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Patricia J. DeMond, Chair
Irma Carson
Kevin McDermott
Staff: Gall E. Waiters
AGENDA
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, April 10, 1995
12:15 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
Second Floor - City Hall, Suite 201
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MARCH 27, 1995 MINUTES
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A, REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM - Stinson
7. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Budget and Finance Committee of the
City Council will hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of a Committee Meeting on
Monday, April 10, 199.~, at 12:15 p.m., in the City Manager's Conference Room on the
second floor of City Hall, Suite 201, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, to
consider:
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MARCH 27, 1995 MINUTES
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM
7. ADJOURNMENT
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BAKERSFIELD
Alan T_~hfiy, City Manager Patdcia J. DeMond, Chair
Staff: ~"~1 E. Waiters
. Irma Carson
Kevin McDermott
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT ·
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, March 27, 1995
12:15 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
1. ROLL CALL
Call to Order 12:22 p.m.
Present: Patricia J. DeMond, Chair; Councilmember Irma Carson;
Councilmember Kevin McDermott
2. APPROVAL OF MARCH 6, 1995 MINUTES
Approved as submitted.
3, PRESENTATIONS
None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
5, DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. CONVENTION CENTER HVAC
At the March 6, 1995 meeting, the Committee asked staff to initiate an RFQ
process for the retrofitting of the Convention Center HVAC system. Staff reviewed
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the steps of the design/build process which will require the consultant to not only
be responsible for the entire construction of the project, but be available at least
one year after its completion to ensure that the system provides the service for
which the City contracted. Responses to the RFQ are due by April 14, at which
time staff will review and interview a team to undertake the project. The cost for
the project will range from $2.2 to $2.8 million. Staff was asked to develop a
process whereby future expenditures of this magnitude would be on a
replacement/depreciation schedule so that one-time money would not have to be
earmarked all at once.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSOLIDATED PLAN
This item was referred to the Committee to review various issues regarding staff's
allocation recommendations. The Committee took public comment from the
Alliance Against Family Violence and the Community Service Organization. The
following items were discussed and recommended by the Committee: 1) Increase
the recommended allocation to the Alliance Against Family Violence from $14,950
to $44,950, with the additional $30,000 to be allocated to assist in obtaining a
larger facility; 2) Reduce the allocation to the Bakersfield Business Port Incubator
from $200,000 to $170,000 to offset the increased allocation to the Alliance. Staff
will propose deferring the remaining $30,000 funding for the Business Port until
the 1996/97 fiscal year; 3) Reaffirm the allocation of $150,000 to the Community
Service Organization for remodeling their new facility and retrofitting where
necessary to comply with ADA standards; 4) Investigate the legality of providing
an incentive to local property owners to fund rehabilitation projects for multi-family
units; and 5) Implement a process whereby staff would monitor and report on the
status of those properties including maintenance which have received rehab
loans. The Consolidated Plan is scheduled for adoption at the June 28 Council
meeting. Amendments to the Plan can be addressed by Council shortly after
adoption.
B. POLICY ON CDBG REHABILITATION LOANS
Staff provided the Committee with information outlining the success of its housing
loan portfolio with respect to defaulted loans. To this date, only three loans have
gone bad, two of which the City has recovered its investment, and one currently
pending at $27,000. The Committee asked that staff ensure that the following
policy provisions were enacted: 1) Any time a property changes title, the loan is
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called; 2) Any time a property is sold, the loan is called; and 3) Whenever it is
confirmed that the person receiving the loan is not directly occupying the
property, the loan is called.
C. SENIOR CENTER LEASE
Mr. John Pounds from the Bakersfield Senior Center spoke regarding the
agreement it holds with the City to lease out the storage facility as a way to gain
additional revenues for maintenance and operations. The storage facility lease
from the Senior Center to the City expired as of March 27, 1995. It was
recommended that the lease be extended for 90 days. The Committee asked
staff to move forward with noticing the Center of termination of the storage facility
lease effective July 1, 1995. The provisions of the current lease will remain in
effect until July 1. During the next 90 days, staff will review with the Senior Center
all issues related to the facilities and associated leases to bring this issue to a full
resolution. The Committee wanted to make sure it was understood that the
Senior Center lease on the main facility is not in jeopardy from the proposed
action on the storage facility.
