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Home My WebLink About950028.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD AND OFFICE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Contract for the Victim Witness Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the District Attorney's Office, and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, commencing January 1, 1995, and ending December 31, 1995, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said contract, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said contract, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Contract for the Victim Witness Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the District Attorney's Office, and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said contract. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 4th day of January, A.D., 1995, nunc pro tunc January 1, 1995. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: AP Defiuty Clerk to the Board oun y Attorn W D COUNTY, CoLO''DO Dais K. Hall, Chairman /L/try George /Baxter Constance L. Harbert W. H. Webster C; DA/ 950028 DA0011 Victim's Assistance & Law Enforcement Board Nineteenth Judicial District COPY CONTRACT CONTRACT between Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board ("Donor") and Office of the District Attorney("Recipient), P. O. Box 1167, Greeley, Colorado 80632, for the funding of Victim -Witness Program, referred to as the grant. The parties in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein agree as follows: 1. The Recipient hereby contracts to perform the services outlined in your grant application form, as submitted to the VALE Board and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The parties acknowledge that the grant contemplated herein is made pursuant to Colorado law and Recipient specifically agrees to use the grant for the purposes specified in C.R.S., 1973, S24-4.2-105, as amended. In addition, Recipient agrees to submit to Donor quarterly reports on "VALE Quarterly Report Form - Nineteenth Judicial District". Quarterly reports are due not more than fifteen (15) days after the end of each successive three month period of the grant term. Failure to submit quarterly reports may result in withholding of funds. 3. This grant commences on January 1, 1995, and terminates on December 31, 1995. 4. Donor hereby grants to Recipient the sum of $38,395.00 of which an initial sum of $9,598.75 will be paid to Recipient on or about January 15, 1995. The projected disbursement of the balance will be as follows: $9,598.75 on or about April 15, 1995 $9,598.75 on or about July 15, 1995 $9,598.75 on or about October 15, 1995 950025 Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, CO 80632 • (303) 356-4010 • FAX (303) 352-8023 CONTRACT PAGE 2 5. The grant may be terminated by the Donor if: (a) the Recipient does not submit the required quarterly reports, or if the reports or other information does not show adequate achievement of the grant purpose as stated on the application form and pursuant to C.R.S., 1973 S24-4.1-105, as amended; and, (b) the Donor has insufficient funds to continue the grant. Before termination for inadequate achievement, the Recipient shall have an opportunity to meet with the Board. The grant may be terminated by the Recipient at any time. 6. At the end of the Contract term, or upoh Contract termination, all unspent funds shall be returned to the Donor. 7. The Contract termination date may be extended by written mutual agreement of both parties. The services to be provided may also be modified by written mutual agreement of both parties. 8. Persons identified to withdraw funds please list full name, date of birth, and tax identification number. The signatories certify that we have read the contract and are fully cognizant of our duties and responsibilities for this project. Project Director Date /214/17 Authorized Official De^'�C`"Ls.,G4 Date 1/4/95 Dale K. Hall, Chairman (1/9/95) Weld County Board of Commissioners Financial Officer Date VALE Board Chair Date /a/sr/9e/ GRVCONTR.VW 950028 Victim's Assistance & Law Enforcement Board Nineteenth Judicial District GRANT APPLICATION FORM GRANT CYCLE: JANUARY 1, 1995 TO DECEMBER 31, 1995 1. PLEASE SUBMIT EIGHT (8) COPIES OF THE APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS. 2. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL QUESTIONS LISTED BELOW AND LIMIT THE NARRATIVE PORTION TO 6 PAGES. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH TOTAL CONFIDENTIALITY BY THE V.A.L.E. BOARD. I. Project Title VICTIM -WITNESS PROGRAM II. Lead Agency/Organization OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY Contact Person NANCY MCMENAMIN Phone356-4()1() ext 4735 Address P.O. BOX 1167 GREETLEY COLORADO 80632 III. Amount Requested $38,395 (VALE; GRANT FINDS) 54,139 (ACCRUALS) IV. Non-profit Status *X Yes No In Process *GOVERNMENTAL SECTION A: SUMMARY 1. Please submit a one -page summary of the proposed project and budget. SECTION B: PROJECT CONCEPT/DESIGN 2. Identify and describe the project's goals and objectives. 3. What is the overall problem your goals and objectives are addressing? 