HomeMy WebLinkAbout980676.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE VALE GRANT APPLICATION FOR VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR 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 VALE Grant Application for Victim
Witness Program from 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, to the Victim
Assistance and Law Enforcement Board, commencing July 1, 1998, and ending June 30, 1999,
with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, 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 VALE Grant Application for Victim Witness Program from 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, to the Victim Assistance and Law
Enforcement Board be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said application.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 20th day of April, A.D., 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
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I. Project Title:
19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE:
VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION:
July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999
II. Lead Agency: 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office
Project Director: Nancy I. Haffner, Community Programs Administrator
P. O. Box 1167, Greeley, Colorado 80632-1167
Telephone: 970-356-4010
III. Amount Requested:
VALE Grant: $15,520
CVC Administrative Funds: $ 1,500
VALE Administrative Funds: $ 3,000
IV. Government Agency
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SECTION A: SUMMARY
The 19th Judicial District Attorney's VALE Board continues to be a critical source of funding for
the Victim Witness Program. For this grant proposal,the District Attorney's Office is requesting the
following monies in order to provide financial support for the Victim Witness Program: Community
Service Technician I.
a) VALE Grant: $15,520
b) CVC Administrative Funds: $ 1,500
c) VALE Administrative Funds: $ 3,000
*Please refer to Attachment B for the breakdown of the above funding requests.
As in previous years,VALE funds will be used primarily to support direct services to crime victims.
Travel and training expenses will be requested of the VALE Board as needed for program staff and
for VALE and Victim Compensation Board members (not to exceed $3,000 as in previous year's
grants).
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:
* criminal justice system advocacy and liaison
* support and education of criminal justice system
* county-wide outreach
* information and referral
* individual and community criminal justice education
* victim impact statement and restitution assistance
* victim compensation assistance
* information, education and notification services related to the Victims' Rights
Amendment, passed on the November 3rd, 1992 ballot.
* Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP)to victims and witnesses of crime
During the first quarter of 1998, the following VRA statistics indicate the volume of cases and
notification contacts made through our office:
VRA cases: 647
VRA victims notified at the identified critical stages of prosecution: 697
VRA contacts made for these cases (incl. personal and phone): 3,688
This volume is currently being handled by one and one-half clerical positions. It is extremely
stressful and almost humanly impossible to continue at the current pace as well as assimilate the
anticipated growth as more violent crimes are identified by the Colorado legislature for victims and
witnesses to receive notification. Thus, our request to have this position increased to full-time.
The Victim Witness Program continues to grow significantly in every aspect. The Weld County
Board of County Commissioners approved one full-time office technician to assume responsibilities,
as of 1-1-94, for the Victims' Rights Amendment(VRA) impact on the Victim Witness Program.
During 4/97, they also approved another office technician position to the District Attorney's Office
of which 20 hours/week are assigned to the VRA office tasks in the Victim Witness Program. Both
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positions work primarily with the VRA notification responsibilities. The added workload due to the
growth of the program as a whole has been managed exceptionally well through the extraordinary
commitment of the Program's staff.
The Colorado Constitutional Amendment for Victims' Rights,designed Amendment A on the 1992
ballot, passed on November 3rd, 1992. This amendment requires that victims of designated violent
crimes be notified at each of the identified critical stages during the criminal justice process.
Effective 7-1-97,the Colorado legislature approved the addition of five new violent crimes that
must receive VRA notification.
The Victim Witness Program has worked consistently to provide comprehensive service to victims
of crime with limited staff and resources. However, the passage of this Amendment has greatly
impacted this Program in terms of increased client contacts. In addition to the client contacts, the
Program is experiencing a large and unprecedented increase in paperwork and phone calls that is
involved in the mandatory notification and response to victims of crime.