D. KMC SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM
The City currently participates in a sexual assault nurse examiner program with
Memorial Hospital. KMC shared with the Committee their program called SANE.
Police Department staff indicated that since KMC does offer the same service as
Memorial, they have no problem with utilizing both programs for the service.
Having two programs recognizes that the victims may prefer one hospital over the
other, and provides for service at the hospital that may be in closer proximity to
the victim. Staff indicated that they will propose funding based on providing the
service from both or either hospital.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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&IIEhTEI~ FOR B^TTERED WO~[N · OUTRE^CI! ~ COU~&EU~G CENT~I~
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March 27, 1995
Dear City Council Members:
The Alliance Against Family Violense ks requesting that the City
Council members reconsider allocating a portion of the Community
Development Block Grant Fund~ towards the Alliance's Outreach
Counseling Facility Project.
Enclosed is information that will help illustrate the projects
merits and answer any anticipated objections.
The Board of Directors of the Alliance have also agreed, that while
we would prefer to have paid for this facility in full, the agency
must go forward with this project so that we can continue to meet
the needs ofour community. A revised funding plan is enclosed for
your review.
Thank you for your reconsideration.
Sincerely, .-
Linda Pepperman
Executive Director
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Office (805) 322-0931 24-Hour Hotline (805) 327-1091
TOP 10 QUESTIONS A 'CITY COUNCIL MEMBER M~Y HAVE WHEN REVINNINO THE
ALLIANCE AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE CAPITAL REQUEST FOR FUNDS.
1) IS the county willing to help ,out with this project?
Good question! Right now we '~re'~orkinq as diligently
with representatives from the county as we are with the
city. In response to thiS'queStion they are reluctant to
help out if the city has not seen fit to contribute.
2) Are you and the county aware that the city helped fund this
project in 19907
We are not only aware but extremely arateful|
Unfortunately we are dealing with a growth industry~ our
agency has grown in 5 years. The city has grown and the
community's cry for action is louder than ever when
comes to violence.
The Alliance has been fortunate to have the opportunity to
receive Community Development Block Grant Funds twice in 15
years. The county granted $183,000 for our existing shelter
in 1983, and the city granted $70,000 for our existing
Outreach Center in 1990.
We have also received funds from other city/county
administration grants to help refurbish or equip our shelter
facility. .. ..
This year we have been earmarked for approximately $15,000
from the city and $30,000 from the county in federal emergency
shelter grant funds.
Grants for shelter facilities are more readily available than
for facilities that can benefit a larger target
population such as our proposed Outreach Counseling
Center.
3) Is the .Alliance going to continue requesting funds whenever
they outgrow their facility?
The Alliance has selected the 1921 19th Street property
for several reasons. Importantly, we would be able tom
grow into this building since we would not occupy the
entire facility for the first few years. By owning this
property we would be able to utilize our assets to
accommodate long term needs
4) Does the Alliance receive operating funds from the city or
county?'
No, ~he Alliance receives no funds to operate from county
or city funds. Our main funding sources are: Office of
Criminal Justice Planning, Marriage License fees, AB801
funds,. United Way, Client Fees, fundraisers and various
odd grants.
There are new monies coming out but until we have the
space to house additional staff we are hard pressed to
apply..
5) What exactly does the Alliance do for our community anyway?
The Alliance's mission is to decrease the overall
occurrence of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in
Kern County. Our specific objectives are to:
1)Increase awareness and involvement of the community
with these problems.
2) Increase the responsiveness of the legal, social and
medical systems to Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault.
3) To provide education, therapeutic intervention and
other support services regarding Domestic Violence and
Sexual Assault.
