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FROM: Warren E. Rupf,Sheriff-Coroner Contra
Costa
DATE: July 1, 1999 County
SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance to Establish the Sheriff's Inmate Sign Program.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENQATION.,
ADOPT an Ordinance to authorize the Sheriff's Inmate Sign Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on the County. initial funding for the program will come from the Inmate
Welfare Fund. The proceeds from the sales of signs and awards will reimburse the Inmate Welfare
Fund and then offset the cost of the Program.
BACKGROUND:
On June 22, 1999 the Board Introduced an Ordinance to adopt the Sheriff's Inmate Sign Program
provisions of the County Ordinance Code (Chapter 1104-4) and set July 13, 1999 for Adoption of that
Ordinance.
The Sheriff proposes the Inmate Sign Program to use County detention facility labor to produce metal,
plastic and vinyl signs and awards for the County, cities and other public and non-profit entities.
The purposes of the program will be to enhance the inmates' abilities to become productive members of
the community upon release from custody, improve the inmates' productivity while incarcerated, promote
inmate socialization, reduce inmate idleness while in custody, and provide needed signs to entities at a
reasonable cost.
Inmates will participate in the program on a voluntary basis. The ordinance sets forth criteria for inmate
eligibility for the program, performance standards for inmate participation, and reasons for inmate removal
from the program.
The Sheriff will administer the program. Program staffing will include a contract instructor who will oversee
the daily operation of the program, and other County staff, educators and qualified volunteers.
The Sheriff will adopt rules and regulations governing the operation of the program.The Sheriff will set the
price of signs and awards at reasonable amounts,taking into consideration the funds needed to reimburse
the Inmate Welfare Fund and to offset program costs.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Inmate Sign Program will not be established. The vocational training opportunities available to inmates
would not be expanded to the extent afforded by the Inmate Welfare Fund.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR R�ECO*ENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON '141Y 13•..1999 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
__-ML UNANIMOUS (ABSENT-- AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: -"' —NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:. OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN,
Contact Person:Kathy Martin,5-1529
CC: CAO,Justice Administration
Auditor-Controller ATTESTED_ July 13, 1999
Sheriff(for distribution) PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND CO TY ADMINISTRATOR
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FROM: Warren E. Rupf,Sheriff-Coroner e, ► Centra
DATE: June 9, 1$913 Costa
County
SUBJECT= Sheriff's Inmate Sign Program Ordinance
SPECIFIC
�`{F�`t,'QUEST(())OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
INTRODUCE, WAIVE FIRST READING and FIX July 13, 1939 for adoption of the Sheriff's Inmate Sign
Program provisions of the County Ordinance Code(Chapter 1104-4).
FISCAAL ZIP T:
There will be no impact on the County General Fund. Initial funding for the program will come from the
Inmate Welfare Fund. The proceeds from the sales of signs and awards will reimburse the Inmate Welfare
Fund and then offset the cost of the Program.
BAC.KGI3C7 LM:
The Sheriff proposes the Inmate Sign Program to use County detention facility labor to produce metal,plastic
and vinyl signs and awards for the County, cities and other public and non-profit entities.
The purposes of the program will be to enhance the inmates' abilities to become productive members of the
community upon release from custody,improve the inmates'productivity while incarcerated,promote inmate
socialization,reduce inmate idleness while in custody, and provide needed signs to entities at a reasonable cost.
Inmates will participate in the program on a voluntary basis.The ordinance sets forth criteria for the inmate
eligibility for the program,performance standards for inmate participation,and reasons for inmate removal
from the program.
The Sheriff will administer the program. Program staffing will include a contract instructor who will oversee
the daily operation of the program, and other County staff`,educators and qualified volunteers.
The Sheriff will adopt rules and regulations governing the operation of the program.
The Sheriff will set the price of signs and awards at reasonable amounts,taking into consideration the funds
needed to reimburse the.Inmate Welfare Fund and to offset program costs.
_CQNSE NV E F NEGAT TI
The inmate sign program will not be established. This opportunity to provide training to inmates which would
enhance their ability to became contributing members of society upon release would be lost. The vocational
training opportunities available to inmates mould not be expanded to the extent afforded by the Inmate Welfare
.Fund.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: NO SIGNATURE=:
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR R COMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE. 5
ACTION OF BOARD ON Tcc V, e- c t ` APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED i OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
- UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact Person:Kathy Martin 5-4529
CC:CAO,Criminal Justice
Auditor-Controller ATTESTED U N C
Sheriff(for distribution) PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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ORM, TANCE NO. 99 - 27
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors do ordain as Follows:
SECTION I. Summary. This ordinance adds Chapter 1104-4 to Division 1104 of the
County Ordinance Code to permit the Sheriff to use county jail inmate labor to produce
metal,plastic and vinyl signs and awards to Contra Costa County Departments,public
entities,and nonprofit or for profit organizations,entities,or businesses.
