REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 22, 2017
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY: TOM LABAND, Lieutenant
Investigative Services Division
SUBJECT:
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Authorize the Chief of Police to approve the 2nd Amendment to the original agreement for forensic interview services with Family Healing Center, Inc., to extend the term of the agreement for one (1) year and to increase the total contract dollar amount to $105,000.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that City Council authorize the Chief of Police to approve the Second Amendment to an agreement with the Family Healing Center, Inc. (FHC), for forensic interviews for victims of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence, thereby extending the agreement period for a one (1) year period or $35,000, and authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute all related documents. The term of the proposed amended agreement is from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On July 1, 2015, the City executed an agreement with the Family Healing Center, Inc., to provide forensic interviews authorized by the Fresno Police Department (FPD) for certain victims of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence. The agreement amount, $35,000, was below the limit established for Council approval. On July 1, 2016, the FPD and FHC extended the agreement, with Council approval, for an additional year under the same terms and conditions. The FPD and FHC now seek to extend the agreement for an additional year under the same terms and conditions. The additional year would bring the total amount over three consecutive years to $105,000 and requires Council approval.
BACKGROUND
The FPD investigates allegations of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence involving children. Interviews of children in these areas often require expertise to limit having additional emotional distress placed on the child while ensuring that necessary relevant information...
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