Specifically the services we provide include:
- 24 hour battering and rape hotline (toll-free for rural
areas),
- 'Women and children's shelter for Domestic Violence victims,
-..counseling services for women, men, children and families
dealing with Domestic ~iolence and/or Sexual Assault,
- rural counseling in Tehachapi, Taft and Lake Isabella,
- Batterers Treatment Program - Certified,
- Latino Outreach Education and Peer Counseling Groups in
East Bakersfield, Lost Hills, Wasco and Lamont,
- 'hospital and court accompaniment services for victims of
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault,
- Community Education, Prevention and Professional Training
for law enforcement, District Attorney's Office, social
services, medical community, etc.,
- Student Education Program on Dating Violence and sexual
Assault,
- legal advocacy for clients dealing with legal system,
- advocacy services for victims needing help with community
resources, and
- Outreach Case Management and advocacy services'for victims
not accessing Shelter Services.
The Alliance coordinates two Advisory· councils, one for Domestic
Violence issues and the other for Sexual Assault issues. The
purpose of these councils are to provide Kern County with a vehicle
to meet the needs of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault victims.
These advisory groups meet as an interagency network of
professionals which deal with these issues. Professional training,
protocol when dealing with victims and perpetrators, interagency
procedures, new legislation and current trends are all topics
discussed at quarterly meetings. Subcommittees work to produce
products, suggest protocols or whatever else is determined
necessary.
Legislation concerning Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault is changing at an extremely fast pace.
Consequently, the Alliance is being called upon to
circulate, translate and train a wide variety of
community agencies who are affected by these laws. (A
partial summary of 1994 update~ is enclosed with a
description of how our agency is impacted.)
6) Is Domestia Violsnae and Sexual Assault really a big problem
in our community?
In 1994 there were 19 Domestic Violence related deaths and 1
Sexual Assault murder in Kern County. The breakdown is as
follows:
10 females were killed by male partner '3' unborns killed during dispute
2 males killed by female partner in self defense
4 males who committed suicide after killing their
female partner
1994 Sheriff/county.. BPD
Domestic Violence reports 3035 1842
Sexual Assault reports 228 204
Are these big problems in our =ommunity? You' judge. for
yourself!
7) Does this project adaress any of the priority needs as
identified by the City or-.Bakersfield Consolidated Plan 20007
Yes! Under the category of community development, the
proposed project is consistent with 4 out of l0 objectives:
- crime awareness, ,.
- economic development needs,
- .employment training/marketing, and
-. other public general services.
Crime Awareness:
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault are crimes that not only
affect the victim but the community as a whole.
To illustrate this point, think of a child who grows up in a
home where violence is an acceptable means to an end. This
can easily be an attitude that is adapted when dealing with
people outside of the family. At this point, the community
becomes the victim.
As a member of the Kern county"Sexual Response Team
(SART) at both KMC and M~morial hospitals, the Alliance
works closely with victim~ in an effort to facilitate a
positive experience while participating in the legal
process. It is our intent to ensure that when possible
a perpetrator is prosecuted while the victim is treated
in a compassionate manner.
Economic Development and ~___Dlovment Trainin-:
In"1989/90 the Alliance had on it's staff the equivalent of
7.70 full-time staff. Today we have the equivalent of 17.27
staff plus one Vista volunteer. (Approximately 26 staff in
total)_. In addition to providing badly needed services we
have more than doubled our staff thereby contributing to the
communities Economic Development.
The. Alliance provides it's staff and volunteers over 60 hours
of training in Crisis Intervention. This training is a
prototype in the County and is used by many community agencies
in training their staff.
The Alliance participates in several intern'and job
training programs including=
Cai-State and Bakersfield College, Human~Corp.
Cai-State Department of Criminal Justice Internship
Program
'Cai-State Department of Sociology InternShip Program
Cai-State and Bakersfield College's Marriage and Family
Counseling Internship Program
JTPA Program for High School students
Americorp Vista Program
MexicanAmerican OpportunitY ~oundation,(MAOF)
Senior Aide Program
(Over the years, we have ~red'no less than a dozen staff
from these programs.)
Currently out of 25 employees, the Alliance's staff consists
of over ? survivors of Sexual Assault and/or Domestic
Violence. Three of these employees became employed after
receiving help from the Alliance and working their way from
client * volunteer * staff. Now they are contributing
valuable insight to our agency and the clients we serve.
Other Public General Services=
The Alliance provides a valuable service to the public. There
is not other agency in Bakersfield that provides the range of
comprehensive services for victims of Domestic Violence and
Sexual Assault. Because these issues have no economic, social
orethnic bounds we are providing services to a broad spectrum
of the community.
