HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06252013 - C.80RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the District Attorney, or designee, to execute a contract with Zelis Consultants, LLC
in an amount not to exceed $168,960 to provide specialized legal expertise, working with the personnel at the
Children's Interview Center, to interview victims and witnesses of crimes for the period July 1, 2013 through June
30, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This cost was funded at fifty percent (50%) for fiscal year 13/14. The remaining cost will be offset by savings from
departmental vacancies.
BACKGROUND:
Established in January 1998, the Children's Interview Center (CIC) was designed to provide a child-friendly place
where children who allege sexual abuse have an opportunity to tell their story. A unique team approach is utilized so
that all of the professionals who need to be involved are present for the interview at one time.
The CIC was established with the goal of reducing the trauma suffered by a child telling his or her story. This is
accomplished by minimizing the number of interviews as well as the number of interactions the child has with
different adults. The unique team approach provides
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/25/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Cherie Mathisen,
925-957-2234
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 25, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
C. 80
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Mark Peterson, District Attorney
Date:June 25, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Zelis consultants for Community Based Prosecution work at the Children's Interview Center
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
each team member the opportunity to gain the information they need from a single interview instead of subjecting the
child to multiple interviews by each of the different agencies involved in a particular case. The District Attorney's
office must provide an attorney with specialized expertise in assisting with interviews of chiildren and disabled adults
who are victims of specific types of crimes.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The contract will not be approved and services will not be provided.