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--THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on June 15, 1993 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, Bishop, McPeak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Major Narcotic Vendor Prosecution (MNVP) Program, Contra Costa DA-NET
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD 93/380
WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors, Contra Costa County, desires to undertake a certain project
designated CONTRA COSTA DA-NET,to be funded in part from funds made available through the Major
Narcotic Vendor Prosecution (MNVP) Program administered by the Office of Criminal Justice Planning
(hereinafter referred to as OCJP).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the District Attorney of the County of Contra Costa is
authorized, on its behalf, to submit the proposal to OCJP and is authorized to execute on behalf of the
Board of Supervisors the Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof.
IT IS AGREED that any liability arising out of the performance of this Grand Award Agreement, including
civil court actions or damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorized agency.
The State of California and OCJP disclaim responsibility for any such liability.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant
expenditures controlled by this body.
I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Boar,'of Supervi ars on the date shown.
ATTESTED: /i�C d
PHIL B%TCHELOR,Clerk of the Boara
of Supervisors and County Administrator
Deputv
cc: Orig. Department: District Attorney (5 certified copies)
County Administrator, ATTN: George Roemer
Auditor Controller
RESOLUTION No. 931 380
A.
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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FROM: Gary T. Yancey, District Attorney
DATE: June 22, 1993
SUBJECT: Approval For Submission and Execution of Contract With the State Office of Criminal
Justice Planning for Funding of Contra Costa DA-NET(Major Narcotic Vendor Prosecution
Program) For the Period July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) d BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the District Attorney to submit an application and execute a grant award contract
with the State Office of Criminal Justice Planning for funding of Contra Costa DA-NET
(Major Narcotic Vendor Prosecution Program)for the period July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994,
in the amount of$121,600 (state funds - budgeted).
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT
The grant application is in the amount of $121,600 to fund salaries and benefits for an
attorney and an investigator for the project. The District Attorney's Office has operated its
DA-NET project for four (4) years. The State has made it clear that award of funding is
contingent on the State budget, and that even if approved the project's funding could
decrease or be eliminated,depending on the State budget and the State's revenue situation
throughout the fiscal year. Nonetheless, as in prior years, revenue will be built into the
District Attorney's 1993/94 budget to implement the grant.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND
The goal of the State program is to enhance prosecution of major drug vendors through
vertical prosecution, thereby increasing the likelihood of convicting offenders and ensuring
appropriate sentences for their crimes. Chapter 1424, Statutes of 1984, authorized the
State program and set forth its basic guidelines.
Through May of this fiscal year,the project attorney and investigator disposed of thirty-four
(34) cases against major narcotics dealers, manufacturers, distributors, etc. Of these,
thirty-one (31) were convicted and sent to state prison or jail, and three (3) cases were
dismissed because of the death of the defendants. The average active caseload was
twenty-nine (29).
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: -L Yes SIGNATURE:
_ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RECOMMENDATION OF O D COMMITTE
_ APPROVE _ OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON - y p � APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED _ OTHER_
VOTE O ERVISORS L/`��/vD % ' 3 �/ I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT CO AN
ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES O BOARD OF
—UNANIMOUS (ARSE SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED 199_
PHIL BATCH CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
District Attorney SUP RVI ORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator
ATTN: G. Roemer B . DEPUTY
Auditor-Controller
If the grant is approved by the State, the District Attorney will continue to use the project to
concentrate on clandestine lab investigation and prosecution. Such labs constituted
seventy percent(70%)of the project's cases at the beginning of fiscal year 1992, and have
now risen to ninety percent (90%) of the caseload. The law enforcement Western States
Information Network estimates that Contra Costa, along with Sacramento County, are the
most active methamphetamine lab areas in Northern California. The project will continue
to be operated county-wide.
IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION
Failure to approve this recommendation would result in the inability of the District Attorney
to apply for $121,600 in State funds available to combat major narcotics production and
trafficking in the County. Since these funds will be built into the District Attorney's 1993/94
budget,disapproval of the recommendation would create a revenue shortfall of that amount.
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