County Court alone deals with 15,000 new cases per year and District Court deals with 1,100 new
cases in court per year and 1,500 new juvenile cases will be reviewed for filing during 1998. As a
result,the Victim Witness Program is experiencing a significant increase in their workload. We have
found 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 Victims' Rights. These crime victims need information and education
related to the Amendment,bringing the number of possible contacts(walk-in traffic and phone calls)
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.
The District Attorney's Office is requesting the following funds for 1998-99:
a) VALE GRANT: $15,520
The VALE Grant will be used to pay for a portion of full-time salaries/benefits for
the Community Service Technician I position (Kelly Ford). Note: this position is
currently a 20 hours/week position and is funded by the VALE grant for 1998. This
proposal is to upgrade the position to full-time.
b) CVC ADMIN. FUNDS: $1,500
c) VALE ADMIN FUNDS: $3,000
*Please refer to E.17 BUDGET NARRATIVE section for the breakdown of the requested funding.
SECTION B: PROJECT CONCEPT/DESIGN
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B_2 IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE THE PROJECT'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
GOAL 1: To provide the mandated rights and comprehensive services to crime victims in
accordance with the Colorado Constitutional Amendment for victims' rights.
Performance Objectives:
1. To assist in providing 5,000 contacts to victims and witnesses of crime related to their right
to be notified, present and/or heard at each identified critical stage of the criminal justice
process.
2. To assist in providing services for 300 crime victims with education, information, and
referrals related to the Victims' Rights Amendment. This may be done by personal, phone,
and mail contacts.
3. To inform 300 crime victims, witnesses, and law enforcement agencies of case status
information.
4. To assist prosecutors with 150 "call offs" and 8 trial coordinations.
GOAL 2: To continue to enhance and expand direct services to victims of domestic violence
crime in the form of criminal justice support, information and education.
Performance Objectives:
1. To participate in the Weld County Domestic Violence Coalition meetings held once a month.
2.. To provide services to 3 child victims of domestic violence and their families. These services
will include case status, disposition, and support.
GOAL 3: To participate in county-wide efforts to identify needs and to provide better services
to victims of sexual assault and abuse and the under-served populations (elderly and disabled).
Performance Objectives:
1. To attend a minimum of 6 meetings and training sessions with various Weld County
agencies addressing the problem of sexual assault, abuse, elderly and disabled.
2. To provide information and referrals to 10 victims/witnesses related to crimes involving
sexual assault, abuse, elderly and disabled.
B.3 OVERALL PROBLEMS THAT OUR GOALS/OBJECTIVES ARE ADDRESSING:
The 19th Judicial District includes all of Weld County, Colorado. The 1995 census figures indicate
that the population of Weld County was reported to be 147,524. General population figures in the
county grow in the summer months to include a large migrant population. The year round general
population further increases by approximately 13,000 with the addition of students attending the
University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College. NOTE: The Weld County
census/population information was received from the Weld County Office of Planning.
There are 19 law enforcement agencies within Weld County, most of which are located in rural
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areas. Currently, only two of these agencies provide victim advocate programs: the Greeley Police
Department Victim Services Program provides services to the communities of Evans, LaSalle,
Kersey, Johnstown, Milliken and Windsor in addition to Greeley; the Platteville Police Department
Victim Services Program provides services to the southern part of the county as does the Fort Lupton
Victim Services Program.
The 19th 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 overall goals and objectives center
around maintaining 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 increases significantly, and
these increases are expected to continue. This is particularly true with Victims' Rights Amendment
contacts. Extensive records and reports are required for the Crime Victim Compensation Program,
all grants require regular performance reports,and the Constitutional Amendment is identifying new
violent offenses which require the same extensive workload as the other offenses. Currently, the
Program is limited by financial resources. As these constraints on the Program increase, the Victim
Witness Program needs to provide additional staff in order to meet the increasing demands.
A safe and secure waiting area for victims and witnesses is furnished and available for victims on
the fourth floor of the Court House. This is a requirement of the Colorado Constitutional
Amendment for Victims' Rights.
