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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Agenda Item No, 16J3
June 8, 2010
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Recommend that the Board of County Commissioners serve as the local coordinating unit
of government for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Federal Fiscal Year 2010
Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Certification of Participation, designate the Sheriff as the
official applicant, Sherifrs office staff as grant financial and program managers, approve
the grant application when completed, and authorize acceptance of awards and associated
budget amendments.
OBJECTIVE: To seek appointment of the Collier County Commission as the local coordinating unit for
Federal Fiscal Year 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program
and authorize the Chairman to execute the Certificate of Participation, designate the Sheriff as the official
applicant, Sheriffs Office staff as grant financial and program managers, approve the grant application
when completed, and authorize acceptance of awards and associated budget amendments.
CONSIDERATION: The Collier County Commission has participated in Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
projects for over 20 years. Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2010 JAG Countywide Program allocation for
Collier County is $175,353. Board approval is needed for the Collier County Commission to continue in
the capacity of local coordinating agency.
The Sheriffs Office will prepare a grant application to utilize the $175,353 JAG Countywide allocation to
continue the Child Abuse/Sexual Offender/Sexual Predator Program. The Sexual Predator program is a
comprehensive initiative to safeguard the community with a primary focus on protecting children from
sexual predators and offenders. The grant will support the salaries and benefits of one
detectivelinvestigator and one computer forensic analyst and associated training and project costs.
Board approval is needed for the Commission to act as the coordinating unit; execute the Certificate of
Participation; approve the Sheriff as the official applicant; the CCSO Finance Director as the grants' chief
financial manager; the CCSO Grants Coordinator as the grant contact person and grant program manager;
approve the grant application when completed; and authorize acceptance of the awards and associated
budget amendments.
FISCAL IMP ACT: There are no fiscal impacts and no local required match.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT: This request has no impact on the Growth Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners serve as the local coordinating unit
of government for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Federal Fiscal Year 2010 Edward Byrne
Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program and authorize the Board Chairman to
execute the Certificate of Participation, designate the Sheriff as the official applicant, Sheriff s office staff
as grant financial and program managers, approve the grant application when completed, and authorize
acceptance of awards and associated budget amendments.
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APPROVED BY, Kevi~o.M
DATE: Mal 18, 2010 ""lerm
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A\-iproved as to form & legal sufficiency
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Colleen G~ene,
Assistant County Attorney
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners serve as the local coordinating
unit of government for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Federal Fiscal Year
2010 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Certification of Participation, designate the Sheriff as
the official applicant, Sheriffs office staff as grant financial and program managers, approve
the grant application when completed, and authorize acceptance of awards and associated
budget amendments.
6/8/2010 9:00:00 AM
Approved By
Colleen Greene
County Attorney
Assistant County Attorney
Date
County Attorney
5/26/201011 :33 AM
Approved By
OMB Coordinator
County Manager's Office
Date
Approved By
Office of Management & Budget
5/27/20109:17 AM
Jeff Klatzkow
County Attorney
Date
Approved By
5/28/201010:45 AM
Randy Greenwald
Office of Management &
Budget
Management/Budget Analyst
Date
Approved By
Office of Management & Budget
5/28/2010 5:46 PM
Leo E. Ochs, Jr.
County Managers Office
County Manager
Date
County Managers Office
5131120103:21 PM
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
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Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
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Mr. Clayton H. Wilder
Administrator
Office of Criminal Justice Grants
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
2331 Phillips Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
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Dear Mr. Wilder:
This is to inform you that the Board of County Commissioners Accepts xx
Declines _ the invitation to serve as the coordinating unit of government in the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program.
For purposes of coordinating the preparation of our application(s) for grant funds with
the Office of Criminal Justice Grants, we have designated the following person:
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Name:
Susan Golden
T~e: ~r~~~ Cnnr~in~tor
E-mail address: Susan .Golden@colliersheriff .orq
Agency: ('nlli,oT COlmty Sheriff'. Office
Address: 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Bldq J-1, Naples, FL 34112
Telephone: 71<1-7<11-<1146 County: Collier
Date: Juno g, 2010
Sincerely,
Chair, Board of County Commissioners
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HERIFF VIN. BOSK LkU;~~
~ Collier County Sheriffs Office ~. ka.~
Hand Delivered to BCC
May 28,2010
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34112
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RE: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - FY 2010 Local Standard Solicitation
Dear Chairman Coyle:
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs
supports initiatives that strengthen the nation's criminal justice system. The
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) local standard
program has been created to support a broad range of activities to prevent
and control crime. JAG grant funds provide agencies with the flexibility to
prioritize and place criminal justice funds where they are most needed.
The Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has applied for and received
Byrne JAG grants for over 20 years. CCSO has been asked to submit a
JAG standard application for federal fiscal year 2010 in the federal Grants
Management System by June 30,2010. The grant proposal must be made
available for review by the governing body for 30 days prior to submittal.
CCSO is providing you with a copy of the draft proposal. On June 22, 2010
the Board will be asked to authorize the submittal of this grant application.
Board approval will be sought designating CCSO as the official applicant
agency and myself as the authorized grantee, signing official, point-of-
contact (or my designee), and the receiver and expender of JAG 2010
funding in the amount of $119,282 to continue the Juveniles At Risk
Comprehensive Action Program (JARCAP).
Should you have any questions about this grant application please contact
Grant Coordinator, Susan Golden at 793-9346 or
Susan. Golden@colliersheriff.orQ.
Sincerely,
Kevin !t!:!-
Sheriff
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EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) '\
PROGRAM - FY 2010 LOCAL SOLICITATION )
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION:
The Collier County Sheriffs Office seeks continued Bureau of Justice Assistance
funding through a Byrne Memorial JAG grant to implement an innovative program to reduce and
prevent juvenile delinquency and youth violence by providing':ic,hildren, families, and
neighborhoods with the resources necessary to foster the dev~~opment of productive and
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The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Statisticst''dund ad6~~~.~tion between school
history and delinquency in Florida that showed 54% of juveniles arrestedha4~history of out-of-
school suspension; 42% of juveniles arrested had alpstory of in-school suspe~on; and 34% of
juveniles arrested had a history of chronic truancy. According to Collier CQ1lI1ty data, the
population of juveniles age 10-17 increased eachye~for the past five years;. misdemeanor
marijuana offenses involving juveniles increased 4% ov~the,past 4 years; more than 31 % of the
juveniles arrested were girls with a 3% increase in the number of girls arrested in 2008; 22 out of
every 1,000 students in Collier County Schools have been arrested for school related offenses - a
rate considered on the high end as comparedtoother countfe~:in Florida; and misdemeanor
arrests of juveniles have increased from 810 to 1 ,26"?o,yer the past four years.
In school year 2007,.2008, 315 middleartd highsCllool juveniles were identified as
habitual truants (missing 20% ormore days) and exhibiting nfultiple at-risk behaviors. Given the
economic downturn bOth locally and nationally since 2007, it is anticipated that there may be an
increase in juvenile crime due to the economic conditions and the stress this creates for families
and their children. As a result ofih!s data, the Collier County Sheriffs Office (CCSO) is even
more determined to continueimplenientationof programs to provide prevention services for
juveniles at risk ofcommiting crimes.
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Across the country,'many cOII1munities have failed in efforts to establish methods to
combat juvenile delinquency; Dealing with juvenile delinquency requires multiple community
partners who must concentrate on numerous levels to address a variety of delinquency issues and
prevention alternatives. Prior prevention efforts have often failed to recognize and implement
strategies to deal with multiple at-risk behaviors. The identification of at-risk juveniles and
solutions to tackle their multiple issues are numerous and complex. Prevention is the key to
averting juvenile delinquency. A combination of dedicated staff, willing partners and a
comprehensive and focused plan to address the needs of these juveniles and their families are
key to addressing this complex issue.
Juvenile delinquency prevention calls for having a multi-faceted approach to bring
juvenile delinquency prevention to fruition. Since 1985 the CCSO has been working with
various state agencies and NGOs on juvenile delinquency prevention. Even with a long history
of collaborative partnerships, gaps exist within the juvenile delinquency prevention arena. The
community faces has challenges in reaching an increased level of prevention and provide
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adequate services to youth and families in need of prevention and diversion. The gap can be
filled through partnerships and continued funding which brings local law enforcement and NGOs
together under a multi-faceted research based effort to provide wraparound services to the
juveniles and families in need.
CCSO has implemented a number of successful youth programs over the past 20 years.
