HomeMy WebLinkAbout25D - AGMT - SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTIONREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JULY 1, 2014
TITLE:
AGREEMENT WITH ANAHEIM
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR
SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE
COLLECTION
CITY NAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 1 s` Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a three -year agreement,
ending June 30, 2017, with Anaheim Regional Medical Center to provide acute sexual assault
exams and evidence collection in the amount of $120,000, subject to changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
DISCUSSION
The Police Department uses the services of the Anaheim Regional Medical Center to conduct
sexual assault examinations and evidence collection for adult victims and suspects. Results from
these tests and evidence collection are necessary for the prosecution of criminal cases.
Anaheim Regional Medical Center is the only facility in the county performing rape and sexual
assault examinations of adults for prosecution purposes. The Police Department has utilized
Anaheim Regional Medical Center for these purposes since 1995.
The costs for services are $750 per victim exam, and $350 per day of court room testimony. The
agreement amount will include $40,000 per year for a total not to exceed amount of $120,000 for
the three year term. The procedures used by this facility are consistent with those expected by
the District Attorney's office to ensure best evidence practices are followed and that privacy
concerns of victims are adequately safeguarded.
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Agreement with Anaheim
July 1, 2014
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FISCAL IMPACT
Regional Medical Center
Funds are available in the Police Departments District Investigations fund Account (account no.
01114435 62300) in the Fiscal Year 2014 -15 budget.
Carlos Rojas
Chief of Police
Police Department
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNT:
Francisco Gutierrez �,�
Executive Director
Finance and Mgt. Svcs. Agency
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