B,4 TIMETABLE
It is expected that all of the Victim Witness Program's goals and objectives will be met during 1998-
99. Quarterly reports outlining the Program's progress in accomplishing its goals and objectives
will be submitted to the VALE Board.
B3 PLAN OF ACTION TO ACCOMPLISH OBJECTIVES
The Victim Witness Program continues to serve increasing numbers with current staff. Flexibility
in utilizing the various skills of all staff members to perform office tasks in a team effort has helped
to increase the Program's responsiveness to victims of crime. Cross-training of staff, at all levels,
is required and in place.
B.6 ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS IN IMPLEMENTING OUR PROGRAM'S GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES, IF ANY.
Anticipated problems lie in the high quality of newly hired staff in the Victim Witness Program who
later promote to a higher level position either within the District Attorney's Office or within the
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County. We have been very pleased with the skill levels of new staff; however,the turnover in staff
occurs as they strive to better themselves and earn additional salary dollars. This leaves a void in
the Program as we must then hire, train and cross-train new staff.
112 HOW DO OUR PROGRAM GOALS ADDRESS THE VICTIM SERVICE NEEDS AS
OUTLINED IN THE VALE STATUTE?
The Victim Witness Program's goals and objectives provide services as selected by the legislature
to assure the rights of crime victims. Also, the Victim Witness Program provides all services as
listed in C.R.S.23-4.1-303 (5)related to the notification and services for the Colorado Constitutional
Amendment for Victim's Rights.
SECTION C: SERVICE INFORMATION
C.8 POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA
The Victim Witness Program serves all crime victims in the 19th Judicial District(Weld County).
In addition, federal guidelines dictate that designated under-served victims be emphasized and
sought out for services. These under-served 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.
C.9 NUMBER OF PERSONS IN NEED OF SERVICES:
The number of persons to be served total over 4,000 victims of crime with more than 14,000
projected victim contacts as described in the goals and objectives. These projections are based on
current performance information. A continued increase occurs due to the passing of the Colorado
Constitutional Amendment for Victims' Rights in 1992 as well as the five additional violent crimes
mandated by the Colorado Constitution to receive notification effective July 1, 1997..
C.10 MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Victim Witness Program in the 19th Judicial District 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.,District Attorney.
In addition to his supervisory oversight, Mr. Dominguez supports the Victim Witness Program and
its staff by securing available funds from the (Weld) Board of County Commissioners.
The Project Director is Nancy I. Haffner, M.A., who is the Community Programs Administrator for
the District Attorney's Office. Nancy spends approximately fifty percent of her time with the Victim
Witness Program. Nancy holds a master's degree in Professional Psychology: Agency Counseling
and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration,both from the University of Northern
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Colorado. She joined the District Attorney's Office on December 2, 1985 in the position of
Community Counselor III working with juvenile offenders in the Juvenile Diversion Program. In
this role she provided counseling to first-time juvenile offenders and their families, facilitated
Shoplift Groups, facilitated various other juvenile groups including drug/alcohol information and
a series of groups called Life Skills. During December, 1991, Nancy assumed additional
management-related responsibilities for both the Juvenile Diversion Program and the Victim Witness
Program. During this 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, Nancy
assumed the responsibilities of the Community Programs Administrator.
Since 1988, Gary Ratlike, Community Counselor III, has been the masters-level counselor and
coordinator of the Crime Victim Compensation Program. Gary,who has an educational background
in business administration, education, counseling and criminal justice, has approximately 25 years
experience working with various human service programs. Currently Gary's work related efforts on
behalf of crime victims include the following: providing direct services to crime victims,performing
a variety of administrative duties to the VALE Board and the Crime Victim Compensation Board,
and helping to promote public awareness concerning crime victims (educational and various group
involvements). Gary assumed the responsibilities of providing administrative assistance to the
VALE Board beginning January I, 1994.