4. What is your timetable for accomplishing your objectives? 5. How do you plan to accomplish your objectives? 6. What problems do you anticipate in implementing your program's goals and objectives, if any? 7. How do your program's goals address the victim service needs outlined in the V.A.L.E. statute? SECTION C: SERVICE INFORMATION 950028 Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, CO 80632 • (303) 356-4010 • FAX (303) 352-8023 8. Definethe population and geographic area targeted for service through this project. 9. How many people are in need of these services? How many people are presently being served? How many people will be served by the project during its operation? 10. Define the management plan for the project. (Specifically who will be responsible/accountable for the administration of the project.) 11. Are there community agencies currently providing like services in the targeted population? 12. Specify how this project will diminish or eliminate duplication of services. 13. What cost savings will the public experience as a result of this project? SECTION D: EFFICIENCY 14. How will you evaluate that this project has met its stated goals and objectives? SECTION E: BUDGET 15. How will future funding needs be met? 16. Use attached budget page. 17. Budget Narrative: Explain and justify the project budget and relate the item budgeted to project activities. SECTION F: ATTACHMENTS 18. Please include a copy of your agency's current fiscal year budget, including a list of funding sources. 19. If a not -for-profit, please attach a list of your agency's Board of Directors. GRVAPPL .VW 950028 -1 - SECTION A: SUMMARY The Nineteenth Judicial District's VALE Board continues to be a critical source of funding for the Victim -Witness Program. In the next year the Office of the District Attorney is requesting $38,395.00 in financial support from the VALE Board in order to fund a portion of the Victim -Witness Program through a VALE Grant. As in the past years, VALE funds will be used primarily to support direct services to crime victims. This request will remain the same as the previous year (1994) grant. Travel and training expenses will be requested to the VALE Board as needed from VALE Funds or VALE Administrative Funds for program's staff and for VALE and Victim Compensation Board members (not to exceed $3,000 as in previous year's grant). An additional request for $4,139 from VALE Administrative Funds, is being requested for expanding the Victim -Witness Office Tech II to a full-time position starting January 1, 1995. This upgrade will cover the receptionist position for the two (2) hours at the end of the day (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm), which, at this time, is uncovered. This position also assists the Coordinator of the VALE and Victim Compensation Board and will soon be involved in the added responsibility of entering of data for the new Victim Compensation Software Program. At this time, during the last two hours of the day, when there is no coverage on the front desk, the VRA Technician must leave her work to cover for the receptionist. This presents a serious problem related to the VRA notification time constraints. The VRA notification requirements have become a far more time-consuming job than anticipated requiring detailed scutiny of each notification. It is a must to cross -train the two Office Technician II positions in order to cover the VRA responsibilities when the VRA Technician is gone (vacation or illness). Constitutional requirements must be carried out and arranged for through the Victim -Witness Office on a daily basis which will place an added burden of responsibility on this receptionist position. Other concerns are that this part-time position has presented many problems related to a high turn -over factor due to the fact that as a part-time position, there are no benefits available and no wage increases as in a full-time position, as dictated by Weld County. Because this position assists Gary Rathke with Victim Compensation and VALE Program responsibilities, the turn -over has not allowed the stabilization and consistency needed in this very demanding and detail -oriented position. The Victim -Witness Program is the only program in Weld County to offer specialized comprehensive services to all victims of crime with all of the following services and more: 950028 -2 - • Crisis intervention * Criminal Justice System advocacy and liason * Support and counseling * County -wide outreach * Information and referral * Individual and community criminal justice education * Victim impact statement and restitution assistance * Victim Compensation * Information, education, and notification services related to the Victim's Rights Amendment, passed on the November 3rd, 1992 ballot. * Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP) The Victim -Witness Program has continued to grow significantly in every aspect. The Weld County Board of Commissioners approved one full-time office technician to assume responsibilities, as of January 1, 1994, for the Victim Rights Amendment impact on the