8) What percentage of your service population is low to moderate
income? ....
Approximately 90% of our clientele have an annual income that
is equal to or less than low to moderate income. (This is
based on proof of unemployment or last paycheck upon entering
the program.) Based on Community Development Block Grant
guidelines, victims of Domestic Violence are presumed to be
primarily low and moderate income persons.
9) Why should the city pay more for this project than the count~?
The city was requested to pay more for this project because
the facility is located in the city limits and while both
County and'City residents will benefit, a larger portion of
our "trackable" clientele live within the City limits.
10) If the City and/or the County decide not to allooate CDBG
funds from it's 1994/96 budget for this faoility, rill the
&llianoe oontinue with the projeot?
The Alliance has no choice but to go on with the project. We
must continue to expand our program as well as to provide our
existinq clients with a location that can house all of our
programs in a confidentia! manner. If the Alliance does not
receive help from the city or"co~t¥ CDBG funds our Job wil!
be much tougher as in
we compete for funds the community.
(Sadly we are not only competing with other agencies but with
ourselves for program funds.)
Should we not receive CDBG funding we will have to ask the
seller to carry a note for five years while we raise the funds
to pay for the building in full. Obviously this will stifle
our anticipated growth since our fundraising efforts will have
to go towards capital rather than operating/program expenses.
The board has committed over $10,000 of their personal funds
and time because they believe in the merit of this project.
The board has also elected to set aside the net profits from
our annual Mardi Gras fundraising event until the debt is paid
in full.
We hope that after reviewing this information that you too
will believe in this project as much as we do!
ALLIANCE AGAINST F~ILY VIOLENCE
Revised Fundinq Plan
for Capital Ca~paiqn
Resources on Ha~d "
Net sale of Current Facility $ 140,000
Restricted Funds available to
date (including Mardi Gras) 41,000
West Foundation commitment
$ 196,000
Other ResourCes {Pending)
Medical Society event
Foundations 15,000
Board Commitment 50,000
Contributions/Fundraisers 10,000
$ 165,000
CDBG Funds City
CDBG Funds County 30,000
$ 60,000
· $ 421r000
* We have negotiated with the seller to carry a note for'5 years
Should any_of the Pending Resources not be available, we would pay
seller 2% over Prime on the remainder of outstanding debt.
NEW PENAL CODES THAT CAUSE OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO'CALL THE ALLIANCE
AGAINST FAMXLY VXOLKNCE FOR ASSXSTANCE -- CRXSXS XNTERVKNTXON OR
LAW INTERPRETATION:
* PC. 243: Battery. (e) When battery committed against a non-cohabitating
former spouse, fiancee, or a person with whom the defendant
has, or has previously had a dating relationship,...if
probation is granted, the defendant shall complete a batterer's
treatment program.
* PC 273.6: Protective order violations. (c,2) Kick-out order .may be
given. (g) The court may order that the person convicted must
complete a batterer's treatment program.
Victim advocacies with DA's office expected.
* PC 601.: Trespass--Threat to cause serious bodily injury. If a person
threatens another and, within 30 days enters the residence or
workplace of the threatened person may be punished by
imprisonment in state prison or county jail for up to 1 year.
Calls from victims and employers possible.
* PC 646.9: (1994) Stalking. 1st time charged misdemeanor or felony--
felony if TRO exists. "Credible threat" redefined to include
verbal or written threat against "safety" of victim, family,
or "live-ins" implied by pattern of conduct.
Many information-referral calls and shelter requests as anti-
stalking legislation is enacted.
* PC 646.9: (1995) Stalking. (g)Ifprobation is granted.'..thestalkermust
participate in counseling. The court can dismiss that
requirement. (h) The court may also issue a restraining order
good for up to 10 years, if an extreme case. (k) The
department of corrections *shall give not less than 15 days
notice to the victim of the perpetrators release.
Probable victim advocacy with the courts and correctional
facilities needed.
* PC 836(c): (1994) Arrest may be made on TRO violation regardless of
whether violation occurred in presence of officer.
