Report Prepared by: Sarah Knoester, Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County Probation Department for the CalVIP Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County Probation Department for the CalVIP Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving of a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County Probation Department for the CalVIP Program; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
City Council's FY 2022/23 Goals and Priorities to develop programs aimed at Community Violence Prevention.
DISCUSSION
Formerly known as the California Gang Reduction, Intervention & Prevention (CalGRIP) Grant Program, the California State Legislature established the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program in FY 2017/18. Traditionally, the state allocated $9 million annually to provide grants to local communities that align with the intent of CalVIP. However, in 2021, an additional $200 million was allocated to augment local grant awards for a three-year period.
On September 8, 2022, the city was awarded a grant of $977,647 for the City's Pathway to Success program. Council accepted the grant at their September 19, 2022 meeting.
This three-year pilot program, in partnership with Merced County Probation and Behavior Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) departments, is a multi-agency, collaborative approach to working with youth experiencing violence and their families. The pilot program offers wrap-around reentry support to youth and serves as a prevention hub where supporti...
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