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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
OCTOBER 17, 2005
TITLE:
AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY
HEALTH CARE AGENCY FOR ALLEGED
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM EXAMINATIONS
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1 st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For__._
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CITY MANAGER
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the Orange County
Health Care Agency's Child Abuse Services Team for medical examinations
of alleged sexual assault victims, in an amount not to exceed $20,000
annually.
DISCUSSION
The Child Abuse Service Team (CAST), a division of the Orange County
Health Care Agency, provides examinations of alleged sexual assault
victims. The program is designed to coordinate the medical examination
with the prosecution process, and so CAST is the sole provider of this
service. Law requires that a medical professional examine juveniles who
are suspected of being abused. CAST has provided examinations for the
City of Santa Ana Police Department for over 10 years. The
examinations are performed under the supervision of a nurse
practitioner and expert witness testimony is provided when required.
On February 22, 2005, the City Council authorized renewal of the
contract for a one-year period. The Orange County Health Care Agency's
CAST, which has been providing service to the City since 1992, has
agreed to renew the contract for an extended period. Since this is a
sole-source service provider, staff recommends authorizing renewal of
this contract in an amount of $20,000 annually until terminated by
either party.
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Agreement with Orange County Health Care Agency for
Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Examinations
October 17, 2005
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Police Crimes Against Persons Other
Contractual Services account (account no. 11-341-6291).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Paul M. Walters
Chief of Police
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agenc:pr
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