Victim -Witness Program. This position works primarily with the notification responsibilities and the increased Victim Compensation clerical demands. The added workload due to the growth of this program has been managed exceptionally well through the extraordinary commitment of the Program's staff, volunteers, and interns. The Colorado Constitutional Amendment for Victims Rights, designated Amendment A on the 1992 general ballot, passed on November 3rd, 1992, January 15, 1993. This amendment requires that victims of violent crime be notified at each critical stage of the criminal justice process. The Victim -Witness Program continues to provide these services. The Victim -Witness Program has worked consistently to provide a comprehensive service to victims of crime with limited staff and resources. However, the passage of this amendment is greatly impacting this Program in terms of increased client contacts. In addition to the the client contacts, the Program is experiencing an extremely large and unprecedented increase in paperwork and phone calls that is involved in the mandatory notification and response to victims of crime in the Nineteenth Judicial District. When taking into consideration that County Court alone deals with approximately 12,000 cases per year and District Court deals with 950028 -3 - approximately 500-600 cases per year (understanding that those cases involving victims, may include multiple victims), the Victim - Witness Program is experiencing an increased workload. We are finding that the notification process is far more complex than originally anticipated. Each step in the notification process must be scrutinized for problems and special circumstances, making the time involved for each case extremely time-consuming. In addition, the Victim -Witness Program is finding that many people are seeking information and notification from this Program who do not meet the statute criteria for Victim's Rights. These people need information and education related to the amendment, bringing the number of possible contacts (traffic and phone calls) to this Program even higher. It is also important to mention that increased demands from victims with higher expectations from the criminal justice system will also impact the Victim -Witness Program. In 1995, if the Board funds at the level requested, the Victim - Witness Program will use the VALE grant in the following manner: * as in past years, the VALE grant, $38,395, will be used to pay a portion of the salaries for Community Service Counselor's, Gary Rathke (Coordinator of the VALE and Victim Compensation Boards), Travis Niehaus (Domestic Violence Coordinator and Courtroom Assistant Program Coordinator) and the Office Technician Receptionist. * in accordance with County Personnel policies, the above amounts include a 15% portion to pay cost -of -living and benefits for the Community Services Counselors. * we are requesting an increase in the supplemental funding of the Office Technician II, Tammy Mahaffee, due to the increased workload in direct services and the Victim Compensation Program. Tammy is an extremely competent staff member in the Victim -Witness office, however, she has not been eligible for benefits or step increases due to her part-time status with the County. * as all staff must provide direct services and train volunteers and interns to work with victims of crime, it is critical that extensive training be available to all staff. However, travel and training will be requested as needed from the VALE Board to support this need. Without the requested level of support, the Victim -Witness Program will not be able to retain its current staff, and services to crime victims will be reduced. The Program's goals and objectives for 1995 are as follows: 950028 -4- 1. To continue utilizing all staff and their strengths to provide comprehensive services to victims of crime in Weld County. 2. To continue (CAP) the volunteer/intern court support/advocate program to limit costs, support the staff and maximize services to crime victims. This program has been in effect since 8/1/94 and has been utilized by the Attorney's in the District, County and Juvenile Courts. 3. To expand outreach by striving to provide at least one contact to each potential Victim Compensation applicant (which will include improved services to victims in rural areas). 4. To continue to assist in monitoring system -wide responsiveness to victims of domestic violence. 5. To participate in county -wide efforts to identify the needs and to provide better services to victims of sexual assault and the underserved populations (elderly and disabled). 