Travis Niehaus-Schantz, joined the Victim Witness Program in February of 1994 as the VRA
Technician and was later (May, 1994) promoted to the Counselor II position. Travis holds a
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. Her background includes being a volunteer advocate for A
Woman's Place, Inc. where she developed and implemented their Domestic Violence Training
Program. Travis also has experience in working at an adolescent group home as a case manager.
She provides assistance to victims within the Victim Witness Program and also assists in the
processing of Victim Compensation claims, coordinates the Courtroom Assistance Program(CAP),
co-chaired the Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime(CCVC)in Weld County during 1995,
gives attention to special populations(elderly and disabled victims of crime) and provides services
to domestic violence victims and HIV/Aids victims.
Linda Wurts, 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,Linda was the
primary person in the Victim Witness Program helping crime victims. Currently Linda provides a
variety of services in the Program including: providing victim information and support, assisting
crime victims with Victim Compensation applications(primarily victims of rape and sexual assault
on children),working with Deputy District Attorney staff to coordinate trials, gathering restitution
information primarily in felony cases, assisting with the Courtroom Assistance Program(CAP), and
performing various clerical and other duties.
Dana Mellon joined the Victim Witness Program December 4, 1995 as an Office Technician II.
This is a full-time position which is funded by Weld County General Funds as of January 1, 1994.
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She learned her job responsibilities very quickly and continues to streamline the VRA notification
process. Dana provides all Victims' Rights Act notification service in a timely manner. During
1997, Dana was asked to develop a "tickler" system for VRA notifications that will allow our
program to anticipate the next critical stage for each VRA case being prosecuted by our office. This
system is currently running smoothly. Dana also assisted in the development of a notebook that
will be placed with clerical staff in each of the divisions within the District Attorney's Office:
District Court, County Court and Juvenile Court. This notebook is designed to provide current
procedures on VRA notification and the various letters that are sent for critical stages.
Donna Pendry joined our office on December 15, 1997 as an Office Technician II. Donna attended
classes at Aims Community College. She contributes to the office by serving as the receptionist,
greets the public at our second floor reception area, provides clerical support to the Crime Victim
Compensation Board, assists with VALE Board clerical needs, and is cross-trained to assist with the
Victims' Rights Act notification procedures. This allows each Office Technician II position to be
cross-trained and able to complete the necessary tasks when the other person is ill or on vacation.
Kelly Ford works part-time (20 hours per week) as Community Services Technician I. She began
working in our office as of March 30, 1998. Kelly is currently attending Aims Community College
and is pursuing her Associate in Applied Science Degree with an emphasis in criminal justice.
Kelly comes to us from Texas; she and her family relocated to Greeley in May, 1996. She has
experience as a 911 Dispatch Operator and understands a great deal of the law enforcement area.
This position provides assistance to the Courtroom Assistance Program(CAP), receptionist duties,
and the Victims' Rights Act notification process. She will soon be in the process of being cross-
trained in all three areas to allow for more efficiency in completing work projects, greeting/assisting
the public,and providing the required assistance when either of the Office Technician II staff are out
of the office.
Debbie Archer, Office Technician II, began working in our office November 21, 1997. Debbie is
funded by the Weld County General Funds and is assigned to the Victim Witness Program for 20
hours per week. Debbie received her GED Diploma and attended classes at the University of
Northern Colorado. Debbie's primary job responsibilities are to provide VRA notification services
and to serve as backup to the receptionist. Debbie has a great deal of computer experience and
assists Dana in streamlining the VRA process as well as keeping accurate stats on services provided.
C.11-12 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
appropriate agencies. In addition, the Program recognizes its limitations and actively promotes
communication, cooperation, and collaboration with other victim service providers.
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C.13 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 of
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.
SECTION D. EFFICIENCY
D.14 PROJECT EVALUATION/EFFICIENCY
The Victim Witness Program will provide quarterly reports to the VALE Board concerning its
performance relative to its goals and objectives.