SECTION IL Chapter 1104-4 is added to Division 1104 of the County Ordinance Code
to read:
Chapter 1104-4
SHERIFF'S INMATE SIGN PROGRAM
Sections:
1104-4002 Purposes
1104-4.004 Operation of Program
1104-4.006 Funding of Program
1104,4.008 Inmate Eligibility Requirements
1104.4-010 Inmate Performance Standards
1104.4-012 Removal of Inmates from Program
1104-4.014 Sign Prices
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1104.4.002 Purposes
(a)The Sheriff's Inmate Sign Program uses county jail inmate labor to produce
metal,plastic,and vinyl signs and awards for Contra Costa County Departments,cities,
special districts,other public entities,and nonprofit or for profit organizations,entities,or
businesses. The Sheriff or his or her designee is authorized to contract as necessary for the
selling of signs and awards made by inmates.
(b)The purposes of the Inmate Sign Program are to:
(1)Enhance inmates' abilities to become productive members of the
community upon release from custody,through work experience,education and vocational
training that will improve opportunities for their employment upon release.
(2)Reduce inmate idleness and increase the productivity of the inmate
population.
(3)Promote inmate socialization.
(4)Provide needed signs to entities at reasonable cost. (Ord.99-27
Section 2;Cal.Const.Art.XIV, Section 5(a);Pen.Code Section 4018.5.)
1104-4.004 Operation of Program
(a)The sheriff's staff shall administer the Inmate Sign Program. Program staffing
shall include a contract instructor,who shall oversee the daily operation of the program.
Program staffing may include,but is not limited to,county staff',contract staff instructors
from Community Colleges,school district adult education programs,and qualified volunteers.
(b)The Sheriff shall adopt rules and regulations governing the operation of the
program. The rules and regulations may include,but are not limited to,the hours of operation
for the program,the number of inmates allowed to participate in the program,the location of
the program,and time limits on inmates'participation. (Ord.99- 27 Section 2.)
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1104-4.006 Funding of Program
The Inmate Sign Program shall conduct business as an enterprise fund. Initial
funding for the program will come from the Inmate Welfare Fund. The proceeds from the
sales of the signs shall first reimburse the Inmate Welfare Fund,and then offset the costs of
the program. (Ord.99- 27 Section 2.)
11134-4.008 Inmate Eligibility Requirements
(a)Inmate participation in the Inmate Sign Program shall be on a volunteer basis.
(b)The Sheriff shall determine inmate eligibility for the Inmate Sign Program based
on:
(1) The inmate's expressed desire to participate in the program.
(2) The compatibility of the inmate's classification and housing assignment
with the inmate's participation in the program,
(3) The inmate's behavior and relationships with others at the detention
facility as shown by the inmate's ability to deal with authority figures,
detention facility staff and workers,and inmates.
(4) The availability of space in the program.
(5) The detention facility's security and operational needs.
(6) The safety of the innate and other persons.(Ord. 99- 27 Section 2.)
1104-4.010 Inmate Performance Standards
Inmates participating in the Inmate Sign Program shall:
(1)Participate in academic classes,"life skill"classes,and/or vocational training as
directed.
(2)Perform assigned tasks satisfactorily,diligently and conscientiously.
(3)Perforin their work and program assignments in a safe manner and according to
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the instructions of program staff.
(4)Cooperate with,and comply with instructions of,program staff,instructors,and
other persons in charge.
(5)Comply with all Sheriff imposed requirements for participation in the program.
(6)Comply with all applicable Sheriff rules and regulations.(Ord.99-U_Section
2.)
1104-4.012 Removal of Inmates from Program
The Sheriff shall remove inmates from participation in the Inmate Sign Program
when any of the following occur:
(1)The inmate fails to meet any of the performance standards in Section 1104-4.010.
(2)The inmate violates any of the rules and regulations of the detention facility.
(3)The program ceases operations.
(4)The demand for signs declines significantly.
(5)The inmate's term in the program ends.
(6)The inmate is released from custody or transferred to another detention facility.
Inmates removed from participation in the Inmate Sip Program may file an irunate
grievance concerning the removal. (Ord.99-_27 Section 2.
1104-4.014 Sign Prices
The Sheriff shall set the prices of signs at reasonable amounts,taking into
consideration the funds needed to reimburse the Inmate Welfare Fund and to offset the costs
of the program. (Ord.99- 27 Section 2.)
SECTION III. Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after passage,
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and within 15 days after passage shall be published once with the names of supervisors,
voting for and against it in the Q2MCQMMMES ,a newspaper published
in this County. (Gov't Code§§251223&25124).
PASSED ON July 13, 1999 .by the following vote:
APES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, GERBER, DeSAULNIER and
CANCIAMILLA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of
the Board and County Administrator
B
"Depu &
rd Chair
Barbara. Grant /.Toe Ca.nciamilla
(SEAL)
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