6. To provide the mandated rights and comprehensive services to crime victims in accordance with the Colorado Constitutional Amendment for Victims of Crime passed on the November 3rd, 1992 ballot. SECTION B: PROJECT CONCEPT/DESIGN PROBLEM STATEMENT The Nineteenth Judicial District includes all of Weld County, Colorado. Census figures indicate that the population of Weld County increased by 6.5% during the ten years prior to 1988, and the population was reported to be 142,185. General population figures in the county swell in the summer to include a large migrant population. Also, college students further increase the community's size by about 10,000 individuals annually. There are 19 police agencies in Weld County, most of which are in rural areas, and only one of these agencies currently has a victim assistance program (Greeley Police Department Advocacy Program, limited to the Greeley area). The Nineteenth Judicial District Attorney's Victim -Witness Program is the one system -based agency where victims of all crimes can obtain immediate and comprehensive victim services. The Program not only provides comprehensive victim services throughout the county, but also offers leadership to the existing network of victim service agencies. The Program's goals and objectives center around maintaining 950028 -5 - current established services and to undertake the additional responsibilities of the Constitutional Amendment related to Victims Rights. Each year the number of victims served by the Victim -Witness Program has increased significantly, and these increases are expected to continue. This is particularly true with Victims Rights Amendment contacts. For example: extensive records and reports are required for the Compensation Program, all grants require regular performance reports, and the Constitutional Amendendment is adding new responsibilities. Currently, the Program is limited by the lack of financial resources. In the future, as these constraints on the Program change, it is anticipated that the Victim -Witness Program will need to grow to continue to meet the increasing demands. The Victim -Witness office has moved from the County Courthouse to the District Attorney's Office in the Centennial Building (2nd floor). This move has been most positive and has offered this program increased space and more accessibility to the District Attorney's Office, particularly with the Courtroom Assistance Program. In addition, a waiting area for victims is now furnished and available for victims on the 4th floor of the County Courthouse, providing a safe and secure waiting area as required by the Victims Rights Amendment. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Goal 1: To continue using all staff and their strengths to provide comprehensive services to victims of crime in Weld County. Performance Objectives: 1. To investigate and prepare over 1,000 victims applications for the Victim Compensation Board. 2. To advise and coordinate activities for the VALE Board (grants of about $120,000 annually), the Crime Victim Compensation Board (awards in excess of $250,000 annually) 3. To provide more than 3,000 crime victims with needed advocacy, support, education, information, and referral. 4. To keep crime victims, witnesses, and police officers apprised of case status information and notify victims related to the Victims Rights Amendment. 5. To provide a waiting area for victims and witnesses prior to testifying in court proceedings. 95002E -6- 6. To assist procecutors with "call -offs" and trial coordination as needed. 7. To assist crime victims in filing restitution requests and victim impact statements. Goal 2: To develop a volunteer/intern Courtroom Support Advocacy Program for Victims in order to limits costs, support staff and maximize services to crime victims. and the Performance Objectives: 1. To provide at 500 volunteer/intern hours in the provision of services to crime victims. Goal 3: To expand outreach by striving to provide at least one contact to each potential Victim Compensation applicant (which should include improved services to victims in rural areas). Performance Objective: 1. To coordinate services and provide education Weld County's 19 law enforcement agencies. Goal 4: To continue in assisting the monitoring of the responsiveness to victims of domestic violence. for all of system -wide Performance Objectives: 1. To assist the Weld County Domestic Violence Task Force by participating in the Domestic Violence Task Force meetings. 2. To monitor the functioning of the Criminal Justice System with domestic violence cases. 3. To advocate for more than 450 victims of domestic violence providing them with information concerning the system, and other direct services. Goal 5: To participate in county -wide efforts to identify needs and to provide better services to victims of sexual assault and abuse and the underserved populations (elderly and disabled). Performance Objectve: 1. To attend regular meetings with various Weld County agencies addressing the problem of sexual assault and abuse, including the University of Northern Colorado Sexual Assault Task Force, the United Way Child Abuse Coalition, the Weld County Department of Social Services 950028 -7 - Child Protection Team, and other relevant groups. Also, to provide information/outreach to groups and populations related to crimes involving the elderly and disabled. Goal 6: To provide the mandated rights and comprehensive services to crime victims in accordance with the Colorado Constitutional Amendment for victims of crime. Performance Objectives: 1. To notify victims of crime related to notification to be present, informed, and/or heard at the critical stages of the criminal justice process. 