Youth Relations Deputies were placed in the school setting in the late 1970's to foster a better
working relationship with the schools in recognizing youth with at-risk behaviors. Later the
CCSO implemented several additional programs dealing with delinqu~cy issues. A SHOCAP
(Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Plan) program \VaslOlplemented to supervise
serious juvenile habitual offenders. As a result of the success ~th the SHOCAP program, a
JAM (Juvenile Arrest and Monitoring) program was initiatedtomo:l1i~9r first time offenders on
probation. A Street Gang Unit was started to combat and prevent juvenile criminal street gang
activity. A Juvenile Delinquency/Gang Prevention program was developediasa resource for pre-
arrest juveniles exhibiting at-risk behaviors such as truancy, drug use, gang involvement, etc.
This program consists of mentoring the at-risk .jy.veniles while providing~a.tion for the
juveniles and parents. A diversion program called Civil Citation is also in place as an alternate
to arrest for minor juvenile offenses. All of the refereric.~d successful juvenile programs were
begun with the help of state or federal grant funds. .
In addition, CCSO has also been involved with the Collier County Drug Court. This
program closely supervises youth on probation with substance abUse issues. In the Drug Court
Program, services are being provided and accountability measures are in place. With the
SHOCAP, JAM, and Civil Citation Programs there are also speCific accountability measures in
place. Although there are some services available, without specific sanctions requiring them to
receive services, some juveniles will not have their issues addressed and their needs will remain
unmet. There are currently no avenues available for at-risk underserved youth and families who
have not yet been placed into the juyenile court system and who need services.
CCSO needs continued funding for a case management program that includes services
from a collaborative netw'ork of COmmunity based partners who have developed a multi-faceted
intervention strategy desigtted to service the individualized needs of the targeted at-risk youth
and their families. A comprehensive action plan, with accountability measures, will insure that
services are being directed inJhe right area. This juvenile delinquency prevention initiative can
effectively target an emerging, problem and lessen the burden on the criminal justice system and
the courts.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
Numerous juvenile delinquency prevention efforts often fail to successfully recognize
and implement strategies to deal with multiple at-risk behaviors. CCSO has implemented a wrap
around/case management program that includes available serVices from a collaborative network
of community based partners created to foster a multi-faceted intervention strategy designed to
service the individualized needs of the targeted at-risk youth and their families. The CCSO's
main goal is to reduce juvenile risk factors by creating a comprehensive approach that will
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provide an opportunity for targeted at-risk juveniles to be identified early, assessed quickly, and
receive the services they need before their problems spiral out of control and increase delinquent
behavior.
Given the large population increases in Florida and the current economic climate, there
are multiple strains on the state system. The increasing incidence of juveniles' at-risk behavior
has placed a strain on existing social and health services within the community. Families that are
not part of the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) or the Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ) system have increasing difficulty accessing publ,i~ services due to funding
cuts and long waiting lists. The lack of community education anqactivities for juveniles that
promote positive social behavior are serious concerns.>'
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A Juveniles At Risk (JAR) Deputy works with the DPS (licensed mental health counselor) to:
work with youth ideIitifi~d as at-risk by Truancy Court, schools, Deputies, Parents, and the
public; mentor youth and'families~d provide guidance while educating on possible future
criminal consequences if patterns 'of behavior are not corrected; provide an educational
component tothepro~am forbotl1parents arid youth; follow up to ensure case plans are being
followed; coordinate an4make#rl'errals to appropriate community service providers; and
document contacts and share information with collaborative partners.
Based on recent successes with the JARCAP program, CCSO seeks funding to continue
this innovative, prevention focused juvenile delinquency and youth violence reduction case
management program to provide juveniles and families with the resources necessary to foster the
development of productiye' and responsible citizens. The program and services will address
those youth who are most likely to become chronic juvenile offenders as determined by an
assessment that indicates that the youth have multiple risk factors present in their life including,
but not limited to; significant school troubles; significant family troubles; drug/alcohol use; and
pre-delinquent behavior. One of the goals of this at-risk program is that a majority of youth
served should remain crime-free while in the program and six months thereafter.
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The CCSO will provide access to wraparound/case management services for targeted
youth and families with the capability of providing resources to address the multiple risk factors.
The Delinquency Prevention Specialist (DPS) (a licensed mental health counselor) and JAR
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Deputy are critical to leading the collaborative, community-based interagency team to reach
goals established for the youth and their families. Some of the prevention services coordinated
through the DPS, Deputy and community service providers include, but not be limited to,
mentoring, parenting skills education, individual/family counseling, random drug screening, drug
counseling, gang awareness education, community work projects, and truancy education
awareness. Individualized case plans are formulated and followed up on to ensure the
recommended services are being received.
