Outreach Counselor ( 1. 0 FTE) 5, 260. Outreach Counselor (0. 5 FTE) 3, 357. 15, 332. Benefits : F. I. C. A. , S. U. I. , Retirement Ins. 3, 220. 3, 220. Total Staff Expense 18, 552. 18, 552. OPERATING EXPENSES Records: Accounting Service 11085. Audit 335. 1, 420. Insurance: Liab. /Work Comp 925. 925. Travel : Mileage Reimbursement 1, 145 1, 145. Office: Telephone/Pagers 585. Supplies/Materials 325. Postage 38. Printing and Duplication 165. 1, 113. Training: Conference 345. 345. Other: Misc. /Interest 180. 180. Total Operating Expense 5, 128. 5, 128. Grand Total $23, 680. V I C T I M S U P P O R T S E RV 1 C E S PROPOSED BUDGET JUL 1, 1988 TO JUN 30, 1989 PERSONNEL Salaries : Outreach Counselor ( 1. 0 FTE) 16, 921. Outreach Counselor ( 1. 0 FTE) 13, 255. Outreach Counselor (0. 5 FTE) 8, 461. 38, 637. Benefits : F. I. C. A. , S. U. I . , Retirement Ins. 8, 114. 8, 114. Total Staff Expense 46, 751. OPERATING EXPENSES Records: Accounting Service 2, 600. Audit 800. 3, 400. Insurance: Liab. /Work Comp 1, 000. 1, 000. Travel : Mileage Reimbursement 2, 748. 2, 748. Office: Telephone/Pagers 1, 400. Supplies/Materials 780. Postage 90. Printing and Duplication 400. 2, 670. Training: Conference 500. 500. Other: Misc. /Interest 432. 432. Total Operating Expense 10, 750. 10, 750. Grand Total $57, 501. qW 0 This document shows the number of calls handled by VICTIM SUPPORT Counselors. In addition, the right column shows the number of family members directly affected by the call. YEAR # O F CALL S # I N F AM I L Y 1985 202 416 1986 259 828 MO N T H 1987 JAN 21 62 FEB 13 31 MAR 16 45 APR 28 117 MAY 15 45 JUN 15 66 JUL 26 83 AUG 16 55 SEP 30 135 OCT 45 114 NOV 28 120 DEC* Totals 253 Calls 873 Beneficiaries * Month not complete as of writing