2. To assist in providing services for crime victims in Weld County with education, information, and referral related to the Victims' Rights Amendment. TIMETABLE All of the Victim -Witness Program's listed goals and objectives will be met during 1995. Quarterly reports explaining the Program's progress in accomplishing its goals and objectives will be submitted to the VALE Board. PLAN AND ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS As stated in previous grant requests, the Victim -Witness Program continues to serve ever increasing numbers with a small staff. Flexibility in utilizing all staff members and non -paid workers to perform a variety of tasks in a team effort has helped to increase the Program's responsiveness to victims of crime. As previously stated in this request, with the passing of the Colorado Constitutional Amendment, the Victim -Witness staff and facility will experience a serious problem with personnel. STATUTE REQUIREMENTS The Victim -Witness Program provides, on a daily basis, all twelve services listed in C.R.S. 24-4.2-105, (4), as services for which the VALE Board may contract with agencies. These twelve services were selected by the legislature as necessary to assuring the rights of crime victims. Also, the Victim -Witness Program provides, on a daily basis, all services listed in C.R.S. 23-4.1- 303(5) related to the notification and services (Victims Rights Amendment). POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA The Victim -Witness Program serves all crime victims in the Nineteenth Judicial District (Weld County). In addition, federal 950029 -8 - guidelines dictate that designated underserved victims be emphasized and sought out for services. These underserved populations include victims in the following areas: victims of drunken drivers, victims of domestic violence, victims of sexual assault, victims in minority populations, families of murder victims, victims of sexual assault on a child, and victims of physical abuse against a child. NUMBER OF PERSONS TO BE SERVED The number of persons to be served total over 3,000 victims of crime with more than 5,000 projected victim contacts as described in the goals and objectives. These projections are based on current performance information and allowances have been made for expected growth and indicate an increased number projected for the past year (1994). A continued significant increase is expected due to the passing of the Colorado Constitutional Amendment for Victims' Rights. MANAGEMENT PLAN The Victim -Witness Program, in the Nineteenth Judicial District (Weld County), has a highly qualified staff that is committed to the provision of services to victims of crime. As this Program is a part of the Office of the District Attorney, its ultimate supervision is provided by Al Dominguez, Jr. and Thomas Quammen, the Assistant District Attorney. In addition to his supervisory oversight, Mr. Dominguez supports the Victim -Witness Program and its staff by securing available funds from the County Commissioners. The Project Director is Nancy J. McMenamin, M.A., who, on August 19, 1991, assumed the position of the Community Programs Administrator for the District Attorney's Office. Ms. McMenamin, who spends fifty percent of her time with the Victim -Witness Program, has had extensive involvement with direct services and administering victim programs, as well as other human service programs, since 1969. She served as Program Director for a suicide prevention and crisis intervention program and developed a contact and counseling service for the elderly. Ms. McMenamin also directed the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate Program in Vail, Colorado (serving the area of Eagle County), prior to moving to Greeley in 1986 to complete her graduate program in Agency Counseling. Ms. McMenamin has served as Program Coordinator for a grant project with UNC School of Business and the Greeley Dream Team related to school dropout prevention and held the position of Program Coordinator for the Greeley Transitional House, a homeless shelter for families. Nancy I. Haffner, M.A. has been a valuable staff member since joing the District Attorney's Office on December 2, 1985. Nancy holds a 950028 -9 - Master's Degree in Agency Counselor from U.N.C., with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. In her position as a Juvenile Diversion Counselor, Nancy has provided counselor first-time juvenile offenders and their families, facilitated Shoplift Prevention Groups, facilitated various other juvenile groups, including drug/alcohol information and self-esteem programs. In December, 1991, Nancy assumed additional management -related responsibilities for both the Juvenile Diversion and Victim -Witness Programs. During that time, she continued to work as a Diversion counselor, developed and coordinated the Student Intern Program, co -facilitated a Parent Orientation Group, and provided assistance to the Community Programs Administrator. Effective December 16, 1994, after Nancy McMenamin terminates