Many hotline calls and advocacies to law enforcement required.
* PC 853.6: (1994) Counties must have a committee, including the police
chief or sheriff, the DA, County Counsel, City Attorney, and
reps. from DV shelters, councils, and other relevant community
agencies.
Alliance-run DVAC needs to remind/recruit members from non-
participating, but required agencies.
* PC 11160: (1994) Mandates health care practitioners to report suspected
domestic violence to law enforcement. Crisis counseling a
requirement.
Much confusion about when to report.
* PC 11163: (1995) Excludes therapists from report law, but adds reporting
mandate on all eases of assault on employees at
hospitals/clinics.
Confusion on who and when to report still exists. Crisis
counseling still required.
* PC 11162: [?](Effective 1\1\9§) Mandated reporters must get training on
how to recognize signs of a DV victim.
Many requests for training on DY, recognizing signs and
reporting received.
* PC 1202.1: Mandatory AIDS testing for persons convicted of specified sex
offenses; Disclosure of results; Confidentiality. A local
health officer shall...give appropriate referrals support
services.
If contact has not already been made, the Alliance ~ill be a
referral at this time.
* PC 1203.097:(1995) If there is no batterers treatment program available
then probationer must complete another appropriate counseling
program, for at least one year, with progress reports by the
program every 3 months.
.. This may cause a lot of confusion in surrounding towns, causing
calls from courts or probationers for referrals to local
counseling agencies, or from agencies on running batterer's
counseling.
* FC 527.8: (1995) Enables employers to obtain protective orders
. restraining batterers from an employee/victim's workplace. (k)
Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding,
diminishing, altering, or modifying the duty, if any, of an
employer to provide a safe workplace for employees and other
persons.
Many how-to and referral calls expected.
* FC 6381: DV TRO enforceable anywhere in the state...
Law enforcement advocacies/training may be necessary for
clients with TRO's from other counties
* FC 6383: If a DV victim has obtained a protective order but has not yet
served that order on the batterer, and the batterer commits a
violation of that (unserved) order , it is the responsibility
of a law enforcement officer at the scene to'serve the batterer
then (if the victim has a certified copy of the order), whether
or not the batterer is taken into custody. If the victim does
not have a certified copy of the order, law enforcement must
then contact the DOJ to verify the existence of such an order.
Upon verification from DOJ, law enforcement must then give
verbal notice (service) to the batterer, and direct him/her to
obtain a copy themselves at their local court.
I anticipate many client calls and law enforcement advocacies
regarding victims without certified TRO copies and law
enforcement not being aware of their responsibility to contact
DOJ.
* FC 6389.: Probation on ownership or possession of firearms by person
subject to protective order.
Many victim advocacies with law enforcement expected.
* KCDA grant: This grant requires that the DA obtain AAFV services in DV
cases. If program works as required by grant, crisis
counseling and court accompaniment services will be required
monthly.
What is start date of this program?
* VC_. 1808.21:' Confidential records of residence or mailing address.
Victim advocacies with schools, etc expected. ***~*
* AB 2500: (Signed, 1994) 900-~ will be created at DOJ to allow public
access to information on registered sex offenders.
Many referral calls expected.
1L~aqOOlr~ - 3-27-95 meet:~.ng.
