BOS-2026-70 : Adopt Resolution delegating authority to the District Attorney, or designee, to submit applications to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program for grant funds to provide crime laboratory services and to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate resulting grant agreements in amounts to be determined associated with grants for period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on June 30, 2029.
The document outlines a resolution for the Board of Supervisors to adopt, delegating authority to the District Attorney to apply for grant funds from the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program. The resolution allows the District Attorney to negotiate and manage grant agreements for the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with no net fiscal impact on the General Fund. The funding will support improvements in forensic science services, including equipment purchases and training. The document includes a background on the grant's federal funding source and the necessity for county compliance with grant terms.
Key points
Resolution to delegate authority to the District Attorney for grant applications.
Grant funds are for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program.
Funding period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.
No net fiscal impact on the General Fund.
Funds will support equipment purchases and training for forensic science improvements.
County Counsel has approved the grant terms.
Limitations
The document does not specify the exact amounts of grant funds.
There are unresolved placeholders in the document regarding specific details of the grant.
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County of Santa Clara Office of the District Attorney 129249 DATE: June 23, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Jeffrey F. Rosen, District Attorney SUBJECT: Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program Grant - Resolution RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Resolution delegating authority to the District Attorney, or designee, to submit applications to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program for grant funds to provide crime laboratory services and to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate resulting grant agreements in amounts to be determined associated with grants for period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on June 30, 2029. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is no net fiscal impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommended action. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) has notified the Office of the District Attorney (DAO) that the Paul Coverdell Grant awarded for the Calendar Year of 2024 will extend the term end date of the current...
This resolution delegates authority to the District Attorney or designee to submit grant applications and manage agreements related to the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program, funded by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The resolution specifies that grant funds will support the District Attorney’s Crime Laboratory and outlines the authority to negotiate and execute agreements for the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. It also states that grant funds must not supplant existing expenditures.
Key points
Delegates authority to the District Attorney to submit grant applications.
Related to the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program.
Funding provided by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Grant funds to support the District Attorney’s Crime Laboratory.
Authority to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate grant agreements.
Grant period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.
Funds must not supplant existing expenditures.
Limitations
The resolution contains placeholders for vote results (AYES, NOES, ABSENT, ABSTAIN) that are not filled in.
The document does not specify the exact amounts associated with the grants.
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RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, OR DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS AND TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AMEND, OR TERMINATE RESULTING GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CalOES) FOR THE PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara desires to undertake a certain project designated the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program, to be funded from funds made available by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), with the County having oversight and responsibility; and, WHEREAS, CalOES requires that grant applicants provide a resolution of the Board of Supervisors granting authority to apply for this grant, with specific grant periods designated; and, WHEREAS, the funds received from CalOES will be used to support expenditures of the Office of the District Attorney’s Crime Laboratory. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara, State of California, that authority is delegated to the District Attorney, or...