her position on December 15, 1994, Nancy Haffner will assume the full responsibilities of Community Programs Administrator. Since 1988, Gary Rathke, the Community Services Counselor III, has been the masters -level counselor and the coordinator of the Crime Victim Compensation Program. Mr. Rathke, who has an educational background in business administration, education, counseling, and criminal justice, has about twenty years experience working with various human service programs. Currently, Mr. Rathke's work - related efforts on behalf of crime victims include the following: providing direct services to crime victims; performing a variety of administrative duties; service as the Regional Representative for the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA); working with the state Victim Compensation/VALE Conference Committee; helping to promote public awareness concerning crime victims (educational and various group involvements). Gary will assumed the responsibilities of assisting the VALE Board beginning January 1, 1994. The Community Services Counselor II, Travis Niehaus, joined the Victim -Witness staff in February of 1994 as the VRA Technician and was later (May, 1994) promoted to the Counselor II position replacing Kristy Stearns. Ms. Niehaus holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. Her background includes being a volunteer advocate for A Woman's Place and also developed and implemented their Domestic Violence Training. Ms. Niehaus' experience also includes working at an adolescent group home as a case manager. Ms. Niehaus provides assistance to victims within the Victim -Witness Program office and also assists in the processing of Victim Compensation claims, coordinates the Courtroom Assistance Program, Co -Chairs the Coordinating Committee For Victims Of Crime (CCVC) in Weld County, gives attention to special populations (elderly and disabled victims of crime) and provides services to domestice violence victims. Linda K. Wurts, the Community Services Technician, has been with the District Attorney's Office since 1981. Between 1981 and 1985, prior to the hiring of the first VALE -funded counselor, Ms. Wurts 950028 -10 - was the primary person in the Victim -witness Program helping crime victims. Currrently, Ms. Wurts provides a variety of services in he Program, including the following: providing victim advocacy and support; asssisting crime victims, particularly victims of rape and sexual assault on children, with their Victim Compensation applications; working with prosecutors to coordinate trials; gathering restitution information, primarily in felony cases, restitution information; performing various clerical and other duties. Cynthia Hernandez joined the Victim -Witness Program July 14, 1993. Ms. Hernandez holds the position of Victims Rights Amendment Office Technician II. Cynthia provides the notification services required by the Victims Rights Amendment. This is a full-time position which was funded by Weld County as of January 1, 1994. Cynthia has office technician training through Aims Community College and has done an excellent job of helping to develop the procedures for our notification process. Ms. Hernandez is bi-lingual and assists in the very important service with Spanish-speaking victims and witnesses. Tammy Mahaffey joined the Victim -Witness Program on August 15, 1994. Ms. Mahaffey holds an A.A.S. Degree from Aims Community College and is a Legal Office Technician. Ms. Mahaffey contributes to the office by answering phones and greeting the public, providing clerical support to the Victim Compensation Program, and assists with the VRA notification process. Ms. Mahaffey also assists Gary Rathke with VALE Board clerical needs. SIMILAR AGENCIES The Victim -Witness Program does not duplicate the services provided by any other agency in Weld County. The Program's core services are unique in the county and, when needed, referrals are made to appropriate agencies. In addition, the Program recognizes its limitations and actively promotes communication and cooperation with all victim service providers. COST SAVINGS One cannot understate the importance of a program that treats crime victims with fairness and dignity, and one that seeks to reduce victims' pain and suffering. When one looks at the number people served, services provided, and dollars disbursed, the Victim - Witness Program provides vital assistance to victims of crime, and performs this with a small staff and at a minimal cost. PROJECT EVALUATION The Victim -Witness Program will report to the VALE Board quarterly concerning its performance relative to its goals and objectives. 