SECTION E. BUDGET
E.15 FUTURE FUNDING
As in past years,the funding for the Victim Witness Program comes from a variety of sources. First,
the Program will continue to use its portion of the Crime Victim Compensation and VALE
collections to pay a portion of staff salaries/benefits and other related office expenses. Second, the
Weld County General Funds will continue to pay for salaries/benefits for one Community Service
Technician(Linda Wurts); one full-time Office Technician II (Dana Mellon)for Victims' Rights Act
notification services; VRA postage, and Victim Witness Program phone expenses. The Weld
County General Fund recently approved one additional full-time Office Technician II to the District
Attorney's Office due to increased workload (Debbie Archer). Debbie has been assigned to the
Victim Witness Program for 20 hours/week to assist with VRA notification. Third,the Program has
received a 1997-99 VOCA Grant in the amount of$12,491 (over 27 month period) to pay a portion
of the salaries/benefits for Travis Niehaus-Schantz. Finally, as there are only a limited number of
dollars available to the Victim Witness Program from governmental and private sources, we will
continue to depend on the VALE Board for sustaining financial support.
E.16 SEE ATTACHED BUDGET PAGE.
E.17 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Personnel Costs: The Victim Witness Program is requesting the following funds:
a) VALE GRANT: $15,520 to pay for portion of staff salary/benefits for the
Community Services Technician position to be upgraded to full-time.
b) CVC ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS: $1,500
c) VALE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS: $3,000
(See Attachments B and C for detailed breakdown of costs.
This position is funded by both the VALE Grant and the Admin. Funds.
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NOTES:
1) In accordance with Weld County Personnel policies,the total salary/benefit amounts include
a 4% portion to pay cost-of-living increases effective January 1 each year.
2) As this staff member will be eligible for and receive step pay increases during 1998-99, it
may be necessary to request additional salary monies from the Administrative Funds near
the end of the calendar year. Please note that 1998-99 step increases have been figured into
the current grant dollar request.
TRAINING NEEDS:
All staff must provide services to crime victims and thus, it is crucial that all staff receive additional
training when appropriate. The Victim Witness Program will request funding for training on an "as
needed" basis if approved by the VALE Board. Training opportunities would include workshops
and conferences on topics relevant to crime victims and services to be offered, COVA meetings and
conferences, and networking meetings with other professionals.
Without the requested level of financial support, the Victim Witness Program will not be able to
retain its current staff and services to crime victims would have to be reduced.
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VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD
DETAILED AGENCY BUDGET
16. DETAILED PROJECT BUDGET: Include the estimated cost of all resources needed to undertake the project.
round off figures to the nearest dollar. This budget page must include all monies available. In-kind
services need to be listed only in the budget narrative, not on this page.
CATEGORY
TOTAL TOTAL
a. Personnel (Employees)
(1) Salaries (list each position with salary rate and Percentage of time devoted)
Kelly Ford, Comm Sery Tech 21,069.66
/YR
/YR
/YR
/YR
Subtotal of Personnel 521,069.66
(21 FICA, Retirement, Fringe Benefits. etc. I
4273.06
Total Personnel Costs I t I 625,942.72 15
b. Supplies and Other Operating Expenses (communications, reproduction)
1
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Total Supplies and Operating Expenses I S Il S —0—
c. Travel (itemize transportation and subsistence)
1
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Total Travel Costs 1 $ 1 $ —0—
d. Eovioment (itemize)
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Total Eauinment Costs II $ $ —0
•
e. professional Services (itemize individuals and organizations)
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1
Total Professional Services Costs 1 $ 1 $ —0-
f. TOTAL PROJECT COST - $ 2.3,942.72
- 3,337 (98 Vale Gra
-2585 (98 Admin Fun
g. Total Percent by Source
(1) Federal Funds S —0- i $20,020
(2) VALE Funds 15,520 C t
1 ,5 0 CV admin
(3) Other Funds L31:000
TOTAL L20,020 100 k
Please explain the source of "Other Funds" in the budget narrative.