FY 1995/96 Proposed Budget
Summary of Activity for Entitlement Funds
Community Development Block Grant - FY 1995/96
Revenues
Entitlement $2,953,000
Program Income 300,000
Total Revenues $3,253,000
Exp e n ditu res
Programs Planning & Management 549,508
Direct Delivery, Staff 450,570
Economic Development, Assistance 270,000
Section 108 Loan Payment 336,171
Subtotal 1,606,249
Public Services
Incentive Area 9,000
COPPS 215,000
Graffiti 50,000
Looking Good Neighborhood 30,750
Fair Housing 37,750
Subtotal- Public Services 342,500
Housing
Paint Program 10,000
Home Access 50,000
Rehab, Multi- Family 80,000
Program Costs 4,000
Subtotal 144,000
Subtotal - Required Expenditures 2,092,749
Non - Profit Assistance
Bakersfield Business Port Incubator 200,000
Community Services Org Bldg 150,000
Subtotal Non - Profit Assistance 350,000
Subtotal - Nonprofit Assistance 2,442,749
Capital Improvements
Union #10 - Fire Flow 228,000
Panama #10 - Sewer Improvement 369,750
CS- MLK Jr., Driveway Installation 7,900
CS-Lowell Park, B Ball Slab Replacement 19,818
CS-Weill Park C&G 12,300
PW-20th Street Area C&G 34,813
PW- Lake Street C&G (Phase I) 122,542
PW- Baker St. Sidewalk Removal (ADA) 15,128
Subtotal Capital Impro vem ents 810,251
Total Expenditures ~3.253.000
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FY 1995/96 Proposed Budget
Summary of Activity for Entitlement Funds
HOME Investment Partnership Program
Revenues
Entitlement $974,000
Program Income 112,500
Total Revenues ... $1,086,500
Expenditures
Programs Planning & Management 108,650
108,650
Housing
CHDO Set-Aside 15% 146 100
CHDO Admin 8% 11 600
First Time Homebuyer Assistance 250 625
McCree Adult Facility for Disabled 55 000
Single- Family Flehab 304 525
Multi- Family Rehab 105 000
New Construction Assistance 105 000
Subtotal- Housing 977,850
Total Expenditures $1,086,500
Emergency Shelter Grant
Revenues
Entitlement $91,000
Program Income 0
Total Revenues $91,000
Projects
Programs Planning & Management 4,550
Bakersfield Homeless Shelter 60,000
Alliance Against Family Violence 14,950
Kern County Mental Health 11,500
91,000
Total Expenditures $91,00(~
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FY 1995/96 Proposed Budget
Summary of Activity for Entitlement Funds
Proposed Amendment to Prior Year's CDBG Funds
Resources - Prior Year Savin~q,~
Reprogramed FY 93 Unreinforced Masonary Rehab 60,000
Reprogramed FY 93 Demolition 35,000
Reprogramed FY 93 Contributions* 30,485
Reprogramed FY 94 Demolition 30,000
Reprogramed FY 94 Direct Cost Allocation 50,000
Project Savings (Misc)
Total Savings 27
Expenditures - Proposed ClP Project,~
Lake Street Improvement
Sidewalk Reconstruction 143,485
Downtown Barrier Reconstruction 75,000
Total Expenditures 14,000
*Shelter for Persons with Special Needs
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HANDOWI~ - 3-27-95 meet$ng.
To: Bakersfield City Council Budget and Finance Committee
From: Kris Petty, RN/Cindy Thum, RN/Frances Watson, RN
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
The sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) program was introduced to Kern County
in 1987 by the KMC Emergency Department. This program has continued at KMC
since its origin and has developed into a team of qualified and experienced sexual
assault nurse examiners who provide a valuable service to Kern County residents.
Sexual assault examinations at KMC are provided at no cost to the victim or the
requesting law enforcement agency pursuant according to Penal Code Sections
13823.5 and 13823.7. These guidelines regulate that if the examination is provided
at a county or city hospital; the county must pay the expense. If the examination is
performed at a private hospital or in the office of a physician; the expenses must be
paid by the local governmental agency in whose jurisdiction the alleged offense was
committed. County hospitals must also provide victims of sexual assault with testing '
for veneral disease and pregnancy without a charge to the pursuant according to the
Health & Safety Code 1491. At this time the cost to the county for a sexual assault
examination done at KMC is approximately $287.00. This includes both the legal,
medical examination, and treatment including medication.
All examinations are completed in a private and designated room which includes a
separate bathroom with shower facilities. An adjoining consultation room is available
for law enforcement and family members of the victim to utilize.
The KMC SANE team offers a 24 hour service. Also our coverage includes a medical
legal sexual assault examination, emotional support, advocacy, counseling referrals,
expert medical consultative treatment at no cost to the victim or law enforcement.
If at any time additional medical treatment is required beyond the capacity of the
SANE nurse, a medical consultation by an experienced physician is immediately
available.
If you have any questions or we could be of further assistance please contact us at
KMC emergency department (805) 326-2679.