The Collier County Juveniles At-Risk Comprehensive Actio,n Program (JARCAP)
program will focus on youth between the ages of 6 and 16 W'~theach youth expected to
participate in the the program for 30-90 days. The program will E~'lu?e the risk factors present in
youth served through educating the parents and juveniles in refereneeto the issues that surround
the at-risk behavior, explaining possible consequences, and providin,g services needed as
outlined in a case management plan. Furthermore, a follow up phase ttQm. 30-90 days will be
implemented to ensure accountability and to assist with intervention strategi~s. The program
will focus on staying in school, keeping busy, getting a job (when applicable), and living
violence free. Substance abuse prevention servicesandeducatioI\.will be made available through
. referrals for substance abuse treatment services. It is<estiIllated that over 125 youth will be
served each year of this grant.
Some of the Community partners include the Collier County Public Schools; Lutheran Services
(T.U.R.N.); Substance Abuse Coaltion oreollier-County, Juvenile Assessment Center, David
Lawrence Center, Juvenile Justice System, Floridal)epartment of Juvenile Justice, State
Attorney's Office, the Judiciary, and parents, to identify YOUth with multiple risk factors in need
of services.
When researching the develOpment of this program, CCSO staff referred to the research-
based OJJDP Publication: Wraparound/Case Management program. The CCSO has formed
collaborative partnerships withlocalnetwork service providers to establish a program that will
address current obstacles - i.e.unmet services, education, and accountability. The program has
been developed and implemented~th a strong focus on addressing truant/at risk behavior by
ensuring family accountability for theirduvenile's behavior. The case management provided by
the JAR Deputy and the DPSwill be the key to filling those missing links ofunmet services.
This program has a prevention focus which is critical to continued success. Youth need
to be reached prior to arrest. Reaching at-risk juveniles and their families is significant and the
key to redirecting potential criminal tendencies. The DPS will become immediately involved to
develop a case plan for the specialized needs of the juvenile and hislher family. A key element
of the program is the collaborative effort between the DPS and the CCSO JAR Deputy in the
accountability of seeing that any family member's criminal activity that is detrimental to the
child/youth, such as substance abuse, child neglect/abuse, domestic violence, etc., is addressed.
As a result of an assessment, services such as mental illness and medical condition services,
substance abuse treatment, and social services will be provided.
The DPS and the JAR Deputy will also be responsible for following up on the case plan
to assure that services are being met. In the event that the case plan is not being followed,
accountability measures will be put in place - i.e. referral to Truancy Court or a CINS/FINS
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(Children in Need of Services/Families in Needs of Services) petition filed to allow a Judge to
review and decide if services need to be mandated by a court order. At that time, the DPS and
the JAR Deputy, along with a panel of community partners including the Judge, will work as a
team to assure accountability.
The DPS and JAR Deputy utilize the CCSO Youth Tracking System (YTS) to track
juveniles in all CCSO youth related prevention and enforcement programs
The Personnel costs related to the implementation of this program will be $46,182 in
part-time Salaries and Benefits for a JAR Deputy; $68,100 in Contr~tual Services for one DPS;
$5,000 in Expenses for specialized training and supplies; total reqlle~t is $119,282.
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DRAFT JARCAP Budget FY11
October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011
Personnel
JAR Depu tv Salary $54,610.54 x 51.42% $ 28,080.74
Total Personnel Costs $ 28,080.74
Fringe Benefits
JAR Deou v FICA $54,610.54 x 7.65% x 51.4% $ 2,147.69
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JAR Depu y Retirement $54,610.54 x 23.92%x 9/12 x 51.4% $ 5,036.70
JAR Depu y Retirement $54,610.54 x 29.86%x 3/12 x 51.4% $ 2,095.82
JAR Deputy Health Insurance Flat Rate $,1217.82* 12 months x 51.4% $ 7,512.98
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JAR Depu y Ufe Insurance $54,610.54 x .0027 x 51.4% $ 75.80.
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JAR Depu V Workers Compensation $54,610.54 x 4.39% x 51.4% $ 1,232.26
Total Fringe Benefits $ 18,101.26
Total Personnel & Fringe Benefits $46,182
Expenses
TravellTraining $ 4,000.00
For four staff members to attend National Youth at Risk Conference
Supplies $ 1,000.00
To ourchase drug kits
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Prison Health Services $ 68,100.00
Deliauencv Prevention Specialist
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TOTAL BUDGET $ 119,282.00
DRAFT BUDGET 10/1/10-9/30/11