17. BUDGET NARRATIVE: Explain and justify the project budget and relate the item budgeted to project activities
(use continuation sheets) .
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19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM
ESTIMATED 1998 BUDGET AND VALE GRANT ANALYSIS
ESTIMATED REVENUES
TOTAL
INCOME
VALE Grant $ 51,747
VOCA Grant $ 5,548
VALE Administrative Funds (10%) EST. $ 31,689
CVC Administrative Funds (6%) EST. $ 21,126
Weld County Gen. Funds (Personnel costs) $ 51,264
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES: $161,374
ESTIMATED EXPENSES:
TOTAL VALE VALE
EXPENSE % EXPENSE
Salaries and Benefits:
Comm. Serv. Counselor III $ 41,357 43% $ 17,784
Comm. Serv. Counselor II $ 34,697 70% $ 24,288
Comm. Serv. Technician (f-t) (Linda) $ 29,053 -0- -0-
Comm. Serv. Technician (p-t) (Kelly) $ 11,845 39% $ 6,675
Office Technician II $ 22,211 -0- $ -0-
Office Technician II $ 22,211 Flat amt. $ 3,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES: $161,374 $ 51,747
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ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT A: Budget Summary for Breakdown of Costs for 1998
VALE Grant and Administrative Funds
ATTACHMENT B: Budget Summary for Breakdown of Costs for
1998-99 Project: Current Request for Vale Grant
and Administrative Funds
ATTACHMENT C: A. M. Dominguez, Jr., District Attorney
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ATTACHMENT A
BUDGET SUMMARY FOR BREAKDOWN OF COSTS FOR
1998 VALE GRANT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS
A) VALE Grant: $51,747
Community Counselor III, Gary Rathke (43%) $17,784
Community Counselor II, Travis Niehaus (70%) $24,288
Office Technician II, Donna Pendry $ 3,000
Community Serv. Technician,part-time: Kelly Ford(39%) $ 6,675
TOTAL: $51,747
B) VALE/CVC Administrative Funds: $52,815
Remainder of Gary Rathke's salary/benefits: $23,573
Remainder of Travis Niehaus-Schantz's salary/benefits: $ 4,861
Remainder of Donna Pendry's salary/benefits: $19,211
Remainder of Kelly Ford's salary/benefits: $ 5.170
TOTAL: $52,815
CVC portion of Admin. Funds: $21,126
VALE portion of Admin Funds: $31,689
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ATTACHMENT B
BUDGET SUMMARY FOR BREAKDOWN OF COSTS FOR
1998-99 PROJECT: CURRENT REQUEST FOR VALE GRANT
AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS
A) July 1-December 31, 1998 period of time: Grade 16, Step 1
Salary for full-time position:
$1,704.24/month x 6 months $10,225.44
Program costs/benefit package for full-time position: 2,436.53
B) January 1, 1999: Step increase to Step 2: add 3%to salary
and 4% Cost of living raise (per Weld County Personnel)
January 1-June 30, 1999 period of time): Grade 16, Step 2
Salary for full-time position:
$1,824.91/month x 6 months (ESTIMATED) $10,844.22
Program costs/benefit package for full-time position: 2,436.53
$25,942.72
Subtract: July-Dec, 1998 Admin Funds: $ 2,585.00
July-Dec, 1998 VALE Grant $ 3,337.50
TOTAL: $20,020.22
Breakdown of costs:
VALE Grant: $15,520
CVC Admin Funds: 1,500
VALE Admin Funds: 3,000
DIVERNALESEC.NIH
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Pv A.M. Dominguez, Jr. - District Attorney
\�UD�C'< Thomas Quammen - Assistant District Attorney
April 15, 1998
Dear V.A.L.E. Board Members:
The District Attorney's Office is requesting VALE grant dollars and administrative funds in this proposal to support
the upgrade of our half-time Community Service Technician position to become a full-time position. This position
is currently funded through the 1998 VALE Grant (January-December) for 20 hours per week.