950028 -11 - FUTURE FUNDING As in past years, the funding for the Victim -Witness Program will come from a variety of sources. First, the Program will continue to use its share of the Victim Compensation and VALE collections to pay a portion of staff salaries and otherrelated expenses. Second, the County will continue to pay for the Community Service Technican's salary and benefits, and for the phone expense, and the added contribution of a Office Technician for the Victims Rights Amendment notification requirements. Third, this year the Program has received a grant from the VOCA Fund ($4,700) and the Program will continue to seek outside funding. Finally, as there are only a limited number of dollars available to the Program from governmental and private sources, the Victim -Witness Program will continue to depend on the VALE Board for sustaining support. The Victim -Witness Program will request Weld County to fund the full-time Office Technician II Reception position in the 1996 Weld County Budget request. BUDGET NARRATIVE Personnal Costs: The Victim -Witness Program is requesting $38,395.00 to pay for staff salaries and benefits and $4,139 from VALE Accrued Administrative Funds to upgrade the office technician II receptionist position. These VALE dollars will be used to subsidize a portion of the two Community Service Counselor's positions and to pay 36% of Tammy Mahaffey's wage. All of the funding received from the VALE Board will be spent providingdirect services to crime victims. Training Expenses: All staff must provide services to crime victims, and also are required to train volunteers and interns to support the staff. Therefore, it is crucial that all staff receive extensive training. The Victim -Witness Program will request funding for training on an "as -needed" basis if approved by the VALE Board. Training opportunities will include workshops and seminars on topics relevant to the victims served, COVA meetings and conferences, and networking meetings with other professionals. Please refer to the financial information included for additional information concerning the Victim -Witness Program's budget on the following page. 950028 -12 - WELD COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE VICTIM -WITNESS PROGRAM ESTIMATED 1995 BUDGET & VALE GRANT ANALYSIS ESTIMATED REVENUES: TOTAL INCOME Admin Fund Accruals VALE Grant VOCA VALE Adm Coll. (10%) est. Vic Comp Admin Coll (6%) est. Weld County (Personnel Cost) $ 4,139 38,395 4,700 22,000 12,750 44,019 3% 30% 4% 18% 10% 35% TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES $ 126,003 100% ESTIMATED EXPENSES; TOTAL VALE VALE EXPENSE % EXPENSE Salaries & Benefits: Comm Sry Coun III $35,777 43% $15,434 Comm Sry Coun II 28,489 70% 19,961 Comm Sry Tech 24,584 0% 0 Office Tech (Full -Time) 19,435 36% 3,000 Office Tech (Full -Time) 19,435 0% 0 Total (Estimate) $127,720 $38,395 Add $4,139 from Admin accruals for Office Tech: 4,139 Total VALE Funding $42,534 SUMMARY OF PROGRAM COST: Total Personnel Cost: County Funding: VOCA: VALE: Admin Accruals: $ 127,720 - 44,019 - 4,700 - 38,395 - 4,139 Total Remaining From VALE & Vic Comp Coll: $ 36,467 950028 District Attorney's Office Nineteenth Judicial District ,.._., 7 y: Ti „t••7,3 A.M. Dominguez, Jr. - District Attorney Thbmiisi Qu,'ammen - Assistant District Attorney MEMO TO: Weld County Board of Commissioners FROM: Nancy J. McMenamin DATE: 12/14/94 RE: VALE Grant For Victim Assistance Program Please find attached the 19th Judicial District Attorney's VALE Grant for 1995 requiring your signatures. Thank you. 950028 Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, Colorado 80632 • (303) 356-4010 • FAX (303) 352-8023 District Attorney's Office Nineteenth Judicial District A.M. Dominguez, Jr. - District Attorney Thomas Quammen - Assistant District Attorney TO: Weld County Board of Commissioners I FROM: Nancy I. Haffner District Attorney's Offir DATE: December 27,1994 SUBJECT: VALE Grant: 1995 Administrative Funds Attached please find a copy of the letter from Robert Hinderaker, Chairman of the VALE Board. The VALE Board approved our request to use VALE Administrative Funds (collections and accruals) to partially fund the Victim -Witness Program during 1995. Thank you. Attachment Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, Colorado 80632 • (303) 356-4010 • FAX (303) 352-8023 950028 - December 12, 1994 Victim's Assistance & Law Enforcement Board Nineteenth Judicial District Ms. Nancy Mcmenamin Office of the District Attorney P. O. Box 1167, 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80632 SUBJECT: 1995 VALE Administrative Funds Dear Ms. McMenamin: At our meeting on November 21, 1994, the 19th Judicial District Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board considered your proposed 1995 budget, including your proposed uses for VALE administrative funds during that year. Based on the information provided in your proposed budget, the Board approved your request to use a total of $26,139 in VALE administrative funds ($22,000 in collections and $4,139 in accruals) next year to partially fund the Victim -Witness Program. Once the proposed expenses are actually incurred, please submit a request to the Board informing us concerning the debt, and we will act to release the administrative funds for your use as approved. The Board appreciates your efforts to comply with those state statutes and standards that govern the use of VALE administrative funds. Robert Hinderaker Chairman 19th Judicial District VALE Board Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, CO 80632 • (303)-356-4010 • FAX(303)352-8023 950028 Hello