Kern Medical Center SANE PROGRAM
1830 Flower St. Summary Report
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Date From: 1/01/94
Date To : 1/31/94
Total # of Cases: 7
Female 7
Male 0
Age Data
<14 2*
>14 5
Minimum 3
Maximum 36
Average 19
Date From: 2/01/94
Date To : 2/28/94
Total # of Cases: 8
Female 8
Male 0
Age Data
<14 1'
<14 7
Minimum 13
Maximum 31
Average 19
* Victims under the age of 14 are examined by a physician who is assisted by a
sexual assault nurse examiner.
Kern Medical Center SANE PROGRAM
1830 Flower St. Summary Report
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Date From: 3/01/94.
Date To ' 3/31/94
Total # of Cases: 16
Female 1 6
Male 0
Age Data
<14 6*
>14 10
Minimum 2
Maximum 36
Average 16
Date From: 4/01/94
Date To : 4/30/94
Total # of Cases: 11
Female 11
Male 0
Age Data
<14 1
>14 10
Minimum 4
Maximum 49
Average 27
* Victims under the age of 14 are examined by a physician who is assisted by a
sexual assault nurse examiner.
Kern Medical Center SANE PROGRAM
1830 Flower St. Summary Report
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Date From: 5/01/94
Date To : 5/31/94
Total # of Cases: 8
Female 7
Male 0
Age Data
<14 4*
>14 4
Minimum 4
Maximum 25
Average 14
Date From: 6/01/94
Date To : 6/30/94
Total # of Cases: 11
Female 10
Male 1
Age Data
<14 4*
~14 7
Minimum 6mo
Maximum 35
Average 1 5
* Victims under the age of 14 are examined by a physician who is assisted by a
sexual assault nurse examiner.
Kern Medical Center SANE PROGRAM
1830 Flower St. Summary Report
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Date From: 7/01/94
Date To : 7/31/94
Total # of Cases: 7
Female 6
Male 1
Age Data
>14 1
<14 6
Minimum 8
Maximum 41
Average 27
Date From: 8/01/94
Date To : 8/31/94
Total # of Cases: 6
Female 5
Male 1
Age Data
<14 2
>14 4
Minimum 2
Maximum 42
Average 21
* Victims under the age of 14 are examined by a physician who is assisted by a
sexual assault nurse examiner.
Kern Medical Center SANE PROGRAM
1830 Flower St. Summary Report
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Date From: 9/01/94
Date To : 9/30/94
Total # of Cases: 3
Female 3
Male 0
Age Data
<14 3*
>14 0
Minimum 3
Maximum 13
Average 7
Date From: 10/01/94
Date To : 10/31/94
Total # of Cases: 10
Female 10
Male 0
Age Data
<14 0*
~14 10
Minimum 14
Maximum 38
Average 21
* Victims under the age of 14 are examined by a physician who is assisted by a
sexual assault nurse examiner.
Kern Medical Center SANE PROGRAM
1830 Flower St. Summary Report
Bakersfield, CA 93304-
Date From: 11/01/94
Date To : 11/30/94
Total # of Cases: 5
Female 5
Male 0
Age Data
<14 3*
>14 2
Minimum 3
Maximum 43
Average 17
Date From: 12/01/94
Date To : 12/31/94
Total # of Cases: 8
Female 7
Male 1
Age Data
<14 3*
>14 5
Minimum 2
Maximum 58
Average 22
* Victims under the age of 14 are examined by a physician who is assisted by a
sexual assault nurse examiner.
CAR[ SPARKS SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
~hodfl Telephone (805) 301-7500
March 7, 1995
Kern Medical Center -
Emergency Room Department
Attention: Nurse Chris Petty
Kern County Sheriff's Department
Sergeant Don Ferguson
391-7595
Kern Medical Center is the only hospital (in ~Bakersfield)
designated by the Kern County Sheriff's Department as a location
for the collection of evidence requiring a sexual assault or "rape
kit."
Sexual assault Nurse Examiners are on call 24 hours a day. A
S.A.N.E. will be called if one is not on duty at the time an ·
examination is required.
Thank you
Sergeant D. Ferguson
Sexual Assault Abuse Investigations Unit
DWF/rlm
PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SHERIFF