This position provides support to the Victims' Rights Amendment notification clerical functions. Since the
Colorado Constitutional Amendment was passed in 1992, the District Attorney's Victim Assistance Program has
developed, implemented and tailored the program needs to be met in a timely manner. In July, 1997, the Colorado
legislature identified five additional violent crimes that require our office to provide crime victims with this
notification service. This is an unduplicated service that must be performed and tracked through the 19th Judicial
District Attorney's Office. During the first quarter of 1998, the following VRA statistics indicate the volume of
cases and notification contacts made through this process:
VRA cases: 647
VRA victims notified at the identified critical stages of prosecution: 697
VRA contacts made for these cases (includes personal and phone contacts): 3,688
The clerical staff are extremely dedicated to the awareness of timeliness in these contacts,following up on numerous
letters that are returned in the mail and thus trying to find a current address or phone number to contact the victim,
keeping accurate computer information, and log sheets to document each and every contact made. All of this
documentation is required in the event that a victim files a complaint stating that they were not notified of a critical
stage event. Our office can track to ensure that every attempt was made to notify the victim of information needed.
Often times, because victims move and our letters are returned, we must attempt to contact the victim by telephone
to let them know of a court event which may be scheduled for the very near future and that there was not enough
time to send a letter. Once again, documentation of this process is critical.
The District Attorney's Office provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime and we offer them
education and support for their respective case throughout the prosecution process. We also work very closely with
numerous other agencies throughout Weld County to ensure that the victims and witnesses are provided with the
resources that are available to them. People that experience victimization are particularly vulnerable; and by agency
cooperation, we strive to empower them with correct information and resources.
The upgrade of this position to full-time will greatly assist with the workload in the Victim Assistance Program and
the VRA notification process.
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Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street• Greeley, CO 80632• (970) 356-4010• FAX (970) 352-8023
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Law Enforcement Board
Nineteenth Judicial District
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VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD
GRANT APPLICANT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CONCERNING THE RIGHTS AFFORDED TO CRIME VICTIMS
As provided in C.R.S . 24-4 . 2-105, (4 . 7) , Colorado law requires the
following:
A REQUESTING AGENCY OR PERSON SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING
THAT SUCH AGENCY OR PERSON HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE RIGHTS
AFFORDED TO CRIME VICTIMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-4 . 1-302 . 5 AND
THE SERVICES DELINEATED PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-4 . 1-303 AND 24-
4 . 1-304 . SUCH WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SHALL BE ATTACHED TO
SUCH REQUESTING AGENCY' S OR PERSON' S APPLICATION FOR MONEYS
PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION. THE BOARD SHALL NOT ACCEPT FOR
EVALUATION ANY APPLICATION FOR A GRANT OF MONEYS PURSUANT TO
THIS SECTION UNTIL THE REQUESTING AGENCY OR PERSON PROVIDES
THE BOARD WITH SUCH WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
The prospective grantee certifies to the VALE Board, by submission
of this completed Grant Applicant Memorandum of Understanding
Concerning the Rights Afforded to Crime Victims, that the agency or
person described herein has read and understands the rights
afforded to crime victims as required by C.R.S . 24-4 . 2-105, (4 . 7) .
PROJECT DIRECTOR: Nancy I. Haffner
PROJECT: 1998-98 VALE Grant: Upgrade Community Service Tech to full-time
AGENCY: 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office. Victim Assistance Program
ADDRESS : P. 0a Box 1167. Greeley, CO 80632-1167
SIGNATURE : ;' alLey DATE : 4-16-98
(NOTE : COPIES OF THE STATUT S DESCRIBED ABOVE WILL BE PROVIDED TO
PROSPECTIVE GRANT RECIPIENTS UPON REQUEST. ) GRVRA.VAL
990676
Post Office Box 1167•915 Tenth Street•Greeley, CO 80632•(970)356-4010• FAX(970)352-8023
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